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title: "The Devonian vs The Sefton: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Sefton. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. The Devonian or The Sefton in Douglas? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# The Devonian vs The Sefton

Both are in Douglas, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★ · The Milestone
## [The Devonian](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-devonian-douglas/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195687/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:** 2 of 4

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

The short answer

## Pick The Sefton

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 330 m apart.

### Choose The Devonian if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose The Sefton if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

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

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7) (+0.7)

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

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  330 m closer to public transport (−330 m)
3.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 54) (+16)
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Devonian | The Sefton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.7) | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.3 | 9.2  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 6.7  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.3) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.7) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 23 | 28  (+5) |
| Rank in Douglas | top 8%  (+46%) | top 54% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3 | 9.2  (+0.9) |
| Distance to The Milestone centre | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 150 m | 70 m  (−80 m) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 760 m  (−330 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 49  (+29) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

330 m apart

## The Devonian or The Sefton: common questions

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

The Sefton leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. The Devonian is stronger in guest rating.

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

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Sefton is 70 m from the nearest beach; The Devonian is 150 m.

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

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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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