The Dolphin in Whitby, England

The Dolphin Hotel offers 6 rooms with views over the River Esk and Whitby Harbour. Room 2 provides two windows overlooking the harbour and swing bridge, while Room 1 has a double aspect view of the estuary. Each room includes a private bathroom, hairdryer, free toiletries, and a sofa bed in family rooms.

A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily in the dining room with panoramic harbour views. The breakfast menu includes cereals, yoghurt, fresh pastries, juices, and freshly cooked poached eggs with bacon and mushrooms. The hotel also offers vegetarian, vegan, and kids' meals, plus a bar serving traditional pub classics with a gourmet twist.

The hotel sits next to the swing bridge in Whitby's old town, a 7-minute walk from Whitby Beach. Whitby Abbey and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum are both within 600 metres of the property. North York Moors National Park, Scarborough Castle, and Peasholm Park are all within a 30-kilometre radius.

Children receive sweets in their room on arrival, and high chairs are available in the dining area. Family rooms include a sofa bed, and the staff provide kids' meals and a children's menu. Outdoor activities such as cycling and fishing are available nearby for family outings.

The hotel provides daily housekeeping, CCTV in common areas and outside the property, and a bar/lounge area with a terrace. A fridge on the landing offers chilled water and fresh milk for guests. The property staff offer luggage assistance and information about local pub crawls and cycling routes.

Location: Next to the swing bridge in Whitby's old town

Rooms: 6 harbour-view rooms, including Room 2 with two windows

Dining: Full English breakfast with panoramic harbour views

Family: Sweets on arrival, high chairs, kids' meals, family rooms

Activities: Cycling, fishing, pub crawls arranged by staff

Nearby: Whitby Abbey 600 metres, North York Moors National Park 30 km