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Reviews of The Sefton This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2RW, United Kingdom

#13 of 19 hotels in Douglas

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Review Score

Based on 2937 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great location love the hotel we will be booking again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hotel great staff only thing to let it down a little is that the rooms are tired looking could do with updating them apart from everything is good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed stay would book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not saying I didn’t like but showing signs of wear ???

    Excellent staff very friendly well situated property 10 out of 10 breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A warm and friendly welcome and despite the TT my room was a quiet haven overlooking the inner courtyard. The location was perfect for a stroll along the bay and the food was well prepared and tasty!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Overall pretty good, the staff probably made up for the slight downsides
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Inside room too hot, no sockets nr bed 😩 Pay and display for parking sucks ! Shower no water, but tbh only seemed to be busy times ie b4 breakfast, otherwise not a problem.

    Breakfast and staff great, location great. Girls on reception very good, helpful and had sense of humour 😀

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Lovely staff. Really enjoyed the breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Last minute booking, close to the ferry terminal TT-Race Practice Week
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom sink had a crack, taps water not a good flow but nevertheless happy with the room overall, very clean - bottled water & biscuits a nice touch.

    Location ideal from the ferry, shops and cafes. Lovely restaurants nearby to choose from.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Obviously expensive for qualifying week. No breakfast for what we paid

    Location. Room was fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    A mixed bag this year compared to last.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The furnishings are getting tired and housekeeping wasn’t as frequent as our last stay. The room wasn’t serviced for three days after we checked in (fair enough) but then wouldn’t have been serviced for a further three days unless we asked for it. At £200 a night, I don’t really expect to be making my own bed or supplying my own tea and biscuits. I appreciate its TT fortnight and the hotel was full but every other day doesn’t seem unreasonable

    We like the location with a sea view and proximity to town and the ferries. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was pretty faultless with a good choice of food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside is that it could do with modernising in places .

    Perfect location , staff very professional polite and helpful. Service very good , restaurants & food lovely . The look of the Hotel outside is amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Room was hot. Always ask about AC!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was hot.

    Location was great. Excellent staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay lovely breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smarten the atrium up

    Great breakfast great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good Hotel Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was ok a party of 10 of us

    Great location Friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff, nice breakfast and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Our room was dark and needed modernising.

    Staff, breakfast and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    Loved the Isle of Man, Douglas and staying at The Sefton.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    My room although very comfortable, clean and spacious did not have any view out of the window in fact they were frosted so felt a little claustrophobic for that reason.

    Location excellent for shops buses and the sea front. Excellent breakfast, good to have a lift and nice relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel, huge room with great view. Centrally located.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One person on check out , she was on the phone, as I needed a receipt this meant I was kept waiting quite a while. No biggy but others were also waiting.

    Breakfast was the usual buffet style with a good choice, a little chaotic as squashed into a small space, especially around the drinks area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    7.0
    pleased we visited
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Although the room was well appointed the shower was so tiny that the shower curtain stuck to you and the bathroom floor flooded from using the shower

    Food and service in all restaurants very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Good location and great room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Didn't find anything really.

    The location is good - bus from airport will take you to bus stop 3 on the promenade directly outside the hotel. Breakfast was varied although no specific vegetarian options (no veggie sausages for example). The rooms (well mine anyway) overlooked an atrium with 'garden'. The attached bar does basic food and the staff are friendly and welcoming. There is also and onsite 'asian' restaurant although I did not use. Castle Street is very close and has many shops and eating places - most eating places close for orders around 8pm. And the bed was super large.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Reception team great
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bar team were not as engaging and the housekeeping team did not interact at all.

    Reception team and restaurant team were great, great location and loved the atrium

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, good choice of breakfast food very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    7.0
    Staff good location good enjoyed the experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor inside was in need of an overhaul, all areas need a fresh coat of paint

    Breakfast great,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent all round accessible hotel with good facilities, excellent staff and food. Well located on the promenade. Ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only comment is, by its nature then atrium is quite echoey, exaggerating all conversations and noises. Also be aware of running water sounds cause you problems!

    Lovely traditional hotel, we had an excellent junior suite overlooking internal atrium, super breakfast. On site restaurants are independent but good, the Sir Norman has limited menu but good food. Close enough to other good eateries though. Underground car parking arrangements are first come first served really so a little problematic and website needs updating for what really is available. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Didn’t try the pool and gym, maybe next time! Lots of lifts so very accessible.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My husband had fix cutrains more the once. They kept falling off the rail when trying to close them. All around the hotel i noticed curtains were in a poor state. This reflects poor care and attention to finer details

    The visit was ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room we were given is situated overlooking the enclosed atrium, which meant that there was no real airflow through the room so it smelled stale and grew uncomfortably hot during the night (we were given a fan though, which helped). The mattress was a touch too firm for our liking, so we didn't have the best sleep, and the bathroom smelled peculiar (not helped by the lack of airflow). Due to the way the hotel is built, this is unfortunately one of those aspects that can't be helped. We didn't spend too long in the room anyway so we weren't majorly inconvenienced by these factors.

    The location is brilliant, it's roughly midway between Lord Street with its main bus terminal, and the Electric Railway. The views out to the sea are lovely from the breakfast room, and the staff are very helpful and welcoming. The breakfast is amazing, really good quality food and fresh. The on-site bar is gorgeous, and the attached restaurant is worth a visit for its amazing Japanese/Thai food. The building itself is beautiful, and though they did have scaffolding up it didn't impact our stay at all.

    Stayed in May 2024

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