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3-star hotels in Whitby
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in and around Whitby, gathered for travellers who want a harbour town with an abbey on the cliff, cobbled yards underfoot and an easy walk to the water.
Staying in Whitby
Whitby is a working fishing harbour split by the River Esk, with a ruined Benedictine abbey on the cliff above and a swing bridge that stops all traffic when boats pass. The east side — Church Street, Grape Lane, Henrietta Street — is the old town of narrow yards and cobbles, ending at the 199 steps up to St Mary's church. The west side, built in the 1840s as a spa resort, holds the Royal Crescent and the beach. Expect to cross the bridge ten times a day.
These hotels sit in several different parts of that map. Jet Black Jewel is on Skinner Street, La Rosa Hotel on East Terrace and Sanders Yard on Church Street, all in the old town and its edges. The Europa on Hudson Street, Saxonville Hotel on Ladysmith Avenue and Bagdale Hall on Bagdale are west-side addresses, closer to the station and the beach. Others sit outside the town centre: The Inn On The Moor Hotel at Mill Green Way, The Mallyan Spout Hotel at Goathland, The Eskdale Inn at Castleton, Horseshoe Hotel at Egton Bridge, The Station Tavern at Grosmont and The Fox and Hounds on Brook Lane. Couples and short-break visitors are best served by the old-town addresses; families and anyone driving should look at the hotels with free car parking and family rooms.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Jet Black Jewel
Skinner Street 10, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJet Black Jewel sits on Skinner Street, in the heart of Whitby, and guests rate it 4.8 across 347 reviews. Rooms come with a bath, TV and free Wifi, and the hotel has its own bar and restaurant, so dinner is a short walk from your door. Non smoking rooms, a safe and parking are also available. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a central base with meals on site.
See Jet Black JewelThe Inn On The Moor Hotel
The Mill Green Way, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe Inn On The Moor Hotel on The Mill Green Way welcomes pets and offers free car parking and a garden, making it an easy choice if you arrive by car or bring a dog. Guests score it 4.7 from 736 reviews. There is a restaurant, bar and games room, plus family rooms and a picnic area. It suits families and groups wanting space to relax on site.
See The Inn On The Moor HotelThe Shepherd's Purse
The Old Workshops, Whitby, United Kingdom
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Shepherd's Purse occupies The Old Workshops and keeps things simple: free Wifi plus fishing, sailing, surfing and horse back riding. Rated 4.8 from 111 reviews, it appeals to guests who plan their days around the water and the coast path rather than hotel lounges. Best for active couples and solo travellers who want outdoor pursuits within easy reach.
See The Shepherd's PurseThe Mallyan Spout Hotel
Goathland, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet in Goathland, The Mallyan Spout Hotel offers free car parking and a garden, with a restaurant and bar for meals without driving further. Its 1,368 reviews give it a 4.6 rating. Rooms include bathrobes, a TV and free Wifi, and there is a terrace and lounge. It suits guests who prefer a moorland village setting outside Whitby itself.
See The Mallyan Spout HotelLa Rosa Hotel
5 East Terrace, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereLa Rosa Hotel on East Terrace has sea views and sits close to the shore, with free Wifi and parking. Guests rate it 4.7 from 183 reviews. Breakfast is served, and breakfast in room is available, along with a bar. Pets are allowed, which suits couples and solo travellers who want a seaside stay and bring their dog.
See La Rosa HotelThe Europa
20 Hudson Street, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Europa on Hudson Street is a small guesthouse with 68 reviews and the highest rating here at 4.9. It has free Wifi, parking and beach nearby, plus a golf course for guests who play. Non smoking rooms, a safe and a hairdryer come as standard. It suits travellers who value a quiet, well-reviewed base minutes from the sands.
See The EuropaSanders Yard
95 Church Street Whitby, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSanders Yard on Church Street provides kitchen facilities including a dishwasher, microwave, oven and toaster, so self-catering is straightforward. Rated 4.6 from 280 reviews, it also offers free Wifi, bike rental and beach nearby. A bar and breakfast are on hand. It suits families and longer stays where cooking matters.
See Sanders YardSaxonville Hotel
Ladysmith Avenue, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSaxonville Hotel on Ladysmith Avenue offers free car parking and a restaurant, with room service and a bar for guests who prefer to stay in. Its 225 reviews give it a 4.6 rating. Rooms include bathrobes, slippers and a TV. It suits couples and business visitors wanting dependable facilities and easy parking.
See Saxonville HotelThe Eskdale Inn
Langburns Bank ; Castleton Castletonwhitbynorth Yorkshire Yo21 2Eu, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Car parking
Why stay hereThe Eskdale Inn at Castleton keeps its offering focused: car parking, complimentary items and a restaurant, rated 4.6 from 221 reviews. It is a straightforward choice for guests travelling by car who want a meal available on site without seeking out town. Best for drivers exploring the moorland villages around Whitby.
See The Eskdale InnThe Station Inn Whitby
The Station Inn New Quay Road, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Station Inn Whitby on New Quay Road has 1,854 reviews and a 4.5 rating, with a bar, family rooms and pets allowed. It suits groups, families and pet owners who want a lively, central base.
See The Station Inn WhitbyGrosvenor Hotel
Station Road, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGrosvenor Hotel on Station Road in Scarborough has a restaurant, bar and terrace, with a tennis court and darts for guests. It is rated 4.5 from 1,015 reviews. Family rooms, free Wifi and laundry service are available. It suits families and couples wanting a traditional hotel with leisure facilities on site.
See Grosvenor HotelHorseshoe Hotel
Horseshoe Hotel Egton Bridge, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereHorseshoe Hotel at Egton Bridge offers free car parking and a restaurant, with a bar and room service. Rated 4.5 from 652 reviews, it welcomes pets and has a picnic area. Rooms include a bath, TV and free Wifi. It suits guests touring the Esk valley by car who want a rural base that takes dogs.
See Horseshoe HotelThe Fox and Hounds
45 Brook Ln, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Fox and Hounds on Brook Ln has a garden, games room and tennis court, plus free car parking and a restaurant. Its 418 reviews give it a 4.5 rating. Pets are allowed and there are family rooms and a bar. It suits families and pet owners who want outdoor space and entertainment without leaving the grounds.
See The Fox and HoundsBagdale Hall
1 Bagdale, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereBagdale Hall on Bagdale combines a garden and lounge with a restaurant and bar, and provides free car parking and bike rental. Rated 4.5 from 397 reviews, it offers family rooms and free Wifi, with a golf course and mini golf nearby. It suits couples and families wanting a characterful base within reach of the town.
See Bagdale HallThe Station Tavern
Grosmont, Whitby, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Station Tavern at Grosmont is a small property with a bar and lounge, a restaurant and free Wifi, rated 4.5 from 366 reviews. Breakfast is served and rooms have a TV and hairdryer, with cribs available. It suits couples and small families stopping in the Esk valley village.
See The Station Tavern
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Black Jewel | ★★★ | 4.8 | 347 | Yes | – | – |
| The Inn On The Moor Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 736 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Shepherd's Purse | ★★★ | 4.8 | 111 | – | – | – |
| The Mallyan Spout Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,368 | Yes | Yes | – |
| La Rosa Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 183 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Europa | ★★★ | 4.9 | 68 | Yes | – | – |
| Sanders Yard | ★★★ | 4.6 | 280 | – | Yes | – |
| Saxonville Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 225 | Yes | – | – |
| The Eskdale Inn | ★★★ | 4.6 | 221 | Yes | – | – |
| The Station Inn Whitby | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,854 | – | – | Yes |
| Grosvenor Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,015 | – | – | – |
| Horseshoe Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 652 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Fox and Hounds | ★★★ | 4.5 | 418 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Bagdale Hall | ★★★ | 4.5 | 397 | Yes | – | – |
| The Station Tavern | ★★★ | 4.5 | 366 | – | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, The Station Inn Whitby, Grosvenor Hotel, Bagdale Hall and The Fox and Hounds. The Inn On The Moor Hotel and The Fox and Hounds add a games room and free car parking, and the Grosvenor Hotel and The Fox and Hounds have a tennis court. The Station Inn Whitby sits on New Quay Road with sofa beds in the room list.
The Inn On The Moor Hotel · The Station Inn Whitby · Grosvenor Hotel · Bagdale Hall · The Fox and Hounds
For pets
Pets are allowed at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, La Rosa Hotel, The Station Inn Whitby, Horseshoe Hotel and The Fox and Hounds. Three of these — The Inn On The Moor Hotel, Horseshoe Hotel and The Fox and Hounds — also have a garden or picnic area, which matters on a wet Whitby morning.
The Inn On The Moor Hotel · La Rosa Hotel · The Station Inn Whitby · Horseshoe Hotel · The Fox and Hounds
With parking
Free car parking is listed at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, The Mallyan Spout Hotel, Saxonville Hotel, Horseshoe Hotel, The Fox and Hounds and Bagdale Hall. This is worth having, because central Whitby car parks fill by 10am from Easter to September and the streets were laid out for handcarts.
The Inn On The Moor Hotel · The Mallyan Spout Hotel · Saxonville Hotel · Horseshoe Hotel · The Fox and Hounds · Bagdale Hall
Highest rated
The Europa leads on guest rating at 4.9 out of 5 from 68 reviews, followed by Jet Black Jewel and The Shepherd's Purse, both 4.8. The Inn On The Moor Hotel and La Rosa Hotel sit at 4.7, with The Inn On The Moor Hotel carrying by far the larger review count of the group at 736.
The Europa · Jet Black Jewel · The Shepherd's Purse · The Inn On The Moor Hotel · La Rosa Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
There is no fast train to Whitby. The Esk Valley line runs to Middlesbrough in about 90 minutes with roughly four services a day, connecting for Darlington and the East Coast Main Line, and the route from York via Middlesbrough takes around three hours in total with only a handful of connections. By road from York allow 1h15 via Malton and Pickering on the A169 over the moors, with the Hole of Horcum viewpoint on the way. The X93 bus links Scarborough in 1 hour and Middlesbrough. Teesside Airport is 75 minutes by car, Leeds Bradford about 2h. In town everything is walkable but steep and cobbled; the West Cliff lift saves the beach climb in season.
When to go
Avoid the two Goth Weekends, one around the last weekend of April and one at the end of October near Halloween — they are the busiest weekends of Whitby's calendar and accommodation across the whole town sells out six to twelve months ahead. If you are not attending, go at another time. Summer brings the crowds and the seasonal Park & Ride on Stainsacre Lane, while spring and autumn give you the abbey and the clifftop without the crush.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, The Mallyan Spout Hotel, Saxonville Hotel, Horseshoe Hotel, The Fox and Hounds and Bagdale Hall. Parking in central Whitby is genuinely difficult, with central car parks filling by 10am from Easter to September, so the Park & Ride on Stainsacre Lane is the alternative when it runs.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, La Rosa Hotel, The Station Inn Whitby, Horseshoe Hotel and The Fox and Hounds. The Inn On The Moor Hotel, Horseshoe Hotel and The Fox and Hounds also list a garden or picnic area.
Which is the closest to the town centre?
Jet Black Jewel on Skinner Street and Sanders Yard on Church Street are old-town addresses on the east side, as is La Rosa Hotel on East Terrace. The Europa on Hudson Street, Saxonville Hotel on Ladysmith Avenue and Bagdale Hall on Bagdale are west-side, so you cross the swing bridge to reach the abbey side.
Which hotel is best rated by guests?
The Europa has the highest guest rating here at 4.9 out of 5, from 68 reviews. Jet Black Jewel and The Shepherd's Purse follow at 4.8, and The Inn On The Moor Hotel and La Rosa Hotel at 4.7. The Inn On The Moor Hotel has the largest review base in the group, at 736.
Which hotels suit families?
Family rooms are listed at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, The Station Inn Whitby, Grosvenor Hotel, Bagdale Hall and The Fox and Hounds. The Inn On The Moor Hotel and The Fox and Hounds add a games room and free car parking, and the Grosvenor Hotel and The Fox and Hounds have a tennis court.
Do any have a pool or spa?
No hotel on this shortlist lists a pool or a spa. Facilities that do appear include a garden at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, The Mallyan Spout Hotel and The Fox and Hounds, and The Inn On The Moor Hotel also lists a games room.
Is breakfast available?
Breakfast is listed at The Inn On The Moor Hotel, La Rosa Hotel, Sanders Yard and The Station Tavern. The Inn On The Moor Hotel, The Mallyan Spout Hotel, La Rosa Hotel and Horseshoe Hotel also offer breakfast in the room.