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title: "The Dolphin vs The Shepherd's Purse: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Dolphin or The Shepherd's Purse in Whitby? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# The Dolphin vs The Shepherd's Purse

Both are in Whitby, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

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

Guesthouse · Fishburn Park
## [The Shepherd's Purse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-shepherd-s-purse-whitby/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216986/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 80 m apart.

### Choose The Dolphin if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 9.2)

### Why is The Dolphin better than The Shepherd's Purse?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 9.2) (+0.5)

### Why is The Shepherd's Purse better than The Dolphin?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Dolphin | The Shepherd's Purse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.7  (+0.5) | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.2) | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.7  (+0.5) | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 16  (+6) | 10 |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 115 |
| Rank in Whitby | top 9%  (+35%) | top 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Distance to Fishburn Park centre | 640 m | 720 m |
| To the beach | 220 m | 150 m  (−70 m) |
| To public transport | 290 m | 300 m |
| To the airport | 93 km | 93 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 149 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 6 | 6 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

80 m apart

The Dolphin: city centre: 360 m, nearest station Station Inn: 290 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 93 km, beach: 220 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

The Shepherd's Purse: city centre: 400 m, nearest station Goathland Train Station: 300 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 93 km, beach: 150 m, 149 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Whitby

[Whitby weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/whitby/weather)

## The Dolphin or The Shepherd's Purse: common questions

### Which is better, The Dolphin or The Shepherd's Purse?

The Dolphin leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Dolphin or The Shepherd's Purse?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Shepherd's Purse is 150 m from the nearest beach; The Dolphin is 220 m.

### How far apart are The Dolphin and The Shepherd's Purse?

The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/the-dolphin-whitby-vs-the-shepherd-s-purse-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/