The Dolphin vs The Shepherd's Purse
Both are in Whitby, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
InnFishburn Park
The Dolphin
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthouseFishburn Park
The Shepherd's Purse
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 9.2)+0.5
Why is The Shepherd's Purse better than The Dolphin?
- 1Earlier 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 vs The Shepherd's Purse: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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