White Horse & Griffin
About the hotel
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.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Bar
- Golf course
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Games room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Street parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Kid meals
- Wine/champagne
- Pet bowls
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Smoke alarms
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 10:30
Guest reviews
Good
Liked: Location fantastic and it looked beautiful inside!
Excellent all round experience great value for money
Liked: Friendly staff great history and excellent breakfast and location
Disliked: Low ceilings and stairs but aware of this before our visit
More stairs than we would have liked
Liked: Location, history, staff
Disliked: No grab rail on bath or shower, no handrail on one of the staircases
Liked: Lovely room on top floor, extra bed in room. Excellent breakfast
Disliked: View from the room. Could only see roof tops. No milk for Tea/coffee
Satisfactory
Liked: We love the location of the WH&G and its history with whitby. The Staff are always super friendly and very helpful.
Disliked: The room's need up dating and breakfast isn't the best. You get a lot less choice & we feel like this could be easily improved
Liked: Great location
Disliked: Nothing
Good to know
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.
White Horse & Griffin compared with other hotels in Whitby
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Whitby. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Whitby
- 21st of 200
- its score; the average in Whitby is 9.3
- 7.9
- guest reviews
- 2,539
- from the centre of Whitby
- 600 m
What’s near White Horse & Griffin
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Newcastle Airport (NCL) 92 km
Frequently asked questions about White Horse & Griffin
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Horse & Griffin?
Check-out is until 10:30.
Does White Horse & Griffin have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, street parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
Are pets allowed at White Horse & Griffin?
Yes: pets allowed, pet bowls. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.
How far is White Horse & Griffin from the centre of Whitby?
About 600 m from the centre of Whitby, as the crow flies.
