Duke of York Hotel

Barbara Beal

My husband and I stayed here a few weeks ago and were supposed to be in a renovated room. As others have mentioned these renovations are just a slapped on coat of paint and there is mold in the rooms. Especially the bathroom ceiling. The price of the rooms should have adjusted because of all of the renovations in the lobby and it also should have been mentioned that certain floors would not have been available. We have come here for years for the view and surrounding restaurants but will probably not be returning.

Kimberly Scott

My husband and I stayed this past weekend and was very happy with our experience. There are renovations being done and it is a very welcomed change. The new owner appears to be putting a lot of effort into turning around this hotel and while it may take a little longer to get it all completed I think the end result will be amazing. Our room was very comfortable and clean, the view was amazing and if we needed anything the staff was more than helpful. We will definitely return and look forward to seeing the finished result.

Steve Wilson

Only if you have no objection to dropping $200 or more a night to stay where investors are merely putting lipstick on a poor old pig is this place worth considering. Formerly the Duke of York Hotel since the mid-60’s, its greatest remaining value is that the river and a beach are still across the road. You won’t see it on the website but the sign out front warns “Pardon Our Mess”…and that’s exactly what guests at the "new" Yorktown Beach Hotel are still doing nearly a year since investors commenced work but kept selling rooms. As of early Summer 2022, renovations have left the first floor gutted. Every soda machine and all but one ice maker are gone. The “new” room furnishings are a mix of the cheapest motel pieces, carpet and drapes that are available. Worn-out lighting fixtures remain, as do the well-used 60’s style bath fixtures including old, poorly flushing toilets in tiny bathrooms that still lack any vent fan. I couldn’t simply call the front desk for housekeeping that never came because the room phones have all been ripped out. When I went walking to find the new owner, he didn’t seem shocked about electric sockets so old that you plugs simply fall out, or the hazard of missing wall plug covers that left bare wires exposed. He did offer this “consideration:" I could get out immediately and go find somewhere else to stay for my three-day vacation if I wanted. (In all fairness, he did ultimately have a wallplate cover installed and allow the TV to show more than just one channel.) There may come a day when proper, quality renovations might be made and more guest-friendly management is in place. Until then, I say avoid the view from the K-Mart plastic chairs on the balcony of this Bates Motel and find a nearby charming inn or B&B to enjoy this wonderful part of America.

Ferren Smith

This hotel is an absolute gem! Such friendly and accommodating staff, the rooms were so clean and tidy. The spot where the hotel is located is a slice of heaven. Beautiful view, and the stunning sunrise in the morning. The whole package makes you fall in love with this sweet town. Highly recommend a visit, and staying at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.