By the sea, The Sefton offers a tranquil retreat with a library, spa services like Ayurvedic treatments and aromatherapy, and an on-site restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Treat yourself to ocean views while you dine at Bonzai or stay active in the health club.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
Pool
Gym
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Self parking
24-hour room service
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Library
Feel at home (6)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Self-parking (surcharge)
Indoor swimming pools
The current price is RM640
RM640
RM672 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Room options
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Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
12 reviews
(12 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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The Sefton is a great choice for your beach stay in Douglas. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials and aromatherapy, and the indoor pool provides fun for everyone. Offering ocean views, Bonzai serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a health club and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
102 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 4 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
On the beach
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Piano
Health club
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Bonzai – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Sir Normans – Overlooking the ocean, this bar only serves dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.00 to 15.00 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 4 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Sefton Hotel Douglas
Sefton Hotel
Sefton Douglas
The Sefton Hotel
The Sefton Douglas
The Sefton Hotel Douglas
Frequently asked questions
Does The Sefton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Sefton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Sefton?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Sefton?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Sefton?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 4 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sefton?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at The Sefton?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Palace Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Sefton and nearby?
The Sefton has an indoor pool and a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near The Sefton?
Yes, Bonzai offers Asian cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around The Sefton like?
The Sefton is in the heart of Douglas, a short 1-minute walk from Gaiety Theatre and 7 minutes' walk from Manx Museum.
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The Sefton Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a good selection and attentive staff. (54 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
great hotel in a good location breakfast was epic.
Carl
Carl, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Lovely Douglas hotel
The staff at the Sefton are really friendly and helpful, the atrium rooms are a great idea
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2025
The Sefton was a lovely hotel and we had a great stay.
Nick
Nick, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2025
Margaret was great
Margaret on reception - great customer service. A real asset to the hotel
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2025
5* review
Lovely stay at this hotel.
Booked an atrium room and wasn't disappointed.
Everything was spot on, from the size and cleanliness of the room and the whole surroundings.
Staff were great and very accommodating.
Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2025
Great breakfast and views!
The hotel was busy, but some of the staff were not as friendly as they were in the past. Also the now-paid parking is a nightmare. That parking garage needs to be ripped out and restarted, also consider places to park in front of the hotel. Breakfast and breakfast staff as wonderful as ever!
Lucy
Lucy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2025
Great hotel
Very good hotel breakfast excellent easy access for ferry and town centre ..just found a bit strange that there was no bed making by a maid at all of fresh towels till day 4 or bedding .. A 4 star hotel i would expect this
Royce
Royce, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Excellent seafront hotel
Excellent hotel. Clean and comfortable. Great seafront location. Good breakfast choice. Small swimming pool.
Only small downside...my room was noisy when windows open due to extractor fans working 24 hours below.
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2025
The Atruim rooms are very special.
Very relaxing
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Jun 2025
Great location, great staff, beautiful facade. The hotel itself needs a serious refresh.
Reilly Sean
Reilly Sean, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2025
Stay in Douglas
Nice, but dated hotel, friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Shame the booking site doesn’t point out the pool is being refurbished.
Good central location, the hotel parking is a tight squeeze, but there is a multi storey close by.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jun 2025
Room
Really pleasant stay but the room was very warm during the night! Everywhere was clean maybe a little tired in places. Would happily stay again!
Miss
Miss, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2025
Comfortable room, friendly helpful staff
Heather
Heather, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Jul 2025
Sufficient for our needs
Conveniently located with a friendly staff. We stayed in the front (older) section of the hotel with a courtyard facing room, which was adequate. It was particularly warm during our stay and the hotel lacks air conditioning but, we did OK with a fan that was in the room.
The breakfast was very plentiful with a traditional Irish Breakfast and continental breakfast offerings.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2025
Second time at hotel very pleased
Peter
Peter, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jun 2025
Rooms were nice, was super hot at the top of the hotel but rang down and got a fan quickly. Beds weren’t the most comfortable but for a short stay they were ok. Breakfast was ok wouldn’t pay for it as an extra. Staff were amazing!!!!!!!!
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2025
Location was perfect for a base on the Isle of Man. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Lovely friendly hotel and excellent location
Visited to attend an event on the island . Staff extremely helpful. Food was excellent . Room was exactly what we needed
Eva
Eva, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2025
The room was good and the balcony over the internal atrium was nice.
Willian Neil
Willian Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
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 👍
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
Nice hotel ... possibly in need of some tlc .. but nice fiendly staff, ..good breakfasts.. and nice room onto the interior atrium
John
John, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2025
Check in was quick and easy and very central for bars and restaurants. The hotel restaurant and bar were very good!
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Very impressed with the quiet and the good sleep that I got. The bed was marvellous and the view of the indoor garden
Andrew
Andrew, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2025
Our room was in general good as I think it had been refurbished recently. However, the chairs on the balcony which, for me, would have been a highlight & meant I would have spent longer on there, were too old and too uncomfortable
PAUL
PAUL, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2025
Excellent stay in Atrium
Excellent stay at the Sefton. Friendly efficient staff on reception with a simple check in. Breakfast each day was very good and staff very attentive- lovely seafront views. Stayed in the atrium which was lovely and had everything you would need. It did prove a little warm at nights and needed to open the balcony door for air. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would not hesitate to stay again.