About The Dolphin Hotel
The Dolphin Hotel is a straightforward accommodation choice that boasts a prime position in the heart of Whitby. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars, the hotel is just two minutes away on foot from the popular Whitby Harbour.
All of the cosy rooms at The Dolphin Hotel come equipped with a flat-screen television, work desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room also benefits from an en-suite bathroom, while wonderful views of the harbour can also be enjoyed in select accommodations.
Wi-Fi is accessible in the public areas of the hotel. Live sport can also be enjoyed in the bar.
Continental and freshly cooked breakfast options are served each morning at the hotel. Tasty and traditional pub classics can also be sampled throughout the day.
The beach is a short stroll from the property, while Whitby Abbey and Whitby railway station can both be reached in a little over five minutes on foot.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Prime position overlooking Whitby Harbour
With a position in the heart of Whitby town centre, the hotel is in an ideal location for exploring the area - according to the feedback of past guests. The property is a short walk from shops, bars, restaurants and attractions such as Whitby Harbour and the Whitby Abbey.
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Cosy rooms
The general standard of the rooms was popular with most previous visitors that stayed at the accommodation. As well as being clean in most cases, the rooms were typically said to be quiet and comfortable.
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Tasty food at a great standard
In terms of the quality of the food, this aspect of the hotel was routinely admired by former guests. Whether it was the freshly cooked breakfast or a traditional pub meal in the evening, the standard of the food was usually commended.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Service not the most efficient
Although the accommodation's staff members were often regarded as friendly in their conduct, the efficiency of the service has been lambasted by a sizeable amount of past visitors. In particular, the service at breakfast was described as overly slow at times.
negative:
Unreliable Wi-Fi connection
When it came to those that wanted to use it, the hotel's Wi-Fi has proven to be a source of criticism on occasion. Previous guests have noted that the Wi-Fi was unreliable, while its range was also considered insufficient in covering all of the rooms.
negative:
Limited facilities supplied
With no on-site parking, lift and limited amenities throughout, the accommodation is noticeably basic when compared to other choices - something that has disappointed numerous former visitors. Furthermore, it has also helped support the overall opinion that staying at the property was somewhat expensive.