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Reviews of The Sefton 4 stars

Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2RW, United Kingdom

#13 of 18 hotels in Douglas

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Review score

Based on 3005 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms are a bit tired... Awkward to get in and out of the shower

    Reception lovely staff lovely, great breakfast, very clean, bedrooms a little tired. But great value

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Evening meal in Sir Norman's was poor, very salty

    Location was very convenient - breakfast was good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location made our holiday much easier and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t like being charged £4 a night to park and the bar being shut most of the time

    Location and cleanliness also the staff were very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    Our stay was very good the room was lovely with the atrium balcony.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception staff are very polite courteous and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable , would recommend either a sea view room or one overlooking the atrium
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated , bathroom certainly could do with updating .

    Location , the atrium , breakfast also host to Asian cuisine which was good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    For a 4 star hotel costing £105 per night without breakfast, somewhat disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The Packed lunch was very poor value for money. It included a yoghurt but nothing to eat it with!!! For a 4 star hotel it was nothing short of being disgraceful The Norman restaurant was cramped for space with a TV domionating the room The room didn't face the sea and was somewhat claustrophobic Limited space for parking and a charge of £4.00 per day

    The staff were excellent and helpful The Bonzai Restaurant was excellent as was the Continental breakfast which has a porridge option which was lovely

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Handy for the ferry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location and parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay, highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor creaked on whole landing Renovations are in place, so hopefully they fix this too

    Excellent location, right on seafront, clean, lovely facilities, much under used swimming pool. Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location for holidays in Douglas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is a bit tricky (limited space and very small car park).

    Perfect location right by the sea front and next to very good restaurants and shopping.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff friendly.

    Loved the atmosphere. Beautiful hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    What i was looking for at the sefton and more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Maybe room service should ask if you need more toilet paper and water but then again you only have to ask reception for that. The pillows were of the foam type and it became very hot so needed to use the fan provided.

    Nice top flat room facing the sea, breakfast was fine, staff friendly and helpful. Could do with a restaurant for evening meals. Need instrutions to use be-day.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    I really enjoyed my stay. Friendly and very helpful .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room had two balconies but no furniture on one and it looked a bit neglected. The other was lovely.

    Breakfast had wide choice and was good quality and the view from the breakfast room was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing. Bathroom a bit dates

    The Hotel in process of updating. It was beginning to look tires

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If you want to change towels and have your room changed/done everyday you need to inform the reception with due anticipation.

    Nicely located. Good breakfast with a beautiful sea view. Pleasant and professional atendants. Private indoor parking. Friendly to motorbikes.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Unique property, friendly staff and great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the hotel looks quite tired and in need of renovation, including the bathroom in the room.

    The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the interior balcony from the room into the atrium is a really great feature. Location right on the promenade/seafront which was lovely to be so close to for an early morning walk.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable room, friendly staff, and wonderful view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Did not like the fairground, fortunately it departed after one day! Very close and such loud music.

    Room was great with wonderful view.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    9.0
    A perfect hotel as a base for seeing the Isle of Man
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing it was great

    The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable with a balcony over the atrium which was very pleasant. I had continental breakfast which was excellent and ideal for cycling (porridge, fruit etc) We cycled from the ferry along the promenade to the Sefton and set off from and returned to the Sefton as our base for the Coast to Coast bike fundraiser for the Leeds Children's Heart Surgery Fund charity. The pool was warm and inviting and the Gym well stocked.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating sporadic and unable to be controlled inside the room.

    Old world charm on the Promenade.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were only serviced if requested also due to staff shortages

    Effort to get our rooms ready early on arrival although they were short staffed in housekeeping

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Great if you can get the room cheaply.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Window over the atrium door was broken so noise wasn't ideal. Water features switched off at night so left listening to a generator, no idea who thinks that's intelligent. No spare pillows provided. Room food menu akin to a cafe, not a 4 star hotel.

    Spacious room with a sofa, 3 tables, 4 chairs, bath and separate shower. Hot chocolate and chilled bottled water provided and a multitude of towels. Atrium was a good replacement for the inevitable rainy day.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend nothing to fault our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very friendly

    Location is perfect

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel, in an excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Atrium Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some areas could do with a bit of TLC. And be aware that everything within the atrium area echos!!

    Good location and the atrium is lovely. Huge rooms and a good rate for single occupants

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Atrium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything price location comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

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