The Wheeldale vs Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel
Both are in Whitby, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseHigh Stakesby
The Wheeldale
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
GuesthouseRuswarp
Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Wheeldale
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose The Wheeldale if you want
- to be closer to the beach (120 m / 1.7 km)
- to walk to the sights (860 m / 1.7 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 1)
Choose Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 8.8)
Why is The Wheeldale better than Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel?
- 11.5 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 1.7 km)−1.5 km
- 2850 m closer to the city centre−850 m
- 3910 m closer to public transport−910 m
- 410 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 10)+40
- 66 more sights within 1 km+6
- 7Earlier check-in (13:30 vs 15:30)−2h
Why is Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel better than The Wheeldale?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.8)+0.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Wheeldale vs Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel: which hotel is better? | The Wheeldale | Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.7 +0.9 |
| Location | 8.3 +5.9 | 2.4 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +5.3 | 4.6 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +5.0 | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.7 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 11 +2 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 302 | – |
| Rank in Whitby | bottom 38% | top 16% +46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 +5.9 | 2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 860 m −850 m | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 120 m −1.5 km | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 360 m −910 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 92 km | 92 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +10 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 790 m | 770 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +6 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 4 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:30 −2h | 15:30 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.5 km apart
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.
Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Whitby West Cliff railway station: 1.3 km, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 92 km, beach: 1.7 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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The Wheeldale or Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The Wheeldale or Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel?
The Wheeldale leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Wheeldale or Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel?
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 1.7 km for Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Wheeldale is 120 m from the nearest beach; Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel is 1.7 km.
How far apart are The Wheeldale and Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.5 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