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The Sefton

4.0 star property

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A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and seating areas.
An indoor venue with a red carpet aisle, white chairs with sashes, and lush greenery.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a lifebuoy, and potted plants.
A grand, historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a flag.
A room with a view of the sea, a table with a vase, and two chairs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Place, Gaiety Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manx Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Atrium)

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

Double Room (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

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

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

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

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

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

Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Sefton

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, and a business center.
The Sefton offers 102 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Douglas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at The Sefton. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gaiety Theatre. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Bonzai
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Gaiety Theatre and Douglas Beach
The Sefton offers its guests an indoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Sefton. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Douglas hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bonzai - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Sir Normans - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 4 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

The Sefton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 638 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and staff attentive.
Whole room needed a bit of TLC
Multi cracks over floor tiles in bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The photographs on the web-site give a good idea of the rooms and the hotel. The staff could not be more helpful. It is lovely to have fried bread at breakfast. Bonzai is a great Pan-Asian restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok average hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space in the room. Very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. Super food selection for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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
Verified review

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sefton was a lovely hotel and we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast to suit all tastes.Particularly enjoyed the fried bread!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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