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title: "The Chesterhouse vs The Sefton: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Chesterhouse or The Sefton in Douglas? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-chesterhouse-douglas-vs-the-sefton-douglas/
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retrieved: 2026-10-25
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# The Chesterhouse vs The Sefton

Both are in Douglas, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · The Milestone
## [The Chesterhouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-chesterhouse-douglas/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2193261/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · The Milestone
## [The Sefton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sefton-douglas/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216685/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 290 m apart.

### Choose The Chesterhouse if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (92 / 49)

### Why is The Chesterhouse better than The Sefton?

1.  290 m closer to public transport (−290 m)
2.  43 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+43)

### Why is The Sefton better than The Chesterhouse?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Chesterhouse | The Sefton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 8.3  (+1.6) | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 28  (+14) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Distance to The Milestone centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 100 m | 70 m |
| To public transport | 470 m  (−290 m) | 760 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 92  (+43) | 49 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m  (−290 m) | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 16  (+14) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

290 m apart

The Chesterhouse: city centre: 860 m, nearest station Ramsey (Plaza) tram station: 470 m, Isle of Man Airport (IOM): 12 km, beach: 100 m, 92 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

The Sefton: city centre: 570 m, nearest station Ramsey (Plaza) tram station: 760 m, Isle of Man Airport (IOM): 12 km, beach: 70 m, 49 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Douglas

[Douglas weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/isle-of-man/douglas/douglas/weather)

## The Chesterhouse or The Sefton: common questions

### Which is better, The Chesterhouse or The Sefton?

The Chesterhouse leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, The Chesterhouse or The Sefton?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are The Chesterhouse and The Sefton?

The two hotels are 290 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [The Sefton vs The Empress Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-empress-hotel-douglas-vs-the-sefton-douglas/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-chesterhouse-douglas-vs-the-sefton-douglas/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/