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title: "The Sefton, Douglas: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Sefton in Douglas: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# The Sefton

The Milestone, Douglas, Isle Of Man

8.7 ·  Very good 28 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 8 in Douglas ·  9.2 Location score
## About The Sefton

The Sefton is a hotel in The Milestone, Douglas, Isle Of Man. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 28 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 570 m from the centre of Douglas. The nearest beach is 70 m away. The nearest airport, Isle of Man Airport (IOM), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 15

Harris Promenade [seftonhotel.co.im](http://www.seftonhotel.co.im/)

## How The Sefton scores

Better rated than 46% of hotels in Douglas

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **9.2**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **4.0**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Douglas average

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastBarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **70**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **49**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<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="">Douglas Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ramsey (Plaza) tram station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">760 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Isle of Man Airport (IOM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 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="">Douglas</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Manx Museum230 m
-   Blue Planet Aquarium550 m
-   Southampton Maritime Museum550 m
-   George Formby Statue740 m
-   Tower of Refuge820 m
-   The Great Union Camera Obscura1.5 km

## The Sefton: in detail

The Sefton provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at The Sefton have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Sefton as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Sefton. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the massage, conveniently situated within the hotel. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Sefton

### How do guests rate The Sefton?

The Sefton has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 28 reviews, which is better than 46% of rated hotels in Douglas.

### Does The Sefton include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does The Sefton have a pool?

Yes, The Sefton has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Sefton?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Sefton from the airport?

The nearest airport, Isle of Man Airport (IOM), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Sefton close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 70 m from the hotel.

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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