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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
Reception
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 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 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$231.67, 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.