The Afton Hotel
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My husband and i were in a party of approximately 30 people on a "tinsel and turkey" week ,Our room was very clean and comfortable with a view over to the pier and beach, The staff were all very nice, especially marta in the dining room, who was polite, curteous and very accomodating :).
The entertainment was very good, Our only dissapointment was our "christmas evening", we had to wait in the lounge bar until after nine o'clock for our entertainment to begin due to a local charity auction being held in the entertainment room, we were given an apology but seeing as it was a planned tinsel and turkey week, thought this was poor organisation by the management.
however we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly visit this hotel again,
The entertainment was very good, Our only dissapointment was our "christmas evening", we had to wait in the lounge bar until after nine o'clock for our entertainment to begin due to a local charity auction being held in the entertainment room, we were given an apology but seeing as it was a planned tinsel and turkey week, thought this was poor organisation by the management.
however we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly visit this hotel again,
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My wife and I had a pleasant stay.
Date of stay: Wednesday 29.10.'14 - Friday 31.10.'14
Positives:
# Requested top floor received top floor.
# Sea/Pier view included at no extra cost.
# Dinner offered. £10/person. Three courses. Meat, Fish or vegetarian options.
# Evening entertainment offered.
# Rooms ready at 14:00.
# Manager friendly & accommodating (when present).
Negatives:
# Advertised as having free wifi in the rooms, not so, only in ground floor areas.
# Water pressure very low in the modest shower unit.
# Pillow clean but smelt of aftershave. Flat sheet & fitted sheets clean but very worn with several rips. (Pictures taken).
# Location noise. Wednesday night 22:55-23:35 about two to three hundred loud night club revellers marched in a constant stream (similar to a football stadium's stream) along the street to the night club on the pier. The nightclub in question is open Wednesday & Saturday. Even with the windows closed we could still hear them.
# Dinner was very basic. Like an aeroplane meal. Most likely to please the mature coach trip guests.
# Packed with friendly/lively mature coach trip guests & larger than life drivers' personalities / banter.
# Breakfast. Very busy/slow. Basic food again. Would have skipped if it hadn't have been included in the stay.
# The tired man who checked us in asked our name handed us an envelope. Told us it was our invoice. Requested/ Insisted on full payment before we were even greeted or told about the hotel. £50 had been made as a deposit prior. £70 was remaining to be paid. Payment made. Still no hello or welcome to our hotel. Very basic info given. Key given. Verbally directed to our room.
Date of stay: Wednesday 29.10.'14 - Friday 31.10.'14
Positives:
# Requested top floor received top floor.
# Sea/Pier view included at no extra cost.
# Dinner offered. £10/person. Three courses. Meat, Fish or vegetarian options.
# Evening entertainment offered.
# Rooms ready at 14:00.
# Manager friendly & accommodating (when present).
Negatives:
# Advertised as having free wifi in the rooms, not so, only in ground floor areas.
# Water pressure very low in the modest shower unit.
# Pillow clean but smelt of aftershave. Flat sheet & fitted sheets clean but very worn with several rips. (Pictures taken).
# Location noise. Wednesday night 22:55-23:35 about two to three hundred loud night club revellers marched in a constant stream (similar to a football stadium's stream) along the street to the night club on the pier. The nightclub in question is open Wednesday & Saturday. Even with the windows closed we could still hear them.
# Dinner was very basic. Like an aeroplane meal. Most likely to please the mature coach trip guests.
# Packed with friendly/lively mature coach trip guests & larger than life drivers' personalities / banter.
# Breakfast. Very busy/slow. Basic food again. Would have skipped if it hadn't have been included in the stay.
# The tired man who checked us in asked our name handed us an envelope. Told us it was our invoice. Requested/ Insisted on full payment before we were even greeted or told about the hotel. £50 had been made as a deposit prior. £70 was remaining to be paid. Payment made. Still no hello or welcome to our hotel. Very basic info given. Key given. Verbally directed to our room.
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Held on 4th october 2014. A brilliant time had by 100 guests including the birthday girl We had the Hotel's buffet (for 80 people) and the food was exceptionally good. There was plenty of it and people were having seconds Resident DJ was great played good music at a reasonable volume and oversaw proceedings well. The staff especially Jason and his bar staff were absolutely superb. He cut the cakes for us into 100 portions without hesitation-no easy task.25 of us stayed overnight in comfortable clean rooms and breakfast was plentiful and tasty. The whole party event could not have gone better thanks to the Hotel's organisation -- better than we could have hoped for THOROUGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!
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We recently stayed in this hotel and it was value for money. The hotel was literally across the road from Eastbourne Pier. The room was clean, the beds were comfy and the people were very friendly. The only reason I gave it 3 stars was because the shower was a bit to be desired, it could have done with a clean. The breakfast was very nice too but we didn't get asked what we wanted or how we wanted our eggs, it was just brought to us.
Other than that I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Other than that I would definitely recommend this hotel.
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We are ladies of a certain age and have been to the Afton a few times now we have always had a great time Jason. ( the saucy manager) and his staff have always been brilliant nothing is to much trouble and we are trouble. Hotel is warm and inviting rooms are clean and comfortable I'm sure we will be going back for many years to come (sorry Jason) great place for our shopping weekend Thank you to all at the Afton x
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Just been on our annual weekend away, (44 people with Opal Holidays).This year we spent the weekend, Oct.3rd. - October 5th. at this lovely Hotel, situated just across the road from the seafront, and the pier.
On arrival we were pleasantly greeted, and a small problem one of my guests had with their room was dealt with immediately.
Throughout our stay the management and staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them.
The food was good with a good choice of menu. Entertainment was good each night, which included a game of Bingo.
All in all it is a good Hotel, spotlessly clean and ideally situated. I personally could not fault it, and have heard nothing but praise for it from the other 43 people in my party.
Finally on arriving home, John the Hotel manager rang to say one of my party had left their car keys in their bedroom. He arranged to have the keys delivered to the persons home address, at no cost, which arrived the next day. He didn't have to do that and the gesture is very much appreciated.
In summing up, an excellent value for money Hotel that I would definately not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
On arrival we were pleasantly greeted, and a small problem one of my guests had with their room was dealt with immediately.
Throughout our stay the management and staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them.
The food was good with a good choice of menu. Entertainment was good each night, which included a game of Bingo.
All in all it is a good Hotel, spotlessly clean and ideally situated. I personally could not fault it, and have heard nothing but praise for it from the other 43 people in my party.
Finally on arriving home, John the Hotel manager rang to say one of my party had left their car keys in their bedroom. He arranged to have the keys delivered to the persons home address, at no cost, which arrived the next day. He didn't have to do that and the gesture is very much appreciated.
In summing up, an excellent value for money Hotel that I would definately not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
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I took a party of 30 OAP bowlers to the Afton Hotel for 5 nights at the beginning of September and did not receive a single complaint, which says it all really. Good location, food and rooms as well as entertainment most nights. Jason and his crew were all incredibly helpful and efficient. Overall excellent value for money and I would recommend this hotel to any other bowls tours looking to go to Eastbourne.
Clive Harvey
President Seagrave House B.C. Corby.
Clive Harvey
President Seagrave House B.C. Corby.
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Myself and my daughter and of course molly our puppy returned again this weekend to the Afton Hotel. Central to the pier,The open top bus tour and much more. We had a balcony room and as before the bedroom was spotless as were the beautiful linen and towels. Will be returning for our regular break next year.
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stayed here for 5 nights great value for money,would stay again great location,entertainment most nights,food very good,ian our waiter was excellent,to help with our choices,thanks also to Jason, and his staff who were very pleasant pat &Duncan stuart,corby northants
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We held our wedding reception here in July and have to say Jason and his team played a big part in making our day so special. Nothing was too much trouble for Jason and the food and service provided was excellent. Family who stayed in the hotel over the weekend only had very positive comments about their experience and I would like to thank you all, especially Jason for everything you did to make our day so perfect.
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Can't believe this hotel is only a 2* Excellent location near the seafront. Meals consist of 3 courses and are served promptly, very tasty options including vegetarian ( smashing nut roast )
Rooms clean and well serviced, staff courteous and friendly. Will certainly visit again.
Rooms clean and well serviced, staff courteous and friendly. Will certainly visit again.
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This is our second year at this hotel, great location opposite the pier, love the staff here, they are very welcoming and friendly, entertainment including a couple of houses of bingo for those who want it loads to do,with the theatres, shops and bandstand close by,special thanks to Steve our waiter, Fiona and Jason your great. See you next year..
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When booking at short notice and arriving from Brighton, Fiona was very helpful in meeting me and organising the evening meal at short notice.
The room was very clean tidy and wanted to stay longer.
The kitchen staff were rushed off their feet and worked well. Keep up the good work and will return. Thank you.
The room was very clean tidy and wanted to stay longer.
The kitchen staff were rushed off their feet and worked well. Keep up the good work and will return. Thank you.
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Spent 3 lovely evenings at this hotel is was really good. Food was excellent spotlessly clean brilliant staff entertainment not bad and they also play bingo if you don't want to leave the Hotel at night. The company we were with on the coach was brilliant for the 4days very nice people.
We went with Edwards Coaches well worth the money. Will defo go back.
We went with Edwards Coaches well worth the money. Will defo go back.
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I was here for one night only, but found hotel charming, staff very nice, location brilliant. room was basic but clean and bed one of most comfortable i've slept in.
Breakfast was very well run.
Shower could do with a bit more power.
Breakfast was very well run.
Shower could do with a bit more power.
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Stayed for one night only but happy with the experience.
Location great, safe and room clean with useful complimentary tea/coffee. Breakfast was good, well organised and with attentive staff.
Generally Staff friendly and really very helpful which counts for a lot. Inadvertently locked myself out of my room at 3am and needed to drag personnel out of bed. He responded pleasantly, was up to my floor in no time letting me in with a smile and declined to accept a tip for his troubles despite my insistence.
Short but pleasant stay and would recommend! If in Eastbourne, will stay there again.
Location great, safe and room clean with useful complimentary tea/coffee. Breakfast was good, well organised and with attentive staff.
Generally Staff friendly and really very helpful which counts for a lot. Inadvertently locked myself out of my room at 3am and needed to drag personnel out of bed. He responded pleasantly, was up to my floor in no time letting me in with a smile and declined to accept a tip for his troubles despite my insistence.
Short but pleasant stay and would recommend! If in Eastbourne, will stay there again.
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went on a 5day coach trip with Mayfield to this hotel at meal time no teaspoons on cup & sauces no soup spoons pepper pot full of wet pepper ,Desserts cheese cake very dry rice pudding not cooked. Little things add up Very friendly bar staff Entertainment Rubbish Would not recommend it very noisy in night with young people shouting and fighting from 12pm till 3am in street police game
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We booked the Afton for our 25th wedding anniversary and also booked 2 night's accommodation. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Good sized bedroom, excellent food and evening buffet and disco was superb.
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Well what I can say to any one looking for a great break go to thw Afton Hotel You could never
get a better welcome .the staff are the best ,the food was outstanding .The 4 day trip that we had was the best that anyone could ask for and we have travelled the world . the Hotel had entertainment every night with bingo as well , The Manager was a tonic . the bedroom was second to none all that one could wish for .Eastbourne it self was a great resort clean as a pin and you don`t see that often . the hotel was only a 2 star but it as I have said GREAT
get a better welcome .the staff are the best ,the food was outstanding .The 4 day trip that we had was the best that anyone could ask for and we have travelled the world . the Hotel had entertainment every night with bingo as well , The Manager was a tonic . the bedroom was second to none all that one could wish for .Eastbourne it self was a great resort clean as a pin and you don`t see that often . the hotel was only a 2 star but it as I have said GREAT
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I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to all the staff at the Afton Hotel. From getting things set up for my events to putting up with my endless meetings in their lounge area. Today they even accommodated my filming about thebestof with Lone Coyote TV! Such a flexible venue I think they are great :)
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Travelled from Bristol and stayed 2 nights at the Afton Hotel, it is a nicely situated hotel right across the road from the Pier. The reception on check in was very good, the room was nice and clean. The evening meal and breakfast was very good. The hotel is not a 5 star hotel but is a very good place to stay. We were there when England played Italy and we had a superb time, the owner is Italian and his Wife is English, there were family present there and the banter was good.Fair play to them the provided Sandwiches and Pizza, and all drinks were £2 what ever you drank whilst the game was on. Would definatly recommend this hotel
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Stayed for one night on the day England played their first game against Italy in the World cup. Check in was smooth,and the staff were pleasant and welcoming.We were very pleased with the standard of our rooms.Lovely fresh bedding,and towels,and the carpets clean and well hoovered,definitely value for money.Breakfast was quite nice,nothing outstanding,but adequate.Cereals and prunes were offered along with juices,toast and a full English.My only gripe was being awakened at 7-30 by children laughing and joking and running along the corridor outside our room.I think maybe they were friends or family of the hotel management,as they were making themselves heard in the bar the previous evening.Admittedly they were packed off to bed at 10pm.Not wanting to deny children having fun and enjoying themselves,we maybe did not want our hotel stay affected by noisy children.That aside,we did enjoy our stay in the Afton,and would stay again when visiting Eastbourne.
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My wife and I held our wedding reception here on the 5th April and I can honestly say everything was perfect.
All the staff we met were so helpful and friendly during the run up to the wedding and on the day. During the preparation we mainly dealt with Jason and Fiona and nothing seemed like to much trouble for them. Even when we had to postpone the wedding for a few months due to health reasons they were completely understanding. Jason even helped us with the smaller details like the seating plan. The owner, Marco was also very helpful and even came and had a drink with us on the day which we thought was lovely!
With regards to the food, everything was perfect! All of our guests said how nice it was and that they would happily go back. The set menu that we chose had pork as the main however we asked to change it to chicken and this was not a problem, nor was it a problem to change the soup!
All in all, the hotel and staff here are very helpful and accommodating and I would recommend the Afton hotel to anyone. A big thank you to you all!
Lewis and Rosiee Iles
All the staff we met were so helpful and friendly during the run up to the wedding and on the day. During the preparation we mainly dealt with Jason and Fiona and nothing seemed like to much trouble for them. Even when we had to postpone the wedding for a few months due to health reasons they were completely understanding. Jason even helped us with the smaller details like the seating plan. The owner, Marco was also very helpful and even came and had a drink with us on the day which we thought was lovely!
With regards to the food, everything was perfect! All of our guests said how nice it was and that they would happily go back. The set menu that we chose had pork as the main however we asked to change it to chicken and this was not a problem, nor was it a problem to change the soup!
All in all, the hotel and staff here are very helpful and accommodating and I would recommend the Afton hotel to anyone. A big thank you to you all!
Lewis and Rosiee Iles
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We stayed at the Afton Hotel after our son and new daughter-in-law's wedding reception which was held in the ballroom. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful from the time we booked in on Saturday. The room we stayed in was very clean and comfortable, we had an excellent nights sleep.
We believe the hotel should have a higher star rating. A big thank you to all the staff, keep up the good work.
We believe the hotel should have a higher star rating. A big thank you to all the staff, keep up the good work.
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Hotel staff all friendly and whatever you asked for they helped sort out. It was lovely and clean. Good location for visiting the area. Only drawback was the rooms were quite warm as my room led onto a flat roof felt I couldn't have a the window open far.
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