Title: The Riddle - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Riddle Apartment with kitchen, near Whitby Harbour ## 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 - 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 | Exterior detail - The Riddle (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44511000/44510943/bd434ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen - 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 Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Riddle Apartment with kitchen, near Whitby Harbour 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 ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44510700/44510603/50bb1d14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gavel Cottage Whitby - 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Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $528 CA $633 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=44510884&PinnedHotelID=44510884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned ### Property is also known as The Riddle Whitby The Riddle Apartment The Riddle Apartment Whitby ## About the area Whitby is home to this apartment. 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. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Whitby travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby.dx182692) [View more Apartments in Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Apartments.d182692-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.48996,-0.620243&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:imrkIncx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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zDdO5sjOHgO-X-Bghs6OePrHUtk=) Whitby, England ### What's nearby - ![Whalebone Arch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533025170/5db82d35-af4e-4254-8d2f-7874cb32c2bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whalebone Arch 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Whitby Pavilion](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556282417/a2d4ae51-2fbd-4321-a22e-7ac71da83c88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Pavilion 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Whitby Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556282413/e2af380c-1ff4-4f1f-b297-03f935a5186b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Whitby Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556282415/d7f69035-126a-4892-8469-9995bf5ac0c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Harbour 9 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![Whitby Abbey showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079267/9cbe7ec9-18bf-4272-87a4-45f5eb818f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Abbey 9 min walk \- 0.8 km ### Getting around - Whitby Station 9 min walk ### Restaurants - The Magpie Cafe 6 min walk - The Ship 6 min walk - The Pier Inn 5 min walk - The Granby 1 min walk - Java 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Riddle pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Riddle? ### What time is check-out at The Riddle? ### Where is The Riddle located? ## Have a question? 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 travellers 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.ca/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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Carla Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Wingate By Wyndham Regina](https://www.expedia.ca/Regina-Hotels-Wingate-By-Wyndham-Regina.h1789360.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [Element by Westin Calgary Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Element-By-Westin-Calgary-Airport.h14909474.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels.d178288.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Riviera Maya](https://www.expedia.ca/Riviera-Maya-Hotels.d602901.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites North Vancouver by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hotel-Suites-North-Vancouver.h477570.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Krystal Vallarta - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Krystal-Vallarta-All-Inclusive.h37260169.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Days-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-West-Edmonton.h976125.Hotel-Information) > > [Crown Paradise Golden All Inclusive Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Crown-Paradise-Golden-Puerto-Vallarta-All-Inclusive.h117967.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/dxb/toronto-to-dubai) > > [Lufthansa Mississauga (YYZ) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/lufthansa-from-pearson-intl-to-frankfurt-intl/lh/yyz/fra) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/bom/vancouver-to-mumbai) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages ### General