The 4-star Sefton Hotel is located in Douglas on the beachfront. It features a unique indoor water garden, swimming pool and 2 restaurants. The rooms at the Sefton feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi and some rooms have views of Douglas Bay and the water garden. There are also suites, complete with marble tiled bathrooms with twin washbasins, spa bath or roll-top bath and their own kitchenette. Guests can dine at Bonzai Pan Asian restaurant and enjoy Pan Asian food from Lao, Thai, Filipino, Japanese to Malaysian. The Fountain health club provides a pool, gym, and beauty treatments. Guests can also relax with a book in The Library and make use of the computers with complimentary internet access. The Sefton offers a range of rooms for meetings and events. The ferry port is a 10-minute walk away. Isle of Man airport is a 20-minute drive away. Parking is available onsite; nominal parking charges apply.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the Sefton's prime <b>location</b> and <b>friendly staff</b>. <b>Breakfast</b> received praise for its variety, though some found it greasy. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> had mixed reviews, with some noting outdated decor. <b>Parking</b> was also mixed, with limited spaces causing inconvenience.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.9

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Sir Norman’s Bar and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner

Amenities of The Sefton
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Beachfront

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Suit press
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Sefton takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Extra beds/cots may be available depending on room type.

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Please note the Sefton Hotel will be carrying out works to the front of the building which requires scaffolding between 1st January 2024 - 1st April 2024. The work carried out will be during the day and we expect little to no disruption to guests staying in our Atrium rooms, Standard rooms or Suites. Guest can still utilize the rest of the building. Sir Norman's Bar and Bonzai Restaurant will operate as normal.

    FAQs about The Sefton

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Sefton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Beachfront
      • Facial treatments
      • Beauty services
      • Fitness
      • Beach
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Swimming pool
    • The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Sefton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Sefton is 1,950 feet from the center of Douglas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Sefton include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Suite
    • Yes, The Sefton is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Sefton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Sefton is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Sefton has 1 restaurant:

      • Sir Norman’s Bar and Restaurant