This charming family-run hotel has a great restaurant and a wonderful, peaceful location on Whitby’s West Cliff, near the seafront and within walking distance of the town center. The Car Park is across the road from the hotel and is for guest use only. Parking is free and based on a first come first served basis.
If the car park is full scratch cards are available to buy at Reception. With a 3-star rating from VisitBritain, this elegant hotel offers comfort and hospitality just a short stroll from the narrow streets and winding alleyways of this delightful, historic town. All of the rooms with attached bathroom are tastefully decorated and furnished to high standards.
Each spacious room has a TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Fairfield Restaurant offers traditional English food, prepared daily in the kitchens and complemented by specialty desserts.
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8.9/10
V. good
997 Reviews
So friendly could not do enough for you
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Good to know
Check-in
from 15:00
Check-out
until 15:00
Pets Policy
Pets are not allowed
Getting around
Train Stations
Whitby Railway Station0.9 km
Esk Valley Railway0.9 km
Rooms Types
Room Details
Single Room
1 Twin bed
8.92m²
Type: Single
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Single Room
1 Twin bed
8.92m²
Has window
Type: Single
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
A private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, toiletries and a hairdryer are included in this room.
Room Details
Double Room
1 Full bed
13.38m²
Type: Double
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Double Room
1 Full bed
13.38m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
A private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, toiletries and a hairdryer are included in this room.
Room Details
Twin Room
2 Twin bed
13.38m²
Type: Twin
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Twin Room
2 Twin bed
13.38m²
Has window
Type: Twin
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
A private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, toiletries and a hairdryer are included in this room.
Room Details
Deluxe Twin Room
2 Twin bed
20.9m²
Type: Twin
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Spa tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Satellite channels
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Deluxe Twin Room
2 Twin bed
20.9m²
Has window
Type: Twin
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Spa tub
Refrigerator
DVD player
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Satellite channels
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Pool with a view
Shallow end
Bottle of water
Smoke Alarm
Fire extinguisher
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide sources
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
This room features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, tea and coffee making facilities, and a large TV.
Guest Score and Reviews
8.9/10
V. good
997 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Location
8.5
Service
8.9
Atkinson
solo traveller
9.0
So friendly could not do enough for you
We like everything
May 2026
Parkes
solo traveller
10.0
Breakfast service was fantastic
My door was left open after replenishing drinks but hotel was overall 10 out 10
May 2026
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Room Service
Free Parking
On-site parking
More Amenities
Activities & Things to do
Board Games/puzzles
Food & Drinks
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant (special Diets Available)
Packed Lunches
Wine/champagne
General
Non-smoking Property
Key Access
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Kid Friendly
Kid-friendly Dining
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Golf Course
Room Amenities
Room Service
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Services and Conveniences
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Transportation
Free Parking
On-site Parking
Health Services
Process In Place To Check Health Of Guests
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 15:00
Check-out:before 10:30
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children are not allowed.
You haven't added any cots.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out can be done until 10:30.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Hotel are Whitby Pavillion, Captain Cook Statue, Whitby Lighthouse, Whitby Archives & Heritage Centre, Dracula Experience, Whitby Museum, Whitby Wizard, Whitby Abbey, Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby Golf Club and others.
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Kid Friendly
Kid-friendly Dining
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Golf Course
Room Amenities
Room Service
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Services and Conveniences
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Transportation
Free Parking
On-site Parking
Health Services
Process In Place To Check Health Of Guests
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
All Guest Score and Reviews
8.9/10
V. good
997 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Location
8.5
Service
8.9
Atkinson
solo traveller
9.0
So friendly could not do enough for you
We like everything
May 2026
Parkes
solo traveller
10.0
Breakfast service was fantastic
My door was left open after replenishing drinks but hotel was overall 10 out 10
May 2026
Andrea
solo traveller
10.0
Spotlessly clean, lovely room , attention to detail , shower gel , sewimg kit , bathrobe ,slippers etc , plenty of coat hqngers in a proper wardrobe , the breakfast was beautiful , waiter service , felt looked after , will book again
Theres nothong to complain about here , this os a hotel that have got things right
May 2026
Cameron
Couple
10.0
Location was perfect. Rooms comfortable. Brilliant breakfast
May 2026
Adele
young couple
8.0
Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Always smiling. Breakfast was cooked fresh with a fruit salad before full breakfast offered. Old school style and personal touch
Little out of the way, but still walkable by 20-25 mins into Whitby centre
May 2026
Tracey
solo traveller
10.0
I loved everything about my few days away in Whitby,especially the Saxonville hotel.lovely staff,hotel and food.
Nothing I can think of.
May 2026
Campbell
young couple
8.0
We booked it last minute couldn't get a deal but then booked it on booking.com
Property was fine
May 2026
June
solo traveller
10.0
Friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Own car park. Warm and comfortable accommodation.
May 2026
Judi
group
9.0
Great place to stay, good location with parking, comfy beds, lovely breakast and restaurant, friendly staff.
Not a problem for us, but no lifts.
May 2026
Christian
solo traveller
10.0
Safe and large private car park. All meals were of excellent choice and quality, with impeccable Table Service. Room facilities were excellent. Comfortable Lounge. Pleasant walk into centre of Whitby.
May 2026
Allison
solo traveller
10.0
Food excellent
Staff so friendly
Lovely rooms
Excellent location and car park
Nothing
May 2026
Bennett
solo traveller
10.0
Lovely bedroom/bathroom, lots of little extras. Breakfast and staff exceptional. Private car parking., everything very clean, would highly recommend
There was nothing at all.
May 2026
Judith
solo traveller
9.0
Very comfortable room. Breakfast was amazing - very friendly waitress service!
May 2026
Marsden
solo traveller
8.0
Good traditional hotel keeping up high standards of hospitality.
Great choice at breakfast with full waitress service.
Large room with comfy beds and plenty of storage.
Spotlessly clean everywhere!
Private Car parking (one of the main reasons we chose the hotel)
Full length mirror (essential)
Great extras touches i.e dressing gown and slippers plus a Magnifying hand mirror!
About 15 - 20 minutes downhill walk into town (wrap up well if its cold/windy!) but plenty of taxis to get back up. £5 ish in the day.
Not far from a stop for the tour bus thats hop on and off. Max price £10pp for 24 hour ticket.
Curtain in bathroom! blinds would be much better especially as the window is right next to the toilet.
Evening meal was too late (earliest time is 7pm) we would have eaten there more often if it had been earlier!
The Bar was very quiet, with no real atmosphere to encourage you to drink there. Maybe its busier later in the season
May 2026
Smith
solo traveller
8.0
Short walk to town.chinese restaurant 2mins away.which waa very good to eat at
May 2026
Jane
young couple
9.0
The location was very good, it was clean and staff were very nice
Nothing
May 2026
Kim
solo traveller
10.0
Really clean and today, tasty breakfast, lovely people.
All good.
May 2026
Joanna
solo traveller
10.0
Lovely staff. Hotel is immaculate and comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Decor a little dated but it's very clean
May 2026
Dance
solo traveller
8.0
The dinning room and service were excellent
Nothing
May 2026
Ann
young couple
9.0
Old fashioned service with a smile!
Really good homemade food.
May 2026
Ryan
solo traveller
6.0
Spacious tidy room and clean bathroom.
Terrible WiFi.
May 2026
Ondrej
group
9.0
Lovely period hotel in a walking distance from the town centre. Very quiet location, amazing staff, good breakfast, clean rooms and common areas. Overall we quite enjoyed our stay.
Wifi was quite unstable, maybe just on the top floor where our room was situated, not sure.
May 2026
Roy
solo traveller
5.0
Good decor. Good breakfast.
The dinner: Lamb Romain with cauliflower boiled potatoes and peas was lamentable: tasteless unappetising.
May 2026
Russell
young couple
8.0
Breakfast was good but a bit formal although friendly. Close to cliff for a walk into town.
Constant beeping at night from outside, didn’t get a wink of sleep.
June 2026
Keith
young couple
9.0
Loved table service, it gives a sense of caring and friendly service.
Evening meals could be earlier.
June 2026
Hazel
young couple
10.0
Immaculate score on all accounts: service, cleanliness, airy, dinner, breakfast. Absolutely no negative comments.
Nothing
June 2026
Bronwen
group
6.0
Location and parking was just across the road. Breakfast was delicious and the local kippers stunning! Staff were lovely and chatted away.
A bit tired - small corridors and rather old fashioned.
June 2026
Allan
young couple
6.0
Location and staff
Beds!!!
June 2026
George
solo traveller
10.0
Attention to detail and the warm and friendly atmosphere and great staff
Nothing every was fine
June 2026
Don
group
8.0
The room was a standard twin room, clean and reasonably furnished.
The bathroom was small but adequate for a short stay.
Full waitress service at breakfast was very good, the breakfast itself, not the best I've had, but more than adequate.
15 minutes walk along the promenade to get into the town centre, finer for my group, but seem would need a taxi.
Really, it was all pretty much as expected, a bigger bar with more draft beer and cider choices would've been nice.
June 2026
Julie
solo traveller
9.0
Comfortable hotel in good location. Close enough to centre of Whitby but far enough away from the bustle.
Nothing to dislike
June 2026
Barbara
solo traveller
10.0
Close to west cliff facilities.
Nothing
June 2026
Chia
young couple
10.0
This was our 2nd time to stay this hotel.
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Very friendly staffs and work very hard to please all guests.
15 minutes walk to the town centre.
Highly recommend. Will come back again.
Wifi was very weak and unstable on our stay.
Apart from that all perfect.
June 2026
Grainger
young couple
10.0
The hotel had its own car park which was a bonus.
The hotel contacted me before arrival to see if I wanted to book an evening meal. The place was immaculate. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room facilities were very good. The location was good. I would highly recommend the saxonville hotel. The breakfast was very good and included in the price.
Nothing.
June 2026
Susan
young couple
8.0
Very clean lovely room helpful staff
No lift
June 2026
Alison
solo traveller
7.0
My stay was wgat i thought until last day being told in fact shouting out side i hadnt paid in fact i paid prevous to my stay i was to book again but that wont happen. Front of house staff terrible and owner was disgraceful. If anyone books here please check your bill if staying in resturant you may like me was charged for someone meals
June 2026
Berridge
group
9.0
Great place to stay in Whitby, easy access to the harbour and all the Whitby attractions.
Very clean and great breakfast.
June 2026
Bernard
young couple
9.0
The staff are brilliant and so attentive. The breakfast and food in general is excellent. Old style charm. Would definitely stay again. It is difficult to find this type of traditional friendly hospitality.
Needs a little updating. A bit far from town centre.
June 2026
Valerie
young couple
10.0
The hotel is very clean lovely staff and great food
Nothing
June 2026
Kathryn
young couple
10.0
The look of the building a car park and the layout downstairs. Small areas to sit but plenty of them
No lift
June 2026
Helen
solo traveller
8.0
Lovely breakfast all to order. Fantastic location to the beach and the town. Their own spacious car park was a bonus. Very clean. Would definitely recommend
June 2026
Ivor
young couple
9.0
Very clean, staff very friendly and helpful and close by to Whitby town centre and beach.
June 2026
Victoria
young couple
8.0
Amazing quality of food , generous breakfast waitress service, hot water silver teapots , old fashioned service .
Free carpark across road. Easy walk to open top bus £8.50 to see Whitby .
Very poor shower in top floor room 20 , hotel Wi-Fi signal hardly working so used own data
No lift
June 2026
Sheryl
solo traveller
10.0
Everything was amazing at this hotel. The food, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff were fabulous. We'd definitely stay here again.
There was nothing we didn't like.
June 2026
Stuart
young couple
9.0
Well positioned, great staff and fabulous breakfasts.
June 2026
Houghton
family with young children
9.0
Excellent breakfast, good choice all sevedto you by the waitresses
If your room is on the top floor the stairs can be a bit challenging, but help is there if needed.
June 2026
Neil
solo traveller
8.0
Excellent facilities and close to beach and harbour, lovely breakfast
Wi-Fi
July 2026
Syd
solo traveller
9.0
Good clean accommodation, friendly helpful staff.
Limited Car Parking.
July 2026
Middleton
solo traveller
8.0
Staff very pleasant and helpful, food was good, facilities were okay, beds and rooms were comfortable and clean. Just o e problem for us when one of you has arthritis and the other has a heart condition you don't need to be going up and down 4 flights of stairs and especially with luggage but I do appreciate that a lot of the clients were also elderly some has to take these rooms surely with an elderly client base a lift could and should be considered.
The stairs and being in the attic
July 2026
Christine
young couple
9.0
Location, clean and the staff were extremely helpful, efficient and friendly. Great vale for money.
They don’t have a lift but the staff are happy to help if required.
Nothing
July 2026
Daniel
young couple
10.0
How welcoming it was
Nothing
July 2026
Graham
solo traveller
10.0
Excellent service
July 2026
Michelle
young couple
8.0
Nicely located with its own car park, very clean and friendly staff
Small bathroom, lounge very quiet
July 2026
April
young couple
10.0
We were at a weekend event at the Pavilion so location was perfect . The hotel has its own small car park / if you didn’t get a space we were given a disc for on street parking which was a bonus. Staff were all lovely and friendly nothing was a bother and waitress service at breakfast. Everything you would need for a comfortable stay in your room / we were in room 2 and over our 4 night stay it was very quiet.
Nothing that I can think of
July 2026
John
young couple
9.0
All good. Clean, food and service were good
July 2026
Carol
young couple
9.0
Comfortable room, excellent breakfast and evening meal. Great communication.
There wasn’t a lift. My husband uses oxygen and struggles with cases. The hotel did tell me on arrival that if they had been aware in advance, they would have tried to get us a ground floor room but they only have one.
July 2026
Janice
young couple
10.0
Everything we wanted for breakfast standard and staff excellent.
Location for us was good .
Shower little slow and sometimes temperature of it .
Hairdryer bit dated.
Wi Fi slow.
(Theses were all things we could cope with on our 4 day break and did not stop us enjoying our stay there )
July 2026
Pauline
young couple
10.0
Very comfortable and clean
Very friendly and relaxing
July 2026
Patricia
young couple
10.0
The room we stayed in was a very good size with plenty of drawers and cupboard space for our clothes. The bathroom was quite spacious too. Rooms were spotless as they were cleaned everyday and towels changed daily too. The breakfast was exceptional with plenty of choice and of course the waitresses were brilliant in serving to our needs.The hotel offered evening meals which we took advantage of and we weren’t disappointed. Quite a few choices on menu which catered for everyone. Car park was a bonus as it was free but on a first come basis, having said that, we had no problem parking there. Well done Saxonville.
It was further out than i realised from the centre, walking down was easy enough but the walk back is all uphill. This hasn’t put us off though about staying again at Saxonville.
July 2026
Angela
solo traveller
10.0
The staff were all excellent and friendly. The rooms were very clean and comfy and having a car park is brilliant
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