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The Sefton

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Exterior
Double Room, Sea View
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

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)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Lobby

Double Room (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Douglas

The Sefton puts you in the heart of Douglas, within steps of Gaiety Theatre and Douglas Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Bonzai, serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Sir Normans is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Douglas hotel include Manx Museum and Tynwald.

What's nearby

  • Gaiety Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Manx Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tynwald - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palace Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 10 min walk
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 20 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Henderson & Glass - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sefton

Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
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 centre 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.

  • 1 building
  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sefton offers 102 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Douglas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 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
  • On the beach

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sefton?

The Sefton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sefton?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$188.33, 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 parking available at The Sefton?

Yep, The Sefton has a self car park for GBP 4 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Sefton?

Yep, The Sefton is a short 1-minute walk from Douglas Beach.

Does The Sefton have a pool?

The Sefton has an indoor pool.

Does The Sefton serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors adore the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sefton?

No, The Sefton does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sefton?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sefton?

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

Are pets allowed at The Sefton?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Sefton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 574 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Great breakfast, staff really good, lovely view whilst having breakfast. Hotel is very clean If you like to swim lengths, the swimming pool is not designed for it, due to the bottom of the pool sloping up on all four sides, if you just want to relax it’s perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room spotless and good choice at breakfast. Docking a single star as the atrium room in which we were staying did get quite hot, but there was a fan available to help offset that a bit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable holiday.

Hotel was welcoming, clean rooms. All staff was very pleasant.We had a room overlooking the Aqua garden (instead of a sea view). A very pleasant outlook. The swimming pool is a weird design, slopes in from all sides. Breakfast was buffet style, with a good selection. On the first evening, we dined in the Bonsai Pan Asian restaurant, although not run by the hotel, it is accessible through the hotel lobby. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary, the food was excellent but a bit pricey.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Weekend at the Sefton

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

James, Nottingham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to visiting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

martyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a number of times quality every time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us gad had to walk with suitcases. Transport options for getting to see Manx GP great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Two false fire alarm evacuations during the night on different days in a 5 day period. No apology letter or communication from Management. There is a padlock on the sauna, plants on the whirlpool and tape on some tiles around pool. No a/c to the airless rooms facing the atrium as there are no windows to open. Very hot at night and the fan is not good enough. Our room was next to a fire door which banged shut loudly every time it was opened and closed. Never sat on the atrium balcony as the bucket seats have seen better days and everyone is facing each other. Very 1950's holiday camp design. Rooms are cleaned every 3 days unless you request it-not acceptable for the room rate nor is the awful paint stripper of a soap/shampoo dispenser. Overall, terrible sleep and couldn't wait to go home! Will not be returning. However, the staff were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Douglas hotel

The staff at the Sefton are really friendly and helpful, the atrium rooms are a great idea
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast and views!

The hotel was busy, but some of the staff were not as friendly as they were in the past. Also the now-paid parking is a nightmare. That parking garage needs to be ripped out and restarted, also consider places to park in front of the hotel. Breakfast and breakfast staff as wonderful as ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful building with high ceilings and big rooms. It’s a bit dated, but the location, quality of breakfast and secure working WiFi by far outweigh this. The central atrium is beautiful. Sir Norman’s bar attached is stylish and serves delicious food. The Asian dishes I tried were excellent. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent. A good, clean room overlooking the atrium. The restaurant was particularly good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was located to everything you need. Easy 15 minute walk to High Street, walking distance to Manx Electric Railway (North) and Steam Railway (South). Best to get a Go Explore Card, if you have not got a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Una

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

J G

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very plesant hotel on the sea front with helpful satff, bus routes very near, and a short walk into the main areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025