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HQ Bar & Restaurant

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for HQ Bar & Restaurant

A bar area with multiple taps, a counter, and a wall of liquor bottles.
A row of outdoor metal chairs in front of a building with a 'Bar & Restaurant' sign.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a beige armchair, a dark blue sofa, and a purple floor lamp.
A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A corner living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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1 Empire Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4LE
  • Place, Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manx Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and artwork on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the outside through a window.

Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom (No-Ensuite)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television mounted on the wall, and a door in the background.

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, and wall art.

Executive Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark headboard and white bedding. There are bedside tables with lamps, a radiator, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a purple floor lamp.

Apartment, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a vase, a chair, and a sofa.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray containing glass jars, a bowl, and a spoon.

Suite, Ensuite (Large)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon OR 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

About the area

Douglas

At HQ Bar & Restaurant you'll be within steps of Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find an outdoor tennis court and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Douglas guest house include Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palace Casino - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manx Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tynwald - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 7 min drive
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 18 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thie Bee Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crooked Dagger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Conister Arms (JD Wetherspoon) - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Froth Coffee Shop - ‬17 min walk

About this property

HQ Bar & Restaurant

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.

This 3-star Douglas guest house is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
HQ Bar & Restaurant offers 39 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 7.50 to 12.50 per person

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to HQ Bar & Restaurant?

Yep, HQ Bar & Restaurant is a short 1-minute walk from Douglas Beach. Fun beach activities include sailing and fishing.

How much does it cost to stay at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HQ Bar & Restaurant on 1 Oct 2026 start from AU$189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

No, HQ Bar & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HQ Bar & Restaurant?

No, pets are not allowed.

HQ Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 414 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, staff were lovely and the bar/restaurant/breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring the island and really helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the TT great place and ideal for the grandstand area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent would definitely recommend and stay here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my 2 night stay here, couldn't fault it at all, clean rooms, staff was very polite, breakfast was superb, close to amenities and in a fantastic location, brilliant stay, I'm definitely going back here again, thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel in doolish IOM
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay Phil and his staff was great breakfast was lovely what ever you fancy full English, fruit, yogurt or pastry. look forward to staying there again thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay and good value . Our room was in Glen Mona house just opposite HQ bar with a side view of the bay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at HQ! They were super helpful and very nice to us. The breakfast was great and the view from our room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room with a comfortable bed, good shower, very clean and tidy, serviced daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff, decent breakfast and in a good location. Old building, but that's to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a little smaller than expected. Staff was pleasant. Bar and food is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location for the Grandstand for the TT races
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with an unexpected view of the Sea. Excellent location for the prom, the town and the grandstand, all were within an easy walk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with 8 of us for the first weekend of the 2026 TT races , The night porter Ken was brilliant, The manager Ash was brilliant, The food menu was brilliant The beers were brilliant Very nice friendly atmosphere, bar stayed open until the small hours , thank you Ken , We are definitely going to return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omg. What a fabulous find. Great location. Great staff. Fantastic food. Oh and the cocktails 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was fine. The check in was easy and the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and a cooked breakfast was also included. It is a bit hilly but we managed ok. Buses were close and they take you to most places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!!!! Felt lucky to get this place, has a great restaurant, only issue you can hear doors close when someone leaves their room. But, over all great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast, room was fine for a few nights. A little dark due to it being inward facing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service as always and great value for money. Very friendly staff always happy to help and have a chat. The food is second to none and always superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't very well organized around breakfast but everything else was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room and service and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast was cooked to order and quite adequate. Bar was well stocked, Head Barman specialises in mocktails. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful owners. Room comfortable,ensuite fine.Nice and warm. Breakfast buffet was fantastic,great quality bacon and sausages. Just off the main boulevard,15-20 mins walk to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026