La Rosa Hotel

3.0 star property

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Caravan
La Rosa | Beach/ocean view
Staircase
Sacre Couer | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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5 East Terrace, Whitby, England, YO21 3HB
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

La Rosa

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Stoker

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lewis

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sacre Couer

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Arabesque

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Saloon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Crow's Nest

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Whitby

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.

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer O'Clock - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Badger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marie Antoinette's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arch & Abbey - ‬4 min walk

About this property

La Rosa Hotel

La Rosa Hotel offers 11 accommodations with designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Whitby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1857.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Cocktail Library - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per stay)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Library

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1857
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per stay (7 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rosa Hotel Whitby
Rosa Whitby
La Rosa Hotel Hotel
La Rosa Hotel Whitby
La Rosa Hotel Hotel Whitby

La Rosa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were wonderfully quirky and fun. The staff were helpful and friendly. We can't wait to book again and stay in a different room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great, really helpful. It’s quite a quirky hotel which is a really good thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lots of character and really friendly staff. We stayed in La Rosa room and enjoyed a delicious cocktail in the lounge before going out to explore Whitby. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quirky hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people and unique stay in eclectic hotel. Would recommend with great views of Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique and fabulously styled hotel, in a fantastic location. I've wanted to stay for a long time and it certainly lived up to expectations. Lovely team of folk behind it and we really enjoyed the cocktails. I look forward to visiting again, thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Definitely worth staying here

Really helpful and friendly staff in a place full of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Each room is so unique - I promise you'll never stay in a place quite like it! The staff are incredibly nice, especially the dog greeter, John!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, friendly and helpful, couldnt ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel very good service, lovely people work there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a brilliant time only want to stay at the la rosa hotel it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent weekend stay at La Rosa. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel is great, very different from the norm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really special. Great Victorian ambiance. Amazing view of the abbey and bay. Do not expect TV but wifi is good. Loved the all antique decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bar area are quirky and full of character. The view of Whitby and the abbey from the room was spectacular. John the reception / bar staff was brilliant throughout, and was always friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning!
Lewis bedroom
Lewis bathroom
View from the room
View at night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Brilliant trip

Fantastic hotel! Gorgeous and unusual rooms, so many weird and wonderful trinkets all over the hotel, we loved our stay! Rob was very friendly too - great welcome and hosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay in a lovely hotel with great hosts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views. Great service. Wonderful breakfast delivered to room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend. Very friendly hosts. Nothing was too much. Room was clean and very well theme decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Fabulous quirky hotel

Quirky hotel where each room is themed. Decorated with lots of recycled vintage items. The room and en-suite were a good size. Our room had a view of the beach and Abbey. Orange juice delivered to our room each morning. Fabulous location- walking distance of the harbour etc.
Lewis Carroll
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members very helpful. Hotel in a good location with great views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was good, interesting and aell positioned. Only downside would be storage in room if you were in Whitby for more than 2-3 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Looks amazing. Very friendly and very welcoming. My room was amazing also. Loved my stay and would definitely go back again and definitely recommend staying there
Me on a steampunk weey
The room was amazing.
Lovely big bath
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

Stunning views, lovely experience.

The view from our room was stunning! The staff were lovely and had a really homely vibe. A quirky cocktail room which I loved! Would definitely go back, had the best time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024