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The Dolphin

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for The Dolphin

A waterfront building with a sign reading "The Dolphin."
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and a sign that reads "The Gin Bar" and "The Winery".
A hotel room with a wooden table, two chairs, and a view of a bridge and buildings through large windows.
A corner seating area with two tables and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with water bottles, and a view of a harbor with boats and buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

A view from a window with curtains, overlooking a harbor with boats and a building labeled "health foods."

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, and a toilet paper holder.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 Second floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a fireplace.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Whitby

The Dolphin places you steps from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Whitby Harbour. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a terrace. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Whitby hotel you'll find North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 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.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Cooper's Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Endeavour - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin

The Dolphin offers its guests a terrace. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3.5-star Whitby hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Dolphin offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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/debit 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 accepts credit or debit cards, 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$154, 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.

Does The Dolphin serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available at The Dolphin.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 274 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely room greta location and cracking food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in a great location, rooms above a pub but didn't hear any noise. Rooms had everything we needed including a great view. Breakfast was excellent too. Great staff, couldn't do enough for us unlike larger chain hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the harbor and bridge were wonderful! Breakfast was very good. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy access to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for a couple of days mid Jan. Room was really clean and comfortable and modern. Staff very friendly and helpful A perfect base to explore and relax Good breakfast in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, very informative. Spacious rooms with fab view over the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We had a great stay at the Dolphin, i am already looking forward to going back. Great hotel and nice staff, very nice breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking and luggage drop off is a challenge, especially when special events are happening in Whitby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all round. Really clean and tidy for a busy pub. Staff were very helpful and obliging. Lady cleaning rooms was a star and ex-Navy guy at breakfast taking orders and serving was a great guy. Breakfast was superb. We will be back !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Great room, very clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast and hosts, family loved it. Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and a really nice view from the room where it was (overlooked the harbour)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

good central location nice clean room good breakfast very expensive as was bank holiday weekend. twice the price of normal would stay again but not at bank holiday prices
room view
room view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Excellent hotel, everyone was really friendly - great atmosphere and the breakfast was great. Would definitely stay again 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovley place to stay had a great time with great people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay in the heart of Whitby

Really excellent stay at the Dolphin. Fantastic location in Whitby, friendly staff throughout my trip, a very pleasant breakfast; great value for money and would very much recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely cleam room with a great view and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is awesome wonderful staff great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Whitby great staff and value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic as always! Good location, nice breakfast and a lovely clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We found the Dolphin to be clean throughout, the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the window was excellent well cooked and presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We celebrated our wedding whilst staying here on our honeymoon it was so comfortable food was really nice good choice for breakfast and staff couldn't do enough would definitely recommend 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we really enjoyed our stay, all staff friendly and helpful, the hotel was very clean, food excellent and the location perfect for walking round Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023