The Wheeldale vs Raithwaite Sandsend
Both are in Whitby, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★High Stakesby
The Wheeldale
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
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Raithwaite Sandsend
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Wheeldale
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.2 km apart.
Choose The Wheeldale if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- breakfast included
Why is The Wheeldale better than Raithwaite Sandsend?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 22.1 km closer to the city centre−2.1 km
- 3550 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 670 m)−550 m
- 41.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
- 5Includes free breakfast
- 610 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 10)+40
Why is Raithwaite Sandsend better than The Wheeldale?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Wheeldale vs Raithwaite Sandsend: which hotel is better? | The Wheeldale | Raithwaite Sandsend |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.3 +3.8 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | – | 9.2 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 9.5 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +1.9 | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +6.2 | 2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 34 +25 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 302 | – |
| Rank in Whitby | top 56% +20% | top 76% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 +3.8 | 4.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 860 m −2.1 km | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 120 m −550 m | 670 m |
| To public transport | 360 m −1.1 km | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 52 km | 50 km −2.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +10 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +6 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 89 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 21 +17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:30 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.2 km apart
The Wheeldale or Raithwaite Sandsend: common questions
Which is better, The Wheeldale or Raithwaite Sandsend?
The Wheeldale leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Wheeldale or Raithwaite Sandsend?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Wheeldale is closer: 860 m from the centre, against 2.9 km for Raithwaite Sandsend.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Wheeldale is 120 m from the nearest beach; Raithwaite Sandsend is 670 m.
How far apart are The Wheeldale and Raithwaite Sandsend?
The two hotels are 2.2 km 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