Local Reviews
In November 2012, Valerie438 said about The Afton Hotel
We have read Naomi Stevenson's review of her 1 night stay last weekend. We are joint organisers of the weekend event Naomi attended. We have been running weekend events every year since 1976 at the Afton Hotel.
We are upset that Naomi should write such an unjust report. We spoke to Naomi several times during her stay to make her welcome. She didn't mention any complaints to us.
She also said that the live entertainment kept playing Christmas songs. We had live entertainment on Saturday evening for dancing which was mostly Country & Western. Sunday morning a three piece band playing Bluegrass music from America. On Sunday afternoon we had music and dancing by a local Morris Dancing Group. The hotel did have background music in the bar, some of which was Christmas music.
Naomi complained about the Christmas decorations and dinner. This is a tradition for the hotel to treat our visits as a Christmas event. The majority of our guests, who are blind or partially sighted enjoy this fun, with a visit from Santa Clause too.
We have had many favourable comments since our return. Ted Herbert & Valerie Clark
We are upset that Naomi should write such an unjust report. We spoke to Naomi several times during her stay to make her welcome. She didn't mention any complaints to us.
She also said that the live entertainment kept playing Christmas songs. We had live entertainment on Saturday evening for dancing which was mostly Country & Western. Sunday morning a three piece band playing Bluegrass music from America. On Sunday afternoon we had music and dancing by a local Morris Dancing Group. The hotel did have background music in the bar, some of which was Christmas music.
Naomi complained about the Christmas decorations and dinner. This is a tradition for the hotel to treat our visits as a Christmas event. The majority of our guests, who are blind or partially sighted enjoy this fun, with a visit from Santa Clause too.
We have had many favourable comments since our return. Ted Herbert & Valerie Clark
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In November 2012, jayne b said about The Afton Hotel
We were very fortunate to be introduced to the owner of this hotel when we did a charity walk along Eastbourne Seafront. We were invited to have coffee afterwards and were treated like royalty. I had never been inside the hotel before and I was very pleasantly suprised, wonderful furnishings and ballroom size floor, this must be a lovely place to attend a dance or even a weekend/week away as this hotel has all the facilities of a 4 star hotel. The benefit of this hotel is its location, right opposite Eastbourne Pier, but behind the giants so that there is no noise when the pier nightclub closes or any of the local bars. Step out of the hotel right onto the beach front and promanade. If I was coming to Eastbourne I would definately stay at this hotel.
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In January 2013, kelly1980_13 said about The Afton Hotel
just returned from a stay at the afton,stayed mon-fri the 2nd wk of january,what a lovley hotel,the hotel is clean and right across the road from the pier and a 5min walk from the shops,the staff are exceptionally friendly and go out of their way to make sure everyone enjoy's their stay.When we stayed we had bed,breakfast,evening meal and free bar 18.00-23.00 and the hotel was full and still the service outstanding.There was plenty of choice on the menu,Would definatley return here again.
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In January 2013, bomber831 said about The Afton Hotel
I also would praise the Afton hotel for their professional and polite atitude to the Visitors duing our reunion in October 2012. I could not fault the front of house staff or the way nothing was too much to do to make the visitors stay pleasent. The rooms very clean and provided with all necessay items to make the stay pleasent - good value for money.
Check in was speedy even though several arrived a bit early to enter the rooms we were made comfortable in the lounge. the food was well prepared and the formal dinner we had was of a standard that I have seen in top london hotels (well done) my only comment is about the staff in the restaurant area for breakfast who need just a little bit more training in customer care and some patience .I
have seen some comments about parking, the hotel run a scheme where for a small fee they provided a scratch card to allow you to park in the permit areas. close by (5 mins) there is also a value for money NCP.
Would I go back YES definately
Check in was speedy even though several arrived a bit early to enter the rooms we were made comfortable in the lounge. the food was well prepared and the formal dinner we had was of a standard that I have seen in top london hotels (well done) my only comment is about the staff in the restaurant area for breakfast who need just a little bit more training in customer care and some patience .I
have seen some comments about parking, the hotel run a scheme where for a small fee they provided a scratch card to allow you to park in the permit areas. close by (5 mins) there is also a value for money NCP.
Would I go back YES definately
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In January 2013, Br24wl said about The Afton Hotel
Stayed at The Afton last month&wish to pass on my experience.
I was made to feel extremely welcome.
My room& en suite bathroom immaculate.
I had a balcony with sea views(I shall return this summer&take advantage of the table&chairs whilst sipping coffee)
Tea,coffee&excellant biscuits in my room.
Friendly,helpful staff.
Delicious breakfast etc.Mr&Mrs Giorgi delightful.
I shall recommend The Afton to friends&shall return.
Kind regards,Julie-Ann Middup
I was made to feel extremely welcome.
My room& en suite bathroom immaculate.
I had a balcony with sea views(I shall return this summer&take advantage of the table&chairs whilst sipping coffee)
Tea,coffee&excellant biscuits in my room.
Friendly,helpful staff.
Delicious breakfast etc.Mr&Mrs Giorgi delightful.
I shall recommend The Afton to friends&shall return.
Kind regards,Julie-Ann Middup
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In January 2013, ELAINE O said about The Afton Hotel
Long weekend break in a snowy January so pleased that room had radiators that I could turn up or down as I pleased. Room of good standard - flat screen TV - and excellent standard of cleanliness. Meals excellent throughout served by very capable and polite waiting staff. We had a free bar every night between 6pm and 11pm so a jolly time was had by all. Entertainment every night - but let down by the keyboard player on the Sunday night.
Hotel is ideally situated - across the road from the pier and 5 minutes from the shops - my second visit here - I look forward to my next visit.
Hotel is ideally situated - across the road from the pier and 5 minutes from the shops - my second visit here - I look forward to my next visit.
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In February 2013, JohnRSutton said about The Afton Hotel
I have stayed at this hotel several times and found it to be excellent in every way! The owner, Marco, is always in attendance and readily available to talk to. The management and staff are polite, helpful, friendly and very efficient. Rooms are warm in winter and very comfortable. The food is excellent with a very varied menu. All in all I thoroughly recommend this family run hotel.
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In February 2013, Steven T said about The Afton Hotel
We visited the Afton Hotel for our family Christmas party and we could not have had a better visit.
Our group had travelled from different areas of the UK and abroad so we wanted something where we could all stay over and celebrate the Christmas holidays together.
The large inviting bar area and spacious dance floor were perfect for our wide range of age groups and there was fun had by everyone.
The staff were very helpful and accommodating and the nibbles and sandwiches provided were an ideal mid evening snack.
Would thoroughly recommend and hopefully we will be able to get everyone together again for next year.
Our group had travelled from different areas of the UK and abroad so we wanted something where we could all stay over and celebrate the Christmas holidays together.
The large inviting bar area and spacious dance floor were perfect for our wide range of age groups and there was fun had by everyone.
The staff were very helpful and accommodating and the nibbles and sandwiches provided were an ideal mid evening snack.
Would thoroughly recommend and hopefully we will be able to get everyone together again for next year.
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In February 2013, maryann e said about The Afton Hotel
What a wonderful,welcoming hotel.Stayed in the Afton hotel for a 5 day Mon - Fri winter break,mid Feb.After a 7 hour coach journey from North Wales,even before we got off the coach.,we were made to feel welcome.Check in was quick and efficient,and our room 211,overlooking the pier,was warm and very clean.THe room has a flat screen tv with a kettle for tea ,coffee and hot chocolate.However the bed was a little lumpy and not very comfy.Towels were not changed.every day but if you ask they will do so.
The food was excellent ,nothing fancy but tasty and filling.The all inclusive bar in the evenings was 6-11 pm,and there was entertainment every evening which was enjoyable.The only let down for us was the organist Thu evening.the staff were very polite and friendly and very good value for what we paid
The food was excellent ,nothing fancy but tasty and filling.The all inclusive bar in the evenings was 6-11 pm,and there was entertainment every evening which was enjoyable.The only let down for us was the organist Thu evening.the staff were very polite and friendly and very good value for what we paid
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In February 2013, Lyn Rundle said about The Afton Hotel
we have just come back after our third visit to the afton,we enjoyed our 3 night stay,every one really friendlyas usual,breakfast great,room great,entertainment great,we are looking forward to going back again soon,thankyou all staff,(you are more like friends then staff) looking forward to seeingyou all again lyn and nigel rundle xx
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