About this property
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.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Patricia
United Kingdom“The White Horse and Griffin is in the perfect place for seeing the best of beautiful Whitby. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean ,well presented and the large king-size bed was extremely comfortable. Our breakfasts were delicious,...” - Caroline United Kingdom“Room was clean and well presented. Beds were comfy. Breakfast was very tasty, I had eggs florentine and my daughter had a bacon sandwich. Central location - close to the shops and a multitude of restaurants etc. easy walking distance of the...”
- Christopher United Kingdom“History of the property was very interesting and the accommodation was fine”
- Susan United Kingdom“Lovely atmosphere in the dining room. Good choice for breakfast. Room cosy, comfortable bed, great history. Perfect location.”
- Jerricah United Kingdom“Exactly as described. Was good that it was a family room for 3 but the single bed was in a separate alcove. Gave some privacy for all.”
- Mark United Kingdom“I liked the oldy worldy of the hotel room with the open fire”
- Simon United Kingdom“Staff friendly, hotel great and full of history, food was very good and we had a great time. The room was comfy, TV worked well and the hotel is very well located. Staff super helpful with early check in and allowing us to leave our bags after we...”
- Alison United Kingdom“We have stayed before, love the old charm of the pub/hotel and the quirkiness of the layout. The brekfast was tasty and good quality produce. Loved that we got a teapot each rather than one to share.”
- Ian United Kingdom“Lovely old building. Steeped in history. Helpful staff and a lovely breakfast”
- Mary United Kingdom“Didn't realise room we booked was up several flights of stairs. Not suitable for some people.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Seafood
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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
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.
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.
