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.
“Lovely quaint & cosy vibes. I also love how it allows dogs. As a dog fan - I was so happy to see so many! Loved the names of the rooms, breakfast was delicious and the manager; Gary was a legend! Nothing was ever too much. He was welcoming and...”
Manson
United Kingdom
“An extremely atmospheric and wonderful old place. The food was fantastic in the evening and the breakfast was very good in the morning, not too small, not too big 😋”
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Sophie
United Kingdom
“Conner was fab at check in and at breakfast. The manager was also nice.
Breakfast was amazing”
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Natalie
United Kingdom
“Love the white horse & Griffin. Been staying for many years. The atmosphere, the quirkiness, the decor. It's absolutely stunning.”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“Lovely room & nice & clean, could have done with instructions for the shower, overall lovely.”
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Lorraine
United Kingdom
“We love the quirkiness of this very old coaching inn. Don’t expect flat floors, walls or windows- do expect tonnes of history, warm, comfy beds, excellent food, big open fire & great bar & staff.”
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Jane
United Kingdom
“Full of charm and character, friendly staff and a great location in Whitby. This will be our 7th visit”
Maria
United Kingdom
“The bed was comfy and the breakfast was very good. The staff were friendly and attentive.”
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Stephen
France
“The location is ideal. The restaurant great and the staff very friendly. Had breakfast and dinner there and thoroughly enjoyed both.”
Janet
United Kingdom
“The White Horse and Griffin is an exceptional place to go, steeped in so much history. We have been coming for many years. The food is 5 star.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British • Seafood
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
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 option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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