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Ellan Vannin Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Food and drink
Food and drink
Lobby lounge
Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 49 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Single Room, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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31 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LY

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

Property highlights
Laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Ellan Vannin Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Ellan Vannin Hotel offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Filipino, Polish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellan Vannin Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night.

How much is parking at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

There is free parking 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 is available for a fee of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ellan Vannin Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Beach and Gaiety Theatre. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Ellan Vannin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 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 hotel with lovely facilities. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Really great rooms and really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Really good & comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Nicely appointed room and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great stay at the Ellan Vannin - particular shout out to Sarah who made us feel very welcome and went the extra yard to make our stay memorable- will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

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

4/10

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

6/10

Tiny room, sweltering hot with fan that blew the hot air around. Lack of operable window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10

Room was tiny and of poor quality, with a very uncomfortable bed. In addition to this I found the staff to be unhelpful. Would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10

The hotel is an easy walk from the IOM Steam Packet terminus and close to many of the things I wanted to do whilst in Douglas. It is clean and comfortable although I disagree with the 4 star rating it came with in the description and the room I was given not being the one in the picture when I booked it but it was a pleasant experience overall and the price was right. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

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

4/10

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

4/10

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

6/10

Our room had no view like all the pictures I seen. Looked out at pipes and a wall. Thought the pictures showed all the room but not the one at the top back of building. Staff was friendly but our first morning housekeeping just open the door… no knock before entering. We checked in after midnight and still in bed after 9 AM. They need a sign to put outside the door… Do Not Disturb King bed was two doubles put together and not the same size so mind the gap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10

First of all I’d like to say that the staff were helpful and courteous. However, overall we were not impressed with the hotel - it certainly did not match up to its website description … The facilities in our room were satisfactory (though there was no way to actually shut the main window!) and the bed was certainly very comfortable - but it was the en-suite bathroom that really took the biscuit. The bath panel was rotten so looked awful; the mixer taps in the bath leaked and took several minutes to get the temperature right. Then there was the basin taps which were plumbed in the wrong way round! On another note, the website advertises daily housekeeping - which didn’t happen. We won’t be going back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10

This isn’t a 4* hotel on any scoring system I’ve ever seen. The decor is antiquated with noisy floors, thin walls, stained dirty carpets. Don’t expect any robes, slippers, toiletries, etc. The reception isn’t available consistently and charges your card on file with hotels.com rather than giving you an option to pay upon check in or check out - sure, it’s convenient, but it’s not what you agree to on booking. I only found out they did this when I tried to pay at check out, assuming they’d incorrectly left me a note saying it was fully paid. More on the notes below.. They love to use print outs - great for the environment - including entering your room during your stay to leave pages of notes on your unmade bed to tell you they’re understaffed and couldn’t clean your room (but are offering 7£ in the bar in return…less than half the price of breakfast). Why not just tell people at check in rather than entertain their space for evidently no reason? The only selling point is that it’s on the water, but if you don’t pay the large fee to have the view.. enjoy the pipes out your window!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024