About this property
The 4-star Sefton Hotel is located in Douglas on the beachfront. It boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Megan
Australia
“We had a sea view. It was lovely to throw back the curtains and be greeted by the view. The rooms were incredibly quiet, bed was comfy, staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and it was fresh with a good selection of cold and...” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Very good location, central to all amenities, excellent breakfast & very comfortable room” - Jack
United Kingdom
“Room was clean and spacious. Shower and bath both had good water pressure.” - Anne
United Kingdom
“The central location of the hotel was excellent. The room was a nice size. Breakfast was lovely and lots of choice.” - Olusola
Ireland
“In general, everything. I have stayed here several times over the years and know the best sea view rooms to stay in. I love the fact that the rooms have a small fridge, unlike the much more expensive and overpriced Ella Vannin with its tiny...” - Vicky
United Kingdom
“Location is perfect ,our room was lovely with a new bathroom with walk in shower very happy with the room and balcony, some communal areas a little tired could do with a freshen up but wouldn't stop us staying again Stayed for husband 50th and...” - Mike
United Kingdom
“The atrium rooms are simply amazing, the staff are all top draw, especially the reception staff. All the facilities are simply fantastic, id highly recommend anybody to try this hotel.” - Ailsa
United Kingdom
“All the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Beds are so comfy. Best long island iced tea I have had in a while. Food from the bar very tasty.” - Jessica
Isle of Man
“Lovely old building. The staff were friendly and helpful” - Linda
United Kingdom
“The location was ideal. Credit to all staff, the staff on reception were amazing and very well trained and helpful. Unfortunately my husband had a fall, not long after arriving. I did not catch the member of staff's name (deputy manager?) but...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Sir Norman’s Bar and Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
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 utilise the rest of the building. Sir Norman's Bar and Bonzai Restaurant will operate as normal.