About this property
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.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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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 |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Macee
United States“Absolutely charming place!! You can tell it's well loved and cared for. The energy in the whole apartment was cozy and friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer! The washer/dryer came in handy. The bathroom was clean and a decent size. The rooms...”- Sharon
Canada“Good location and nice that there was a place to have your breakfast in the morning. Nice that there was a place to have a drink at night if you wanted to.” - Joanna
United Kingdom“Centrally located, incredibly quiet and peaceful, quirky old building felt like staying at the Three Broomsticks or the Leaky Cauldron. Staff were so very friendly, breakfast was lovely and plentiful. The family room was nice as our daughter's bed...” - Paul United Kingdom“Been visiting Whitby (and The White Horse and Griffin) since the 90s. Beautiful location, excellent service, and the food is always awesome.”
- Vicky United Kingdom“Enjoyed a wonderful stay. The staff were very helpful.”
- David 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“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“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“Great location and very friendly staff..Super breakfast.” - Vanessa United Kingdom“Lovely staff. Great breakfast excellent location. Room had everything we needed and we got a good night's sleep.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Seafood
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
