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Ellan Vannin Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel with free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Food and drink
Lobby lounge
Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Food and drink

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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31 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LY
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tynwald
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Gaiety Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Single Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Douglas

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Douglas hotel, you'll find Douglas Beach and Gaiety Theatre. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tynwald - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Manx Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gaiety Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palace Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albert Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ellan Vannin Hotel

3.5-star Victorian hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Ellan Vannin Hotel.

This Victorian Douglas hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ellan Vannin Hotel offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Filipino, Polish, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ellan Vannin Hotel Douglas
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Ellan Vannin Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel Isle Of Man/Douglas
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Ellan Vannin Hotel Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel Hotel Douglas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ellan Vannin Hotel to the airport?

Ellan Vannin Hotel is 8.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Isle of Man (IOM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ellan Vannin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ellan Vannin Hotel.

How close is Ellan Vannin Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Douglas Beach and 6.9 mi (22-min drive) from Laxey Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ellan Vannin Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ellan Vannin Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.95 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Palace Casino (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ellan Vannin Hotel have a pool?

Ellan Vannin Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Ellan Vannin Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ellan Vannin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ellan Vannin Hotel to downtown Douglas?

Ellan Vannin Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Douglas Promenade.

Ellan Vannin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are lovely and the room we stayed in was nice with lovely views of the sea. The advertised gaming room did not exists which was what swang the booking for us. We had issues with keys on our first night causing my partner to be locked out of the building, as did another guest who we had to help gain access. The low score really reflects our experiences bringing a dog. We were presented with an additional charge of £25/day on arrival for the dog which makes it quite a bit more expensive than far better places to stay with your dog in the area. It is difficult to find dog friendly places to eat nearby of an evening so we popped next door (gone 30 mins, left 8:15pm) to grab some food and left him in the room. We received frantic calls from the staff and owner (4 calls, 2 voicemails and 2 texts in the space of 10 mins) because the dog had been barking whilst we were out (our bad, he doesnt usually but may have in unfamiliar surrondings on a noisy street). Later that evening we found another guest outside smoking when we went out to walk the dog. I initially thought she was locked out so asked if she was ok. She ignored me, staring at the door, seemingly quite drunk, then she became quite rude accusing us of abandoning our dog and leaving him for hours... it quickly became clear she had lied to the staff, exagerating the time the dog had been left for. We decided to cut our losses (non refundable) and go elsewhere after 2/4 days. Life's too short.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATT

Excellent hotel with lovely facilities. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in a bit late and were really tired so having noisy other guests was a bit of a problem. Place not very sound proof so having people slam doors woke us up constantly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Kind staff and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seafront location

Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Tiny room, sweltering hot with fan that blew the hot air around. Lack of operable window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gusztav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Location & Service

Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff good but bedroom no wardrobe. Extractor fan outside bedroom comes on at 6am !! Wouldn’t stay at Ellen Vannin in the future. Six flights of stairs to get to bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was way too expensive. I know it’s TT but expecting us to pay extra for breakfast, towels, cleaning and coffee pods was frankly insulting Oh, and the thermostat didn’t work. No way to reduce the heat meant sleeping with the windows open
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good & comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great rooms and really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

The Manager was very helpful and accomodating when my request for a "disabled friendly room" wasn't actioned but I had to pay more for the room that I was changed to. Although, it is an olderstyle hotel, it is clean and comfortable. The staff were efficient enough but not overly friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Iris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed room and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

JASMINE

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023