The Island & Fairfield

Stayed here for the Southern 100. Room was comfortable and a good shower. Quiet at night for a good sleep. Great breakfast. Went in the bar every night full of friendly people. Anthony and Celine made us feel very welcome. They were brilliant hosts. Definitely be back.

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.

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.