Afton Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from South Downs National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
54 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
On-site parking is limited
Off-site parking nearby (GBP 2 per day; discounts available)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
On the beach
Pool table
Beach nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 2 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Afton Hotel Eastbourne
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Frequently asked questions
Does Afton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Afton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Afton Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Afton Hotel?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Afton Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Afton Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horse riding.
Are there restaurants at or near Afton Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Afton Hotel like?
Afton Hotel is in Eastbourne City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Eastbourne Pier and 5 minutes' walk from Eastbourne Bandstand.
Afton Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
michael
michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 August 2024
Basic hotel. Mattress too soft. Fine for couple of nights stay.
Olga
Olga, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
3 August 2024
Took my money wouldn’t give me bk said it was on a different location so tried to get money straight away they refused me and my son was stranded with no hotel no money to get new one disgusting company
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 July 2024
Not B&B as requested or what they advertise in the rooms but the very basic requirements for a nights stay. Room was v hot even with window wide open all night. Not somewhere I could stay for more than 1 night.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
The property is very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable
I will go back there to stay again.
Love it close to the to the beach and shops.❤️
Hilda
Hilda, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 July 2024
It’s very dirty property
Bathroom shower is so so small and water from shower coming out slow .. took me 30 mins to do showerr .
Very very dirty hotel. Reception is at awful place..
befor book it
Pls think more n more .
Azaz
Azaz, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 July 2024
Your average B&B
A standard no-frills B&B. Staff were polite enough. The room was average but the bed was quite comfy. Quite expensive for what it was. Parking is an absolute nightmare anywhere near the hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 July 2024
It’s ok but not anything special
So not terrible but not amazing either. Room quite small and previous occupants 1/2 used shower gel on the shower for me. Bring your own pillow, the singular pillow was as deep as an iPhone.
Toilet filled at such a slow drip it was like a form of torture.
Main room area was clean and tidy.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2024
Great location , great budget hotel
Location is brilliant three minute walk from town centre right up the pier
It’s a family run business and the whole family was lovely. Nothing was too much trouble.
Yes, the rooms are a bit outdated, but the cleanest of the rooms was hundred percent
The bar and lounge area is very comfortable to sit in and have a couple of drinks and the prices of the drinks are very reasonable
100% would stay again
Thank you
Lorna
Lorna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2024
Hilary
Hilary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Lovely hotel will definitely visit again if I had to pick something I didn’t like it would be all the shouting from people outside from other hotels so nothing they could do about that
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 June 2024
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2024
Hotel is in serious need of updating, but it was cheap and in good location
Tony
Tony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Can't complain about the hotel. staff were polite and friendly and it was a reasonable stay. Like a lot of hotels around the UK, they do look tired . the communal areas such as the reception and bar were ok and so where the rooms but could do with a makeover. Something to note, like other hotels, parking is awkward and you may not be able to park outside the hotel.
Carl
Carl, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 May 2024
Excellent room but communal areas very tired
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2024
It was great, nice and polite staff, excellent location and enjoyed the stay. They just charged for the extra towel.
Ali
Ali, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
27 April 2024
Terrible
Iv made a complaint, I’m so unhappy with this hotel, it’s literally disgusting. The staff were rude when they were about but even that was hard work trying to find someone to help, the bed had springs sticking out, Iv not slept a wink, it’s actually unbelievable
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
14 April 2024
Location and staff good, outlook not great due to semi demolished hotel across road. Hotel a bit rundown tatty, dated but it is clean, also offered free breakfast but not available when I stayed. I don't think it was worth what I payed to stay.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2024
Afton Hotel was a very pleasant surprise - the cleanest hotel I have been in in Eastbourne for the last three years. Staff were great - very obliging and friendly. Food was delicious - especially the “full English” breakfast. I didn’t quite understand why the Continental breakfast was the same price (‘£10) as the full English - shouldn’t it be less ?
The Aftor is very good value. I will definitely stay here again when I am in this area.
Shirley A
Shirley A, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 April 2024
Near to Beach
Alan
Alan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 March 2024
Lovely clean hotel . Room comfortable . Staff really friendly helpful. Breakfast a bit expensive £12 per person bit basic could do with a coffee machine as coffee was cold full English was tasty no yogurt fruit . Overall really nice stay good price ideal location opposite pier
Lisa
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 March 2024
The hotel was ok but in desperate need of a facelift.
Booked bed and breakfast but no breakfast on the last morning.
Room ok but both bathroom door and windows need replacement especially the windows.
Simon
Simon, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2024
Nice clean and bright room, housekeeping carried out daily, friendly staff , but the hotel itself could do with a bit of TLC otherwise very good