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4 Sherwood Terrace, Broadway, Douglas IM2 4EN
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The Devonian
Ranked #4 of 27 hotels in Douglas
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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North Wales
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A Warm Welcome on a Winter Break”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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The Devonian occupies an excellent central position close to the elegant sea front promenade, the Gaiety Theatre and Villa Marina Complex and a short walk to the shopping centre of Douglas.

The welcome we received from Kevin and Gillian was both warm and friendly and our room was spotlessly clean, very pleasantly furnished and most comfortable; the free Wi Fi connection was also much appreciated.

Breakfast included the usual choice of cereals, fruit juice, yoghurt etc, followed by a really comprehensive menu of cooked items plus a couple of 'Specials' including delicious Manx Kippers served in a really pleasant and bright dining room.

Although the hotel was busy, Kevin and Gillian still managed to have time to chat with us and to make well informed suggestions for day-trips and visits around the island (we were first time visitors to the Isle of Man) which we found especially helpful as we were travelling with our airedale terrier dog.

All in all, a lovely unpretentious and friendly hotel, really well run by Gillian and Kevin in a great location - we would certainly not hesitate to stay again on a future visit to Isle of Man.

Thank you for looking after us so well.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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North West England
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“home from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

wonderful hosts perfect location and the most gorgeous eggs benedict for breakfast. very comfortable spotless room. in douglas on business and will def. request further stays here. excellent value for money.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

We have just returned home from the Isle of man, having stayed 3 nights in the Devonian B&B, We each had a single room with Ensuite.
The Guest House was spotless, & the breakfast was fantastic. The service was second to none & I would highly recommend it.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Blackpool
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Excellent Establishment”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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just returned from a long weekend at the Devonian, our flight arrived early Saturday and I had informed the hotel of this. When we arrived at 09.30 we were told our room was ready to use immediately and taken straight up. We found the room clean and tidy and it had everything as advertised inc perfectly working free WIFI (sad but it just helps), bed was very comfortable and we both slept well.

Breakfast was very good and a nice selection was available and nice to be able to ask for more coffee and toast without getting the evil eye. We got some good tips off Gillian and got a walkthrough of how to best use the parking disc provided with the hire car.

Location is extremely good with the prom literally at the end of the road and the Strand shopping a short walk away.

Enjoyed it so much already trying to find dates for next year to go back and stay again.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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“Highly Recommended.......”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

I have been visiting the Isle of Man on and off since my parent's brought me across as a child when about 8years old. The Devonian has now joined the ranks of my favourite B&B in Douglas.I spent 4 days there from 3rd - 7th November 2011,and was impressed by the cleanliness,decor and friendliness of mine hosts Kevin & Gillian.The Devonian benefits from being in a central location close to all amenities. The breakfasts live up to everyone's recommendations on their reviews,the full english and poached eggs on toast come up to the standards of other 4 star hotels i stay at in the UK. If you are planning a visit to the Isle of Man,you will not be dissapointed if you choose to stay at the Devonian,i hope to be back again sometime in the future,and i forgot to mention,the sun was shining (in November too) which was a nice bonus.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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