Ellan Vannin Hotel
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$107
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About this property
Ellan Vannin Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services.For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible.During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room.In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television, in-room video streaming and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and bottled water. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Ellan Vannin Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy.During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit.
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Safe-Deposit Box
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Scuba Diving
Location
31 Loch Promenade, Douglas Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 206 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
16%
Couple
39%
Family
14%
Group
18%
Solo
9%
What guests think
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At Ellan Vannin Hotel, travelers highlight the seafront location near shops, transport and the ferry, consistently friendly, helpful staff, and frequently praise the breakfast, creating a convenient base with welcoming service and solid starts to the day.
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At Ellan Vannin Hotel, travelers highlight the seafront location near shops, transport and the ferry, consistently friendly, helpful staff, and frequently praise the breakfast, creating a convenient base with welcoming service and solid starts to the day.
Rooms range from comfortable with sea views to small or dated, with reports of poor soundproofing, hot temperatures or limited ventilation, variable outlooks, and occasional bed or storage issues. Multiple reviews note an older building with no lift, many stairs, narrow corridors, and limited accessibility. Cleanliness is generally good, though a few guests cite tired bathrooms or maintenance snags, and housekeeping reliability varies. Expect a characterful stay, but consider stairs, room size, temperature, and view when booking.
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Facilities
Older property without a lift; reaching upper floors involves many stairs, and narrow corridors make access tricky, so overall accessibility is limited.
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Amy
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
10
MATT
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with lovely facilities. Would highly recommend
Excellent hotel with lovely facilities. Would highly recommend
8
David
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
4
Daniel
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff are lovely and the room we stayed in was nice with lovely views of the sea. The advertised gaming room did not exists which was what swang the booking for us. We had issues with keys on our first night causing my partner to be locked out of the building, as did another guest who we had to help gain access. The low score really reflects our experiences bringing a dog. We were presented with an additional charge of £25/day on arrival for the dog which makes it quite a bit more expensive than far better places to stay with your dog in the area. It is difficult to find dog friendly places to eat nearby of an evening so we popped next door (gone 30 mins, left 8:15pm) to grab some food and left him in the room. We received frantic calls from the staff and owner (4 calls, 2 voicemails and 2 texts in the space of 10 mins) because the dog had been barking whilst we were out (our bad, he doesnt usually but may have in unfamiliar surrondings on a noisy street). Later that evening we found another guest outside smoking when we went out to walk the dog. I initially thought she was locked out so asked if she was ok. She ignored me, staring at the door, seemingly quite drunk, then she became quite rude accusing us of abandoning our dog and leaving him for hours... it quickly became clear she had lied to the staff, exagerating the time the dog had been left for. We decided to cut our losses (non refundable) and go elsewhere after 2/4 days. Life's too short.
Staff are lovely and the room we stayed in was nice with lovely views of the sea. The advertised gaming room did not exists which was what swang the booking for us. We had issues with keys on our first night causing my partner to be locked out of the building, as did another guest who we had to help gain access. The low score really reflects our experiences bringing a dog. We were presented with an additional charge of £25/day on arrival for the dog which makes it quite a bit more expensive than far better places to stay with your dog in the area. It is difficult to find dog friendly places to eat nearby of an evening so we popped next door (gone 30 mins, left 8:15pm) to grab some food and left him in the room. We received frantic calls from the staff and owner (4 calls, 2 voicemails and 2 texts in the space of 10 mins) because the dog had been barking whilst we were out (our bad, he doesnt usually but may have in unfamiliar surrondings on a noisy street). Later that evening we found another guest outside smoking when we went out to walk the dog. I initially thought she was locked out so asked if she was ok. She ignored me, staring at the door, seemingly quite drunk, then she became quite rude accusing us of abandoning our dog and leaving him for hours... it quickly became clear she had lied to the staff, exagerating the time the dog had been left for. We decided to cut our losses (non refundable) and go elsewhere after 2/4 days. Life's too short.
4
John
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff good but bedroom no wardrobe. Extractor fan outside bedroom comes on at 6am !! Wouldn’t stay at Ellen Vannin in the future. Six flights of stairs to get to bedroom.
Staff good but bedroom no wardrobe. Extractor fan outside bedroom comes on at 6am !! Wouldn’t stay at Ellen Vannin in the future. Six flights of stairs to get to bedroom.
8
Richard
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
10
Bonnie
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was an old building with beautiful architecture, a modern bathroom and a perfect location. There is no lift and the halls were a bit narrow so getting suitcases around was a little challenging but the staff was great and very helpful.
This was an old building with beautiful architecture, a modern bathroom and a perfect location. There is no lift and the halls were a bit narrow so getting suitcases around was a little challenging but the staff was great and very helpful.
10
C
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and public areas clean, but some report tired bathrooms or small maintenance issues, and housekeeping reliability (towels, daily service, privacy) can be inconsistent.
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Karen
Sep 12, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The Manager was very helpful and accomodating when my request for a "disabled friendly room" wasn't actioned but I had to pay more for the room that I was changed to. Although, it is an olderstyle hotel, it is clean and comfortable. The staff were efficient enough but not overly friendly
The Manager was very helpful and accomodating when my request for a "disabled friendly room" wasn't actioned but I had to pay more for the room that I was changed to. Although, it is an olderstyle hotel, it is clean and comfortable. The staff were efficient enough but not overly friendly
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Samantha
May 24, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
First of all I’d like to say that the staff were helpful and courteous. However, overall we were not impressed with the hotel - it certainly did not match up to its website description … The facilities in our room were satisfactory (though there was no way to actually shut the main window!) and the bed was certainly very comfortable - but it was the en-suite bathroom that really took the biscuit. The bath panel was rotten so looked awful; the mixer taps in the bath leaked and took several minutes to get the temperature right. Then there was the basin taps which were plumbed in the wrong way round! On another note, the website advertises daily housekeeping - which didn’t happen. We won’t be going back to this hotel.
First of all I’d like to say that the staff were helpful and courteous. However, overall we were not impressed with the hotel - it certainly did not match up to its website description … The facilities in our room were satisfactory (though there was no way to actually shut the main window!) and the bed was certainly very comfortable - but it was the en-suite bathroom that really took the biscuit. The bath panel was rotten so looked awful; the mixer taps in the bath leaked and took several minutes to get the temperature right. Then there was the basin taps which were plumbed in the wrong way round! On another note, the website advertises daily housekeeping - which didn’t happen. We won’t be going back to this hotel.
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James
Sep 5, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Our room had no view like all the pictures I seen. Looked out at pipes and a wall. Thought the pictures showed all the room but not the one at the top back of building. Staff was friendly but our first morning housekeeping just open the door… no knock before entering. We checked in after midnight and still in bed after 9 AM. They need a sign to put outside the door… Do Not Disturb King bed was two doubles put together and not the same size so mind the gap.
Our room had no view like all the pictures I seen. Looked out at pipes and a wall. Thought the pictures showed all the room but not the one at the top back of building. Staff was friendly but our first morning housekeeping just open the door… no knock before entering. We checked in after midnight and still in bed after 9 AM. They need a sign to put outside the door… Do Not Disturb King bed was two doubles put together and not the same size so mind the gap.
8
Frank
May 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is an easy walk from the IOM Steam Packet terminus and close to many of the things I wanted to do whilst in Douglas. It is clean and comfortable although I disagree with the 4 star rating it came with in the description and the room I was given not being the one in the picture when I booked it but it was a pleasant experience overall and the price was right. I would stay there again.
The hotel is an easy walk from the IOM Steam Packet terminus and close to many of the things I wanted to do whilst in Douglas. It is clean and comfortable although I disagree with the 4 star rating it came with in the description and the room I was given not being the one in the picture when I booked it but it was a pleasant experience overall and the price was right. I would stay there again.
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jonathan
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
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David
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
6
Kelly A
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This isn’t a 4* hotel on any scoring system I’ve ever seen. The decor is antiquated with noisy floors, thin walls, stained dirty carpets. Don’t expect any robes, slippers, toiletries, etc. The reception isn’t available consistently and charges your card on file with hotels.com rather than giving you an option to pay upon check in or check out - sure, it’s convenient, but it’s not what you agree to on booking. I only found out they did this when I tried to pay at check out, assuming they’d incorrectly left me a note saying it was fully paid. More on the notes below.. They love to use print outs - great for the environment - including entering your room during your stay to leave pages of notes on your unmade bed to tell you they’re understaffed and couldn’t clean your room (but are offering 7£ in the bar in return…less than half the price of breakfast). Why not just tell people at check in rather than entertain their space for evidently no reason? The only selling point is that it’s on the water, but if you don’t pay the large fee to have the view.. enjoy the pipes out your window!
This isn’t a 4* hotel on any scoring system I’ve ever seen. The decor is antiquated with noisy floors, thin walls, stained dirty carpets. Don’t expect any robes, slippers, toiletries, etc. The reception isn’t available consistently and charges your card on file with hotels.com rather than giving you an option to pay upon check in or check out - sure, it’s convenient, but it’s not what you agree to on booking. I only found out they did this when I tried to pay at check out, assuming they’d incorrectly left me a note saying it was fully paid. More on the notes below.. They love to use print outs - great for the environment - including entering your room during your stay to leave pages of notes on your unmade bed to tell you they’re understaffed and couldn’t clean your room (but are offering 7£ in the bar in return…less than half the price of breakfast). Why not just tell people at check in rather than entertain their space for evidently no reason? The only selling point is that it’s on the water, but if you don’t pay the large fee to have the view.. enjoy the pipes out your window!
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Elaine
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tired room well provisioned with yea and coffee. Ironing board and iron. No hand towel and view outside window a real mess
Tired room well provisioned with yea and coffee. Ironing board and iron. No hand towel and view outside window a real mess
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Sandra
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A pleasant stay, staff helpful, accommodation clean. The hotel was situated in a good position for transport, shops and eating out.
A pleasant stay, staff helpful, accommodation clean. The hotel was situated in a good position for transport, shops and eating out.
10
Lennox
Feb 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
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Rooms
Comfort varies: some rooms are comfortable or nicely appointed with sea views and modern bathrooms, while others are small or hot with limited ventilation, mixed views, noise from extractor/guests, and occasional bed or storage issues.
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Amy
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
6
James
Sep 5, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Our room had no view like all the pictures I seen. Looked out at pipes and a wall. Thought the pictures showed all the room but not the one at the top back of building. Staff was friendly but our first morning housekeeping just open the door… no knock before entering. We checked in after midnight and still in bed after 9 AM. They need a sign to put outside the door… Do Not Disturb King bed was two doubles put together and not the same size so mind the gap.
Our room had no view like all the pictures I seen. Looked out at pipes and a wall. Thought the pictures showed all the room but not the one at the top back of building. Staff was friendly but our first morning housekeeping just open the door… no knock before entering. We checked in after midnight and still in bed after 9 AM. They need a sign to put outside the door… Do Not Disturb King bed was two doubles put together and not the same size so mind the gap.
8
David
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
6
Magdalena
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We checked in a bit late and were really tired so having noisy other guests was a bit of a problem. Place not very sound proof so having people slam doors woke us up constantly.
We checked in a bit late and were really tired so having noisy other guests was a bit of a problem. Place not very sound proof so having people slam doors woke us up constantly.
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Elaine
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tired room well provisioned with yea and coffee. Ironing board and iron. No hand towel and view outside window a real mess
Tired room well provisioned with yea and coffee. Ironing board and iron. No hand towel and view outside window a real mess
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John
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff good but bedroom no wardrobe. Extractor fan outside bedroom comes on at 6am !! Wouldn’t stay at Ellen Vannin in the future. Six flights of stairs to get to bedroom.
Staff good but bedroom no wardrobe. Extractor fan outside bedroom comes on at 6am !! Wouldn’t stay at Ellen Vannin in the future. Six flights of stairs to get to bedroom.
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james
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tiny room, sweltering hot with fan that blew the hot air around. Lack of operable window
Tiny room, sweltering hot with fan that blew the hot air around. Lack of operable window
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Richard
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
10
Bonnie
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was an old building with beautiful architecture, a modern bathroom and a perfect location. There is no lift and the halls were a bit narrow so getting suitcases around was a little challenging but the staff was great and very helpful.
This was an old building with beautiful architecture, a modern bathroom and a perfect location. There is no lift and the halls were a bit narrow so getting suitcases around was a little challenging but the staff was great and very helpful.
10
Darcy
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
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Service
Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with staff assisting with luggage and special occasions. A few guests reported door access issues, policy disputes, or housekeeping communication and privacy lapses.
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Kelly A
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This isn’t a 4* hotel on any scoring system I’ve ever seen. The decor is antiquated with noisy floors, thin walls, stained dirty carpets. Don’t expect any robes, slippers, toiletries, etc. The reception isn’t available consistently and charges your card on file with hotels.com rather than giving you an option to pay upon check in or check out - sure, it’s convenient, but it’s not what you agree to on booking. I only found out they did this when I tried to pay at check out, assuming they’d incorrectly left me a note saying it was fully paid. More on the notes below.. They love to use print outs - great for the environment - including entering your room during your stay to leave pages of notes on your unmade bed to tell you they’re understaffed and couldn’t clean your room (but are offering 7£ in the bar in return…less than half the price of breakfast). Why not just tell people at check in rather than entertain their space for evidently no reason? The only selling point is that it’s on the water, but if you don’t pay the large fee to have the view.. enjoy the pipes out your window!
This isn’t a 4* hotel on any scoring system I’ve ever seen. The decor is antiquated with noisy floors, thin walls, stained dirty carpets. Don’t expect any robes, slippers, toiletries, etc. The reception isn’t available consistently and charges your card on file with hotels.com rather than giving you an option to pay upon check in or check out - sure, it’s convenient, but it’s not what you agree to on booking. I only found out they did this when I tried to pay at check out, assuming they’d incorrectly left me a note saying it was fully paid. More on the notes below.. They love to use print outs - great for the environment - including entering your room during your stay to leave pages of notes on your unmade bed to tell you they’re understaffed and couldn’t clean your room (but are offering 7£ in the bar in return…less than half the price of breakfast). Why not just tell people at check in rather than entertain their space for evidently no reason? The only selling point is that it’s on the water, but if you don’t pay the large fee to have the view.. enjoy the pipes out your window!
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Mark
Aug 11, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay at the Ellan Vannin - particular shout out to Sarah who made us feel very welcome and went the extra yard to make our stay memorable- will definitely be back
Great stay at the Ellan Vannin - particular shout out to Sarah who made us feel very welcome and went the extra yard to make our stay memorable- will definitely be back
10
Gusztav
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
10
david
Mar 24, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent room with sea view. Staff could not do enough for us and went out of their way to make my wife's birthday one to remember. Many thanks to you all.
Excellent room with sea view. Staff could not do enough for us and went out of their way to make my wife's birthday one to remember. Many thanks to you all.
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Daniel
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff are lovely and the room we stayed in was nice with lovely views of the sea. The advertised gaming room did not exists which was what swang the booking for us. We had issues with keys on our first night causing my partner to be locked out of the building, as did another guest who we had to help gain access. The low score really reflects our experiences bringing a dog. We were presented with an additional charge of £25/day on arrival for the dog which makes it quite a bit more expensive than far better places to stay with your dog in the area. It is difficult to find dog friendly places to eat nearby of an evening so we popped next door (gone 30 mins, left 8:15pm) to grab some food and left him in the room. We received frantic calls from the staff and owner (4 calls, 2 voicemails and 2 texts in the space of 10 mins) because the dog had been barking whilst we were out (our bad, he doesnt usually but may have in unfamiliar surrondings on a noisy street). Later that evening we found another guest outside smoking when we went out to walk the dog. I initially thought she was locked out so asked if she was ok. She ignored me, staring at the door, seemingly quite drunk, then she became quite rude accusing us of abandoning our dog and leaving him for hours... it quickly became clear she had lied to the staff, exagerating the time the dog had been left for. We decided to cut our losses (non refundable) and go elsewhere after 2/4 days. Life's too short.
Staff are lovely and the room we stayed in was nice with lovely views of the sea. The advertised gaming room did not exists which was what swang the booking for us. We had issues with keys on our first night causing my partner to be locked out of the building, as did another guest who we had to help gain access. The low score really reflects our experiences bringing a dog. We were presented with an additional charge of £25/day on arrival for the dog which makes it quite a bit more expensive than far better places to stay with your dog in the area. It is difficult to find dog friendly places to eat nearby of an evening so we popped next door (gone 30 mins, left 8:15pm) to grab some food and left him in the room. We received frantic calls from the staff and owner (4 calls, 2 voicemails and 2 texts in the space of 10 mins) because the dog had been barking whilst we were out (our bad, he doesnt usually but may have in unfamiliar surrondings on a noisy street). Later that evening we found another guest outside smoking when we went out to walk the dog. I initially thought she was locked out so asked if she was ok. She ignored me, staring at the door, seemingly quite drunk, then she became quite rude accusing us of abandoning our dog and leaving him for hours... it quickly became clear she had lied to the staff, exagerating the time the dog had been left for. We decided to cut our losses (non refundable) and go elsewhere after 2/4 days. Life's too short.
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Lennox
Feb 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
10
gerry
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
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Richard
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
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C
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
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Darcy
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
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Location
Consistently praised seafront spot close to shops, restaurants, public transport and the ferry, making Douglas easy to explore.
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Amy
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
Good location but room was on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. A metal rod was in the middle of the mattress making a clear division between the double bed.
8
Frank
May 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is an easy walk from the IOM Steam Packet terminus and close to many of the things I wanted to do whilst in Douglas. It is clean and comfortable although I disagree with the 4 star rating it came with in the description and the room I was given not being the one in the picture when I booked it but it was a pleasant experience overall and the price was right. I would stay there again.
The hotel is an easy walk from the IOM Steam Packet terminus and close to many of the things I wanted to do whilst in Douglas. It is clean and comfortable although I disagree with the 4 star rating it came with in the description and the room I was given not being the one in the picture when I booked it but it was a pleasant experience overall and the price was right. I would stay there again.
8
jonathan
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
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Gusztav
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
8
Sandra
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A pleasant stay, staff helpful, accommodation clean. The hotel was situated in a good position for transport, shops and eating out.
A pleasant stay, staff helpful, accommodation clean. The hotel was situated in a good position for transport, shops and eating out.
10
Lennox
Feb 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
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Linda
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kind staff and helpful. Great location
Kind staff and helpful. Great location
10
Julie
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
8
Richard
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
10
C
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
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Dining
Breakfast is often rated very good to excellent. Limited additional dining information in reviews.
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David
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
The room and public areas were very clean and well decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful. The only downside was the sound and smell from the kitchen extractor below our room.
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gerry
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
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Cindi
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 11 nights
It was way too expensive. I know it’s TT but expecting us to pay extra for breakfast, towels, cleaning and coffee pods was frankly insulting Oh, and the thermostat didn’t work. No way to reduce the heat meant sleeping with the windows open
It was way too expensive. I know it’s TT but expecting us to pay extra for breakfast, towels, cleaning and coffee pods was frankly insulting Oh, and the thermostat didn’t work. No way to reduce the heat meant sleeping with the windows open
10
Julie
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
8
Richard
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
Great location. Great staff. Very good breakfast. Room size is typical of hotels of its era - small but comfortable. There is no lift but staff will readily help to carry luggage up the stairs to your room.
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C
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
Firstly let me say that is a very well located hotel right on the promanade,with bus services close by and the main shops a couple of hundred metres away. It is of an older design so has steps up to reception and at a guess most of it is not very wheelchair friendly. Hoeever, it offers great value rooms that are pretty decent in size. Ours did not have a sea view, but others did. Our room was pretty well appointed for the money that we paid with tea/coffee making facilities and a reasonable TV. Breakfast Mon-Sat is a hot buffet with some reasonable quality ingredients. On Sunday it appears to be cooked to order. Nothing appeared too much trouble for them. Eg. Making wholemeal bacon sandwiches. The staff all round are excellent. A lady even waited for us to check in after major delays with our evening flight to the Island. The staff are also both friendly and helpful. Very good local knowledge about tourist sites, local eateries and the like. It also has a decent bar at the front of the building where the bar staff make you feel welcome. Brilliant value for money. A perfectly decent staff with welcoming staff in a historic building which has been well modernised
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Stephen
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Did not have breakfast sea view was very good
Did not have breakfast sea view was very good
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jonathan
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
I had a good view of the sea front it was close to main shops 2 mins off the ferry staff were cheerfull and helpfull the room was sufficent for my needs and clean and tidy
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Sandra
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A pleasant stay, staff helpful, accommodation clean. The hotel was situated in a good position for transport, shops and eating out.
A pleasant stay, staff helpful, accommodation clean. The hotel was situated in a good position for transport, shops and eating out.
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Darcy
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
The staff was amazing! The room was devine! The view was fabulous! The bed abd recliners were so comfortable! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone 😊
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gerry
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
friendly and helpful staff, loveiy breakfast and comfortable room
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 22:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Ellan Vannin Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available at the property, but details regarding the type (private/public, on-site/off-site, covered/uncovered) and cost are not specified. Reservations are not mentioned as a requirement.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16.95 per person.
Does the property allow pets?
The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a maximum fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25, subject to availability. Late check-out is also available for a fee, subject to availability.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Douglas, near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Beach and Gaiety Theatre. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Manx Museum and Tower of Refuge, and about 14.4 km from the nearest major airport, Isle of Man (IOM).
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 40 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for extra beds. Information on cribs is not provided.
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Popular amenities
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Safe-Deposit Box
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Scuba Diving
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Cycling
Fishing
Horse Riding
Canoeing
Hiking
Live Music
Services
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
General
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Breakfast in the Room
Family Room
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
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