Set in a 17th-century building, this guest accommodation serves local, fresh seafood in its restaurant and has elegant rooms. Whitby’s sandy beach is less than 10-minutes’ walk from the White Horse & Griffin. Tea and coffee facilities are provided in all rooms. Some rooms have original features such as bare stone walls or a wooden-beamed ceiling. A log fire features in the White Horse’s bar and bistro, which serves both vegetarian and meat dishes. Whitby town centre and Rail station are within a 5-minute walk of the property. Whitby’s Grade I listed abbey, and the top of the 199 steps that connect it to the seafront, can be reached in less than 10 minutes on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Whitby, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A pleasant stay in a iconic hotel. Lovely staff, great breakfast.
  • Copper
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly, breakfast was delicious and the middle room exclusively for dog owners was a beautiful space. We've always loved the building and the room was comfy, clean and gorgeous.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, right in the heart of Whitby. Staff were really friendly. We thought we were getting a double room and ended up with the whole top floor, apartment style. Plenty of space.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of White Horse & Griffin
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

White Horse & Griffin takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash White Horse & Griffin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about White Horse & Griffin

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from White Horse & Griffin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • White Horse & Griffin offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at White Horse & Griffin include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Holiday Home

  • Check-in at White Horse & Griffin is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • White Horse & Griffin is 400 yards from the centre of Whitby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at White Horse & Griffin can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The prices at White Horse & Griffin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • White Horse & Griffin has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1