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The Whalebone Arch

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to Whitby Beach

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Guest House Melrose features a traditional brick exterior with a charming corner bay window and en-suite bedrooms.
Stained glass window with intricate floral and geometric patterns, framed by a pointed arch.
Relax in comfort with a view of the street, a television for entertainment, and ample storage space.
Stairs lead to a carpeted landing with a table and lamp.
Cozy retreat with a high ceiling, stone wall, and fireplace, featuring a comfortable bed and armchair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,742
P6,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

Room options

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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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6-King , 1st Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

5-King, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4-King 2nd Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Small King 2nd Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 7-King Bay Window Ground Floor

Free WiFi, bed sheets

7-King Bay Window Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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 - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Quayside - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Whalebone Arch

Guesthouse near Whitby Beach
Located close to Whitby Harbour, 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-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Whalebone Arch include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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P7,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Whalebone Arch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Whalebone Arch?

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whalebone Arch on Aug 5, 2025 start from P 5,742.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Whalebone Arch located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Towbar Express Stadium and Whitby Beach. Whitby Pavilion and Pannett Park are also within 10 minutes. Whitby Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Whalebone Arch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to park. Room was clean. Not far to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation within walking distance to the town centre. Lovely and quiet spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

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

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 traveler

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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sea view from room 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Richard

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

Hidden gem

Fabulous throughout. Lovely personal touches inside
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

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

The best place I have been to in UK

This is the best place that ever stay not only in England but UK. Clean, qyeut and everything in good condition. Close to coast and 13 min walk or you can catch bus (bus stop 1 min away) to centre. Small fridge was provided which helps if you want to keep some fruits or jogurt. Everything thing worked perfectly. Shower, TV, kettle. Found nice book with all informations that I needed for my stay but also few recommended restaurants and places to see. Highly recommend to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

Sally

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great stay but cold room.

Great location, spotlessly clean. The room was cold and you couldn’t turn the heating up as it was blocked. A long walk to find anywhere to eat. On the plus side, very well organised and very clean. Would I go again? maybe in the summer when it’s warmer and the heating isn’t an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

fantastic rooms.

Super clean and very nicely decorated, lobby, stairway & room, we stayed for three nights, our only issue was the size of the shower, so small you can only wash your top half, also with no daily room service, which didn't bother us there was only a thimble full off shower gel and one of shampoo to last three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self explanatory with the star system
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to town close enough to walk although to and from town quite hilly but whitby is hilly and beautiful. The whalebone arch is located on a relatively quiet street, the room on the ground floor lovely, cant fault it. Received information from owners regarding time of arrival, on street parking permit was provided by the property even includes the day of departure so we were able to enjoy a third day at whitby before going home, Whitby is lovely and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Great place to stay in Whitby

This was a great place to stay for a three day trip to Whitby. Emma contacted me by text the day before we were due to arrive with check in and parking instructions which all went seamlessly. The room (room 6) was a very good size with a large bathroom and plenty of good quality towels. A very nice touch was the complimentary water and pint of milk in the fridge. There was also plenty of storage space. There is no breakfast on the premises but a ten minute walk into town provided plenty of options. Overall a lovely hotel and a great place to stay in this lovely seaside town. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023