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A spacious atrium with multiple levels, featuring a central fountain, potted plants, and a grand staircase. - The Sefton (Douglas)
A grand, historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a flag. - The Sefton (Douglas)
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a lifebuoy, and potted plants. - The Sefton (Douglas)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.4

Very good

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.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas.

Double Room (Atrium)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a view of the sea, a table with a vase, and two chairs.

Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Room

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Douglas, The Sefton is in the city center and near the beach. Douglas Beach and Nobles Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Isle of Man Arts Centre and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TT Grandstand, or consider a night out at Villa Marina. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Douglas travel guide
Map
Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a harbor, industrial buildings, and a bridge connecting two parts of the city.
    Tynwald
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gaiety Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Douglas Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 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

  • Thie Bee Coffee Shop
    5 min drive
  • The Crooked Dagger
    9 min walk
  • The Conister Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
    7 min walk
  • The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar
    10 min walk
  • The Coffee Shop
    3 min drive

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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 self 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

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

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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?

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 the heart of Douglas, this hotel is steps from Gaiety Theatre, Douglas Beach, and Villa Marina. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Sefton Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 676 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel good location & pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, great swimming pool, family room was large. Shame on site bar didn’t offer food but there was a separate restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location good clean rooms and great staff 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Found reception staff and cleaning staff very helpful nothing was a problem .. breakfast room needs updating but food was good ..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was brilliant, hotel full of character and staff lovely. Margaret was so helpful and friendly! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We were in a sea view room and it was very tired and ready for a refurb very disappointing was the towels hadn’t been changed or the bathroom bin emptied The breakfast was very good and available if you have an early start Position is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, quiet balcony, modern bathroom. Pillows a bit firm. Good breakfast choice. Bar staff excellent, especially Joey.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and friendly, breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Room awful, old dated scratched furniture, stains on carpets and couch, the sink had cracks , I went for a Antrim room as I thought they had been recently redecorated, room 405 had not, our view was a cream wall, and a skyline window that had flaking paint..definitely disappointing. I would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room very clean in the atrium next to the fish pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Generally a good hotel and the staff were friendly. Breakfast was very good. Our family room looked very tired. In particular, the carpet, net curtains and bathroom sink need to be replaced and modernised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location. Generous sized rooms. We had an internal atrium view balcony which was cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, room atrium room - felt like in the middle of a forest with a waterfall - very relaxing - staff could not do enough, real good breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back xxx
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel in a good location breakfast was epic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was lovely and more spacious than we'd expected which was welcome. There was a smell coming from the bathroom which we reported to Reception and were offered either another room or for someone to come and have a look at it. We opted for someone looking at the room and they did an amazing job. Breakfast staff were lovely as were the Reception staff. The parking was a bit hit and miss but if we arrived back at the hotel later than the parking restrictions there was usually a space outside and you could fix the time disc to start from 8am and could park till 10 am which meant you could see if a space was available then.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfasts. Bar run by separate company - not our style!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and hot bath and great views of the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was great plenty of room massive bed and really warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Spacious room. Nice swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly welcoming staff, great position on the sea front. Good breakfast, self serve, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast & pastries. Small indoor pool. Hotel a little worn in places.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very pleasant. The breakfast is delicious and a huge selection. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is unique to its era and old fashioned which in my opinion suits the IOM and i find charming.The rooms are comfortable but no daily servicing of the room, meaning I had to ask for toilet rolls and clean towels during my 4 day stay. It's location is excellent for transport for visiting the beautiful island. The staff are very pleasant , friendly and helpful.Breakfast had plenty of choice and was very good.I thought an ordinary restaurant rather than a loud pub and Asian food restaurant which are attached to the Sefton would have been much better for the age of its guests. Neither restaurant suited me and I had to eat elsewhere .As I didnt have my own car on the Island I couldn't travel to find a nice quiet eating place.I didnt use the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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