The Afton Hotel
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We stayed hear on a Friday/Sat nights room was very good, large with lots of drawers for clothes etc, good lighting [we read a lot] breakfast was also very good usual cereals,cooked breakfast, staff very helpful and smiling faces, also a good deal for sept/oct prices, great all round stay we will come again. WIFI was free in lounge.
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The hotel offered good value for money, and we had a room with a sea view. The check in process was easy and friendly and the room was basic but comfortable. If I had one small niggle, it was that on arrival, I was asked to sign a 'contract' that committed me to have £100 extra taken from my credit card if they felt the room needed any additional cleaning, smell of smoking or any damage. Whilst we always leave our room clean and we don't smoke, it did mean that we spent the first half an hour checking the room for any noticeable previous 'damage' or dirt! I suppose I do understand their reasons for doing this, but it did leave a small doubt on whether I would revisit this particular hotel again. Wifi is only available in the busy lounge area and not in the rooms :(
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Had a weekend down in Eastbourne as i went to watch West Bromwich Albion at Brighton & Hove Albion on 9/9/17. Came across the hotel which i found a great price for 2 nights stay and parked right outside the hotel for my duration which cost me £2 with a permit. Luke was very helpful with any questions we needed answering and was always happy to help. Would definitely stay again :)
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An overnight stay to go to the theatre. The hotel is on the seafront near to everything, except parking but then the Victorians didn't have cars! Room are basic but ensuite, comfy, quiet and suited our purposes at a reasonable price.
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This is a typical budget hotel aimed predominantly at "the grey pound".The exterior has a somewhat tired look but the interior has some comfortable lounge spaces overlooking the promenade and sea. There is a substantial set breakfast and an adequate evening meal although heartier appetites will require a snack in late evening. All members of staff were immaculate, polite and most helpful. A personal niggle was the lack of wi-fi in the bedrooms. Provision in lounges only is not sufficient in this day and age.
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Thank you for beautiful room with sea view :) we enjoyed the stay a lot :)
room was simple but clean, perfect for the price you pay i would really recommend it taking into consideration that it is based in central of the city
room was simple but clean, perfect for the price you pay i would really recommend it taking into consideration that it is based in central of the city
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Staff very helpful at the last minute to help to celebrate my wife's 50 birthday as the other venue let us down nothing was to much trouble went out of the way to make everything go smoothly great hotel to have a venue and the room rate to stay there is good thank you to the manager and all the staff for a fantastic night and a fantastic disco highly recommend
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Booked a triple room which was clean and comfortable. The overall feeling however, was dated and drab. Breakfast was only between 8-9 and was poorly organised, food undercooked and very slow service. The staff were very friendly however.
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Rooms were clean and comfortable and the food was reasonable although you have to eat your breakfast within a one hour slot 8-9 am. Have to say the worst part was the extreme lack of parking. Whilst you bought a voucher from the hotel for more than a reasonable £1 just no where to park. Street parking on a first come first served basis. Once parking found you are afraid to move your car during the day to go anywhere for fear of not finding a space when you get back. Unlikely to return
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Went to this hotel as one of a coach party. Although I expected a single room was allocated a double room which overlooked the pier. It was very clean and the breakfast and evening meals were good. The staff are friendly and the Manager was extremely pleasant and came onto the coach to welcome us.
New carpets had been fitted in the lounge and a pleasant place to relax overlooking the pier. The hotel is undergoing refurbishment. Hotel is located in a good position with bus stops across the road. Would certainly stop here again.
New carpets had been fitted in the lounge and a pleasant place to relax overlooking the pier. The hotel is undergoing refurbishment. Hotel is located in a good position with bus stops across the road. Would certainly stop here again.
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Came back yesterday, after a 4 night stay, great food, lovely staff, (apart from one waitress who was very bossy) Luke the manager was very hands on, which I thought was great, he helped out in the restaurant, when our waitress was taken ill.
Good entertainment. Clean rooms, only complaint I have about the room is, the shower was a bit on the small size.
My friend and I will be going back, and have already recommended the hotel to two of our friends.
Look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Barbara & Vicky
Good entertainment. Clean rooms, only complaint I have about the room is, the shower was a bit on the small size.
My friend and I will be going back, and have already recommended the hotel to two of our friends.
Look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Barbara & Vicky
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This booking was made very late so the hotels we'd normally use in Eastbourne were full. We'd usually look for 3 or 4 star establishments - but the Afton offered a very reasonable two star rate so we took it for one of us staying in a single room. I'm often critical of very small single rooms but the Afton had allocated a twin anyway for which much thanks. Bearing in mind that this is a two star hotel, the room size was better than many higher graded places and had a partial view to the pier and sea. Linen was fresh and a tea and coffee tray was welcome albeit overall the room decor was a little tired. The shower was effective although the bathroom was also in need of some TLC. Breakfast was basic but sufficient with hot food served to order. Both the breakfast room (which seems also to be an entertainment space and perhaps restaurant) and the ground floor lounge bar are very large areas and therefore rather soulless. It's notable, however, that improvements seem to be underway because new carpets were laid in the lounge. If the rest of the hotel also receives a bit more care and attention it could become a reasonable little stopping place.
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My wife and I have stayed here before and have also popped in when not staying and have always enjoyed ourselves. Staff very friendly, rooms clean and comfortable, and a good breakfast in the morning. Bar prices are better than most of the local pubs. The only problem was not no fault of the hotel but that of the bar opposite underneath the Pier Hotel, there was noise, shouting, fighting, broken bottles until gone 3am. The place should have had a doorman or closed at 11pm. What a shame that we won't be staying here again due to something else. Maybe if we had a back room with no outlook would have been better. What a bloody shame.
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We did a food event about 6 miles from here and this came up on line £108 for 3 adults sweet
Got there and they upgraded us to 2 twin rooms instead of 1 single 1 double the rooms are clean and basic
There is a nice bar and the staff are helpful parking is a bit awkward as it's right on seafront clean rooms slightly dated but good value
Got there and they upgraded us to 2 twin rooms instead of 1 single 1 double the rooms are clean and basic
There is a nice bar and the staff are helpful parking is a bit awkward as it's right on seafront clean rooms slightly dated but good value
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My wife and I booked our stay at the hotel as part of an Edwards Coaches package deal, and as an Easter 2017 treat for us both. We were given a front corner room on the first floor, overlooking the pier. The room was very clean, not that large, but adequate for our weekend needs (who wants to spend all day in a hotel room when on holiday).
I had many a pleasant conversation with the new owner; he was a lovely gentleman, and could not do enough to ensure that all our needs were met during our stay, both in the bar and the dining room. He had traveled down from London that same weekend, to arrange some refurbishment work with regard to his newly purchased hotel.
There was entertainment every night, this was of a very good standard, but unfortunately the artists did not receive the response they deserved due to the majority of the older guests retiring to their rooms straight after evening dinner .. those that did remain did not exactly contribute or respond to the evenings entertainment (sadly). The food was really good standard, with plenty of variety, and served with a smile from the various waiters/waitresses. My wife and I would definitely stay at this hotel again, it was very pleasant at the time of our visit .... although I had been assured by the new owner that massive improvements are planned. Personally, we thought the standard was very good as it was .... it's going to be even better when we return.
I had many a pleasant conversation with the new owner; he was a lovely gentleman, and could not do enough to ensure that all our needs were met during our stay, both in the bar and the dining room. He had traveled down from London that same weekend, to arrange some refurbishment work with regard to his newly purchased hotel.
There was entertainment every night, this was of a very good standard, but unfortunately the artists did not receive the response they deserved due to the majority of the older guests retiring to their rooms straight after evening dinner .. those that did remain did not exactly contribute or respond to the evenings entertainment (sadly). The food was really good standard, with plenty of variety, and served with a smile from the various waiters/waitresses. My wife and I would definitely stay at this hotel again, it was very pleasant at the time of our visit .... although I had been assured by the new owner that massive improvements are planned. Personally, we thought the standard was very good as it was .... it's going to be even better when we return.
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First time at this hotel and it wont be the last, cosmetically it needs a little uplift which I believe is ongoing with owners. What I loved about it ? Comfortable bed, attentive staff. There was some entertainment at night. Perhaps not my cup of tea but everyone was so friendly that I was singing along too.
Breakfast was great. Have not a bad word to say about it.
Breakfast was great. Have not a bad word to say about it.
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Cannot fault this hotel, arrived at last minute as let down by family member!! Was recommended the Afton hotel by the premier inn!! Didn't want to pay too much as I wasn't expecting to pay for accommodation!. Was greeted at reception by the fantastic manager Luke! Couldn't have been more helpful & put me in a lovely room with balcony & sea view!! Was helped with my luggage by the lovely
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We recently stayed at the Afton only for one night because it was booked up (with everybody else) and we have dogs so it made it doubly difficult, well we found The Afton on the internet and phoned up and a lady who took the booking was charming and very helpful, we turned up with our dogs and were welcomed by Luke who i have to say was a joy !!!!, so polite and so helpful that we immediately felt at home, great relaxing area, bar and entertainment in the evening, room was large with a balcony, good sized bed and clean throughout, we were chuffed !!!.....Breakfast had lovely fruit, cereals and anything you wanted from a full english,......although i have to say the lady who served it up was not the most warm individual and she made it a little uncomfortable when taking the order and serving up, perhaps a smile would help but that did not happen......so apart from a smile we would thoroughly recommend The Afton Hotel, great rates, great staff, about 60 seconds walk to the pier, we had a lovely time and will definitely be back !!!!...Thank you Luke and all the staff !!!!
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this hotel is a fantastic place to stay in eastbourne , rooms are clean and tidy my shower was just the job for a portly person like me [fat] could not fault the room at all in any respect easy to reach via the lift which was great as some hotels in this area have a million stairs !!! ....moving on, the staff again fantastic and very friendly, the manager [luke] one of the nicest and helpful people i have ever met in the many many hotels i have stayed in anywhere [was offered a beer on arrival] great stuff, this hotel sells real ale , what a bonus , i cannot comment on the food as i did not visit the restaurant ....overall, fantastic place to stay in a great location will be back soon...5+++++++++++
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Booked for one night with short notice' a great welcome from reception and all the staff greeted you with a smile, the rooms are basic, typical English beech hotel, we were fine with it, and expected this, cracking pace, clean and the staff are excellent... Can't comment on breakfast'. We slept in lol...
Rob, Sam and little Lucy 👍👍
Rob, Sam and little Lucy 👍👍
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My Brother and have just returned home after staying at the Sefton Hotel on an Edwards Coach Holiday. After reading some of the reviews I was a little worried what to expect but our stay was most enjoyable. We could find nothing wrong with the hotel and the food was excellent. The Manager Luke was very friendly, as were all the staff especially Steven and the new recruit Chloe in the dining room. The Hotel is ideally situated close to the pier and the town, the evening entertainment was good although not too many people participated. Thank you for a lovely holiday. Beryl Hall, Room 306 12th-16th June,2017
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We have stayed at the Afton Hotel many times and have always enjoyed it. our room was on the front with a balcony. The food is good and staff are very friendly. There is a good tea room on the pier were I celebrated my birthday with a cream tea.
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Although the decor is a bit dated and tired (refurbishments are being carried out) it was clean and comfortable, an enjoyable stay. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and food good. Very good value will definitely use again.
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We have just returned from a weekend break, extremely reasonable. Very friendly staff, all of them! A minor moan, we thought the hour for breakfast 8-9 a bit brutal but I think this may be different in peak times. Rooms are a little dated but were clean, spotless in fact. All in all a lovely stay and will return.
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Stayed at the Afton hotel Eastbourne 8-12 th may for 4night .
The staff all worked hard and we're friendly.
For the price paid the food was good value
The beds we're clean
Some public areas needed a good clean , my bedroom needed a good hovering
Having said all that it was a lovely hotel and will return soon to the hotel yours f aithfully
Cliver
The staff all worked hard and we're friendly.
For the price paid the food was good value
The beds we're clean
Some public areas needed a good clean , my bedroom needed a good hovering
Having said all that it was a lovely hotel and will return soon to the hotel yours f aithfully
Cliver
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