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title: "Royal Clifton Hotel, Sefton: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Royal Clifton Hotel in Sefton: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★ · Britannia Hotels
# Royal Clifton Hotel

Southport, Sefton, United Kingdom

8.3 ·  Very good 157 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 15 in Sefton ·  3.5/5 on Google, 91 reviews ·  9.1 Location score
## About Royal Clifton Hotel

Royal Clifton Hotel is a hotel in Southport, Sefton, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 157 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, pets allowed. It is 610 m from the centre of Sefton. The nearest beach is 660 m away. The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 36 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Chain:** Britannia Hotels

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

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## How Royal Clifton Hotel scores

Better rated than 15% of hotels in Sefton

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Beach access **8.1**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Sefton average

## Rating on Google

3.5/5

91 Google reviews

-   5★45%
-   4★25%
-   3★7%
-   2★9%
-   1★13%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Outdoor poolRestaurantBarPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Outdoor pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **92**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **141**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **15**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">660 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Southport Lord Street railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">82 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sefton</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">610 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Southport Model Railway Village170 m
-   Museum of Buffoonery320 m
-   The Big Wheel Southport330 m
-   Golden Sovereign Arcade420 m
-   Adventure Coast Southport430 m
-   Southport Pleasureland440 m

## Royal Clifton Hotel: in detail

At Royal Clifton Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Royal Clifton Hotel come furnished with linen service to cater to your needs and comfort. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Royal Clifton Hotel, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers.

### Compare

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## Questions about Royal Clifton Hotel

### How do guests rate Royal Clifton Hotel?

Royal Clifton Hotel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 157 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Sefton.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Clifton Hotel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Royal Clifton Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Royal Clifton Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Royal Clifton Hotel has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).

### Is there parking at Royal Clifton Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Royal Clifton Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 36 km away in a straight line.

### Is Royal Clifton Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 660 m from the hotel.

### Are pets allowed at Royal Clifton Hotel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

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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