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A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas. - The Sefton (Douglas)
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A room with a view of the sea, a table with a vase, and two chairs. - 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 a manicure/pedicure. 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

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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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
(21 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

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
  • Froth Coffee Shop
    7 min walk

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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

  • 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

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

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 beach 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. 297 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 655 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

martyn

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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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

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

Julia

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

David

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

8/10 Good

Rachel Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

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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10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Michael

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

Mounir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Spacious room. Nice swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Janet Ann

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Dana

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

8/10 Good

Ann

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 2 nights in June 26. Hotel is in need of renovation and I can imagine in the past this was a very nice place. The downstairs areas are decent, the bar and reception nice. However we feel a little robbed with the family room we booked at a cost of £265 (after discounts I found online). No view, extremely old furniture, carpets and decor and the bathroom ancient. The good things were the shower was very decent (good pressure), the beds whilst old at least comfortable and the pillows nice. Location is excellent but I do feel this place is pricey and living on past glory. Wouldn't stay here again sadly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sefton has seen better days. It is quite run down in places. The basement pool & fitness level smells like a sewer. There are places where the wood molding has rotted through. Many of the plants in the Atrium are half dead. Probably the most important point to make about the Sefton is that there is no air conditioning. Complicating this fact is that your room balcony overlooks the enclosed Atrium, so you can't leave your French doors open to try to cool your room, if there are any guests out on their balcony talking at night. The sound reverberates through the Atrium and keeps you awake. The shining spot at the Sefton is the staff. They are so helpful and positive that it almost makes up for all the negatives. Oh, and the breakfast buffet is excellent! We were very happy that we chose a room rate that included the breakfast. There weren't many convenient options for breakfast nearby, so this was a good call.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service and nice location but getting a little tired and in need of refresh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at the Sefton for our holiday in the Isle of Man.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy and very central for bars and restaurants. The hotel restaurant and bar were very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, only down side small car park, which you have to pay for
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025