Halvard Apartments at Castletown

Hotels
9.2 (153 reviews)
Stanley House Castle Street , Castletown , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Cons:
Uncomfortable mattress
Issues with room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Generally positive feedback but mentioned issues with cleanliness in the kitchen (mould) and the broken lamp.
Service
9.72
Friendly welcome and assistance when needed; however, the concierge did not provide a thorough introduction to the apartment.
Location
10
Great location right in the middle of the old town with lovely views.
Room Quality
8.21
The mattress was uncomfortable, and the overall room quality could have been improved with better lighting and maintenance.
Amenities
8.74
WiFi and TV were good, but several features (kitchen lighting, inaccessible doors) could use improvement.
Value for Money
8.7
Felt pricing was high for the quality of experience, especially regarding room conditions.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Not specifically mentioned, extrapolated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.74
Positive aspects outweighed the negatives, but specific improvements could enhance stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:26

Property Description

Sustainable Beachfront Accommodation:
Halvard Apartments at Castletown offers a unique sustainable accommodation experience right on the beachfront, allowing guests to enjoy scenic sea views and a private entrance for added convenience.

Family-Friendly with Picnic Area:
With family rooms and a picnic area, this aparthotel is perfect for guests traveling with their loved ones, providing ample space and facilities for a comfortable stay and memorable moments together.

Well-Equipped Units and Nearby Attractions:
Each unit at the aparthotel is well-equipped with modern amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Additionally, the property's proximity to Castle Rushen and TT Grandstand offers guests easy access to popular attractions during their stay.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Halvard Apartments at Castletown. Book now for an unforgettable beachfront getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 153 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.72
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.21
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.74
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Dean couple gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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clare couple gb
8
great place to stay
Pros:

apartment was great, william was very helpful when we had an issue with the door code. was very clean and tidy.
great area and base to see the island

Cons:

no where to hang washing was the only negative.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
C
Carl couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
F
Federico couple it
8
Alloggio molto carino e curato in un paese affascinante e con vista sia su castello che sul mare!
Pros:

Posizione molto bella con vista sul castello e vista sul mare/faro. Centrale in un paese molto carino. Soggiorno e camera da letto molto confortevoli.

Cons:

Nessuna cosa in particolare, forse le porte che si chiudono automaticamente sbattendo.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple ie
8
Comfortable, convenient and would definitely stay again.
Pros:

The central location. Convenient to shops, bus and restaurant. Easy access to all amenities and locations. Will definitely stay again if possible in the future.

Cons:

No towel rails in the bathroom. The heater rack (not working) is not really convenient to hang large towels to dry. The kitchen worksurface could do with more light and cupboard downlights would be great. Other than those two minor items all was well laid out.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Molly couple im
9
Brilliant
Pros:

The staff kindly placed anniversary balloons in our room for our anniversary

Cons:

There was nothing particularly wrong with our stay

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Josephine couple gb
10
Very comfortable and great location
Pros:

Everything you need

Cons:

Shame the sofa is just a 2 seater

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
Gordon couple ie
8
Very comfortable.
Pros:

Clean and convenient.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Shaerin couple gb
9
Lovely place to stay in Castletown.
Pros:

Good location. Apartment was small but perfect and had everything we needed and it had good views and lovely big windows.

Cons:

Nothing. All good.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Andy couple gb
10
2025-12-06 via Nuitee
G
Gail couple gb
10
2025-12-03 via Nuitee
S
Shane couple ie
8
Cons:

The bed was not very comfortable - could do with changing the mattress

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple gb
10
Pros:

Was given a friendly welcome and someone was always available to help if needed.

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
S
Stephen solo_traveller hk
10
2025-11-11 via Nuitee
S
Sutton couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location with a lovely set up!

Cons:

We could not change the heating setting it was too warm for us!

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
P
Patricia couple im
10
Lovely staycation at the Halvard apartments for my birthday
Pros:

Location and comfort of the apartment was excellent, will look forward to staying again in the future.

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
H
Heinrich solo_traveller gb
6
As much as I liked the location, I did not like the experience ...
Pros:

I liked the location right in the middle of the old town, the concierge was pleasant enough (we didn't have a very long conversation), the WiFi and TV was good, communication with the landlord was good.

Cons:

I needed an overnight stay to be close to a two-day music event, so I booked the apartment in the same town.

After my first enquiry I got told that the apartment was not available before 15:00 on the day - but when I rang the doorbell at 14:30 (the weather was really bad, and I wanted to get in and unpack), the concierge opened immediately, handed me my door keys for an apartment on the ground floor ... and was gone.

The concierge was pleasant enough, but didn't show me around the apartment or explained the facilities to me. I should have insisted on that, because - as it turned out - I wasn't able to get the heating in the bathroom going - over two days. So the shower was a very unpleasant experience: everything got cold and wet, nothing was able to dry out.

And that set the tone for the overall experience:
- Ground floor rooms are usually a bit darker than rooms in higher levels, so the mainly dark color scheme of the walls didn't help. And the bedroom window went out to another wall, maybe 2 metres away.
- One outer wall in the living room/kitchen was mouldy, but since you couldn't open the windows, you couldn't dry it out.
- In the kitchen there were no lights under the cupboards - you only had the chandelier on the ceiling as a light, but since you stood with the back to it, the working surface of the kitchen was overshadowed.
- One lamp had a broken light, but since I was only there for a night, I did not bother.
- Doors were partially blocked by cupboards, so you couldn't open them fully.
- The mattress was very tired, and it was a Queen bed - so there would be no chance for two people to have a good nights sleep.

Bottom line: As much as I liked the location, I did not like the experience staying in the apartment. You really got the feeling that someone wanted to take as much money from you as possible (in this case 150 GBP), but did not want to do/invest much for it.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple ie
7
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Sanson family_with_children us
10
If you want to be in Castletown…perfect place!
Pros:

Perfect really. Clean, modern, everything you could want and more. Great location, views.

Cons:

Be careful of bathroom sink. Turn on water to fast..you could get water in your lap! But after you learn the first time, not a big deal.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2025-10-11 via Nuitee