The George Hotel, Whitby ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

38 Baxtergate, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 1BN

Near the harbour

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Loved by guests

Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Reasonably priced drinks
Good location
Spacious room

"Stopped in here for two hours to watch the Arsenal versus Manchester City game."

Rambling_Giant from United Kingdom

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"Parking at the marina was only 10 minutes walk cheap aswell £9.00 for 24 hours ?"

Margaret from United Kingdom

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"Great location opposite the bus station and 5 mins from the railway station."

Miriam from Germany

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George Hotel Rooms

The George Hotel has nineteen bedrooms spread over four floors in a grade two listed building. Fifteen rooms include en-suite facilities. Four non-ensuite rooms are located on the fourth floor. Each bedroom has a TV with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, a fan, towels, hand wash, shampoo, body wash, and free Wi-Fi. Room options include double, twin, triple, and quad rooms. One family room has a double bed and two single beds. Some rooms feature Sky Sports channels. Please note: the hotel does not have a lift.

Dining at George Hotel

The George Hotel provides guests with breakfast, which includes hot items, cereals, toast, juice, tea, and coffee. The hotel bar offers a selection of wines, spirits, draught ales, and fresh ground coffee. A carvery is served every Sunday. Bar snacks are available.

Leisure & Entertainment

The George Hotel features a lively bar with Sky Sports and BT Sport on large screens. Entertainment nights occur weekly. A pool table is available. Free Cloud Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the main bar area and restaurant. Guest Wi-Fi is available in all hotel rooms.

Location near Whitby

The George Hotel is located in the heart of Whitby, United Kingdom. Whitby Abbey and Whitby beach are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The marina, beaches, museums, shops, and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway are within walking distance. The hotel is 75 km from Durham Tees Valley airport. Nearby landmarks include Whitby Harbour (0.3 km), Swing Bridge (0.5 km), Whalebone Arch (0.5 km), St Hilda's Church (0.5 km), Whitby Town War Memorial (0.3 km), St Mary's Church (0.5 km), and The Endeavour Experience Whitby (0.3 km).

Services at George Hotel

The George Hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel features a bar, and rooms include tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel can be hired for private functions, weddings, engagements, christenings, and birthday celebrations. Business meeting rooms are available. The hotel does not have parking. Municipal car parks are within walking distance.

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Highlights from guests

DiningBreakfast Bonanza

Breakfast was a real treat! The self-serve buffet offered a great choice of hot and cold items. Plenty of options to fuel your day.

Mike J. from United Kingdom

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Room FeaturesFamily Space

Our spacious family room was recently updated. It included everything we needed for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Ingrid K from Sweden

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Guest ParkingEasy Parking

Parking was simple. The long-stay car park is just a five-minute walk, very convenient in a busy town.

David H. from Canada

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Media & EntertainmentFootie Fun

Enjoyed watching a football match with good beer. Karaoke could happen!

Giovanni from Italy

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

10 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

2 persons

19 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

2 persons

11 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Quadruple Room

2 persons

21 m²

4 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Whitby100 m

Airports

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 70.1 km

Leeds Bradford (LBA) 122.7 km

Train

Whitby Train Station200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Game room

Spa & Leisure

Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

38 Baxtergate, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 1BN

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38 Baxtergate, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 1BN

City landmarks

Landmark

Whitby Abbey

1.0 km

Lighthouse

Whitby Lighthouse

1.0 km

Landmark

Whalebone Arch

730 m

Church

St Mary's Church

770 m

Landmark

RNLI Whitby Museum

690 m

Landmark

Whitby Wizard

1.3 km

Beach

Whitby Beach

780 m

Landmark

199 Steps

640 m

Bridge

Larpool Viaduct

1.4 km

Landmark

Whitby Cliff Lift

1.0 km

Landmark

Whitby Sea Front

1.2 km

Nearby

Museum

Whitby Museum

400 m

Art object

Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby

540 m

Endeavour Wharf

Whitby Harbour

140 m

Cliff Street

Captain Cook Statue

600 m

Park

Pannett Park

390 m

Langborne Road

Whitby Town War Memorial

150 m

Endeavour Wharf Dockend

The Endeavour Experience Whitby

210 m

Museum

Dracula Experience Ltd

440 m

Gallery

Pannett Park Art Gallery & Whitby Museum

310 m

Church

St Hilda's Church

490 m

Bridge

Swing Bridge

370 m

Poets Cottage Nr Whitby

Poets Cottage Shrub Nursery

440 m

1 Walker St

Saint Hilda's Catholic Church

50 m

New Quay Rd

Whitby's Old Lifeboat Trips

260 m

Caedmon's Cross

340 m

9 Market Pl

John Freeman Studio

420 m

Southend Gardens

The Cinder Track

490 m

3 Church Ln

Caedmon Memorial

560 m

St Hildas Business Centre

Eskape Whitby

580 m

Restaurants

Humble Pie 'n' Mash

470 m

163 Church St

The Angel Hotel Restaurant

220 m

1 New Quay Road

Silver Street Fisheries

220 m

22 Silver Street

The Tiffin

140 m

56 Baxtergate

Whistlestop Cafe

140 m

1 Whitby Station Langborne Road British Rail Station

Subway

150 m

2 New Quay Road Unit 7A

The Elsinore Hotel

240 m

25 Flowergate

Fish Box Whitby

220 m

3 Langborne Road

Bitz And Pizzas

240 m

24 Flowergate

Abigail's

250 m

33 Flowergate

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:30

Check-out

from 08:00-11:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The George provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

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.

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Questions of the users

About The George Hotel

Is there convenient parking available near the hotel, and what are the typical costs?

12 January 2024

Yes, the Marine Carpark is recommended, located a short 5-minute walk from the hotel. The current cost is £9 for 24 hours, but this may change.

Does the hotel offer lift access to the guest floors?

22 February 2024

Unfortunately, there are no lifts available at the hotel.

Are there specific floors that house twin rooms?

18 March 2024

Twin rooms are available on every floor of the hotel.

If travel plans are disrupted due to a COVID-19 lockdown, will refunds or date changes be offered for bookings?

5 April 2024

Yes, if a booking is affected by a lockdown, options for a date change or refund will be available.

Are pets allowed in the hotel?

20 April 2024

Pets are not permitted inside the hotel, but they are welcome in the bar area.

What are the policies regarding payment and cancellation for bookings?

15 May 2024

Payment is required at the time of booking, but in the case of a COVID-related lockdown, a date change or refund option will be provided.

Where can guests store bicycles overnight?

28 June 2024

Unfortunately, there are no facilities to store bicycles securely overnight.

What are the operating hours for the bar on weekends?

12 July 2024

On Fridays, the bar typically closes between 1 am and 2 am, while on Saturdays, it usually remains open until about 2 am to 3 am. On Sundays, closing time is around 1 am.

Are there options for families or groups requiring accommodations with multiple single beds?

9 August 2024

Yes, family and quad rooms with multiple single beds are available, located primarily on the first and second floors.

Is there a way to enjoy live entertainment or sports in the hotel?

23 September 2024

Yes, the hotel features a lively bar atmosphere with entertainment scheduled on various nights, and large screens are available for sports viewing.