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Ellan Vannin Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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The Ellan Vannin Hotel combines relaxation with entertainment. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, dine at the restaurant, and grab coffee or tea in the lobby. The arcade/game room offers fun, while the staff provides valuable tour and ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Premium Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Sea View

Luxury Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite, Sea View

Highlights

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Manx Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tynwald - 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

  • ‪Grain and Vine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Conister Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬3 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 a TV in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Ellan Vannin Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Ellan Vannin Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

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

Bonnie

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

Great place to stay.

This was an old building with beautiful architecture, a modern bathroom and a perfect location. There is no lift and the halls were a bit narrow so getting suitcases around was a little challenging but the staff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good all round no complaints whatsoever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

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

Pittoreskt mysigt hotell.

Mycket trevligt pittoreskt hotell på gångavstånd från färjeläget. Vi hade en bekväm vistelse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

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

MATT

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Cindi

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

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

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

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

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