Rosslyn House vs Royal Whitby
Both are in Whitby, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseFishburn Park
Rosslyn House
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★Fishburn Park
Royal Whitby
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Royal Whitby
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Rosslyn House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 8.8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 99)
Choose Royal Whitby if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 99 / 6)
Why is Rosslyn House better than Royal Whitby?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.8)+0.9
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 99 rooms)−93
Why is Royal Whitby better than Rosslyn House?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 6 rooms)×16.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rosslyn House vs Royal Whitby: which hotel is better? | Rosslyn House | Royal Whitby |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.0 | 9.3 +0.3 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 10.0 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 10.0 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.9 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 43 +37 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 104 | – |
| Rank in Whitby | top 31% +38% | bottom 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 | 9.3 +0.3 |
| Distance to Fishburn Park centre | 820 m | 900 m |
| To the beach | 220 m | 110 m −110 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | 160 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 92 km | 92 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 126 +5 | 121 |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 99 |
| Listed amenities | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
180 m apart
Rosslyn House: city centre: 300 m, nearest station Goathland Train Station: 330 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 92 km, beach: 220 m, 126 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Royal Whitby: city centre: 400 m, nearest station Goathland Train Station: 160 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 92 km, beach: 110 m, 121 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
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Rosslyn House or Royal Whitby: common questions
Which is better, Rosslyn House or Royal Whitby?
Royal Whitby leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Rosslyn House is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Rosslyn House or Royal Whitby?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Royal Whitby is 110 m from the nearest beach; Rosslyn House is 220 m.
How far apart are Rosslyn House and Royal Whitby?
The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score