Title: The Riddle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=182692&destination=Whitby%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=44510943&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Riddle ## Photo gallery for The Riddle ![Cottage | Interior - The Riddle (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44511000/44510943/476540e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior detail - The Riddle (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44511000/44510943/bd434ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - The Riddle (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44511000/44510943/f1c5eeaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - The Riddle (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44511000/44510943/89cd5490.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils - The Riddle (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44511000/44510943/3ee75404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Whitby Harbour, The Riddle provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### The Riddle A garden and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment features a kitchen, free WiFi, and a microwave. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97560000/97559200/97559162/95bd838d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host Stay Seaview Retreat Whitby - 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Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park. Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Riddle Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Amenities ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent location, central to everything ##### Scott Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manuela Apr 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Excellent accomodation Great stay! Very good accomodation with self catering! Loved the Botham s gift and parking tickets We will return for sure! ##### Manuela Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property itself was spotless and well appointed. It was very close to the shops and bars although in a quiet street. The only down side was very limited parking. We couldn't find a single space and ended up on the leisure centre car park. Luckily it was reasonably priced. ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything about the property was top class ##### Jamie Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Great base for exploring Whitby Clean and well equipped property ideally located for anything in Whitby - though of course, you should be aware that many streets in Whitby are steep and pavements narrow. A welcome pack was a nice touch. Recommended. ##### Martin Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### The perfect romantic getaway in Whitby.. First class, faultless property, modern, fully equipped and spotlessly clean. Perfect location to explore and central to Whitby - would highly recommend and will definitely stay again - one of the best properties we’ve had the pleasure of staying in. Thank you for the welcome pack ! ![Outside the Riddle](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19E32C525439A5787775D5B96E63E9E7C37512F41688762056196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Parking scratch card](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/09DC8A1F19E6847EACD6EE26E0FAC5F38769C34E1688762056203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Welcome pack :)](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E698E5795D49B817BDFB46815BF4EE98F205E6CB1688762056044.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The Magpie](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F2DCF41A212794A706BA6BAC2630F95FEFC67D351688762056120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carol Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### David Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Well equipped apartment in a convenient and quiet location. The exterior could do with a good tidy up and weeding. The front door to the building sticks when opening a closing, so you can't come and go quietly. ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Carla Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024