The Afton Hotel

4.3/5 based on 776 reviews
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Attended a wedding reception at the Afton hotel on Saturday 26 October 2013, found the venue to be very clean and tidy. Excellent service from all the staff, and the food was superb. Everyone had a very enjoyable time and would recommend
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We had our wedding reception at the Afton on 26th Oct 2013. We had an amazing day and the hotel done us proud with the meal, buffet and disco. Would certainly recommend, as they looked after everything.
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we stayed at the afton for 3 nights recently and the hotel was spotless, the room had a balcony overlooking the pier and had a comfy bed , nice shower and everything you may need. the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble for them, breakfast was loverly and entertainment was ok, we are retired and were on the 1st floor but as the hotel has a lift this was not a problem. if you stay here see the reception to get parking permits which last from 11 am to 11 am next day and only cost a £1 a day. all in all great value for money and nice people.
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Just needed one nights accommodation for a girlie shopping and site seeing trip (herstmonceux castle - beautiful grounds ) and this was reasonable enough. I did find it cheaper to book direct with the hotel paying £70 for a twin with breakfast, rather than £68.00 for room only. room was comfortable and clean but very small, bathroom well let's just say if your over 14 stone and 5 ft 10 ask for a bigger bathroom as quiet a squeeze to get in the shower as you need to get in from an angle! Very friendly staff always had a smile. The only few down sides were the noise of party goers in the street below, the chatting at 4:30 am from the room next door and a lack of choice of hot food.... Come on it's not a full English without mushrooms and hash browns right! But what we did have was very good.
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Thank you for a wonderful 2 night stay. Very relaxing even sid (the dog) had a great time. Food was good staff very friendly hotel was lovely and location was amazing 2min walk to the pier and beach 5min walk to the shopping centre could'nt get any better :) already booked again for next year.
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Stayed recently as part of a group booking . Room on 3rd floor with sea view,room was clean and tidy, shower had poor flow but believe it is work in progress, all staff were pleasant and friendly, food was good with plenty of variation.
Position of hotel is excellent , easy access to town centre , pier,bus to Beachy head etc.
missed most of evening entertainment as within walking distance of decent pubs and theatres , decent bar area and lounges in the hotel with reasonable drink prices
All of group enjoyed the stay and would happily return.
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I stayed as part of a bowls tour and when we arrived the cases were unloaded and put in our room whilst we had a much needed drink in the bar. The manager (Jason) was brilliant and when we mentioned the shower head was cracked he got maintenance to change it straight away. The menu had a good variety and our food was hot, well prepared and served quickly. Our waiter (Steve) was great and very efficient. Bar prices no higher than most nearby pubs. The room was clean and tidy and had everything that would be expected.

The Afton is well placed for all the local amenities and buses run regularly from across the road (even though we didn't get time to take advantage of them).

Overall, the stay was very enjoyable and I'd like to compliment your staff for doing such a great job.
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Just returned from another stay at the Afton, I think this was our 3rd stay so far this year. We were booked in by the owner, a charming man he even offered to move the hotel's van so we could park in his space. As usual all the staff were polite and friendly. We usually book for the evening meal too, and were not disappointed a good choice for starters, main and dessert.
Breakfast was good too. Entertainment in the hotel last night was excellent, we really enjoyed it. Hopefully our next stay at the Afton will incorporate a Monday night so we can hear the singer/guitar player again. Thank you for another great stay, keep up the good work how you manage to keep your standards up on such reasonable rates is brilliant. Hopefully see you again soon
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What can I say,stayed 7 nights at this lovely hotel,we had a first class room with flat screen tv and en-suite bathroom ,the room had a balcony overlooking the pier the perect location for us with lots to see and do all week including the airshow. The room was clean and comfortable,a fantastic cleaner who kept the room spotless as well as being a very pleasant girl
The hotel is very well managed with friendly and helpful staff on reception, the waiter we had serving us went out of is way to please everybody.
The meals were very well prepared and delicious with a meat,fish and vegetarian option.
Nightly entertainment as well as free WiFi downstairs.
We would definately use this hotel again Top Marks and Thank you ALL for a very pleasant stay.
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Just returned home from the Afton after a blissful ten day break. Home from home comfort, food plentiful, fresh and a wide selection. All staff polite, cheerful and always helpful which makes a happy atmosphere for all guests. Room was kept spotless with fresh linen by hardworking housekeeping staff, nothing was too much trouble, a happy bunch!
Afton is my Gold Standard hotel, Eastbourne's Secret!

Thank you for a lovely holiday.
Sylvia
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It's a bright and welcoming place with a friendly atmosphere. Such a lovely position opposite the pier and I even managed to park nearby.
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Visited for the first time, nice friendly welcome, clean comfortable bar area. Function room comfortable, sound system good, food good, overall a very nice venue.
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I’ve attended a number of events at the Afton Hotel over the years and have always been impressed with the venue, staff and hospitality. The location is perfect, right by the seafront and pier and with plenty of on-street parking nearby. The bar and function rooms have proved ideal for a variety of activities including presentations, seminars, entertainment and networking over a drink or two. I have recommended the venue to various friends and contacts as ideal to meet all needs.
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a wonderful setting, friendly staff, close to the beach.just the best in eastbourne
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I have now been involved with 2 functions at The Afton Hotel. I would recommend it as a venue for your function. It's so welcoming, very clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly and helpful, and very importantly it has air conditioning which adds so much to the enjoyment. Fab place!
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The Afton is a perfectly good hotel, a bit dated but very clean. It caters more to the older guest.

What is exceptional about this hotel is the manager. I had called to book a room a week before I arrived.. a very busy time as it was the Tennis championship. When I arrived there was some confusion about my booking and it had not been processed into the system. The person on duty allowed me to stay the first night even though I wasn't on the system, so I could sort with the manager in the morning. The manager went out of her way to accommodate me. For part of my week's stay I stayed at the Afton, and when she was physically unable to find a room for me, she ensured another hotel nearby would provide a room at the same price. And it was a very reasonable price she had agreed.

I would highly recommend this hotel for the service and friendliness they provide. I stay at many hotels for work purposes and this one stood out for this reason. I would definitely stay again.

I would highly recommend
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Stayed at the Afton in May with my Partner and Daughter. All the staff were very welcoming which made our stay enjoyable. Hotel was clean, although room was quite small and slightly tired looking, however it was quiet, comfortable and only for one night. Breakfast was average but with a reasonable choice for both adults and children. Hotel was very near seafront and Manager gave us a parking token for less than £2 for 24 hours so that was a bonus.

Overall it was a pleasant stay and hotel was acceptable for the price we paid.
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Our stay at the Afton Hotel was excellent. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Our double room was very spacious, nicely decorated and clean. The full English breakfast and the 3 course dinners were delicious. Entertainment is provided in the bar every night. The hotel is in a great location; opposite the Pier, in walking distance to the High Street and Devonshire Park. I would strongly recommend this hotel to everyone.
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I booked this hotel after reading the reviews on trip advisor.My Dad is 82 and wanted to return to Eastbourne fora holiday.My husband and I had never been but we will be going again
The Afton is a well run, clean and friendly hotel,The food is good and all roubd we got value for money. It's also near to all amenities.
Our shower worked well, too
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Perfectly located within 1 minutes walk of the pier and beach. Just 5 minutes from the centre of town where there are lots of shops, pubs and restaurants. It is about 1.5 miles along the beach to the beginning of Beachy Head.
There was parking right outside hotel and a parking permit can be purchased for £1 per day from the hotel.
The hotel is a bit dated, but the friendly staff and the lovely English Breakfast more than make up for that.
Drinks prices at the bar are standard pub prices and there was entertaiment in the evening.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and if we return to the area we would definitely stay here again. For £60.00 per night for 2 peaople in a double room, it is a bargain.
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We stated at the afton for weekend break, the staff are wonderful and couldn't be more help ful , the bar area is lovely and inviting and always someone around , now for the few downer bits sadly, the shower as stated in other reports , is more a dribble, ladies with long hair opt for a salon then trying to wash it in there, breakfast is very dated , names on tables,?? I think it could realy be getting with the times a bit maybe visit the cavendish for ideas. The rooms are clean with fresh lining but there is a inch wide of dust around edge of carpet and skirting, not very nice, this is no reflection on hotel but on head of house keeping, and wow it's 2013 a guy with a key board??? People over 60 do like some young variaty to, contact your local college invite young entertainment in and great on your budget, we would use hotel again it's a shame these little things are there but so easily corrected xx
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A great network meeting at the Afton Hotel, friendly staff and plenty of space.
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Was at this hotel for bank holiday and this is one of my many stays at this hotel and never had one complaint . Rooms have everything you could want great flat screen tv tea and coffee facilities, nice decor in every room we have stayed in , food very good jason and staff could ot be more accomodatng nothing is ever a problem for them , one of the best hotels in eastbourne and we have been to most of them on the seafront , but we always return to the afton so great stay !,,,
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Well run budget hotel and you get what you pay for. Beds comfy and room fine, bathroom dated and overheated! Could not control the thermostat. Breakfast not to my taste. Not cooked well enough. bacon was a bit underdone. Staff excellent. The only real downside was, and it was no reflection on the hotel, was the noise outside. We had a room that overlooked the pier and as it was the weekend suffered noisy groups leaving the pier at 3am. Sleep was impossible.
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I stayed here for two nights on a business trip. The hotel is clean and well run in a good location for the beach etc. I had a single room at a very cheap rate. In terms of value for money it is a good deal. However my room was small and a little shabby. Breakfast is the usual fare. For a budget traveller this is clearly a good hotel. It seems mainly geared up to coach groups and an elder clientele though.
Staff were all friendly and helpful.
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