Set in a 17th-century building, this guest accommodations 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 center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located 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

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.1

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Enjoyed a wonderful stay. The staff were very helpful.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast skilfully produced and presented. Delicious. The hotel is situated in the heart of the old town so everything is conveniently at hand, including Sneaton Castle where we were attending a wedding. Very quiet for a town centre. Staff are...
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were excellent. Friendly, helpful and attentive. We booked the room at the top of the hotel, we arrived early but were allowed to leave our luggage until check-in. Once checking in our hefty luggage had already been taken up to our...
  • Eliza-jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The service was absolutely amazing from check in to check out. The rooms are comfy and cozy. The breakfast in the morning is perfect to set you up for the day and are served in the lovely restaurant. We'll definitely be recommending to others and...
  • James
    Australia Australia
    Great location and very friendly staff..Super breakfast.
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff. Great breakfast excellent location. Room had everything we needed and we got a good night's sleep.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central to everything, reasonable close to church street car park.
  • Lorraine
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent beds with luxury linen,. Very comfortable room with en-suite bathroom. The food was very good, glad to see they had Fortunes Kippers on the menu. The location is ideal for. All the sites ..the199 steps to the Abby, the Captain Cook...
  • Angela
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was so delicious. We loved being in the middle of everything. For a pub it was very quiet for sleeping
  • Amdrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff really friendly, room clean and spacious, bed was comfortable, breakfast was good. Will definitely book again

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of White Horse & Griffin

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
White Horse & Griffin takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash

The fine print
Must-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

  • 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

  • Room options at White Horse & Griffin include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Vacation Home

  • White Horse & Griffin is 1,150 feet from the center of Whitby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • White Horse & Griffin has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from White Horse & Griffin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at White Horse & Griffin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at White Horse & Griffin is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.