The Afton Hotel
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76 Coventry CHA Rambling Club members enjoyed a five nights, attractively priced stay at this excellent hotel in January 2014. Everyone agreed their bedrooms were nicely furnished and warm with plenty of hot water in their bathrooms. All too often in some hotels we have stayed in some of our members have enjoyed plenty of hot water whilst others have had just a trickle. The public rooms were also nicely furnished, clean and warm. We were very pleased with the food. There was a reasonable selection on the menu for breakfast and dinner. It was served fresh and hot, with none of our large party having to wait for their food thanks to the efficient waiters. They even set aside a room with buckets and brushes to clean our muddy boots with; it was just one of the many things the hotel did to make our stay as welcome and as friendly as possible. We can recommend this well run hotel to any rambling group looking to stay in Eastbourne. Brian Keates, Honorary Secretary.
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Having stayed at the Afton over many years for conference social weekends it never fails to live up to expectations and has been updated over the years. As most of our party (of 70 +) are visually impaired the staff are always extremely helpful. Situated almost opposite the pier it is in an ideal location and is open to non-residents. There is a ballroom and bar with inexpensive drinks and does have a separate 'quiet' sitting area. The food is average but equates to hotel tariff. Rooms vary in size so suitable for couples or families and are quite comfortable. Hotel is very dog friendly (for well behaved dogs).
We look forward to returning in November with guide dog.
We look forward to returning in November with guide dog.
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Warm, welcoming reception. Lovely surroundings and great food. Meal delivered promptly and between courses very efficient. Staff friendly.
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Over the last couple of years i have attended meetings functions also just pop in for a coffee with friends the Afton Hotel offers you so much plus its perfect location
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This was our 2nd year back to the Afton for our Christmas Staff Party and again ft was excellent
Total Value for money, great food, great staff, great Party DJ. What more could you ask for.
Happy Christmas x
Total Value for money, great food, great staff, great Party DJ. What more could you ask for.
Happy Christmas x
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Having my Christmas party at the Afton Hotel and wanting to enjoy it with a few festive drinks I thought I would take advantage of staying overnight. I have used the Afton Hotel on many occasions for my events over the years but never had a need for staying over. After checking in I found my room which was nice enough. The wall art was a beautiful shot of the pier. I had a few hours before my guests were due to arrive so lay on the bed and watched some TV (a reasonable size TV with a simple enough remote). I have to say the bed was much more comfortable than I expected hence falling asleep and nearly missing my party! Whenever I travel I normally opt for a Premier Travel Inn but safely say that the bed I had at the Afton Hotel offered me just as good a night sleep (not aided by Alcohol at all) I know most of the staff well but they were just as friendly as always. Everything for the evening went smoothly and to time. Pleased to see that drinks were not expensive. When at an event earlier in the year (in Solihull) I was disappointed at being charged £5 a pint where drinks at the Afton Hotel are not the normal hefty mark up you can get at hotels.
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Having had several business trips to Eastbourne over the past year and having previously tried several other local hotels with mixed (often terrible experiences), I cannot recommend the Afton hotel enough. Clean rooms, exceptionally helpful and cheerful staff and very accomodating management have made each successive stay very pleasant. Situated on the front opposite the pier and close to all ammenities and shopping areas makes the location perfect. The rooms are of a good size and the housekeeping staff very friendly with a real 'happy to help' attitude. From the first stay, as a guest I was made to feel very welcome and it was nice to meet so many friendly acquaintances in the relaxed bar areas and over the well provided breakfasts and dinners. To sum up: The Afton is a gem of a hotel with a great 'family run' feel, where each guest is most certainly looked after - good facilities with a high level of cleanliness and friendliness! Highly recommended and thank you to all who made my stay so pleasurable and comfortable.
I look forward to visiting again in the future sometime (wirgmst)!!
I look forward to visiting again in the future sometime (wirgmst)!!
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Had a Christmas Party night. Food was very average. Staff did have a pleasant attitude though. Drinks not expensive. Overall Hotel appears not to have been updated for 30 years. Great lo9cation right on seafront though if staying overnight.
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Went away with my mum & dad , as my dad is in a wheel chair, I thought the hotel was very nice, my room was excellent ,clean and great view, breakfast you get what you pay for bacon and tomato nice! The coach drivers bingo a good laugh, bar prices good , staff great, if down East Bourne again will book in .
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Had our wedding reception at the Afton yesterday, i just want to say how brilliant it was. Jason made sure everything went by without a hitch, the food was top notch and a great time was had by all of the guests. I couldn't have asked for more and would really reccommend the venue if anyone needed to hold an event.
thank you to all the staff there you made the celebration really easy to enjoy.
thank you to all the staff there you made the celebration really easy to enjoy.
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Stayed for 4 nights and what a fab place to stay. This hotel is across the road from the pier and 5 minutes away from the town centre. The bus stop is across the road. This hotel is positioned in the right spot.
The hotel is spotlessly clean and tidy. The room was very spacious with t.v. tea,coffee,a good working shower and a very comfortable bed.
All the staff are welcoming and friendly and they go that extra mile to make sure your stay is good.
The breakfasts and evening meals were piping hot and served with a smile.
Would highly recommend this hotel.
The hotel is spotlessly clean and tidy. The room was very spacious with t.v. tea,coffee,a good working shower and a very comfortable bed.
All the staff are welcoming and friendly and they go that extra mile to make sure your stay is good.
The breakfasts and evening meals were piping hot and served with a smile.
Would highly recommend this hotel.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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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