The Dolphin

Hotels
9.1 (1179 reviews)
Bridge Street , Whitby , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Fishing
Cycling
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Parking difficulties reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly with the shower and bed linen.
Service
9.9
Staff were frequently described as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.94
The location was highlighted as excellent, with many positive mentions.
Room Quality
8.39
General feedback noted comfort but some rooms described as dated.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities were mostly seen positively; notable mentions for breakfast and fridge service.
Value for Money
8.88
Several reviews suggested the hotel is good value for the location and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Breakfast received consistent praise, indicating high quality.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall, guests expressed a positive experience with repeated willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:57

Property Description

Charming Coastal Stay at The Dolphin Hotel

Nestled in Whitby, The Dolphin Hotel offers a delightful retreat just steps away from Whitby Beach. With a terrace, free WiFi, and a bar, this hotel ensures a comfortable and relaxing stay for guests.

Comfortable Accommodation

The non-smoking rooms at The Dolphin Hotel are thoughtfully equipped with amenities such as a TV, wardrobe, and a hairdryer, providing a cozy haven for guests to unwind after a day of exploration.

Ideal Location for Explorers

Conveniently located near popular attractions like Sandsend Beach and Whitby Abbey, guests can easily immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings. Additionally, activities like fishing and cycling await just moments away.

Ready to experience the charm of Whitby? Book your stay at The Dolphin Hotel now for a memorable coastal getaway.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 4 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1179 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Mel • couple • gb
7
The position of the hotel is perfect, the pub can get noisy, we would stay there again.
Pros:

The position of the hotel is excellent, not too far from car or station. We were in room 2 which is probably the best room being quite large, with a wonderful view of the bridge and river. It was clean and tidy but the toilet/ bathroom is cramped.

Cons:

The hotel is a pub that has 5 or 6 rooms. It does not have normal hotel facilities such as the room being tided and the bed made while you are out. Milk and bottles of water were kept in a fridge on the stair half landing going up to the next floor. There is not a fridge in the room.
Really these were all minor points as far as we were concerned and it did not spoil our stay. We would go there again.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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helen • couple • gb
7
Great location , reasonably priced.
Pros:

Location good , staff were pleasant , room was adequate.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Andrew R
Pros:

Really enjoyed my stay. Very central.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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karen Howson • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent stay at the Dolphin
Pros:

Location is excellent as you are so close to all amenities. Excellent room. Wonderful breakfast. All the staff are lovely & very helpful

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Stian • solo_traveller • no
2
Pros:

Kokken var veldig hyggelig og lagde veldig god engelsk frokost😊

Cons:

Da vi kom ble vi innsjekket av en gutt i baren som var synlig ruset ,det satte oss litt ut!hotellet er gammelt og slitt med et pub i første etasje.
Brannalarmen gikk 04.30 ,vi gikk ned og nattevakt ga ingen beskjed om noe og alarmen holdt på i 10 - 15 min før ho fikk slått den av.en mannlig renholder begynte å sette opp dørene på rommet før utsjekktiden og vi hadde fortsatt bagasjen på rommene ,makan til amatører!
Styr unna!!

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Edith • couple • gb
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • gb
6
Very pleasant staff who were helpful and attentive.
Pros:

Had a nice room overlooking the harbour. Dual aspect windows.

Cons:

No complaints. A bit dated but on the whole everything was fine.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location, nice breakfast, great view

Cons:

Only real negative was check in, the pub was crazy busy and we had to get luggage through the crowd. Not really a big deal.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were lovely very comfortable bed breakfast spot on.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
Great place to be
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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jessica • couple • gb
8
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

I love the views of what you see out of your windows, I also love the pub below for a bit of night entertainment

Cons:

Everything was perfect the staff was lovely but the only things I would grumble about is that there is no ports next to the bed make it difficult to charge my phone at night and that the curtains were not really black out so I was waking up too early and not getting the best night sleep. Everything else was perfect

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
6
Ok but wouldn’t return as overpriced
Pros:

Location good, breakfast good. Room was spacious.

Cons:

Pub very busy and staff didn’t fill up tea/coffee facilities or toilet roll etc

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay comfortable room friendly staff
Pros:

Very central

Cons:

Nothing enjoyable stay

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
7
On the whole is was a nice stay
Pros:

The location was excellent
The staff were very friendly

Cons:

The room was a little tired for the money
The breakfast was average

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Booth • solo_traveller • gb
5
Short stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No where to put anything in the bathroom, needs a shelf or something.
Shower head was damaged and wouldn't upright.
Needed.extra pillows
Not very welcoming by bar staff, breakfast gentleman perfect tho.
Very small room, pictures misleading.
We booked for 3 nights, had enough after two. Glad to get home.
WiFi very poor too.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kyoko • solo_traveller • jp
10
ぜひ再訪したい。
Pros:

部屋からの川の河口の湾内の眺めが最高。
そしてスタッフの人が優しい。
困っている時にとても親身になって助けてくれた。

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Loved the location - I’ve been here before and it is always lovely to stay here! The staff are always friendly. The rooms are always confortable and it is right down the road from the 199 steps to the Abbey. I would 100% stay here again.

Cons:

Our breakfast wasn’t great and very overdone done.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Really enjoyed it

Cons:

Everything was ok 😘

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee