Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns

Hotels
Marston's Inns
8.5 (2388 reviews)
3-5 Botany Way , Whitby , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
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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 2388 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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Louise family_with_children gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, managed to allocate me a room next to my sister without us even having to ask

Cons:

Large light in the bathroom wasn’t working but I mentioned it while checking out and the reception lady said she would pass it along

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Drake family_with_children gb
10
Penny Hedge 2 night stay
Pros:

Every member of Staff were really friendly and helpful, food was great. Room was comfy and spacious, plenty of electric sockets around the bed and room.
Decent size carpark which is important.
Door security cards worked well, other places I've stayed the key cards have malfunctioned.
There appeared to be good teamwork and staff on all levels came accros cheerful and not frustrated.

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Kip family_with_children gb
10
Good but could be improved
Pros:

The hotel was perfect to stay close to Whitby centre. The room was large and comfortable. The adjoining pub/restaurant was nicely decorated and the bar was well stocked. Quite location, off a main road which is the main route to Whitby. Great stay but could've been better.

Cons:

There was a lovely bunch of workmen, vans in the car park and hi-vis jackets. The language in the bar/restaurant was fruity, not the fault of the hotel obviously. There was one true gent working that evening and he worked his socks off, bar staff, waiter, hotel reception, and he was great but he could do with help. The customers had to wait, my meal, a £23 mixed grill, arrived cold and only the steak tasted like it was freshly cooked. The bar prices were on the higher side of average. Breakfast also had one member of staff but she managed because it was only residents, rather than walk-ins the night before.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
10
Super convenient, accommodating and friendly.
Pros:

Great location, free parking, lovely staff, kids area in bar/restaurant, good food and great value!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
6
Nice
Pros:

Good parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children gb
7
Let down
Pros:

Easy check in

Cons:

Price of food. On our second night we ordered food and I asked if they wanted to take my blc for discount too. I was told it's ok show it when you pay. Turned out when I went to pay I couldn't use it as we had two courses for £19.50. Feel incredibly let down as I am on a strict budget and dinners for myself and my two children cost more than the stay!

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Stuart family_with_children gb
7
Cons:

Sorry to say bed wasn't as comfortable as it looked

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Nathan family_with_children gb
6
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Lovely staff and nice breakfast

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Barr solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
Good location at a fair price
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Everything was ok

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Malcolm family_with_children gb
10
Five star without the price
Pros:

Very clean great dinner and breakfast very warm welcome from Carolyn plus all staff very efficient.

Cons:

Going home wanted to stay longer

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Joanne extended_group gb
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Lindsey couple gb
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
K
kelly couple gb
8
Pros:

On site meals available. Friendly staff

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
10
An enjoyable experience laced with geographic memories and a brand I will use more in the future
Pros:

This my first recent stay in a Marstons Inn and Penny Hedge was exemplary, clean, bright, and friendly informative staff. Immediately on check in the house music played You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor which was the theme music to the video tribute to my wife Shirley at her recent funeral. I was in bits but both the receptionist and chef were empathetic and supportive. A nice touch which of course is reflective of the individuals rather than the body corporate but nonetheless touching. Thank you.

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Wendy family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Danielle family_with_children au
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee