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HQ Bar & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Douglas with a restaurant and a bar

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HQ Bar & Restaurant, in a vibrant neighborhood, offers a lively atmosphere. Amenities include laundry facilities, free WiFi, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Travelers enjoy the on-site restaurant for meals.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom (No-Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Executive Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Apartment, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Ensuite (Large) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (Large)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon OR 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Empire Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4LE

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Palace Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gaiety Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manx Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Sports Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 7 min drive
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 18 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bathurst Chippy - ‬10 min walk

About this property

HQ Bar & Restaurant

Property highlights
Consider a stay at HQ Bar & Restaurant and take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a computer station

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 7.50 to 12.50 per person

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is HQ Bar & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HQ Bar & Restaurant located?

Situated in Douglas, this guesthouse is steps from Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. Gaiety Theatre and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway are also within 15 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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HQ Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 316 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I’ve stayed on the Isle of Mann. Room was well maintained, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was 1st class, good quality and very welcoming. Staff were excellent from check in, to the bar staff and breakfast staff all couldn’t do enough for you. We shall be booking for next years visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very polite great food esp breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is budget friendly hotel in comparison to other hotels in IOM.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a little old fashioned but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CR

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

Great guesthouse

Great location, 2mins to the promenade. Room is large with en-suite and perfect for a few days break. Breakfast was good and the bar is always open.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, nice food, everything was nice. We'll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, very accommodating to requests. The included breakfast was incredible. Bar staff was a true pleasure! Highly recommend. We stayed in the Roslyn building which is a block off Promenade, so close but not noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good as a base

The space was comfortable as a double for 1 person. I feel it might have been a little small if I'd had a companion but it worked well for just me. A good base to explore and good value for money. Personally I would have preferred a larger communal space in the hotel but this might not be a feature of properties locally...from the outside many seemed to be similarly set up. The staff were lovely and welcoming and the space was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Friendly staff and comfortable room. Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic, value for price. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Was in another block away from hotel, that was a bit dated and with a rather musty smell. Room clean, basic. Dated TV with broken remote. Tea and coffee facilities in room, but kettle inexplicably on a very narrow shelf by the door, that is way too small and insecure for something potentially full of boiling water. This is an accident waiting to happen. Overall, value for money re price paid, and only really slept in room. Not a bad choice fora budget break in the lovely IOM Tho suggest some attention is needed to facilities in rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woken very early by trades people on the street outside. Parking which i know is not the hotels fault but had to leave our van way down the prom. Otherwise breakfast 5 star the rest excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

Weekend trip

All staff very friendly meals at night very good overall a very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hughie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No lift
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, the place itself was incredible. The kitchen/living room was huge, very spacious, big windows so lots of light and very well equipped. Private and out of the way. Bedrooms and bathrooms were an excellent size, well equipped, and very clean. Beds very very comfortable. The area was very quiet, convenient (bus stop nearby, trains within walking distance, shop within walking distance although a hill to get there but that didn't bother us at all). The apartment we stayed in was downstairs which was perfect for us as it was quiet and out of the way. The only downside was the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes when we arrived (and couldn't find cups to make tea!) but this was easily resolved by turning on the dishwasher and the rest of the apartment was spotless so can't really complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE ROOM WITH SEA VIEW. CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE BEDS. VERY HELPFUL STAFF. LIMITED CHOICE OF EVENING MEAL.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyable 2 night stay though the hotel room was noisy, music from the bar could be heard until late at night and the walls are rather thin. Still, got for what I required and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Krisztina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In many ways I liked my stay, I found my room very cosy. Good layout of the room, bathroom perfect, good water pressure. It was on the 3.5th level, no lift, but that was fine by me. The walls are paper thin, so it is essential to bring an earplug. The English breakfast was excellent if that is the type of food you are going for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable room, though I was put in the Rosslyn which is 2 doors away from the bar and room not as nice as photos suggest. Breakfast not served until 8am which isn't suitable for a working trip and early starts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Fantastic location and large room for family.

We stayed in the family suite with 2 twins and one king bed. Very beautiful room with high ceilings and large bathroom. Great for our family of 3 adults. Location was fantastic…a quick walk to the main road, nice walk to shops and restaurants. The hotel has a very nice bar and restaurant. We had a great breakfast every morning which was part of our room cost. The chef and hostesses were very accommodating and pleasant to talk with. We were able to get into our room early as we arrived on a very early flight. We really appreciated the ability to check in early, since the room was ready. We loved our location and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked to stay in HQ hotel but on arrival were told we weren't staying there but in a guest house 30 yards down the road, the Glen Mona. There is no mention of this in expedia's listing, not good. We were in an attic room up 6 flights of stairs. Owner did say we ciuld.swap later in the week but didn't want to waste a day packing and unpacking so stayed there. Room was very basic, sloping ceiling, small, hot with leaky kettle on such a narrow shelf it was dangerous. En suite was tiny. Shower was awful, water becoming scalding without warning. Tiny sink with rotating taps that at times both had hot.water. Towels were rarely changed, cups rarely cleaned. I had take toilet rolls out of the residents lounge toilets because they were not replaced. I had to clean the toilet myself, it was awful. Found an in cistern blue block in residents lounge which helped a bit. Breakfast was in HQ, which was where we were supposed to be. It was fine, full english either in buffet or to order. Changed randomly. 2 mystery cereals on bar, tasteless yogurt, tangerines and a toaster. Nice room and service was good. Would not recommend at all, good position just off front but so many better options. The Isle.of Man is fantastic, had great weather so barely spent any time in room so stuck with it. Do visit, but not this hotel.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, Staff friendly, Lacked Cleanliness

The staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was a standard English-cooked breakfast with cereal and canned/fresh fruit offering - no major frills. Common areas were clean, but the room could have been cleaned better on arrival. The location is just one street back from the main promenade - good for seeing Douglas. Rooms were in different buildings, and there was a lot of noise from the water pipes in the morning and evenings, as well as hearing people moving in the corridors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the property identified a need to pay on arrival despite my previous payment for the stay. Resolving the situation prolonged and complicated the checking in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everytging was great staff very helpfuj, food plenty and really good, only problem was you didnt state that i would be two doors away with two glights of stairs the reason I booked the Mereside was because I had stayed there before and i knew it had a lift im bad on my feet with arthritis of the knees so i struggled up and down the stairs but overalli once again enjoyed my stay at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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