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The Sefton

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a health club and a 24-hour front desk

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The Sefton sits by the sea, offering a peaceful library for quiet moments and a health club for active travelers. The spa provides specialized Ayurvedic treatments and aromatherapy services. At Bonzai restaurant, guests savor Asian cuisine while taking in spectacular ocean views.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Lobby

Double Room (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 10 min walk
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 20 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sefton

Upscale hotel by the sea
At The Sefton, you can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, Ayurvedic treatments, or aromatherapy. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Bonzai, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a health club and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Laundry services, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bonzai
  • Sir Normans

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Pets not 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

  • 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)

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does The Sefton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Sefton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sefton?

Self parking is available for GBP 4 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Sefton?

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

What time is check-out at The Sefton?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Sefton located?

Located in Douglas, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, just steps from Gaiety Theatre and Douglas Beach. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Sefton Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a number of times quality every time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location airport bus stopped right outside , quirky rooms overlooking atrium. Reception staff very friendly good breakfast selection .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very plesant hotel on the sea front with helpful satff, bus routes very near, and a short walk into the main areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant property and nicely situated. Staff brilliant, breakfasts excellent. Would stay again without doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room spotless and good choice at breakfast. Docking a single star as the atrium room in which we were staying did get quite hot, but there was a fan available to help offset that a bit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Great breakfast, staff really good, lovely view whilst having breakfast. Hotel is very clean If you like to swim lengths, the swimming pool is not designed for it, due to the bottom of the pool sloping up on all four sides, if you just want to relax it’s perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near shops, eating places and attractions. The Atrium was unique and it was wonderful having a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Superb breakfast and would Bonzai, the restaurant attached to the botel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Beautiful clean newly refurbished room - sadly the rest of the hotel is very dated. The Sauna hasn’t been reopened since Covid - yet is still advertised as a hotel facility. Wonderful staff - who aim to provide 100% Customer Service. Big shout out to the Reception Staff / Room Cleaners and Mark the Breakfast Waiter.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spacious room and the bed was much appreciated. It was also very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Royce

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

Great hotel

Very good hotel breakfast excellent easy access for ferry and town centre ..just found a bit strange that there was no bed making by a maid at all of fresh towels till day 4 or bedding .. A 4 star hotel i would expect this
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Willian Neil

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

Eva

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

Lovely friendly hotel and excellent location

Visited to attend an event on the island . Staff extremely helpful. Food was excellent . Room was exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay in Douglas

Nice, but dated hotel, friendly staff and a very good breakfast. Shame the booking site doesn’t point out the pool is being refurbished. Good central location, the hotel parking is a tight squeeze, but there is a multi storey close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was perfect for a base on the Isle of Man. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Good few days away

Good few days away excellent staff especially Margaret and wan.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , central to everything , good selection at breakfast, would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

8/10 Good

Miss

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

Room

Really pleasant stay but the room was very warm during the night! Everywhere was clean maybe a little tired in places. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room looked out onto light well. Sometimes a faint smell of sewage. No in house dining and associated restaurant and bar not good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Breakfasts were excellent with a very extensive menu. The swimming pool was beautiful. We had a very large balcony overlooking the atrium. There were free water bottles daily and a good sized fridge. A very central location. We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel ... possibly in need of some tlc .. but nice fiendly staff, ..good breakfasts.. and nice room onto the interior atrium
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with the quiet and the good sleep that I got. The bed was marvellous and the view of the indoor garden
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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