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The Sefton

4.0 star property

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Interior
Standard Double Room
Double Room, Sea View
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June

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
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

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

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Family Room

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

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Conister Arms (JD Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grain and Vine - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sefton

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 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
  • 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
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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 3 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on 19 June 2026 start from AU$188, 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. 272 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 606 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, only down side small car park, which you have to pay for
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great first stay. Very welcoming staff on fornt desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault the breakfast, lots to choose from. The room was very clean and was very impressed with the size of the bathroom. All the staff throughout the hotel were super friendly. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Decent hotel, Limited parking.

Decent hotel, Limited parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Keith

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
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10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms staff friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025