The Dolphin offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
The Dolphin offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
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
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit/debit 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
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 and fishing. 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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Reviews
The Dolphin Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant served delicious food with impeccable service and attention to detail. (13 reviews)
Great staff very attentive at breakfast was a great experience :)
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2026
lovely room greta location and cracking food
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2026
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.
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2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2026
Well this is the worst hotel we have ever stayed in 😡
Our room - I reported it as there was still lots of sugar & coffee granules on the unit near the kettle
Stair way - absolutely disgusting full of dust & grime
Breakfast- I asked for poached egg to be told they only do fried egg or scrambled egg
Have been to Whitby many times and my husband always fancied staying in the Dolphin - never again - what a waste of money
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2026
The view of the harbor and bridge were wonderful! Breakfast was very good.
The staff was very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
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
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8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2026
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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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Clean room, helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
We found the Dolphin to be clean throughout, the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the window was excellent well cooked and presented.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
Very well equipped rooms
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2026
This is a room in a pub. But our room was to a high standard and almost large enough to be a suite. Absolutely in the centre of Whitby. Breakfast was good and hearty too. Could do with more power sockets in the room, though.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Breakfast was excellent and a really nice view from the room where it was (overlooked the harbour)
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
Friendly welcome. Very comfortaable room with a lovely harbour view. Great breakfast. Would definitely book again
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6/10 Good
May 26, 2026
Central location was marvelous. Bed not very comfortable. Breakfast not good... bacon overdone and hard, sausages overcooked. The vegetarian sausages were very hard and uneatable.
That said, the prime location made up for it.....
Oh, one last thing.... a single vodka... £4.60
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
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!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Best location in Whitby great staff and value for money
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10/10 Exceptional
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 😊
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8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2026
Yes- very clean and staff very friendly and helpful.
Could have done with a bit more cupboard space and bathroom could have done with a shelf.
Breakfast was good and immaculate tablecloths.
A lift would have been helpful as we were on the top floor.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2025
Beautiful Whitby.
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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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Great location
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Central, comfortable and friendly..lovely view
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Recommend a stay here
The Dolphin Hotel is lovely, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very clean, staff very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Lovely pub accommodation right in the heart of town. The staff were delightful and the food was tasty.