The hotel is absolutely fantastic location and packed full of character. Quirky, unique and full of novelty, we were really impressed by the personality that our room and the rest of the hotel had. Lovely, warm and welcoming hosts added to the experience. The view of the harbour and Abbey from our window added to the charm.

Not the comfiest bed we've stayed in but that is a trade-off for the bespoke character of each room I guess. Some rustic plumbing choices in the bathroom. But that really is me just being churlish. We could have had 'perfect' and soulless or a couple of minor blips and what is surely the most Whitby hotel in Whitby :-)

The most unusual place we have ever stayed in, in the best way possible. Absolutely perfect for the area and the Whitby vibe. Quirky doesn't even come close! The lovely staff and the perfect attention to detail, the fabulous breakfast in bedroom service, the views of the Abbey and bay. I could go on but you need to experience it for yourself to be able to get the awe of the place. I would say though open the desk if you are in the Lewis room, cheeky! The bed was the most comfortable bed we have ever stayed in! Like a cocoon. The big deep bathtub was glorious. Thank you so much for our last minute booking, we were blown away by the whole experience. If we come back to Whitby it will only happen if we can book with you.

Having to leave!

The staff were all amazing and very friendly. Customer service was definitely a 10/10. The room (the crows nest) was themed beautifully and it was super clean. The cocktails in the cocktail bar were amazing, and the breakfast was so good! The bathroom was spotless and it had everything you would need for your stay. There was plenty of room for a family and all the rooms were super unique and interesting to investigate. The beds were very comfortable and the sea view helped me to have a great night's sleep. Can't recommend enough!!!

Hotel was quirky and quite unique; bed was probably one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in. Location was great; staff very friendly and extremely helpful; toiletries provided smelled amazing. If you are looking for somewhere a little different, this hotel is a great choice!

Room only had a bath (which I hadn't appreciated) so a shower would have been more practical for me (although the bath itself was a deep cast iron one which was amazing!) Parking was an absolute nightmare and quite stressful Had to remember to ask for milk before going to my room in order to make a cup of tea

Incredibly friendly staff, such attention to detail at the reception and downstairs rooms too just like in the bedrooms, loved the list of recommendations on you receive on the back of the sheet of house keeping rules/wifi info etc, loved John the hotel dog, bed was insanely cosy

Some parts of our room were quite dusty, but understand things aren’t going to be spotless when there is so much fun/interesting decor that is unusual shapes

Truly the most gorgeous hotel, the friendliest hosts (shoutout to the sweetest boy, John the Dog), and the best bath I have ever been in. Quiet location away from the crowds, but 5 minutes walk into the heart of Whitby. Incredible views; take a brew outside to the end of the road at 15 minutes to sunset and feel your whole soul lift. We will be back.

We hated leaving. The hand soap is not as edible as it smells.

La Rosa Hotel is a unique, wonderful little place with lovely staff and really fantastic views of Whitby bay. The breakfast is a great touch and I recommend the bloody Mary! The one thing I'd suggest to people is to bring a multi usb plug, as with all older properties the plug sockets are limited, but we always bring one for charging phones, etc. The room was so unique it really didn't matter.

Nothing!

The rooms were really quirky and unusual, the bed was extremely comfy and the view was brilliant. The breakfast in the morning is well worth getting too!

The bathroom was quite dark but I think that was meant to be part of the charm, it wasn’t a big issue

The whole ambience was amazing. Really enjoyed looking at all the old nik knacks and photos. Helen and the girls were so lovely, nothing was too much trouble ,the bed was just so comfy I didn't want to get out!..it was so nice being out of your comfort zone with no tv and stepping back in time..little pooch John was absolutely adorable ❤️. We will definitely be back,my friends are also booking as they saw my photos.helen you have the most amazing Hotel..we look forward to seeing you all soon.xxx

Nothing!..its perfect the way it is!

The location is excellent, getting there is reasonably easy, although parking is a bit tricky, they will sell you a very good value 4 day pass, but you still have to find a space. Quirky is the word most often used by others and it is easy to see why. Each bedroom is furnished and decorated (I assume - we obviously were only in one) thematically and individually, we were in the Wild West (Saloon) with a huge metal bath. The dining room was absolutely fascinating, all the period ornaments, paintings, stuffed fish, dolls, letters, piano, postcards etc etc were completely appropriate and seemed to me to be the real thing, not modern imitations. The closer you looked at them the better they got. I had not been aware that Lewis Carroll had stayed in Whitby before we came here, but he had actually stayed here and he is a major theme for the decor. Anyone who only likes minimalism in decor should probably go somewhere else! The staff were delightful.

I wasn't that keen on our massive bath really (no shower), and the bathroom was a bit dark.