Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns

Hotels
Marston's Inns
8.5 (2478 reviews)
3-5 Botany Way , Whitby , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Great location
Cons:
Issues with room comfort
Food pricing is high

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Rooms are clean, some issues with room smell and corridors mentioned.
Service
9.18
Staff are friendly and accommodating, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
9.22
Great location, convenient for parking with access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.67
Some comments on room comfort and furniture provided.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities available include restaurant and bar on-site.
Value for Money
7.66
Food pricing noted as high compared to portion size.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Generally good food quality but some dishes received mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall enjoyable stay with various positive notes.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from Whitby Harbour and Whitby Abbey, Penny Hedge offers easy access to popular attractions in the area.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Penny Hedge is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and an en-suite bathroom for a comfortable stay.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant, and a bar during your stay at Penny Hedge.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay with top-notch services? Book your stay at Penny Hedge now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2478 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Georgina family_with_children gb
10
The staff were fantastic! I’ve booked to stay again!
Pros:

The staff, the food and the lovely rooms!

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

All staff were friendly helpful and professional

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely place
Pros:

The room was spacious and the pub was good. Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

No heater in the beer garden.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
9
Good hotel
Pros:

Location is fantastic for both Whitby and Robin Hood Bay and surrounding areas. Facilities are good , good size car park and the restaurant was very nice and it’s right next to a service station and Sainsbury’s really easy to buy snacks.

Cons:

Very little,

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Susanandbrian couple gb
10
We really like staying here, staff are very friendly and accommodation is very good
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
10
First time in Whitby. Will not be our last.
Pros:

Exceptional warm genuine welcome on Arrival. Both Caroline and Laura were a breath of fresh air.

Cons:

Lack of some drawers for storage. Was the only negative.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

easy to check in

Cons:

holiday too short

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sohail solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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shirley couple ca
8
I would stay here again or at another hotel run by the same group.
Pros:

Great location for our visit to Whitby. It was comfortable, clean and quiet. Everyone was very nice.
It was easy to get from the hotel to the attractions we wanted to see like the Abbey and harbour.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind!

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Paula couple gb
2
Average not worth money paid
Cons:

No hot water - mentioned to the staff who were rude and not helpful

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Location. Not for people wanting to pop in and out of Whitby. Difficult return slope, unrelenting on way back.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Gill solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller nz
9
Overnight stop so hotel was ideal and within easy walking distance of town
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Good car parking

Cons:

Lukewarm tea at breakfast and toast machine that did not toast

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Vijay couple gb
7
We both enjoyed our stay every one was lovely
Pros:

The staff ,food and restaurant was excellent Caroline the restaurant staff was so lovely and made you so welcomed bed was comfy coffee and tea excellent

Cons:

Did not like the bath we did not feel safe in the bath no griping for your feet when you in the bath could do with few more showers cheap toilet roll

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Kevin extended_group gb
7
2026-05-05 via Nuitee