HQ Bar & Restaurant

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ensuite
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite
Apartment, Ensuite
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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1 Empire Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4LE
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Palace Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tynwald
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Ensuite (Large)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon OR 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom (No-Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Douglas

With a stay at HQ Bar & Restaurant in Douglas, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gaiety Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palace Casino - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tynwald - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manx Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 7 min drive
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 18 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Talk Of The Town - ‬11 min walk

About this property

HQ Bar & Restaurant

Guesthouse in Douglas with a restaurant and a bar
HQ Bar & Restaurant offers 39 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
At HQ Bar & Restaurant, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
HQ Bar & Restaurant has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 7.50 to 12.50 per person

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mereside
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HQ Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 312 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Served a purpose but wouldn’t go back

Stayed one nights ght during TT 25, check in was the k and helpful we arrived early and reception said we could leave our bags and yse the disabled toilet to get changed out of M/C clothing which was good We were then told our rooms were not at the hotel we had checked into they were a walk aling and down the street in other B&B’s the iwners had bought, A pain when carrying lits of luggage and helmets etc. The room was ok nothing special hairs in the ahowere tray, empty toilet roll on holder, a hair bobble on the floor, generaly dusty Blinds looked broken thought best not to touch them The price dor what you got was extortionate even for a busy TT week, the price this week is less is nearly 2/3 less Breakfast was average not very hot, noone explained the aet up, where coffee etc was you had to ask. The radio was on full blast, twice other people asked dir it to be turned down It did the job but I wouldn’t go back,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, very accommodating to requests. The included breakfast was incredible. Bar staff was a true pleasure! Highly recommend. We stayed in the Roslyn building which is a block off Promenade, so close but not noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Mary, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very polite great food esp breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you’re going to the TT this is the perfect location. It’s a short walk to the TT village, a short walk to the beach and promenade. Ash, B, Dara, and Phil (as well of the rest of the crew that we didn’t meet personally) took amazing care of us, making our stay a wonderful experience. We had a 3-year-old with us and they were accommodating to her as well. Great time, great people and great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were spotless. Excellent location. 1 minute walk to beach/promenade. 20 minute walk to bottom of Bray Hill if you're here for TT.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome. Room had nice sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

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

Perfect Stay for Isle of Man TT

We stayed at HQ Bar and Restaurant for one night during the Isle of Man TT and had a fantastic experience. We arrived early and the staff kindly let us drop off our bags in the restaurant and even gave us our room key so we could check in later without any hassle. The hotel is charming and cozy, with an incredibly kind and welcoming team. Everyone we met was polite, helpful, and happy to answer all our questions. The on-site restaurant was excellent — we walked along the beach looking for dinner but ended up coming back and were so glad we did. The food was great, and the bar had a nice, relaxed vibe. Breakfast the next morning was a buffet-style English breakfast served until 9:30, and it was just what we needed. Our room was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. When it was time to leave, the staff helped us arrange a taxi, which made things super easy. Overall, it was a lovely stay and a perfect base for experiencing the TT. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerallt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel , Lift. clean and tidy . Bar and eating good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, the place itself was incredible. The kitchen/living room was huge, very spacious, big windows so lots of light and very well equipped. Private and out of the way. Bedrooms and bathrooms were an excellent size, well equipped, and very clean. Beds very very comfortable. The area was very quiet, convenient (bus stop nearby, trains within walking distance, shop within walking distance although a hill to get there but that didn't bother us at all). The apartment we stayed in was downstairs which was perfect for us as it was quiet and out of the way. The only downside was the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes when we arrived (and couldn't find cups to make tea!) but this was easily resolved by turning on the dishwasher and the rest of the apartment was spotless so can't really complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CR

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

Great guesthouse

Great location, 2mins to the promenade. Room is large with en-suite and perfect for a few days break. Breakfast was good and the bar is always open.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hughie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No lift
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Easter 2025

We didn't have a car so didn't need parking options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Family room was lovely and big.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great value, does what it says on the tin

Clean, good value, great breakfast. Common area where can watch TV or make a drink. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woken very early by trades people on the street outside. Parking which i know is not the hotels fault but had to leave our van way down the prom. Otherwise breakfast 5 star the rest excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly and good value hotel

Frequent bus service means you can save money staying at this hotel, mid way between the steam and electric railways, but still enjoy everything the island has to offer. As others have said, walls are thin so bring ear plugs. Also bear in mind if you’re bringing suitcases that there are no lifts. Wonderful welcome and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good option in Douglas. Very friendly staff, delicious breakfast and a comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went for a long weekend, the hotel is in an excellent location just off the seafront. Nice big roo., very comfy bed, fab breakfast and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, nice rooms and great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Darts weekend.

We stayed with friends for the weekemd of darts. The breakfast was a good choice. Food in hotel was also good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025