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Ellan Vannin Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and dresser.
Savor the flavors of fresh seafood with a plate of mussels, accompanied by a refreshing drink and aromatic garlic.
Relax in a warm and inviting lounge area with comfortable seating and a fireplace.
Cup of coffee and slice of chocolate cake sit on a wooden surface, accompanied by a vase of flowers.
Enjoy a restful stay with a large bed and a view of the sea from this stylish room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 49 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
31 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LY

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tynwald - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manx Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palace Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 6 min walk
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albert Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ellan Vannin Hotel

Property highlights
Laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Ellan Vannin Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • A water dispenser, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Ellan Vannin Hotel offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Filipino, Polish, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1,609 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ellan Vannin Hotel Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel
Ellan Vannin Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel Isle Of Man/Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel Hotel
Ellan Vannin Hotel Douglas
Ellan Vannin Hotel Hotel Douglas

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellan Vannin Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

As of 16 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellan Vannin Hotel on 22 Jul, 2025 start from S$163.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ellan Vannin Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ellan Vannin Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Beach and Gaiety Theatre. Manx Museum and Tynwald are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Ellan Vannin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great rooms and really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good & comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Kind staff and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gusztav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Location & Service

Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seafront location

Stayed here numerous times. On the seafront in Douglas. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, buses, trams, trains. Comfortable rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed room and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lennox

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and pleasant stay.

Clean, comfortable, friendly and efficient. Well sited in the centre of Douglas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Tiny room, sweltering hot with fan that blew the hot air around. Lack of operable window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and of poor quality, with a very uncomfortable bed. In addition to this I found the staff to be unhelpful. Would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant for the money

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly A

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025