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The Whalebone Arch

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Whitby Harbour

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Near Whitby Harbour, The Whalebone Arch provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1-King , 1st Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

1-King , 1st Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2-King 1st Floor, Bay Window | Free WiFi, bed sheets

2-King 1st Floor, Bay Window

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3-Small King 2nd Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Small King 2nd Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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4-King 2nd Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4-King 2nd Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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5-King, Ground Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

5-King, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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6-King , 1st Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-King , 1st Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 7-King Bay Window Ground Floor

7-King Bay Window Ground Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

7-King Bay Window Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Whitby, The Whalebone Arch is near a train station and near the beach. Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
3 Argyle Road, Whitby, England, YO21 3HS

What's nearby

  • Whitby Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Whalebone Arch

Guest house near Whitby Harbour
Located close to North York Moors National Park, The Whalebone Arch has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Whalebone Arch offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Whalebone Arch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whalebone Arch?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Whalebone Arch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whalebone Arch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whalebone Arch located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Towbar Express Stadium and Whitby Harbour. Whitby Beach and Whitby Pavilion are also within 10 minutes. Whitby Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Whalebone Arch Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, and loved the little extras they left for us . Lovely and warm too , all great reviews , nothing negative.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

Beautiful place to stay ideal position, parking easy ,very clean ,can't fault anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spacious room. Great level of cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant probably the best room weve ever booked quite peaceful views over the sea
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so nice and very clean. Comfortable and quiet. Will definitely recommend and will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

The Whalebone Arch was clean and comfortable, with seaviews from some rooms ,the only contact with the owners was by text, it was informative and the instructions easy to follow.Thank you Emma . The hotel is situated just outside of Whitby town centre , its walkable, but there are buses if needed, or taxis which are approximately £5 each way . We enjoyed our stay there . Car parking is a good plus too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 out of 10

Amazing stay everything provided, very comfortable and spotlessly clean Nice sea view from room 2. Parking not an issue at all, able to park right outside the front door for the whole of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location.

Lovely stay here, a nice distance away as you can park easily. Clean and the bed was comfortable. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Well maintained and furnished room with added touch of fresh milk and water in small fridge. Crockery and cutlery also supplied for if required
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and location are lovely, parking sorted, excellent, efficient and clean, top marks from us👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Room no 2 at whalebone arch was lovely and clean with a sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing 👏

Beautiful hotel , rooms fantastic, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Ideal place to stay, ten minute walk to town centre.We could even see the sea from our room. Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from start to finish! Highly recommended and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that a lot of thought was put into the additions to the room and helpful folder . I was worried that I'd be woke up by seagulls or other guests but definitely no thin walls here . Nice to be able to walk to see the beach in less than a minute and Long King restaurant if you're hungry . We found being close to a bus stop very handy too . A great place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well maintained, helpful instructions and good provisions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent and the room was immaculate. Was a little cold in the evening when I got back but other than that I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

satisfaction guaranteed

excellent hotel spotlessly clean and comfortable. faultless service.car parking arrangements were good. fully recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Fantastic

Great check in, property is 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, very tastefully furnished. We had a great view of the bay. Hosts were very helpful. Would love to return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, just been charged £75 for damages?.And also accused of being a cannabis user by the owner.I did get a little hair dye on the wall by the sink,but the pictures I have seen do not Equate to £75 worth of damage and then the accusation of the room being unfit for the next couple is ridiculous
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Very nice indeed - no staff seen - but everything of a good standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Sea view from part of the double aspect windows. Fridge in room and glasses etc provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very clean & convenient for town centre . Large bathroom , only slight criticism was the small shower & the position of the shower holder . The size of the bathroom would have leant itself for a larger shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comms from Emma and dave, comprehensive booklet explaining everything locally, spotless clean and like new.. Comfiest bed I've ever slept in. 11/10 all day long.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023