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The Sefton

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

Photo gallery for The Sefton

Indoor pool
Reception
Interior detail
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Explore the area

Map
Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gaiety Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tynwald
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

Ocean views, open daily

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Atrium)

Ocean views, open daily

Double Room (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 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
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Woodbourne - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Chippy & Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬1 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 a combined bath/shower unit, 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.

Languages

English, Polish

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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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on 16 Jul 2025 start from NZ$236.67, 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. 216 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 487 reviews

8.6/10

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

Gordon

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

Enjoyable I of M 1st stay

Was in a refurbished Atrium room. Was comfortable and fresh. However furniture table on balcony had bad cup stains which was a bit of a let down. Atruims currently being refurbished The hotel seems a bit dated in all as most of these grand hotels. Some Atrium balconies could do with a fresh coat of paint or a good scrub. Breakfast good selection as similar to most hotels I’ve stayed in but some hot selections not to my taste though. Asian restaurant inside was good and has a fine menu. Didn’t use Norman bar though. Hotel situated in right place on promenade with walking distance to tram or steam train and buses regularly outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that has some really good recent refurbs, great hotel bar and food and entertainment, breakfast as always fabulous 👌 We stayed in an Atrium room, lovely, would recommend 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was very dated but comfy. Shower didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Lovely stay home from home

I was staying on my own for business, they looked after me so well, nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great room. Nice and warm. Great bed and pillows.. Buffet breakfast excellent. We went off season and managed to use the pool, which is an unusual design and only 6 people allowed in the pool at same time so not sure how useful in the summer. We were with family - 6 of us, so we had pool to ourselves and the children loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient stay on the island

Stayed in the older part of the hotel which was a little run down, but we had a spacious room, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good, lovely view from the restaurant. Great location and staff really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to center of town
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiusz Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, private, quiet swimming pool. Very comfortable room with see view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Lovely Stay

We had a new upgrade room, everything good, suggested some minor changes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy and very central for bars and restaurants. The hotel restaurant and bar were very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sefton. The location was perfect as we walked to our planned destinations. Wonderful breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Theunis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were really friendly and had a good laugh with the front desk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Good but .....

The hotel, which I have used a few times, feels a little tired with some communal areas looking quite shabby ( toilets on floor 1 as an example ). The service was good and helpful. Breakfast excellent , although as a family we were a little concerned that too much had been made available and commented to each other on the potential waste.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

The bar man was rude & not welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025