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title: "The Lansbury - Whitby vs The Wheeldale: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Lansbury - Whitby or The Wheeldale in Whitby? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Lansbury - Whitby vs The Wheeldale

Both are in Whitby, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Fishburn Park
## [The Lansbury - Whitby](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lansbury-whitby-whitby/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204440/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · High Stakesby
## [The Wheeldale](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-wheeldale-whitby/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2222543/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Wheeldale

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 670 m apart.

### Choose The Lansbury - Whitby if you want

-   to walk to the sights (270 m / 860 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (137 / 11)

### Choose The Wheeldale if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.0)

### Why is The Lansbury - Whitby better than The Wheeldale?

1.  590 m closer to the city centre (−590 m)
2.  126 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+126)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 50) (+36)

### Why is The Wheeldale better than The Lansbury - Whitby?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.0) (+0.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:30 vs 15:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Lansbury - Whitby | The Wheeldale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8  (+0.8) |
| Location | 9.0  (+0.7) | 8.3 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.9  (+0.4) |
| Public transport | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 30  (+21) | 9 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 78 | 302  (+224) |
| Rank in Whitby | bottom 6% | bottom 38%  (+32%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0  (+0.7) | 8.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 270 m  (−590 m) | 860 m |
| To the beach | 240 m | 120 m  (−120 m) |
| To public transport | 320 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 92 km | 92 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 137  (+126) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 390 m  (−400 m) | 790 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 9 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 1 | 9  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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

670 m apart

The Lansbury - Whitby: city centre: 270 m, nearest station Goathland Train Station: 320 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 92 km, beach: 240 m, 137 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

The Wheeldale: city centre: 860 m, nearest station Whitby West Cliff railway station: 360 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 92 km, beach: 120 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Whitby

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

## The Lansbury - Whitby or The Wheeldale: common questions

### Which is better, The Lansbury - Whitby or The Wheeldale?

The Wheeldale leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. The Lansbury - Whitby is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, The Lansbury - Whitby or The Wheeldale?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Lansbury - Whitby is closer: 270 m from the centre, against 860 m for The Wheeldale.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Wheeldale is 120 m from the nearest beach; The Lansbury - Whitby is 240 m.

### How far apart are The Lansbury - Whitby and The Wheeldale?

The two hotels are 670 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-lansbury-whitby-whitby-vs-the-wheeldale-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/