The Sefton vs Arrandale House
Both are in Douglas, 620 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★The Milestone
The Sefton
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Willaston
Arrandale House
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Sefton
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 620 m apart.
Choose The Sefton if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Arrandale House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- free parking
Why is The Sefton better than Arrandale House?
- 1360 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 430 m)−360 m
- 2590 m closer to public transport−590 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 440 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+40
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 38)+32
- 65 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Arrandale House better than The Sefton?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Sefton vs Arrandale House: which hotel is better? | The Sefton | Arrandale House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 9.2 +2.5 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 +1.1 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 6.7 +3.2 | 3.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 37 +9 |
| Rank in Douglas | top 54% | top 23% +31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +2.5 | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 570 m | 230 m −350 m |
| To the beach | 70 m −360 m | 430 m |
| To public transport | 760 m −590 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49 +40 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +5 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 43 |
| Listed amenities | 16 +8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
620 m apart
The Sefton or Arrandale House: common questions
Which is better, The Sefton or Arrandale House?
The Sefton leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Arrandale House is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Sefton or Arrandale House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Arrandale House is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 570 m for The Sefton.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Sefton is 70 m from the nearest beach; Arrandale House is 430 m.
How far apart are The Sefton and Arrandale House?
The two hotels are 620 m apart in a straight line.
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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