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The Sefton

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Reception
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
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Tomorrow

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Lobby

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Lobby

Double Room (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬4 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 manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a massage. 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
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • 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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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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The Sefton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 552 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big hotel on The seafront easy walks to the shops & restaurant's
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to visiting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us gad had to walk with suitcases. Transport options for getting to see Manx GP great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent. A good, clean room overlooking the atrium. The restaurant was particularly good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms staff friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location with excellent atrium rooms with balconies and an especially good quality breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was located to everything you need. Easy 15 minute walk to High Street, walking distance to Manx Electric Railway (North) and Steam Railway (South). Best to get a Go Explore Card, if you have not got a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful building with high ceilings and big rooms. It’s a bit dated, but the location, quality of breakfast and secure working WiFi by far outweigh this. The central atrium is beautiful. Sir Norman’s bar attached is stylish and serves delicious food. The Asian dishes I tried were excellent. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Reilly Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, beautiful facade. The hotel itself needs a serious refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic property in a great location on the promenade. We stayed in one of the atrium rooms overlooking the gardens . Rooms are very clean ,modern and very spacious. We were with a group of eight and we would all return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a room in the atrium lovely large room with balcony.I think bathrooms had been upgraded they were spotless.Staff were really friendly.A lot cheaper than Premier Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position was brilliant, some public areas could do with a coat of paint
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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