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The Sefton

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

Photo gallery for The Sefton

Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior detail
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Gaiety Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Manx Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room with Sea View

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Lobby

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

Highlights

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

Atrium Deluxe

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room (Atrium)

Lobby

Double Room (Atrium)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
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

  • Gaiety Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Manx Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tynwald - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

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 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on 29 Apr 2025 start from NZ$201.46, 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. 194 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 453 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiusz Lukasz

Travelled with family and small children
Very happy about my stay and will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated. I had two windows looking out onto scaffolding and the bathroom needed updating. There was a strange smell in the room. The seats were worn and dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer service was absolutely brilliant. Proper good old fashioned cant do enough for yoi service. Charlotte was fabulous at looking after us and understanding our situation and helping us. He colleague was also great and both were very friendly and accomodating. The location is perfect and the poolwas a treat x the evening girls were lovely too gave us recommendations of where to go we went to both. Thank you for a povely stay and i would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
M
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend Break
Excellent hotel, great location on the sea front. Felt very relaxing there and breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming
Great stay, hotel is a bit dated but is still charming. Staff very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room and balcony overlooking pleasant atrium winter garden. Good breakfast in restaurant with lovely view over Douglas Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

J

Faded grandeur
Ok stay in an grand hotel past its best but perfectly comfortable and excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Perry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor, outdoors atrium was a very cool feature sitting on the balcony looking at the fishes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff were excellent as was the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very convenient to everything. The ammenities are becoming a little tired. Also they say a self service laundry is available !!! Unfortunately there isn’t one, and hasn’t been for over 2 years. So that needs to be corrected.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Long Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very comfortable hotel in a great location. The room we had was spacious. The seating area over-looking the atrium was gorgeous. Restaurants had gorgeous views and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024