If you’re planning a Yorkshire coast break and can’t imagine leaving your dog behind, Whitby is a fantastic choice. With its dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and historic harbour, it’s a town that warmly welcomes four-legged visitors. Add a variety of dog-friendly hotels into the mix, and you’ve got everything you need for a holiday full of fresh sea air, scenic walks, and cosy evenings together.

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Hotel in West Cliff, Whitby · 0.20 mi from centre
9.4
135 reviews
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With a stay at La Rosa Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Whitby, steps from Whalebone Arch and within a 5-minute walk of Whitby Beach. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Whitby Pavilion and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pannett Park.

Guest house in Whitby · 0.07 mi from centre
8.4
734 reviews
ABBEY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATiON is located in Whitby, 600 metres from Whitby Beach, 30 km from Peasholm Park, and 31 km from Dalby Forest. This 3-star guest house offers private check-in and check-out. The guest house provides city views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. The guest house offers certain units with quiet street views, and every unit includes a kettle. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. Guests can eat in the on-site modern restaurant, which is open for dinner, brunch, cocktails and high tea. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitby, like fishing. The Spa Scarborough is 33 km from ABBEY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATiON, while Flamingo Land Theme Park is 40 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 69 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Bed & breakfast in Whitby · 1.87 mi from centre
8.4
54 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Windmill Inn - Whitby in Whitby, you'll be a 1-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and 5 minutes from Whitby Harbour. This bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Whitby Abbey.

Hotel in West Cliff, Whitby · 0.26 mi from centre
8.0
897 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Royal Whitby in Whitby, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Whalebone Arch and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Captain Cook Monument.

Guesthouse in Whitby · 0.46 mi from centre
8.0
10 reviews
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With a stay at Elford House - Whitby, you'll be centrally located in Whitby, within a 5-minute drive of Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park. This guest house is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pannett Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whitby Museum.

Hotel in West Cliff, Whitby · 0.05 mi from centre
7.6
489 reviews
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Set in Whitby, within 400 metres of Whitby Beach and 32 km of Peasholm Park, The Buck Inn offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 38 km from Dalby Forest, 41 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park and 800 metres from Whitby Abbey. The property is non-smoking and is located 34 km from The Spa Scarborough. All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some boast sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. You can play darts at the hotel. Scarborough Open Air Theatre is 31 km from The Buck Inn, while Scarborough Castle is 33 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 68 km away.

Guest house in West Cliff, Whitby · 0.19 mi from centre
7.2
161 reviews
Situated within 3.2 km of Whitby Abbey and 800 metres of Whitby Pavillion in Whitby, Discovery Loft offers accommodation with free WiFi. All rooms are equipped with a TV and kettle, and other larger apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. All rooms have en suite shower room. Sneaton Castle is 2 km from Discovery Loft.

Capsule hotel in West Cliff, Whitby · 0.20 mi from centre
6.4
164 reviews
Set in Whitby, within 31 km of Peasholm Park and 33 km of Dalby Forest, Discovery House provides free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 34 km from The Spa Scarborough, 41 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park and 1.2 km from Whitby Abbey. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Whitby Beach. Scarborough Open Air Theatre is 30 km from the capsule hotel, while Scarborough Castle is 33 km away. Teesside International Airport is 67 km from the property.

Guest house in West Cliff, Whitby · 0.24 mi from centre
6.1
318 reviews
Situated within 3.2 km of Whitby Abbey and 800 metres of Whitby Pavillion in Whitby, Beach House offers accommodation with free WiFi. All rooms are equipped with a TV and kettle, and other larger apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. All rooms have en suite shower room. Whitby Lighthouse is 1.2 km from Beach House, while Sneaton Castle is 1.9 km away.

Guest house in Goathland · 7.81 mi from centre
9.7
105 reviews
Breakfast available
Set in Goathland and only 25 km from Dalby Forest, Halmer Grange Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 28 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park and 37 km from Peasholm Park. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 40 km from The Spa Scarborough. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests can also relax in the garden. Whitby Abbey is 17 km from the guest house, while Scarborough Open Air Theatre is 36 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 70 km away.

Hotel in Goathland, Whitby · 7.21 mi from centre
9.6
331 reviews
When you stay at The Inn On The Moor Hotel in Whitby, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Harbour. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mallyan Spout Waterfall and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from The Geall Gallery.

Guest house in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Skinningrove · 12.78 mi from centre
9.4
384 reviews
Breakfast available
With a central location for Staithes, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and the Yorkshire Moors, Moonfleet Boutique Hotel is set in a renovated Grade II listed manor house in Skinningrove. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation, free WiFi in public areas and free private parking. All the rooms at Moonfleet Boutique Hotel feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served every day, with options including full English, vegetarian and gluten-free. Afternoon tea, packed lunches and evening meals are available on request. The property also has a full bar with darts and pool table. On site laundry facilities are available to guests. This guest house is less than a 5-minute walk from the beach and Cleveland Way trail.

Bed and breakfast in Glaisdale, Whitby · 8.73 mi from centre
9.0
313 reviews
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Situated in Whitby, The Board Inn - Lealholm is a historic bed and breakfast that features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a terrace and a bar. The property features river views and is 34 km from Dalby Forest and 43 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a dressing room and a kettle. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast offers a selection of packed lunches. Peasholm Park is 44 km from The Board Inn - Lealholm, while The Spa Scarborough is 46 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 47 km away.

Hotel in Cloughton, Scarborough · 12.17 mi from centre
8.6
348 reviews
Located in Scarborough, 7.1 km from Peasholm Park, Cober Hill provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Located around 39 km from Dalby Forest, the hotel with free WiFi is also 40 km away from Flamingo Land Theme Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from The Spa Scarborough. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at the hotel. You can play table tennis, mini-golf and tennis at Cober Hill, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Scarborough Open Air Theatre is 6.2 km from the accommodation, while Scarborough Castle is 8.1 km away. Teesside International Airport is 90 km from the property.

Inn in Whitby, Danby · 12.24 mi from centre
8.6
663 reviews
Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the North York Moors, this former 16th-century coaching inn is now a high-quality country inn and restaurant, rich in historic charm. Set in the beautiful North York Moors National Park, The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods is a great base from which to explore the breathtaking scenery of the moors and the region’s heritage coastline. The comfortable en suite rooms overlook the glorious countryside and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The bar has an open fire and a beautiful oak-beamed ceiling. An excellent range of cask ales and selected wines are available and guests can enjoy freshly prepared food every lunchtime and evening in the bar, the restaurant or the games room. After an energetic day out walking or cycling on the moors, you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a drink in the garden while savouring the superb views.

Hotel in Ravenscar · 7.65 mi from centre
7.9
1,353 reviews
Breakfast available
Beautifully situated on the cliff at Ravenscar overlooking Robin Hood's Bay, Raven Hall Hotel is set in the scenic North York Moors. Its 90 acres of grounds include a 9-hole, cliff-top golf course. It is a gateway to many coastal and country walks, with an old railway line nearby. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi, and there is free parking on site. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the Panorama Restaurant, with magnificent views, or relax in front of the log fire. Leisure facilities include games room, croquet and tennis courts. All 52 bedrooms provide private en suite bathrooms, including 2 premier rooms for a special occasion. Each has a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Raven Hall Country House Hotel has been awarded the Business Tourism Award 2011 in the annual Visit York Tourism Awards, and Whitby Hotel and Restaurant 2010.

Guesthouse in Burniston · 12.86 mi from centre
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When you stay at Harmony Country Lodge in Scarborough, you'll be next to a golf course – a 4-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and 7 minutes from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This golf guest house is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from alpamare and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club.
Dog-friendly hotels in Whitby are ready to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Many are close to the beach, town centre, or scenic walking routes, so you can spend more time exploring and less time travelling.
Here’s what’s often on offer in Whitby’s dog-friendly hotels:
With beaches, cliffs, and a friendly town atmosphere, Whitby makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors while keeping your dog happy and cared for.
Whitby’s charm lies in its combination of coastline, countryside, and characterful streets, making it perfect for pups who love to explore.
Whether you’re here for energetic walks or leisurely seaside strolls, Whitby makes it easy to keep your dog entertained and happy throughout your stay. You could also plan longer trips along the Yorkshire coast, explore nearby dog-friendly towns like Scarborough, and even take a day to wander historic streets in York.
Here are some options to get you started:
Policies can vary, so it’s worth checking the latest details before you book, especially if you have a larger dog or more than one.
Browse our selection of dog-friendly hotels in Whitby and pick the one that suits your plans. Whether you’re chasing seaside adventures, cliff-top views, or a cosy night in town, you’ll find places where both you and your dog can enjoy the best of the Yorkshire coast together.
Whitby is home to lots of pet-friendly hotels but some of the most popular include The Stables, The Duke of York and The Endeavour.
For great views in Whitby, we recommend Raven Hall Hotel or Discovery Accommodation - both of which have a central location.
For a romantic break, we say choose either Raithwaite Sandsend or La Rosa Hotel.
This depends on the hotel, your preferred dates as well as how many people and pups are travelling. If you have a budget in mind, we can recommend suitable accommodation.
Again, this will depend on the hotel but typically dog-friendly rooms come with dog beds, dog treats, blankets and toys. Dog owners can expect an en-suite, comfy bed, tea and coffee making facilities, and a desk area.
Experience the majestic beauty of Whitby Abbey, perched high on a cliff overlooking the North Sea. This iconic ruined abbey, famous for inspiring Bram Stoker's "Dracula," offers stunning views, a rich history, and a peaceful atmosphere. Explore the Gothic ruins, learn about its connection to the Whitby's maritime past, and immerse yourself in the haunting allure of this remarkable site.
Address: Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT
Discover the charm of Whitby Harbour, a picturesque seaside destination steeped in maritime history. From its vibrant fishing boats to the iconic swing bridge, this bustling harbour offers a delightful blend of coastal beauty, fresh seafood, quaint shops, and stunning views of Whitby Abbey. Explore the cobbled streets, indulge in fish and chips, and soak up the authentic seaside atmosphere.
Address: Whitby Harbour, Endeavour Wharf, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1DN

