Besthotels.com - The Best Hotels in the World
  • en English

The Sefton

Harris Promenade
Rated 8.1 in 3387 reviews

The Sefton is a distinguished hotel located in the heart of Douglas, United Kingdom, offering a charming blend of traditional elegance and modern comfort. Positioned right along the Douglas promenade, guests can enjoy stunning views of the bay and easy access to the town's vibrant amenities. The hotel is known for its classic Victorian architecture, which reflects the rich history of the Isle of Man while offering contemporary accommodations to meet the needs of today's travelers.

Inside The Sefton, guests are greeted with elegantly appointed interiors that are both inviting and sophisticated. The hotel's public areas and rooms are thoughtfully designed to offer a relaxing atmosphere, ensuring that every guest feels pampered from the moment they arrive. Dining at The Sefton is a particular delight, with a variety of culinary offerings that emphasize locally sourced ingredients, aimed at delivering delicious flavors representative of the region.

For those visiting Douglas on business, The Sefton provides several modern conference and event spaces equipped with the latest technology, making it an ideal location for meetings and private functions. Leisure travelers will appreciate the indoor pool and other recreational facilities that allow visitors to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay.

Additionally, The Sefton's location makes it a perfect base for exploring historical sites, local attractions, and the picturesque landscapes of the Isle of Man. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, The Sefton provides a memorable stay with a touch of class and comfort in Douglas.

Climate and Weather

January
 8°
 3°
 9°
 2
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
February
 8°
 3°
 8°
 3
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
March
 9°
 3°
 8°
 4
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
April
 11°
 4°
 9°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
May
 14°
 6°
 11°
 7
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
June
 16°
 9°
 13°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
 18°
 11°
 14°
 9
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
August
 18°
 11°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
September
 16°
 10°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
October
 13°
 8°
 13°
 4
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
November
 10°
 5°
 11°
 3
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
December
 8°
 3°
 10°
 2
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
Governor's Bridge
Governor's Bridge
Hairpin bend adjacent to a road junction on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man
2km / 1.2mi
Statue of Bee Gees
Statue in Isle of Man
0.5km / 0.33mi
St Ninian's Crossroads
1.2km / 0.75mi
Bray Hill
Road in the Isle of Man
1.1km / 0.7mi
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
Bridge in Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.93mi
Braddan Bridge
Braddan Bridge
Bridge in Man
1.9km / 1.2mi
St. Mary of the Isle Church
St. Mary of the Isle Church
Church in Isle of Man, United Kingdom
0.5km / 0.32mi
Manx Museum
Manx Museum
Museum on Isle of Man
160m / 170yd
St. Ninian's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man
St. Ninian's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man
Church in Douglas, Isle of Man
1.1km / 0.71mi
St George's Church, Isle of Man
St George's Church, Isle of Man
Church in Isle of Man., Isle of Man
0.7km / 0.43mi
Old Kirk Braddan
Old Kirk Braddan
Church in the Isle of Man
2km / 1.2mi
All Saints Church, Douglas
All Saints Church, Douglas
0.7km / 0.45mi
Manx Electric Railway Museum
Museum in Douglas, Isle of Man, about the Manx Electric Railway
2km / 1.2mi
Tower of Refuge
Tower of Refuge
Landmark in Douglas, Isle of Man
0.8km / 0.5mi
Grand Union Camera Obscura
Grand Union Camera Obscura
Building in Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.92mi
The Ornamental Gateway, Marine Drive
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.7km / 1mi
TT Grandstand
Track grandstand at the Isle of Man
1.4km / 0.86mi
The Parish Church of Saint Thomas
The Parish Church of Saint Thomas
Church in Douglas, Isle of Man
80m / 80yd
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Church in Douglas, Isle of Man
0.8km / 0.48mi
20 Finch Road
Registered building in the Isle of Man
350m / 380yd
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Isle of Man
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Isle of Man
0.7km / 0.4mi
Goldie -Taubman Memorial, Douglas Head
Goldie -Taubman Memorial, Douglas Head
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.95mi
Douglas Head Amphitheatre
Structure on the promontory of Douglas Head on the Isle of Man
1.6km / 0.96mi
Millennium Groves
Millennium Groves
Series of 24 stone monuments representing the Celtic cross, installed across 7 towns and 17 parishes of the Isle of Man to celebrate the year 2000
1.4km / 0.85mi
Jubilee Clock, Victoria Street
Registered building in the Isle of Man
0.7km / 0.42mi
Douglas War Memorial
Douglas War Memorial
War memorial in Douglas, Isle of Man
120m / 130yd
Douglas Cemetery War Memorial
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.91mi
Inkerman Memorial, The Nunnery
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.3km / 0.79mi
Tynwald
Tynwald
Legislature of the Isle of Man
480m / 0.3mi
The Nunnery
House in Isle of Man
1.3km / 0.82mi
Signpost Corner
Signpost Corner
Corner on Snaefell Mountain Course on the Isle of Man
2.8km / 1.8mi
The Nook
Situated on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man between the 37th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course and the TT Grandstand on the primary A2 Glencrutchery Road in the town of Douglas
2.6km / 1.6mi
Hillberry Corner
Hillberry Corner
Landmark
3.7km / 2.3mi
Saint Peter's Church, Kirk Onchan
Saint Peter's Church, Kirk Onchan
Church in Onchan, Isle of Man
2.7km / 1.7mi
Kirk Braddan
Church in Braddan, Isle of Man
2km / 1.3mi
Onchan Parish War Memorial
Registered building in the Isle of Man
2.7km / 1.7mi
Millennium Groves
Millennium Groves
Series of 24 stone monuments representing the Celtic cross, installed across 7 towns and 17 parishes of the Isle of Man to celebrate the year 2000
2.9km / 1.8mi
St. Adamnan's Church, Lonan
St. Adamnan's Church, Lonan
Church in Lonan, Isle of Man
5.6km / 3.5mi
Little Isabella
Little Isabella
Watermill in Groudle Glen, Isle of Man
4.1km / 2.6mi
Creg-ny-Baa
Creg-ny-Baa
Located between the 3rd Milestone and 4th Milestone of the primary A18 Snaefell Mountain Road and the road junction with the secondary B12 'Creg-ny-Baa Back-Road'
5.9km / 3.6mi
Gob-ny-Geay
5.3km / 3.3mi
Brandish Corner
Brandish Corner
Situated between the 35th and 36th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man
4.5km / 2.8mi
Ballagarey Corner, Isle of Man
Residential village and point on road-race course
5.1km / 3.1mi
Saint Runius (Marown Parish Church)
Church in Marown, Isle of Man
5.8km / 3.6mi
Millennium Groves
Millennium Groves
Series of 24 stone monuments representing the Celtic cross, installed across 7 towns and 17 parishes of the Isle of Man to celebrate the year 2000
5.6km / 3.5mi

What to do in Douglas and near The Sefton

Governor's Bridge
Governor's Bridge
Hairpin bend adjacent to a road junction on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man
2km / 1.2mi
Statue of Bee Gees
Statue in Isle of Man
0.5km / 0.33mi
St Ninian's Crossroads
1.2km / 0.75mi
Bray Hill
Road in the Isle of Man
1.1km / 0.7mi
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
Bridge in Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.93mi
Braddan Bridge
Braddan Bridge
Bridge in Man
1.9km / 1.2mi
St. Mary of the Isle Church
St. Mary of the Isle Church
Church in Isle of Man, United Kingdom
0.5km / 0.32mi
Manx Museum
Manx Museum
Museum on Isle of Man
160m / 170yd
St. Ninian's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man
St. Ninian's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man
Church in Douglas, Isle of Man
1.1km / 0.71mi
St George's Church, Isle of Man
St George's Church, Isle of Man
Church in Isle of Man., Isle of Man
0.7km / 0.43mi
Old Kirk Braddan
Old Kirk Braddan
Church in the Isle of Man
2km / 1.2mi
All Saints Church, Douglas
All Saints Church, Douglas
0.7km / 0.45mi
Manx Electric Railway Museum
Museum in Douglas, Isle of Man, about the Manx Electric Railway
2km / 1.2mi
Tower of Refuge
Tower of Refuge
Landmark in Douglas, Isle of Man
0.8km / 0.5mi
Grand Union Camera Obscura
Grand Union Camera Obscura
Building in Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.92mi
The Ornamental Gateway, Marine Drive
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.7km / 1mi
TT Grandstand
Track grandstand at the Isle of Man
1.4km / 0.86mi
The Parish Church of Saint Thomas
The Parish Church of Saint Thomas
Church in Douglas, Isle of Man
80m / 80yd
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Church in Douglas, Isle of Man
0.8km / 0.48mi
20 Finch Road
Registered building in the Isle of Man
350m / 380yd
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Isle of Man
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Isle of Man
0.7km / 0.4mi
Goldie -Taubman Memorial, Douglas Head
Goldie -Taubman Memorial, Douglas Head
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.95mi
Douglas Head Amphitheatre
Structure on the promontory of Douglas Head on the Isle of Man
1.6km / 0.96mi
Millennium Groves
Millennium Groves
Series of 24 stone monuments representing the Celtic cross, installed across 7 towns and 17 parishes of the Isle of Man to celebrate the year 2000
1.4km / 0.85mi
Jubilee Clock, Victoria Street
Registered building in the Isle of Man
0.7km / 0.42mi
Douglas War Memorial
Douglas War Memorial
War memorial in Douglas, Isle of Man
120m / 130yd
Douglas Cemetery War Memorial
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.5km / 0.91mi
Inkerman Memorial, The Nunnery
Registered building in the Isle of Man
1.3km / 0.79mi
Tynwald
Tynwald
Legislature of the Isle of Man
480m / 0.3mi
The Nunnery
House in Isle of Man
1.3km / 0.82mi

About Douglas

Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, offers a variety of attractions and experiences that cater to different interests. One of the key highlights is the Douglas Promenade, which stretches along the waterfront and provides a scenic route for walking, cycling, or simply enjoying the views of the bay. The promenade is also home to a number of cafes and shops, making it a pleasant place to relax.

Another notable feature is the Manx Museum, which provides insights into the island's rich history and culture. The museum showcases a range of exhibits, including archaeological finds, art, and the unique heritage of the Isle of Man. Visitors can learn about the island’s Viking past and its role in maritime history.

For those interested in local architecture, the Gaiety Theatre is an impressive Victorian building that hosts various performances throughout the year. Attending a show here can provide a glimpse into the local arts scene and the theatre's historical significance.

The Electric Railway is another point of interest, offering a charming ride from Douglas to Laxey. This vintage tramway allows visitors to experience the island’s landscape while enjoying a leisurely journey.

Outdoor enthusiasts may appreciate a visit to Onchan Pleasure Park, which features gardens, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. The park is ideal for families and provides a space for various outdoor activities.

Finally, exploring the local dining scene can be rewarding, with a range of restaurants and pubs offering traditional Manx cuisine, along with international options. Sampling local dishes can provide a deeper understanding of the island's culinary heritage.

In summary, Douglas presents a blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and historical insights, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors.




About  |  Contact