Hotel The Sefton

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.

Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2RW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1139 reviews)

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7.9
Good
1,140 reviews

Nice room, good size. Hotel was in good location on promenade.

David United Kingdom

Absolutely everything, beautiful hotel with superb amenities loved the breakfast first class. The staff were lovely and extremely helpful

Keith United Kingdom

Loved this hotel, we came as a family youngest 5 years old oldest 80 years old. There was around 14 of us staying in various rooms. And every was very happy with the rooms, all different style rooms but all lovely, the norman wisdom bar was lovely, cleaning staff, bar staff , receptionist were so friendly and helpful. Loved it we will all be back .

Pamela United Kingdom

Breakfast was lovely fresh scrambled eggs to order

Rosanne Isle of Man

Car park and excellent access to stage door of adjacent theatre. The room far exceeded my expectations an internal balcony overlooking an indoor square nicely planted staff all friendly

Andrew United Kingdom

Rooms were very spacious. Pool and the balcony was enjoyable. My daughter loved the fish pond at the breakfast hall

Preethi United Kingdom

Good old fashioned style hotel. Was as expected. Good value for money. Happy with what we enjoyed

Kevin United Kingdom

The rooms very comfortable clean and spacious Food in the Restsurant excellent

Lesley United Kingdom

The location was great, and the room was spacious, and very comfortable.

Anonymous United States of America

room..very spacious,clean,great sea view. breakfast..good selection.. location..perfect.

Peter United Kingdom
7.9
Good
1,140 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Nice room, good size. Hotel was in good location on promenade.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Absolutely everything, beautiful hotel with superb amenities loved the breakfast first class. The staff were lovely and extremely helpful”
    Keith Keith United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved this hotel, we came as a family youngest 5 years old oldest 80 years old. There was around 14 of us staying in various rooms.”
    Pamela Pamela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was lovely fresh scrambled eggs to order”
    Rosanne Rosanne Isle of Man Isle of Man
  • “Car park and excellent access to stage door of adjacent theatre. The room far exceeded my expectations an internal balcony overlooking an indoor square nicely planted staff all friendly”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Rooms were very spacious. Pool and the balcony was enjoyable. My daughter loved the fish pond at the breakfast hall”
    Preethi Preethi United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good old fashioned style hotel. Was as expected. Good value for money. Happy with what we enjoyed”
    Kevin Kevin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The rooms very comfortable clean and spacious Food in the Restsurant excellent”
    Lesley Lesley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was great, and the room was spacious, and very comfortable.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “room..very spacious,clean,great sea view. breakfast..good selection.. location..perfect.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money 7.4
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.8
Low score for Douglas

The 4-star Sefton Hotel is located in Douglas on the beachfront. It features a unique indoor water garden, swimming pool and 2 restaurants.

The rooms at the Sefton feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi and some rooms have views of Douglas Bay and the water garden. There are also suites, complete with marble tiled bathrooms with twin washbasins, spa bath or roll-top bath and their own kitchenette.

Guests can dine at Sir Norman’s restaurant and enjoy its extensive selection of wines and local ales. More formal dining can be experienced in the Harbor Lights at The Sefton.

The Fountain health club provides a pool, gym, and beauty treatments. Guests can also relax with a book in The Library and make use of the computers with complimentary internet access. The Sefton offers a range of rooms for meetings and events.

The ferry port is a 10-minute walk away. Isle of Man airport is a 20-minute drive away. Parking is available onsite; nominal parking charges apply.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Family rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Beachfront
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7.9
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.1
    Room size
    Room temperature
  • Value for money 7.4
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.8
Low score for Douglas

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See what guests loved the most:

  • David United Kingdom

    “Nice room, good size. Hotel was in good location on promenade.”

  • Keith United Kingdom

    “Absolutely everything, beautiful hotel with superb amenities loved the breakfast first class. The staff were lovely and extremely helpful”

  • Pamela United Kingdom

    “Loved this hotel, we came as a family youngest 5 years old oldest 80 years old. There was around 14 of us staying in various rooms. And every was very happy with the rooms, all different style rooms but all lovely, the norman wisdom bar was lovely, cleaning staff, bar staff , receptionist were so friendly and helpful. Loved it we will all be back .”

  • Rosanne Isle of Man

    “Breakfast was lovely fresh scrambled eggs to order”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Car park and excellent access to stage door of adjacent theatre. The room far exceeded my expectations an internal balcony overlooking an indoor square nicely planted staff all friendly”

  • Preethi United Kingdom

    “Rooms were very spacious. Pool and the balcony was enjoyable. My daughter loved the fish pond at the breakfast hall”

  • Kevin United Kingdom

    “Good old fashioned style hotel. Was as expected. Good value for money. Happy with what we enjoyed”

  • Lesley United Kingdom

    “The rooms very comfortable clean and spacious Food in the Restsurant excellent”

  • Anonymous United States of America

    “The location was great, and the room was spacious, and very comfortable.”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “room..very spacious,clean,great sea view. breakfast..good selection.. location..perfect.”

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  • Is breakfast served

    You can choose from a room only rate or a rate that includes breakfast. If you have chosen a BB rate, breakfast will be served in the Harris Restaurant.

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    Asked about: Double Atrium Room • Answered on November 8, 2019
  • What is the earliest check in time please?

    Guaranteed check in time is 3pm

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    Answered on January 28, 2020
  • Can you advise if there is any outdoor balconies with any rooms?

    Unfortunately we do not have rooms with outdoor balconies. We have Atrium rooms with Balconies overlooking the internal gardens.

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    Asked about: Luxury Suite • Answered on January 28, 2020
  • Do you have a lift.

    Hotel has a lift

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    Answered on December 4, 2019
  • Is it possible to get late checkout

    Late check-outs will be subject to availability, arrivals and will be subject to late departure fees.

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    Asked about: Standard Double Room • Answered on July 12, 2021
  • Hello, do you cater for vegans please ?

    Yes, we can cater for Vegans.

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    Answered on August 5, 2021
  • Do you allow guests to drop off luggage earlier than check-in time? We would be arriving at Ronaldsway airport at about 9.30am and it would be helpful to drop off our luggage mid morning, if possible please.

    The Sefton Reception team will be happy to assist with storing your luggage when required.

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    Answered on July 29, 2020
  • Are their lifts toallfloorz

    Yes the sefton hotel have lifts to all floors

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    Asked about: Double Room with Sea View • Answered on July 7, 2021
  • Do you have vegan options at breakfast

    Vegan options are available at breakfast, the Breakfast staff is able to assist

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    Asked about: Double Room with Sea View • Answered on October 8, 2021
  • Does this hotel have a lift?

    Yes, property has lifts

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    Answered on March 11, 2020
  • What time is the latest to check out

    Check out time is 11am

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    Answered on November 8, 2019
  • Do guests have included access to the pool? Thank you.

    All inhouse guests have access to the pool

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    Answered on September 13, 2021
  • Is Th1e Sefton dog friendly?

    The Sefton Hotel accept service dogs with prior arrangement

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    Answered on August 12, 2021
  • Do the atrium rooms also have a window looking to the outside ? particularly a sea view ? Thanks

    Atrium rooms are internal rooms with balconies overlooking the internal water gardens.

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    Answered on July 8, 2020
  • Hi, is there somewhere safe to store my bicycle please? (On a bike tour). Many thanks

    THE HOTEL HAS INSIDE STORAGE OR GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THE BIKES TO THEIR ROOMS

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    Answered on July 7, 2021
  • Are dressing gowns provided

    I can confirm that the Luxury Suites provide dressing gowns

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    Asked about: Double Atrium Room • Answered on September 13, 2021
  • We are looking to explore by cycling - do you have cycle storage Bryan

    THE HOTEL HAS INDOOR BIKE STANDS, OR GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO TAKE BIKES TO THEIR ROOM

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    Answered on July 7, 2021
  • what single rooms have you on the ground floor for disability issuesjohn

    Accessible rooms are available in the Atrium as Twin rooms with walk in showers. The rooms are located on 1st and 2nd floor, lifts are available to the guest rooms floors.

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    Answered on September 30, 2020
  • What is the difference between a Double Seaview room and a Double SeaView Deluxe room ? Does either type of room have a fridge ?

    The Deluxe Sea View is larger than the Double Sea View and the majority of rooms has a fridges, please note on booking.

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    Answered on November 26, 2019
  • Please cancel my booking

    Please contact reservation or booking.com re cancellations as this depends on the rate chosen .

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    Answered on July 14, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Gaiety Theatre
    0.2 miles
  • Manx Museum
    0.2 miles
  • TT Grandstand
    0.9 miles
  • Laxey Wheel
    6.5 miles
  • Castle Rushen
    9 miles
  • Peel Cathedral
    9.8 miles
  • Port Erin Railway Museum
    12.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Groudle River
    3.4 miles
  • Mountain Snaefell Mountain
    9.9 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Irish Sea
    0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Douglas Beach
    200 feet
  • Laxey Beach
    6 miles
Public transit
  • Ferry Steam Packet Company
    0.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Isle Of Man Airport
    7.7 miles
How to get to The Sefton from Isle Of Man Airport
    Car
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Sir Norman’s Bar and Restaurant

    Food: International

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Sefton

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Family rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Beachfront
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Activities
  • Beach
  • Library
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
Services
  • Suit press
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
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House rules The Sefton takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Switch The Sefton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Extra beds/cots may be available depending on room type.

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about The Sefton

  • Guests staying at The Sefton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Check-in at The Sefton is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Sefton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Library
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Indoor pool (year-round)
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments

  • The prices at The Sefton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Sefton include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite

  • The Sefton is 1,950 feet from the center of Douglas.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Sefton by:

    • Car 21min

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Sefton.

  • Yes, The Sefton is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Sefton has 1 restaurant:

    • Sir Norman’s Bar and Restaurant

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Sefton (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking