The Dolphin
$173
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Avg. for September
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$173
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Dolphin average $123 in January, the cheapest month, and $201 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $123 |
| February | $131 |
| March | $128 |
| April | $156 |
| May | $177 |
| June | $186 |
| July | $195 |
| August | $201 |
| September | $173 |
| October | $156 |
| November | $139 |
| December | $137 |
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About this property
Charming beach inn with a terrace, complimentary breakfast, and stunning views in Whitby.
Location
Whitby is home to The Dolphin. While the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Whitby Harbour. Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Beach (Nearby)
Cycling
Fishing
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 938 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
62%
Family
17%
Group
20%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Dolphin Hotel is praised for its central Whitby location by the harbour, welcoming staff, and consistently good cooked breakfasts, with many guests highlighting comfortable rooms and memorable views that make short stays easy and enjoyable.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Dolphin Hotel is praised for its central Whitby location by the harbour, welcoming staff, and consistently good cooked breakfasts, with many guests highlighting comfortable rooms and memorable views that make short stays easy and enjoyable.
However, travellers repeatedly note that parking relies on nearby public lots and can be tricky, and there is no lift to upper floors. Some rooms feel a little dated, and a few guests mention heat, occasional noises or smells, and mismatches in room category expectations. Overall, expect a welcoming, straightforward stay.
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Facilities
Rooms sit above a busy pub that has been soundproofed, and there is no lift to upper floors. Parking is off-site in nearby public car parks and can be difficult or confusing.
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M.
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
Gerard
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and nice but we were on top floor not good for my legs no lift breakfast cereals nice fresh fruit breakfast tasted cheap
Room was clean and nice but we were on top floor not good for my legs no lift breakfast cereals nice fresh fruit breakfast tasted cheap
10
Rich
May 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
booked online after checking some reviews and when arrived found there was no parking, the local parking was close and wasnt expensive for 24 hours. Arrived mid afternoon and expecting a hotel found a pub and full of the usual crowd you would expect in a Northern pub so was in a bit of a panic since this was a special occasion. Checked in at the bar with and was STUNNED, by how well laid out and clean and prepared our room was. DO NOT be fooled by the bar, this is one of the cleanest and well presented hotels I have ever visited and I travel globally for a living. the staff were all very friendly, the view over the water was beautiful and we had the very best time here. Breakfast, served in the restaurant in the morning could not be faulted, the service, impeccable and friendly and the attention to detail would challenge the British Navy. spic and span has nothing on this place. book it and enjoy your trip. My partner and I will be coming back for definite. Thank you to the Dolphin staff for such a lovely stay.
booked online after checking some reviews and when arrived found there was no parking, the local parking was close and wasnt expensive for 24 hours. Arrived mid afternoon and expecting a hotel found a pub and full of the usual crowd you would expect in a Northern pub so was in a bit of a panic since this was a special occasion. Checked in at the bar with and was STUNNED, by how well laid out and clean and prepared our room was. DO NOT be fooled by the bar, this is one of the cleanest and well presented hotels I have ever visited and I travel globally for a living. the staff were all very friendly, the view over the water was beautiful and we had the very best time here. Breakfast, served in the restaurant in the morning could not be faulted, the service, impeccable and friendly and the attention to detail would challenge the British Navy. spic and span has nothing on this place. book it and enjoy your trip. My partner and I will be coming back for definite. Thank you to the Dolphin staff for such a lovely stay.
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Gordon
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed two nights at the Dolphin, cannot fault them on anything, excellent locale, staff were very friendly and introduced themselves by name on entry, food great. My only criticism and, it’s not the Dolphin but Whitby in general, is parking. Small town with everything packed in one central point. Parking is a major problem. There is no space near any hotel and the community car parks are small and you need to arrive very early to get a spot. We got lucky and parked for 2 days at the station. I have the Ringo app and £10 for 24 hrs is very good. I could actually see my car from the front window of hotel which was a bonus. If your in the North East and looking for a short stay I would definitely recommend The Dolphin
Stayed two nights at the Dolphin, cannot fault them on anything, excellent locale, staff were very friendly and introduced themselves by name on entry, food great. My only criticism and, it’s not the Dolphin but Whitby in general, is parking. Small town with everything packed in one central point. Parking is a major problem. There is no space near any hotel and the community car parks are small and you need to arrive very early to get a spot. We got lucky and parked for 2 days at the station. I have the Ringo app and £10 for 24 hrs is very good. I could actually see my car from the front window of hotel which was a bonus. If your in the North East and looking for a short stay I would definitely recommend The Dolphin
10
Sean
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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LINDSAY
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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John
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a wonderfully restored small scale hotel located above a busy pub next to the town’s central hub, the swing bridge. Great breakfast and hospitality, and a lively pub is just below you (and they invested heavily in soundproofing it for their hotel mates. Highly recommended
This is a wonderfully restored small scale hotel located above a busy pub next to the town’s central hub, the swing bridge. Great breakfast and hospitality, and a lively pub is just below you (and they invested heavily in soundproofing it for their hotel mates. Highly recommended
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Michael
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Location. Parking a problem. Very good service from pleasant staff. Hot, but fan in the room helped. Would stay there again.
Great Location. Parking a problem. Very good service from pleasant staff. Hot, but fan in the room helped. Would stay there again.
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Peter
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Michael
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are generally clean and well kept. A few guests reported maintenance or hygiene issues such as dated finishes, cooking odours, or mould in a shower.
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Nigel
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were super friendly, rooms were clean, view amazing, breakfast spot on, bang in the centre, nothing to complain about
Staff were super friendly, rooms were clean, view amazing, breakfast spot on, bang in the centre, nothing to complain about
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Paul
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Nicola
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The family room was big and spacious with the sofa bed already set up for us. Everything was clean and furniture of a high standard. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom fittings of a high standard. Staff were really helpful. Breakfast was really nice with a good range of choices and the surroundings were comfortable.
The family room was big and spacious with the sofa bed already set up for us. Everything was clean and furniture of a high standard. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom fittings of a high standard. Staff were really helpful. Breakfast was really nice with a good range of choices and the surroundings were comfortable.
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Sean
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at the dolphin. Friendly staff, great room, very clean. The location is fantastic. Thank you
We had a lovely stay at the dolphin. Friendly staff, great room, very clean. The location is fantastic. Thank you
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Mark
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, lovely clean room. Friendly, polite staff and super breakfast. Highly recommend.
Great location, lovely clean room. Friendly, polite staff and super breakfast. Highly recommend.
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Andrew
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic place. Amazing location, very clean, an amazing breakfast and wonderful service from start to finish.
Fantastic place. Amazing location, very clean, an amazing breakfast and wonderful service from start to finish.
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Paul
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Paul
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room with harbour view. Staff really friendly and an excellent breakfast. Stayed here a few times and never disappointed.
Lovely room with harbour view. Staff really friendly and an excellent breakfast. Stayed here a few times and never disappointed.
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JANE
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Booked a room with a bath but didn’t get that I got a room with a small bathroom, the shower was tiny with mould in parts. The room was okay but very dated and needs a complete renovation as does the whole hotel. It was quite expensive and the reviews I had read were good so I was really disappointed. We didn’t stay for breakfast as we just wanted to leave.
Booked a room with a bath but didn’t get that I got a room with a small bathroom, the shower was tiny with mould in parts. The room was okay but very dated and needs a complete renovation as does the whole hotel. It was quite expensive and the reviews I had read were good so I was really disappointed. We didn’t stay for breakfast as we just wanted to leave.
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Matthew
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic as always! Good location, nice breakfast and a lovely clean room
Fantastic as always! Good location, nice breakfast and a lovely clean room
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Rooms
Many rooms are comfortable, some spacious, and several offer harbour views. A few guests mention dated decor, temperature or noise issues, and occasional mismatches between room descriptions and what was provided.
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Paul
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Paul
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Cath
Dec 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly welcome. Very comfortaable room with a lovely harbour view. Great breakfast. Would definitely book again
Friendly welcome. Very comfortaable room with a lovely harbour view. Great breakfast. Would definitely book again
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Michele
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Location!! Spacious Room!!
Great Location!! Spacious Room!!
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David
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quite noisy room in wind at night until we secured the sash window, then gurgling noises from the drains in the bathroom
Quite noisy room in wind at night until we secured the sash window, then gurgling noises from the drains in the bathroom
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Margret
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Upon checking in, the room registered 32c degrees on my phone with no air con or fan. Security wise, the bathroom window was held open by a chock of wood, ground floor. Pretty unacceptable heat wise and security wise. I was not able to use the room and booked into another hotel nearby.
Upon checking in, the room registered 32c degrees on my phone with no air con or fan. Security wise, the bathroom window was held open by a chock of wood, ground floor. Pretty unacceptable heat wise and security wise. I was not able to use the room and booked into another hotel nearby.
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John
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a wonderfully restored small scale hotel located above a busy pub next to the town’s central hub, the swing bridge. Great breakfast and hospitality, and a lively pub is just below you (and they invested heavily in soundproofing it for their hotel mates. Highly recommended
This is a wonderfully restored small scale hotel located above a busy pub next to the town’s central hub, the swing bridge. Great breakfast and hospitality, and a lively pub is just below you (and they invested heavily in soundproofing it for their hotel mates. Highly recommended
10
Simon
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Large room, comfortable with lovely views. Breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend
Large room, comfortable with lovely views. Breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend
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MICHAEL
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nothing amazing about the room apart from the view. Could benefit from plug sockets at the sides of the bed for mobile charging. We paid £148 for 1 night including breakfast. Breakfast was a 5 out of 10 for the price. Staff ok .I have paid £75 for the same overall experience so suppose the other £73 was for the view.
Nothing amazing about the room apart from the view. Could benefit from plug sockets at the sides of the bed for mobile charging. We paid £148 for 1 night including breakfast. Breakfast was a 5 out of 10 for the price. Staff ok .I have paid £75 for the same overall experience so suppose the other £73 was for the view.
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john mcintyre
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Service is consistently praised as warm, welcoming and helpful, with staff often going out of their way. Isolated comments note less helpful bar service.
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Helen
Feb 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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 😊
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 😊
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Susan
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely place to stay harbour side excellent view clean room staff very friendly breakfast multiple choice very tasty nothing was to much trouble for the staff definitely visit again thank you all for a perfect holiday.
Lovely place to stay harbour side excellent view clean room staff very friendly breakfast multiple choice very tasty nothing was to much trouble for the staff definitely visit again thank you all for a perfect holiday.
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Margaret
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.😊
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.😊
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jay
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a lovely 2 nights at the dolphin hotel with a lovely view of the water. The staff was amazing & locked our key in the room by accident and couldn't find spare key but they called a locksmith who got us back in. The hotel is lovely and food is amazing. Will definitely stay here again. Wish we had longer.
Had a lovely 2 nights at the dolphin hotel with a lovely view of the water. The staff was amazing & locked our key in the room by accident and couldn't find spare key but they called a locksmith who got us back in. The hotel is lovely and food is amazing. Will definitely stay here again. Wish we had longer.
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Amanda
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jean
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great pub in best position in town with excellent staff and owners and a great breakfast. Highly recommended
Great pub in best position in town with excellent staff and owners and a great breakfast. Highly recommended
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ian
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, room had a lovely view and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Nice comfortable bed, great breakfast. Maybe could do with a lick of paint but would definitely stay here again.
Great location, room had a lovely view and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Nice comfortable bed, great breakfast. Maybe could do with a lick of paint but would definitely stay here again.
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Andrew
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel, everyone was really friendly - great atmosphere and the breakfast was great. Would definitely stay again 10/10!
Excellent hotel, everyone was really friendly - great atmosphere and the breakfast was great. Would definitely stay again 10/10!
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Diane
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I was surprisingly pleased with our stay. The room was much better than I expected. The bathroom was excellent as was the full English breakfast. Most if the staff were very helpful and pleasant especially the young woman who I believe was acting manager!? The only unhelpful person was an older bar maid who ignored me more than once to serve the men! Downstairs was a bit noisy at night but this didn’t bother us at all.
I was surprisingly pleased with our stay. The room was much better than I expected. The bathroom was excellent as was the full English breakfast. Most if the staff were very helpful and pleasant especially the young woman who I believe was acting manager!? The only unhelpful person was an older bar maid who ignored me more than once to serve the men! Downstairs was a bit noisy at night but this didn’t bother us at all.
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Rob
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great service checking in and throughout the evening at the bar Adam was great
Great service checking in and throughout the evening at the bar Adam was great
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Location
Outstanding central location by the harbour and swing bridge, walkable to the train station, attractions, shops and restaurants.
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M.
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Jeanette
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location. Traditional hotel. Breakfast included and cooked to order. Restaurant on site with good choice. Five minutes from train station. Have stayed previously and would return. Stayed in Room 6 - fab view.
Perfect location. Traditional hotel. Breakfast included and cooked to order. Restaurant on site with good choice. Five minutes from train station. Have stayed previously and would return. Stayed in Room 6 - fab view.
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Sharon
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great budget room, clean and comfortable and ideal for exploring Whitby - right on the quayside. Nice touches in room and a great breakfast provided.
Great budget room, clean and comfortable and ideal for exploring Whitby - right on the quayside. Nice touches in room and a great breakfast provided.
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David
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great Yorkshire friendly welcome. A perfect location. I slept well, ate well, laughed a lot. Looking forward to returning.
A great Yorkshire friendly welcome. A perfect location. I slept well, ate well, laughed a lot. Looking forward to returning.
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David
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We absolutely loved this hotel. We were more than happy with all aspects - the room was lovely, the staff is amazing and wonderfully friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The pub itself is charming with excellent pub food.The location is also perfect - walkable from train station, on the water and close to all the sites. Stay here, you will not regret it!
We absolutely loved this hotel. We were more than happy with all aspects - the room was lovely, the staff is amazing and wonderfully friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The pub itself is charming with excellent pub food.The location is also perfect - walkable from train station, on the water and close to all the sites. Stay here, you will not regret it!
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Jason
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Best location in Whitby great staff and value for money
Best location in Whitby great staff and value for money
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Andre
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Best location, spacious room, great view
Best location, spacious room, great view
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KEITH
Mar 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed one night but the staff where very friendly, room was very comfortable and clean. Perfect location. Highly recommend The Dolphin.
We only stayed one night but the staff where very friendly, room was very comfortable and clean. Perfect location. Highly recommend The Dolphin.
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George
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Close to everything in Whitby.
Close to everything in Whitby.
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Nick
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality and cooked-to-order options, with some citing excellent variety. A small number found it average or disappointing.
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Victoria
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel, lovely helpful staff, not a modern furnished/decorated hotel but that for me holds the charm if I had to be really picky you could say it’s a bit dated. However, I really enjoyed my stay a comfy bed and a great shower, nice big harbour facing room and the breakfast was amazing I would definitely go back
Great hotel, lovely helpful staff, not a modern furnished/decorated hotel but that for me holds the charm if I had to be really picky you could say it’s a bit dated. However, I really enjoyed my stay a comfy bed and a great shower, nice big harbour facing room and the breakfast was amazing I would definitely go back
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Susan
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely place to stay harbour side excellent view clean room staff very friendly breakfast multiple choice very tasty nothing was to much trouble for the staff definitely visit again thank you all for a perfect holiday.
Lovely place to stay harbour side excellent view clean room staff very friendly breakfast multiple choice very tasty nothing was to much trouble for the staff definitely visit again thank you all for a perfect holiday.
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Alasdair
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very close to centre. Breakfast was disappointing.
Very close to centre. Breakfast was disappointing.
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Paul
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Stacy
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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David
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We absolutely loved this hotel. We were more than happy with all aspects - the room was lovely, the staff is amazing and wonderfully friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The pub itself is charming with excellent pub food.The location is also perfect - walkable from train station, on the water and close to all the sites. Stay here, you will not regret it!
We absolutely loved this hotel. We were more than happy with all aspects - the room was lovely, the staff is amazing and wonderfully friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The pub itself is charming with excellent pub food.The location is also perfect - walkable from train station, on the water and close to all the sites. Stay here, you will not regret it!
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Maureen
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Simon
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Large room, comfortable with lovely views. Breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend
Large room, comfortable with lovely views. Breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend
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MICHAEL
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nothing amazing about the room apart from the view. Could benefit from plug sockets at the sides of the bed for mobile charging. We paid £148 for 1 night including breakfast. Breakfast was a 5 out of 10 for the price. Staff ok .I have paid £75 for the same overall experience so suppose the other £73 was for the view.
Nothing amazing about the room apart from the view. Could benefit from plug sockets at the sides of the bed for mobile charging. We paid £148 for 1 night including breakfast. Breakfast was a 5 out of 10 for the price. Staff ok .I have paid £75 for the same overall experience so suppose the other £73 was for the view.
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Anne
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, great breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable. However it wasn't a "deluxe" room as described.
Lovely staff, great breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable. However it wasn't a "deluxe" room as described.
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Callum
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff very attentive at breakfast was a great experience :)
Great staff very attentive at breakfast was a great experience :)
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Stewart
Jul 24, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
We were in room one large, spacious and clean with a good view over harbour and bridge. Good shower over bath with rubber safety mat and instant hot water. Two wardrobes with enough coat hangers. A small fridge would be very beneficial in each room (only six rooms). Although a small fridge is located on landing between floors one and two with a carton of milk supplied by hotel, we found it out of date and starting to go off. A very good breakfast with very, very good service the ex-RN who served us couldn’t do enough to ensure we enjoyed our four nights stay. Thanks we will return. ********
We were in room one large, spacious and clean with a good view over harbour and bridge. Good shower over bath with rubber safety mat and instant hot water. Two wardrobes with enough coat hangers. A small fridge would be very beneficial in each room (only six rooms). Although a small fridge is located on landing between floors one and two with a carton of milk supplied by hotel, we found it out of date and starting to go off. A very good breakfast with very, very good service the ex-RN who served us couldn’t do enough to ensure we enjoyed our four nights stay. Thanks we will return. ********
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Jason
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
lovely room greta location and cracking food
lovely room greta location and cracking food
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brenda
Jul 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
From checking in to leaving every member of staff we came across were so pleasant and helpful. Lovely room, comfy bed everything you would need for an over night stay or however long you need to stay. Perfect breakfast, fresh produce, tea or coffee on request nothing too much trouble Would definitely return without hesitation.
From checking in to leaving every member of staff we came across were so pleasant and helpful. Lovely room, comfy bed everything you would need for an over night stay or however long you need to stay. Perfect breakfast, fresh produce, tea or coffee on request nothing too much trouble Would definitely return without hesitation.
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TIM
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
What a find, couldn’t get a nicer spot for all the pubs and restaurants, had a wonderful Time staying here and will definitely be back . Highly recommended.
What a find, couldn’t get a nicer spot for all the pubs and restaurants, had a wonderful Time staying here and will definitely be back . Highly recommended.
FAQs about The Dolphin
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at the hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 23:00. Check-out is by 10:30.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Whitby, close to landmarks such as Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument, with attractions like Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science nearby.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for staying free is not specified.
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Check-in time starts at14:00Check-in time ends at23:00Check-out time ends at10:30
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Pets not allowed;
Front Desk Services
The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy;
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
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Internet
Free Wi-Fi