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The Sefton

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
The current price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Place, Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tynwald
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Atrium) | Lobby

Double Room (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 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, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tynwald - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manx Museum - 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
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬1 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

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 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on 6 Oct 2025 start from AU$203.29, 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. 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. 247 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 552 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Atruim rooms are very special. Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is great. The room and bathroom were large. It could use a refresh to return it to its prior grandeur. It was clearly once a grand hotel. The atrium would be a great place for bar service. It met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a room in the atrium lovely large room with balcony.I think bathrooms had been upgraded they were spotless.Staff were really friendly.A lot cheaper than Premier Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Miss

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

Room

Really pleasant stay but the room was very warm during the night! Everywhere was clean maybe a little tired in places. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, preston

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were nice, was super hot at the top of the hotel but rang down and got a fan quickly. Beds weren’t the most comfortable but for a short stay they were ok. Breakfast was ok wouldn’t pay for it as an extra. Staff were amazing!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ianthe

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near shops, eating places and attractions. The Atrium was unique and it was wonderful having a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Superb breakfast and would Bonzai, the restaurant attached to the botel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Breakfasts were excellent with a very extensive menu. The swimming pool was beautiful. We had a very large balcony overlooking the atrium. There were free water bottles daily and a good sized fridge. A very central location. We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Reilly Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, beautiful facade. The hotel itself needs a serious refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Our room was in general good as I think it had been refurbished recently. However, the chairs on the balcony which, for me, would have been a highlight & meant I would have spent longer on there, were too old and too uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable and will never return

What to say, the photos on Hotels.com are not the same hotel we stayed in. Not only do Standard Rooms not have views, they have frosted windows that look onto the walls next door. This hotel is just OLD and Id like to say quaint, but dumpy is the only thing that comes to mind. The carpet is beyond needing replacement, the mirrors are broken, the chairs must be over 50 yrs old, the room is old smelly and I was not comfortable being in the room at all. I am surprised at hotels.com on this one. Go view the hotel for yourself hotels.com...not what you are advertising.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ARTHUR JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sefton is a grand building toward the town centre end of the promenade and about 10 minutes walk from the Sea Terminal and buses to and from the airport stop close by, so very convenient. Check in was smooth. I booked an atrium room which was quiet, modern but not bland. Good bathroom, living area with a balcony. The room was clean and in good order, regular top ups in the tea/ coffee dept; along with complimentary bottled water. The bed was rather firm I thought but I slept well. Breakfast was excellent with a self serve selection and porridge and Manx kippers on request. The pool was a bonus and clean and warm. Some of the stair carpeting is a little worn but it would cost a fortune to replace whilst still serviceable. Would I stay at this hotel again? Certainly. The staff were all so welcoming, icing on the cake. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overwhelmed by this hotel and island. From the moment of check in by 2 lovely ladies we received an Atrium room which was an absolute delight. Newly refurbished rooms and a little balcony with chairs to sit out overlooking an indoor garden with lots of natural light. We don’t want to leave it’s been the best trip 🙏
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Excellent stay in Atrium

Excellent stay at the Sefton. Friendly efficient staff on reception with a simple check in. Breakfast each day was very good and staff very attentive- lovely seafront views. Stayed in the atrium which was lovely and had everything you would need. It did prove a little warm at nights and needed to open the balcony door for air. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would not hesitate to stay again.
Atrium bedroom
Lovely step in shower
Doors to balcony over atrium gardens
The revamped bar stunning!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was perfect for a base on the Isle of Man. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025