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The Dolphin

3.5 star property
Beach inn near Whitby Abbey

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Bar (on property)
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May

Explore the area

Map
Bridge Street, Whitby, England, YO22 4BG
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 Second floor)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 Second floor)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 Second floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 6 Second Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 6 Second Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 6 Second Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 4 Second Floor)

Superior Suite, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 4 Second Floor)

Superior Suite, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 4 Second Floor)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 3 Second Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 3 Second Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View (Room 3 Second Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Whitby

At The Dolphin you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Whitby Abbey and Whitby Harbour. Highlights at this beach inn include free breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Whitby inn include Whitby Beach and North York Moors National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 5 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin

Beach inn near Whitby Abbey
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

This Whitby inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Dolphin offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Bar (on property)

Royal Whitby

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 890 reviews
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Royal Whitby

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Hotel Whitby
Dolphin Whitby
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Whitby
Dolphin Hotel Whitby
The Dolphin Inn Whitby

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Dolphin?

Yep, The Dolphin is a short 7-minute walk from Whitby Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dolphin?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin on 20 May 2025 start from NZ$246.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dolphin?

No, The Dolphin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dolphin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dolphin?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Window view from room 4
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Lovely room, double view across the harbour and across the town… beautiful! Very comfortable bed , the bathroom was clean but a little worn Staff were really friendly and helpful.. The breakfast was delicious served with a view across the harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

LINDSAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great wee hotel, but parking can be tricky

It's a really nice small hotel, the staff were really friendly and helpful, the breakfast was good, the room was really pleasant and the location is great. The only downsides were a bed that was too soft (for me) and the difficulty in finding a parking space nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Derek

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Me & my husband robin went here for our 25th wedding anniversary all the staff were very helpful & polite nothings a bother. Would gladly stay again thank you to all the staff we had a fantastic few days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The venue is ideally situated for your visit to Whitby. The hotel is family run, the staff are both friendly and helpful, and despite the rooms being above a busy bar you did not get disturbed. Therefore, I would thoroughly recommend staying there and will definitely re-book when visiting Whitby again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub accommodation right in the heart of town. The staff were delightful and the food was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth a look. Be prepared to walk with luggage from public car parks. Room accessibility may be an issue for some because there is no lift.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at the Dolphin! This was a clean, cozy, friendly family run inn over a cute pub. It was so quiet in our room, which had a harbor view. Our stay was just lovely and romantic . The owners and staff were so warm and friendly, and the included breakfast was great . Overall just a warm and welcoming place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Kingston Upon Thames

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location in Whitby

The Dolphin is perfectly situated, right in the heart of Whitby. We had room 6 on the top floor with a great view over the harbour, good bathroom, comfortable bed and decent furnishings. Breakfast was decent with tea and coffee facilities in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location!

Great Location!! Spacious Room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and within walking distance of anything we wanted to do. Excellent restaurants within walking distance. Parking was confusing but once we figured it out, we managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

john mcintyre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room certainly not superior. Attic room with one window showing a harbour view. Sub standard wardrobe and no drawers for clothes. Lived out of a suitcase. All the other rooms appeared superior in many aspects. Certainly wasn't worth nearly £200 per night. I noticed that they were advertising just over £100 per night prior to us arriving. The hotel consisted of dix rooms and we were certainly at the bottom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whitby trip

We went there to celebrate our 48th wedding anniversary. The room we had looked over whitby harbour. We slept well and the breakfast was lovely. All in all a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bit tired. Dead centre of town on the water. I think it was expensive overall compared to other places we stayed over a month long period.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024