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The Sefton

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Stunning historic building with a grand entrance and ornate details.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful mosaic tile design.
Relax in the hotel's spacious atrium, featuring a central seating area, lush greenery, and balconies with railings.
Experience the classic charm of our lobby, featuring tall columns, a high ceiling, and elegant artwork.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and bench, surrounded by framed photographs and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tynwald
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Palace Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Ocean views, open daily

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Atrium)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Atrium)

Ocean views, open daily

Double Room (Atrium)

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

About the neighborhood

Douglas

On the beach.You'll be steps from Gaiety Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Douglas Beach. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 10 min walk
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albert Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Woodbourne - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Chippy & Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sefton

4-star beachfront 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 shower/tub combinations, 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.

Languages

English, Polish

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  • Free WiFi
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The price is $118
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
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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 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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

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

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
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, Mastercard, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.

National rating

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 Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on Jul 30, 2025 start from $140.49, excluding 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 on the 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 mani/pedis.

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. 223 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 501 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Havant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at hotel very pleased
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

great stay

would highly recommend staying at the sefton we stayed in the atrium room which were very spoacius and comfortable bathroom was very good with walk in shower affording instant hot water large quuen bed with a firm mattress which suited our needs also a balcony which overlooked the indoor garden breakfast was excellent with buffet style menu food was tasty and always hot all the staff were very helpful and freindly especially sammie on reception will definitely stay again on our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willian Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and the balcony over the internal atrium was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

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

Enjoyable I of M 1st stay

Was in a refurbished Atrium room. Was comfortable and fresh. However furniture table on balcony had bad cup stains which was a bit of a let down. Atruims currently being refurbished The hotel seems a bit dated in all as most of these grand hotels. Some Atrium balconies could do with a fresh coat of paint or a good scrub. Breakfast good selection as similar to most hotels I’ve stayed in but some hot selections not to my taste though. Asian restaurant inside was good and has a fine menu. Didn’t use Norman bar though. Hotel situated in right place on promenade with walking distance to tram or steam train and buses regularly outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that has some really good recent refurbs, great hotel bar and food and entertainment, breakfast as always fabulous 👌 We stayed in an Atrium room, lovely, would recommend 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was very dated but comfy. Shower didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Lovely stay home from home

I was staying on my own for business, they looked after me so well, nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great room. Nice and warm. Great bed and pillows.. Buffet breakfast excellent. We went off season and managed to use the pool, which is an unusual design and only 6 people allowed in the pool at same time so not sure how useful in the summer. We were with family - 6 of us, so we had pool to ourselves and the children loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient stay on the island

Stayed in the older part of the hotel which was a little run down, but we had a spacious room, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good, lovely view from the restaurant. Great location and staff really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to center of town
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiusz Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, private, quiet swimming pool. Very comfortable room with see view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Lovely Stay

We had a new upgrade room, everything good, suggested some minor changes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy and very central for bars and restaurants. The hotel restaurant and bar were very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sefton. The location was perfect as we walked to our planned destinations. Wonderful breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025