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title: "Sanders Yard vs The Dolphin: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Sanders Yard or The Dolphin in Whitby? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sanders-yard-whitby-vs-the-dolphin-whitby/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
---

# Sanders Yard vs The Dolphin

Both are in Whitby, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Fishburn Park
## [Sanders Yard](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sanders-yard-whitby/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2057819/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · Fishburn Park
## [The Dolphin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-dolphin-whitby/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195839/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 70 m apart.

### Why is Sanders Yard better than The Dolphin?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is The Dolphin better than Sanders Yard?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Sanders Yard | The Dolphin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1 | 9.2  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.1) | 9.7 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 16  (+9) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 285 | – |
| Rank in Whitby | top 21% | top 12%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Fishburn Park centre | 710 m | 640 m |
| To the beach | 70 m | 120 m |
| To public transport | 300 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 53 km | 53 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 149 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 4 | 6 |
| Listed amenities | 8  (+2) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

70 m apart

## Sanders Yard or The Dolphin: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Sanders Yard or The Dolphin?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Sanders Yard and The Dolphin?

The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sanders-yard-whitby-vs-the-dolphin-whitby/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/