When you stay at The Dolphin, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. 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.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (3)
Daily housekeeping
Bar/lounge
Terrace
The current price is CNY1,038
CNY1,038
CNY1,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5 Second floor)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View (Room 6 Second Floor)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View (Room 6 Second Floor)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Suite, Ensuite, Harbor View (Room 4 Second Floor)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
1 bedroom
Harbor view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View (Room 3 Second Floor)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View (Room 3 Second Floor)
When you stay at The Dolphin, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. 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
More about this property
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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
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
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Terrace
ROOM
Room amenities
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Dolphin Hotel Whitby
Dolphin Whitby
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Whitby
Dolphin Hotel Whitby
The Dolphin Inn Whitby
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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 Harbour.
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The Dolphin Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Location
View
Port
Pub
Parking
Food
Bed
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and fantastic by multiple guests. (32 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
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.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 30, 2025
Best location in Whitby great staff and value for money
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 17, 2025
Lovely stay excellent breakfast
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 16, 2025
Fantastic location with an excellent breakfast. Would have loved to stay longer. While it is above a pub, didn't hear a peep.
gerald
gerald, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 23, 2025
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.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 25, 2025
Great service
Great service checking in and throughout the evening at the bar
Adam was great
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 14, 2025
Large room, comfortable with lovely views. Breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 21, 2025
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 😊
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 19, 2025
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.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 25, 2025
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.😊
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 30, 2025
2 night stay
Lovely comfortable room overlooking the harbour. Great location. Parking space found in nearby carpark at 4pm.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 31, 2025
Dolphin
Staff were super friendly, rooms were clean, view amazing, breakfast spot on, bang in the centre, nothing to complain about
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 16, 2024
Great location
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 19, 2025
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.
jay
jay, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 29, 2025
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.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 24, 2024
Lovely pub accommodation right in the heart of town. The staff were delightful and the food was tasty.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 24, 2024
Me & my husband robin went here for our 25th wedding anniversary all the staff were very helpful & polite nothings a bother.
Would gladly stay again thank you to all the staff we had a fantastic few days
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 13, 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
8/10 Good
Dec 2, 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
10/10 Excellent
Jun 10, 2023
Such a lovley place to stay had a great time with great people
sue
sue, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 31, 2024
Great Location!
Great Location!! Spacious Room!!
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2024
Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast every morning. The Dolphin is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home, and we loved staying here. Also, it's very close to everything so the location is absolutely perfect, too. Very cozy place!
Nadia
Nadia, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 5, 2022
The place is awesome wonderful staff great location.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 5, 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!