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.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
102 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 4 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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
Beach nearby
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
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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 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.
Also known as
Sefton Douglas
Sefton Hotel
Sefton Hotel 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, but service animals are welcome.
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 located near Douglas Beach, only a short 7-minute walk from Manx Museum and 8 minutes' walk from Tynwald.
The Sefton Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Alister
Alister, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
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.
elizabeth
elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2024
Laurence
Laurence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Weekend Break
Excellent hotel, great location on the sea front. Felt very relaxing there and breakfast was very good too.
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Charming
Great stay, hotel is a bit dated but is still charming. Staff very helpful!
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1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
21 November 2024
Faded grandeur
Ok stay in an grand hotel past its best but perfectly comfortable and excellent location.
J
J, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 November 2024
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Verified traveller
4-night trip
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6/10 Good
11 November 2024
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 November 2024
Des
Des, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2024
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
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4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Amazing girly week away
We had a wonderful time. All of the staff were so helpful and made sure our stay was out of this world. Yes the hotel needs some updating but they are starting to update the rooms 1 by 1. The swimming pool is in need of some tlc and we could not use the sauna or jacuzzi as they were locked and were not accessible. However the food was to die for and as I said the service was amazing and made up for the small downsides. Overall had a really good girly week away with my friend.
Lavinia
Lavinia, 7-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2024
Graham
Graham, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2024
Great hotel
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in one of the Atrium rooms, it was great to have the balcony in such a lovely atmosphere. It was a bonus to have a very quiet fridge in the room with complimentary bottles of water. The Encore was a lovely bar and the food in the Bonsai was amazing, the best meal out ever for a vegetarian.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Excellent Stay
Excellent weeks stay . Good breakfast and lovely staff. All clean and tidy but don’t expect it to be brand new . It’s a vintage building with lots of quirks.
Would recommend.
Robert
Robert, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
19 September 2024
Pleasant stay
Great location, hotel itself is a bit dated but clean. The room I stayed in was very hot and no temperature controls to change inside the room. Breakfast was good and staff friendly!
Would stay again for business.
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2-night business trip
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6/10 Good
15 September 2024
richard
richard, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 September 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
Balcony which was over the atrium was lovely. Excellent breakfast!