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The Whalebone Arch, Whitby
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About the Hotel
3 Argyle Road,
Whitby,
United Kingdom,
YO21 3HS,
North Yorkshire
- Near the beach
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The Whalebone Arch - A 3-star guest house with sea views, free Wi-Fi, and proximity to Whitby Beach
The Whalebone Arch offers en-suite rooms with king-size beds, complimentary tea and coffee facilities, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and daily replenished toiletries. Located 100 meters from Whitby Beach, the guest house provides easy access to local cafés like Windy Corner Cafe and Rusty Shears Cafe. Nearby landmarks include Whitby Lighthouse (1 km) and St Mary's Church (2 km). Whitby's fishing harbor, shops, and restaurants are within 600 meters. The Whalebone Arch features express check-in and check-out, with free public parking available. The sports center, including an indoor swimming pool, is a few hundred yards away.
Pros
Free public parking is available outside the guest house.
Rooms feature king-size beds with quality linens and sea views.
High-speed Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms.
Located within walking distance of Whitby Beach and local dining options.
Cons
No breakfast is served on-site, though nearby cafés are available.
Some rooms are located on the second floor without elevator access.
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The Whalebone Arch Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Ground Floor
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Bay Window 1st Floor
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room 1st Floor
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Second Floor
2 persons
220 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
The Whalebone Arch Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Adults only
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
Room features
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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The Whalebone Arch Hotel Location
3 Argyle Road,
Whitby,
United Kingdom,
YO21 3HS,
North Yorkshire
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3 Argyle Road,
Whitby,
United Kingdom,
YO21 3HS,
North Yorkshire
City landmarks
Landmark
Whitby Abbey
1.2
mi
Museum
Whitby Museum
2700 ft
Art object
Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
4700 ft
Lighthouse
Whitby Lighthouse
4000 ft
Landmark
Whitby Harbour
3800 ft
Landmark
Whalebone Arch
2200 ft
Landmark
Captain Cook Statue
2100 ft
Landmark
RNLI Whitby Museum
3100 ft
Church
St Hilda's Church
2900 ft
Museum
Dracula Experience Ltd
3600 ft
Landmark
The Endeavour Experience Whitby
3200 ft
Landmark
Whitby Town War Memorial
3100 ft
Park
Pannett Park
4300 ft
Church
St Mary's Church
1.0
mi
Beach
Whitby Beach
2600 ft
Landmark
Poets Cottage Shrub Nursery
2800 ft
Gallery
Pannett Park Art Gallery & Whitby Museum
4300 ft
Bridge
Swing Bridge
4200 ft
Landmark
The Cinder Track
2500 ft
Landmark
Saint Hilda's Catholic Church
2500 ft
Landmark
Caedmon's Cross
2800 ft
Landmark
199 Steps
5000 ft
Landmark
John Freeman Studio
3000 ft
Landmark
Whitby's Old Lifeboat Trips
3000 ft
Landmark
Whitby Harbour East Lighthouse
3200 ft
Landmark
Caedmon Memorial
3300 ft
Landmark
Eskape Whitby
4600 ft
Nearby
West Cliff
Whitby Wizard
1700 ft
3EL
Whitby Cliff Lift
900 ft
Whitby
Whitby Sea Front
1900 ft
Restaurants
Buckets and Spades
1900 ft
West Cliff
Clara's
2100 ft
Esplanade Crescent
Stokers
2700 ft
1 Mulgrave Place
The Granby Hotel
2900 ft
34 Skinner Street
Silver Street Fisheries
3200 ft
22 Silver Street
Sugar Shack
3300 ft
Silver Street
Bitz And Pizzas
3200 ft
24 Flowergate
Lush Coffee
3300 ft
25 Silver Street
The Elsinore Hotel
3200 ft
25 Flowergate
Full of Beans
2900 ft
Khyber Pass
Explore Whitby
Explore Whitby
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
9
Former name
melrose guest house
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about The Whalebone Arch Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
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Pros
Clean rooms
Comfortable bed
Easy check-in
Added touches
Helpful information
Cons
Fiddly keys
Cash payment
Missing luggage stand
Guest reviewsbased on 181 reviews
Mark from United Kingdom
Couple
Double Room Ground Floor
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:February 09, 2026
9/10
excellent location and super clean room
easy distanceparking availabilityspacious room
The location is excellent. It is within an easy walking distance of the town centre. there is parking available outside, great. the room was spacious and super clean.
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Michael from United Kingdom
Single
Double Room 1st Floor
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 25, 2026
9.5/10
super spot!
fresh milkhelpful guidetext messagehigh mirror
The room had fresh milk and water! the fridge kept everything nicely chilled. i liked the visitor guide. It listed local restaurants and taxi numbers. the staff sent check-in details by text!
the bathroom mirror was too high!
Dining
9/10
i noted the visitor guide contained menus and recommendations for local restaurants. this made meal planning simple. nearby options were plentiful.
Rooms
10/10
the room provided bottled still water and fresh milk in the fridge. this was a really nice touch. the room was large and comfortable. pillows were really good!
Service
10/10
staff sent check in details via text. i received further texts to thank me for payment. they asked if i enjoyed my stay, very thoughtful.
Location
9/10
The location is near the sea. parking is free. A parking permit removes stress. the guesthouse is on a quiet street! the centre is only a short walk.
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Oscar from United States
Single
Double Room Bay Window 1st Floor
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 28, 2025
9/10
easy check-intidy room
Check-in was SUPER easy! The location is GREAT near the sea.. A ten-minute walk leads to the main part of town. The room was above expectations, clean, and tidy. I CAN recommend it!
Shower pressure was slightly low.
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Benjamin from United Kingdom
Single
Double Room Ground Floor
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 26, 2025
9.5/10
really good stay
quiet placefaultless cleanlinesssized roomhelpful instructions
the room was a good size and decorated nicely. the room also had fresh milk and water in a mini fridge (which i really liked). there was also an information booklet providing restaurant recommendations and places to visit. i parked outside easily with a permit.
i noticed the bathroom mirror was positioned quite high.
Dining
9/10
I appreciated the visitor guide. It had menus and recommendations for food and drinks. although breakfast was not provided, there were facilities available to store our own items in the room. this made planning meals convenient.
Facilities
10/10
the hotel provided everything that i needed . fresh milk and water were supplied in the room. the parking permit was a helpful addition (i could park right outside).
Service
10/10
communication via text was informative and easy to follow (thank you, emma!). the staff were helpful beforehand, answering my questions. emma and dave were very responsive.
Location
9/10
the location was close to the seafront. the hotel is situated just outside of the town centre. it's about a ten minute walk to the harbour and bars.
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Jonathan from United Kingdom
Single
Double Room 1st Floor
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 26, 2025
7/10
comfy bedfree milkhigh tvcovered screen
the room i got was super super clean and the bed was comfy! free milk and water were in the fridge, a super nice touch. the location is good and i would totally recommend it. i'd stay again, and the service was excellent!
my tv was up to high. the screen was partly covered. the channels not always come on. the room should move the wardrobe. maybe is best where the drawers are and put tv on the chest.
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Connor from Ireland
Single
Double Room 1st Floor
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 21, 2025
6/10
sea viewlow pressurelacking handrail
my room had a sea view. the room was generally clean.
the shower pressure was low. water temperature regulation was also inadequate. the bathroom lacked a handrail for stability in the shower, and i found that to be a safety concern.
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Joe from United Kingdom
Single
Double Room Bay Window 1st Floor
3 nights in June 2025
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Reviewed:August 16, 2025
9/10
personal touchinformation booklet
i stayed in a double room bay window 1st floor and it was excellent the room was super clean i found the information booklet to be really good it had everything i needed to know about my stay and included recommendations for food and drinks. mini fridge had milk and water that was a personal touch i appreciated.
the bathroom mirror was a bit too high for me
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FAQs
About The Whalebone Arch
How far is The Whalebone Arch from Whitby Beach?
The hotel is located 0.5 km from West Cliff Beach.
What amenities are provided in the rooms at The Whalebone Arch?
Rooms include en suite bathroom facilities, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer.
What dining options are available near The Whalebone Arch?
Nearby dining options include North Beach Cafe Whitby (0.5 km) and Clara's (0.5 km).
Is parking available at The Whalebone Arch?
Free public parking is available nearby without a reservation needed.
What type of hotel is The Whalebone Arch?
It is an adults-only hotel focused on providing a tranquil and elegant atmosphere.
What attractions are close to The Whalebone Arch?
Whitby Museum is an 8-minute walk away, and a ruined Benedictine abbey is nearby overlooking the North Sea.
How far is The Whalebone Arch from Teesside International Airport?
The hotel is 70 km from Teesside International Airport.
Are there any smoking areas at The Whalebone Arch?
The hotel is a non-smoking property throughout.
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