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Ellan Vannin Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Double or Twin Room
Lobby lounge
Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Food and drink
Food and drink

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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31 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LY
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tynwald
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Palace Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Sea View

Luxury Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Room

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Single Room, Sea View

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Douglas

Ellan Vannin Hotel places you steps from Douglas Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Gaiety Theatre. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Douglas hotel include Manx Museum and Tynwald.

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tynwald - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manx Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palace Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain and Vine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Conister Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ellan Vannin Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Ellan Vannin Hotel.

This Victorian Douglas hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ellan Vannin Hotel offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • Free offsite parking within 1,609 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ellan Vannin Hotel Douglas
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Ellan Vannin Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel Isle Of Man/Douglas
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Ellan Vannin Hotel Douglas
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Ellan Vannin Hotel?

Yep, Ellan Vannin Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Douglas Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellan Vannin Hotel on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$142.54, 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.

Does Ellan Vannin Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

No, Ellan Vannin Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

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

Reviews

Ellan Vannin Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are lovely and the room we stayed in was nice with lovely views of the sea. The advertised gaming room did not exists which was what swang the booking for us. We had issues with keys on our first night causing my partner to be locked out of the building, as did another guest who we had to help gain access. The low score really reflects our experiences bringing a dog. We were presented with an additional charge of £25/day on arrival for the dog which makes it quite a bit more expensive than far better places to stay with your dog in the area. It is difficult to find dog friendly places to eat nearby of an evening so we popped next door (gone 30 mins, left 8:15pm) to grab some food and left him in the room. We received frantic calls from the staff and owner (4 calls, 2 voicemails and 2 texts in the space of 10 mins) because the dog had been barking whilst we were out (our bad, he doesnt usually but may have in unfamiliar surrondings on a noisy street). Later that evening we found another guest outside smoking when we went out to walk the dog. I initially thought she was locked out so asked if she was ok. She ignored me, staring at the door, seemingly quite drunk, then she became quite rude accusing us of abandoning our dog and leaving him for hours... it quickly became clear she had lied to the staff, exagerating the time the dog had been left for. We decided to cut our losses (non refundable) and go elsewhere after 2/4 days. Life's too short.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATT

Excellent hotel with lovely facilities. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in a bit late and were really tired so having noisy other guests was a bit of a problem. Place not very sound proof so having people slam doors woke us up constantly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Kind staff and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Seafront location

Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Tiny room, sweltering hot with fan that blew the hot air around. Lack of operable window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gusztav

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

Fantastic Location & Service

Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff good but bedroom no wardrobe. Extractor fan outside bedroom comes on at 6am !! Wouldn’t stay at Ellen Vannin in the future. Six flights of stairs to get to bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was way too expensive. I know it’s TT but expecting us to pay extra for breakfast, towels, cleaning and coffee pods was frankly insulting Oh, and the thermostat didn’t work. No way to reduce the heat meant sleeping with the windows open
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

paul, lancaster

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and of poor quality, with a very uncomfortable bed. In addition to this I found the staff to be unhelpful. Would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good & comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great rooms and really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023