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The Dolphin

3.5 star property
Beach inn near Whitby Harbour

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Exterior
View from property
Lounge
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 Second floor)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

About the area

Whitby

At The Dolphin you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. 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 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Whitby inn include North York Moors National Park and Robin Hood's Bay Beach.
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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

  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin

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

This 3.5-star 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.

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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 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$183.93, excluding 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.

Reviews

The Dolphin Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Night in Whitby

We had a lovely stay at the dolphin. Friendly staff, great room, very clean. The location is fantastic. Thank you
Room 2
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Central Whitby

Great budget room, clean and comfortable and ideal for exploring Whitby - right on the quayside. Nice touches in room and a great breakfast provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN

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

Lovely Place to Stay

The hotel was in a great part of Edinburgh making it easy to walk places. We loved how the building fit in with old Edinburgh. The breakfast was delicious. Being able to store our luggage between checkout and when we caught the train gave us an extra half day in town. We definitely recommend to anyone planning a stay in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was very nice size and up to date. Only negative is the parking is at the nearest public parking lot - if you can get a spot. But overall a good night at a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,spacious room with super views,helpful staff and best hotel breakfast my husband has had. Only fault- didn't like having no milk or bottled water in the room. However we would certainly visit the Dolphin again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most welcoming place we’ve ever stayed at. From the moment we walked through the door to leaving we were made welcome. The room was beautiful, it was clean and warm and the views were amazing. Owen behind the bar was the loveliest person. He gave us lots of information where to go for the next day. Thank you Owen you really did make our stay fab. A place we will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with an excellent breakfast. Would have loved to stay longer. While it is above a pub, didn't hear a peep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim, March

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central, comfortable and friendly..lovely view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Fantastic location

First the good. Great location (probably the best in Whitby.) Friendly staff, clean large bedroom, good breakfast, comfy bed with nice bedding. Great Quirky old building. Unfortunately, the bad.. when we arrived the whole building had the overwhelming smell of cooking oil. Even into the bedroom. I am pleased to state that the aroma eventually dispersed by morning. I believe that the management should address this issue urgently. Otherwise everything very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Goth weekend 2025 Spring

Fantastic place. Amazing location, very clean, an amazing breakfast and wonderful service from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Great service

Great service checking in and throughout the evening at the bar Adam was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, comfortable with lovely views. Breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Dolphin

Staff were super friendly, rooms were clean, view amazing, breakfast spot on, bang in the centre, nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

2 night stay

Lovely comfortable room overlooking the harbour. Great location. Parking space found in nearby carpark at 4pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Lovely stay

Quick & easy check in, friendly helpful staff. Our room, 3, was spacious, comfortable with a lovely view. Excellent breakfast. Hope to return, would highly recommend the Dolphin.😊
View from room 3.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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