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The Sefton

Property class: 4
4-star beach hotel with restaurant

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A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas.
An indoor venue with a red carpet aisle, white chairs with sashes, and lush greenery.
A room with a view of the sea, a table with a vase, and two chairs.
A grand, historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a flag.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a lifebuoy, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Place, Gaiety Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manx Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Atrium)

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas.

Double Room (Atrium)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Atrium)

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

A room with a view of the sea, a table with a vase, and two chairs.

Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Room

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Douglas

Seaside stay .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Gaiety Theatre and Villa Marina. Douglas Beach and Manx Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gaiety Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manx Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tynwald - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palace Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 10 min walk
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 20 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thie Bee Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crooked Dagger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Conister Arms (JD Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sefton

4-star beach hotel with restaurant
The Sefton offers its guests an indoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Sefton. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Douglas hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sefton offers 102 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Douglas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 4 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 5.00 to 15.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Sefton Douglas
Sefton Hotel
Sefton Hotel Douglas
The Sefton Hotel
The Sefton Douglas
The Sefton Hotel Douglas

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sefton to the airport?

The Sefton is 8.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Isle of Man (IOM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sefton?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on Oct 25, 2026 start from $98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sefton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sefton.

How close is The Sefton to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Douglas Beach and 6.7 mi (21-min drive) from Laxey Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sefton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Sefton, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 5.00 and 15.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Sefton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Palace Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Sefton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Sefton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 4 per night.

Does The Sefton have a pool?

The Sefton features an indoor pool.

Does The Sefton have a restaurant?

The Sefton is home to Bonzai, which features Asian cuisine, ocean views, and brunch.

Does The Sefton have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, Ayurvedic treatments, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Sefton to downtown Douglas?

The Sefton is 0.3 mi away from Douglas Promenade.

The Sefton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 667 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and staff attentive.
Whole room needed a bit of TLC
Multi cracks over floor tiles in bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Like being in a green house
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room in the atrium was excellent.The breakfast also excellent.Staff pleasant. I am staying in a family room here in August 26 i Believe these rooms need refurbishment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for an adult and two teenagers, lovely spacious and clean, everything you need for a few days. The staff were all very helpful and kind, will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atrium Balconies were really good especially for UK weather
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location. Generous sized rooms. We had an internal atrium view balcony which was cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, room atrium room - felt like in the middle of a forest with a waterfall - very relaxing - staff could not do enough, real good breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back xxx
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel in a good location breakfast was epic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok average hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The photographs on the web-site give a good idea of the rooms and the hotel. The staff could not be more helpful. It is lovely to have fried bread at breakfast. Bonzai is a great Pan-Asian restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfasts. Bar run by separate company - not our style!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Spacious room. Nice swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and hot bath and great views of the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space in the room. Very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. Super food selection for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly welcoming staff, great position on the sea front. Good breakfast, self serve, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast & pastries. Small indoor pool. Hotel a little worn in places.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was great plenty of room massive bed and really warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a number of times quality every time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big hotel on The seafront easy walks to the shops & restaurant's
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very pleasant. The breakfast is delicious and a huge selection. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly obliging staff. Room ok but needs a little tlc Disappointed with bar/restaurant. Meal selection poor and sitting arrangements not comfortable. Still enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location with excellent atrium rooms with balconies and an especially good quality breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025