White Horse & Griffin, Whitby
Overview
Located an 8-minute walk from Whitby Abbey, the 3-star White Horse & Griffin Hotel Whitby includes 11 rooms with views of the inner courtyard. Situated right around the corner from 199 Steps, this hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving seafood cuisine.
Location
The Whitby hotel is about 47 miles from Durham Tees Valley airport and only steps away from such cultural venues as Swing Bridge. Whitby Town War Memorial is 0.3 miles from the accommodation, while Whitby Harbour is 0.2 miles away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Cliff Beach, which is a 17-minute walk away. White Horse & Griffin Hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Pannett Park 0.5 miles away.
Whitby bus station is a short way from this hotel.
Rooms
Ironing facilities, along with tea and coffee making equipment, provide in-room convenience at the Whitby property. Most rooms have elegant decor including a stone fireplace. Featuring a bath, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Fortune's Kippers is in close proximity to the hotel.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Off-site parking lot
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Cycle Sustrans Route 165
Ride along Sustrans Route 165 from Walney Island to Whitby, passing the Captain Cook Monument and Lake District.
Fish River Esk
Book salmon or sea trout fishing on the River Esk at Egton Estate during the season.
Visit Whitby Abbey
Climb the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey, a Grade I listed ruin overlooking the North Sea.
Attend Goth Weekend
Join biannual Whitby Goth Weekend events held every April and October in the town center.
Location
Convenient Location
Whitby is near Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, and the Swing Bridge.
Historic Neighborhood
The historic district features cobbled streets, local shops, and attractions like St. Mary's Church and Pannett Park.
Local Bites to Try
Magpie Cafe, Trenchers, and Hadley's Fish & Chips offer seafood, traditional British fare, and local specialties.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants