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The Sefton
4.0 star property

Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
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The Sefton

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Indoor pool
Interior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine, sea views
Reception

Overview of The Sefton

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is NZ$194
Price available on 19/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
Harris Promenade, Douglas, England, IM1 2RW
  • Popular LocationGaiety Theatre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDouglas Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalace Casino12 min walk
  • AirportIsle of Man (IOM)18 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Atrium)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Lobby

Double Room (Atrium)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, The Sefton is in the city centre and on the beach. Douglas Beach and Summerhill Glen reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Milntown House and The Venture Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Gaiety Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk
  • Manx Museum - 7 min walk
  • Tynwald - 8 min walk
  • Palace Casino - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 10 min walk
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bordello - 9 min walk
  • Terrace Chippy & Diner - 7 min walk
  • The Thirsty Pigeon - 9 min walk
  • Bushy's TT Village - 3 min walk
  • 1886 Bar & Grill - 7 min walk

About this property

The Sefton

Upscale hotel by the sea
At The Sefton, you can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, aromatherapy or a facial. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Bonzai, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a health club and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • A computer station, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Polish

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 January 2024 to 1 April 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does The Sefton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sefton?

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sefton on 19 May 2024 start from NZ$193.99, 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 The Sefton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sefton?

Self-parking is available for GBP 4 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Sefton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sefton?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Sefton located?

Located in Douglas, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre, just steps away from Gaiety Theatre and Douglas Beach. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 10 minutes by foot.

The Sefton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 304 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast choice was excellent however, as a veggie any evening meal was restricted. Veg. sausages available for breakfast but noy evening meal! All the staff were very friendly and polite and reception staff very helpful. Sadly the room was lovely and spacious with the little balcony a bonus but the smell permeating the room was not pleasant. My partner, being an engineer, flooded the dry floor drain in the bathroom which helped erase the odours. Overall very pleasant stay and good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very Welcoming and friendly. The facilities were good. The room light and fresh with a balcony overlooking the indoor garden..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Skelmersdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, nice attentive staff, decent spacious room and great.location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel on the sea front room was bit dated but roomy and clean with a nice balcony in the atrium nice bar too the breakfast was hot and delicious a big thanks to all the staff that were genuinely welcoming helpful and very friendly would definitely book again oh and there is limited parking at a very very reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
tHE FACADE OF THE HOTEL IS GREAT BUT IT WAS BEING RENOVATED. THE ROOMS ARE PRETTY BASIC AND TIRED LOOKING. THE HOTEL HAS AN ATRIUM WITH FLOOR TO CEILING PLANTS IN THE CENTRE OF THE HOTEL WHICH ALL ROOMS APPARENTLY OPEN UP ON TO.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself was nice although a lift was broken whilst we were there & also the safe in the room was not working. Staff were polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is looking very dated now. Desperately needs updated. Sheet on bed had huge stain and the body lotion looked like it had been used by the previous guests. Shower tiny. Noisy people next door. Breakfast was good and the staff were saw were very nice. But shouldn't have to pay for parking under hotel if your a gueston it. And the
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need a good sleep? YES!!
We have a new puppy and I have been up with him between 4 and 5am. So I booked in here for a good nights sleep. Seamless book in, found the room easily. Stayed in the arboretum, which I love with the sound of the running water. Curtains shut, got into bed, first sleep 3 hours. Bed extremely comfortable and bed linen clean. However, the pillows smelt slept on/sweaty but a quick spray of my perfume when I went to have dinner made it nicer when I finally went to bed. Nine and a half hours sleep!! Plus the 3 before. Winner. Breakfast was ok, the cooked breakfast was luke warm at best, which was a shame cause there was a good choice. Also excellent choice if you wanted a lighter breakfast. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Room comfort
Very small shallow pool. Atrium rooms dingy.
Room was cold, especially at night. Being an atrium room (no outside window) it was dark and claustrophobic. Atrium doors didn’t close properly. Swimming pool very small and very shallow,more like a paddling pool. Impossible to swim. Depth at a small point in the middle which fanned upwards towards edges. Not for swimming or for more than, say, 2 people. Not told at time of booking building works were in progress. Buffet breakfast although plentiful was overcooked. Fully refundable booking. Checked out following day before 11am due to being unable to go for a swim (went for the pool) but they refused refund for following 2 nights. Hotel seemed almost empty. Main bar shut, just pricey Asian Restaurant open for meals and drinks - but we don’t like Asian food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024