The Island & Fairfield

Stayed at the Fairfield. Room was mainly clean but small, some mould in shower and everywhere would benefit from serious updating to be honest. Steep stairs to first floor rooms, so not great for elderly who have trouble with stairs. Staff super nice and very helpful, quiet at night too. Breakfast was across the road in the Island, so needed your coat to go from your room to the breakfast room. Food ok. No parking. Last minute booking and needed a twin room, close to the centre, wasn’t much availability in Douglas at less than £100 per night. You do indeed get what you pay for 😊

A great place to stay, everything that was required, nice room with 2 windows. small but adequate ensuite. tea making facilities. A great breakfast, served every day. easy for public transport , a couple of minutes to the beach.

Traditional guest house, and none the worse for that. Very clean, comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. Host was attentive but not intrusive, breakfast was plentiful and reasonable quality. All round excellent value for money.

My first visit and I was situated in the Fairfield. Upon arrival, you have to ring the bell at Fairfield. Is up a steepish road just off Douglas Promenade. Upon booking I was advised to give a time of arrival as it does not have a 24 hour check in. I was arriving on the late ferry which arrives in Douglas at 22:00 or there about. I mentioned this upon booking and received a thank you from the owners. On arrival, I was met by Celine, a very welcoming lady. She gave me the key for my room and apologised for it being on the top floor. Also told me I was free to come and go as I liked, the key a,so opened the main door. My room was up 45 stairs but was no problem to me as I’m reasonably fit. It was a twin room at the back of the building with a view down a back street. As I was not interested what the view was like it was fine with me. It was spotlessly clean and smelt fresh and the decor was nice and bright. The bed was very comfortable. The en suite shower room was very clean and the shower was exactly the same is my home shower! Very good. For breakfast, you have to cross the road to the Island Hotel, across the road and a bit lower. There was a choice of cereals and a good choice of cooked breakfast menus. Breakfast was served between 7:30 to 9:30. Very handy if you want a flexible start for your day. Upon departure, you are allowed to leave your luggage at the Island Hotel after checkout which is 10:30. As my home sailing was not until 15:00 that meant I could spend the morning out and about without having to lug my case around with me. Overall, a very nice place to stay and would definitely stay there again. Thank you Ant & Celine for an enjoyable stay.

Anthony and Celina were excellent hosts. They were most helpful throughout our stay. Great breakfast with a variety of options. The room was comfortable and made up every day. Great location at the promenade.

This bed and breakfast is rated 3 star. It should be higher. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Service was excellent, friendly welcome and an owner who could not do enough to help. Breakfast was fantastic, great choice and cooked to your liking.