The Penta

I had the pleasure of staying here for 3 nights and 4 days, and as it was my first time on the IOM I had no idea what to expect of the island, hotel, or the people. But it's a lovely island, very friendly people, and the hotel is very clean and central location overlooking the beach and bay. Hotel staff are warm and friendly too. I'll definitely be returning to the island, and I would recommend the Penta Hotel and stay again if possible.

Excellent stay, from start to finish. The young lady who was in charge was most helpful and approachable and made sure we had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, large room/shower. Spotlessly clean, great location for everything. Excellent public transport. Will most definitely recommend this hotel and will stay here again.

My room was pretty large. It was also quiet and clean. Even though the building was old, the room had been refurbished up to modern standards. However the stairs up were narrow, just like they typically are in old buildings. There was complimentary continental breakfast available for all guests. It had toast, cereals, yoghurt, juices, coffee and tea. The location was on the Promenade in an area where there were mostly only hotels. The front desk was open only in the morning, but things were organized well also after it closed. The reception was run remotely from a nearby hotel and there was a phone for calling them. When checking in, the room key was stored in a lockbox and the code for opening it was given over the phone.

Very big, spacious room and bathroom on the top floor. Comfortable bed, if a little small. Good location on the promenade, parking is very easy. Ideal base for touring the island. Downsides: Lift is *very* small - two people max! Slightly old fashioned, but in a good way. Feels like an old hotel, instead of an identical box with rooms like you get with chains. Would definitely recommend to others.

A budget hotel. No full time reception. The rooms are clean, spacious. Breakfast is toast and tea affair. Well situated on the prom. Lift to higher floors. Tea and coffee in rooms. Some with big bath. Only down side toooo hoooot. It was like a sauna even the corridors.

A perfectly adequate hotel , good location on the promenade although I didn't get a sea view room. It was all very basic but clean room and facilities reflected the price and was all that I needed. Bedding clean and fresh as we're the very thin towels. Complimentary buffet breakfast of coffee oj toast cereal and yoghurt. I would stay again if needed and recommend to anyone looking for an affordable bed in Douglas