White Horse & Griffin

Hotels
7.9 (2412 reviews)
87 Church Street , Whitby , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Good value for money
Cons:
Dated room furnishings
Cleaning issues
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
The bedroom was dated and shabby, indicating a need for refurbishment.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.9
Fabulous location with great access to local sights, highly praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.9
Rooms were generally well-reviewed, but some mentioned being dated or in need of refurbishing.
Amenities
7.9
Good amenities with a lovely breakfast and cozy rooms, but some facilities mentioned needed improvements.
Value for Money
8.4
Generally seen as great value with good offerings for the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food received positive reviews, particularly for breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.9
Guests have returned multiple times, indicating satisfaction despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-02 21:42

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Set in a 17th-century building, the White Horse & Griffin offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The elegant rooms feature original details like bare stone walls and wooden-beamed ceilings, while still providing tea and coffee facilities for your convenience.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary experience at the on-site restaurant, known for serving local, fresh seafood alongside a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes. After a day of exploring Whitby’s sandy beach or Grade I listed abbey, unwind by the cozy log fire in the bar and bistro.

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from Whitby town centre and the rail station, the property provides easy access to the area's top attractions. Don't miss the opportunity to book your stay at the White Horse & Griffin for a memorable and convenient getaway.

Important information:

Due to the style of the building, there are narrow and steep stairs leading to the rooms, which may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Small dogs can be accommodated in some rooms, for a surcharge. Please contact the property for further information and availability.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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 up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

7.9
Based on 2412 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
Can't wait to stay again !!
Pros:

Beautiful building with great history. Room had everything we needed. Perfect location. Great breakfast and amazing staff xx

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Bergefur • solo_traveller • se
7
Pros:

Centralt, vacker byggnad

Cons:

Absolut ingen Wi-Fi!!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Whitby Trip June
Pros:

Excellent Location, nice pub

Cons:

Wi Fi dosen't work too good but it old building and lot people staying which might effect that.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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sandra • couple • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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GRANMUM66 • solo_traveller • gb
7
good location
Pros:

it was right in the centre good location

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Historic building, comfy room, excellent restaurant.

Cons:

Couldn't park in Church Street, had to park near coop

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Pleasant staff, great location, historic building, breakfast and dinner very good

Cons:

Our room needed refurbishment, bathroom door would not close and extractor fan sounded like a jet engine

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location and style

Cons:

The bathroom could do with a bit of TLC and the shower was a bit unstable heat wise.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
5
Ok, but wouldn’t rush back
Pros:

It’s a good location but tired now

Cons:

The breakfast was not great

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
We stayed 2 nights in a small but comfortable room and enjoyed great breakfasts
Pros:

Its quirkiness and sense of history

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing comfortable stay.
Pros:

The breakfast is always amazing. The portions are very generous and the food is beautiful.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Winfried • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Lovely old building situated in the heart of Whitby

Cons:

I appreciate the age of the hotel but the rooms desperately need updating. Hottest day of the year and no fan. No hairdryer. Uncomfortable beds/pillows. Had heavy rain and the windows don't shut properly. Breakfast was underwhelming. All in all disappointing 😞

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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bev • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

comfortable bed, lovely hot bath and shower complimentary yorkshire tea in room

fab location
good breakfast dogs well catered for in seperate dining room,which we appreciated
the hotel is old lots of history,if you want high tech modern air con facilities maybe not for you
we had good food drink hot bath and good nights sleep ,so not dissapointed

Cons:

car parking, not good for carrying luggage
my bed was right over loud music

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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vick • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice little hotel
Pros:

Lovely location and easy to find

Cons:

It was a bit run down could do with a freshen up and despite it not being full I was in the attic room which isnt great in heatwave

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
8
We had a lovely stay, lovely spacious bedroom - very comfortable bed, everything was spot-on!
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious, beautifully cooked and best fried bread and mushrooms ever!

Cons:

* WiFi didn't work

* Room was very warm (it being a heatwave) and there were no fans available.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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SFPrior • Family • High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
8
Nice Stay in a 1681 historical Inn
Pros:

Only had one night here and had booked it as something different from soulless new places.

The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Great breakfast and service.

The rooms are clean and tidy and what you would expect from an Inn dating back to 1681.

The whole place is quirky and steeped in history - lots of stairs up so only come if you are ok with that.

The restaurant for breakfast could have done with a deep clean but that didn’t spoil our stay.

2026-06-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great Location
Pros:

Fantastic location right in the heart of Whitby. Very good breakfast.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee