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The Dolphin

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Whitby Harbour

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Photo gallery for The Dolphin

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with water bottles, and a view of a harbor with boats and buildings.
A hotel room with a wooden table, two chairs, and a view of a bridge and buildings through large windows.
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and a sign that reads "The Gin Bar" and "The Winery".
A corner seating area with two tables and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a beige sofa, a red floor lamp, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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, Harbor 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, Harbor 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, Harbor 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, Harbor 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, Harbor 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, Harbor 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

In Whitby .You'll be steps from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Whitby Harbour. Pannett Park and St Mary's Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Java - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin

3.5-star hotel near Whitby Harbour
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 daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property 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

How close is The Dolphin to the airport?

The Dolphin is 44.5 mi (74-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dolphin?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin on Dec 1, 2026 start from CA $153, 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.

Does The Dolphin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dolphin.

How close is The Dolphin to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Whitby Beach and 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from West Cliff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dolphin offer free breakfast?

The Dolphin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dolphin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dolphin?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Dolphin have a pool?

The Dolphin does not have a pool.

Does The Dolphin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dolphin to downtown Whitby?

The Dolphin is 0.1 mi away from Whitby.

The Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 276 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: 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

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: 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

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

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, 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

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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
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, 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
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