Enjoy your visit to Whitby with a stay at The Dolphin. Free breakfast is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
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 pets allowed at The Dolphin?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dolphin?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Dolphin and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around The Dolphin like?
The Dolphin is a short 5-minute walk from Whitby Station and 6 minutes' walk from Whitby Abbey.
The Dolphin Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
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.
LINDSAY
LINDSAY, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 Nov 2024
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Lovely pub accommodation right in the heart of town. The staff were delightful and the food was tasty.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Sep 2024
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.
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2024
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!
Stacy
Stacy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Pauline
Pauline, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
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.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2024
Great Location!
Great Location!! Spacious Room!!
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
26 Jul 2024
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.
M.
M., 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Jul 2024
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.
john mcintyre
john mcintyre, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jul 2024
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.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2024
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.
Leigh
Leigh, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Amazing stay..staff lovely and good breakfast.. the location was central to everywhere and views were fantastic. The pub gets very busy showing its popularity.
The room was great very spacious with everything one needs. The bed was a little weird and felt uneven but didn't stop us sleeping after busy days exploring the area.
If theres any criticism its having no plugs near the bed to plug phones or fan in but i would definitely stay here if visiting the area again..thank you to the staff for being so friendly
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Recommend a stay here
The Dolphin Hotel is lovely, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very clean, staff very helpful and friendly.
Maura
Maura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
A great Yorkshire friendly welcome. A perfect location. I slept well, ate well, laughed a lot.
Looking forward to returning.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2024
A
A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2024
janice
janice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
The entire process from booking to leaving was smooth and efficient. The room and view were stunning and the staff were happy and helpful