Afton Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (2074 reviews)
2-8 Cavendish Place , Eastbourne , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Fishing
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Heating issues
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Generally clean as noted in several reviews, but mentioned some areas not cleaned well.
Service
8.45
Staff are friendly and helpful according to multiple reviews.
Location
8.45
Well-placed hotel with convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms are generally comfortable and well-equipped, though some reviews mention room size and features lacking.
Amenities
7.45
Basic amenities present; some comments on missing items like hand towels.
Value for Money
8.45
Considered very good value for the price as per several reviews.
Food and Beverage
6.95
Breakfast available but not extensively mentioned; assumed standard quality.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall stays generally positive, though some specific complaints were noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:43

Property Description

Stunning Seafront Location
Nestled on the seafront, The Afton Hotel offers a picturesque setting just a short stroll from Eastbourne Train Station.

Luxurious Guest Lounges
Unwind in one of the three air-conditioned guest lounges, each equipped with complimentary WiFi, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Treasure Island Venture Park or tee off at The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, both just a short distance from the hotel.

Experience seaside luxury at The Afton Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Parking permits are available at reception for an additional cost of GBP 2.

Pets are only allowed on request for an additional fee of GBP 25 per pet per night. The property reserves the right not to accept bookings with pets if no information is provided in advance.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2074 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 6.95
Overall Experience: 7.45
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LESLIE • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Comfy room and clean, pleasant staff recommended

Cons:

Could do with opening up the bar more

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
5
Für drei Tage keine Katastrophe, aber trotz des netten Personals keine Option für die Zukunft
Pros:

Die Lage war okay

Cons:

Es war niemand da, als ich abends ankam. Ich stand auf der Straße und wusste nicht, was tun, als niemand öffnete nachdem ich geklingelt hatte. Zum Glück kam ein anderer Gast, schloss auf, ließ mich ein und verwies mich auf Telefonnummern an der Rezeption. Eine Nachricht über booking.com wäre ja wohl angemessen gewesen. Frühstück wie auf der Website angegeben, gab es auch nicht, ich hätte in ein anderes Hotel gehen müssen / überflüssig, denn in Eastbourne gibt es gute Cafés. Das Bett glich einer Hängematte, das Zimmer extrem renovierungsbedürftig.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
R
Robinson • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location, sea view, staff were polite

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • couple • gb
1
Just dreadful dirty unhelpful staff rooms need a lot of money spent of them would not recommend
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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ANDREW • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
G
Gemma • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great Stay
Pros:

Great Pier side location
Friendly and helpfull staff
Good size rooms

Cons:

Parking can be difficult

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
N
Nock • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
A
Alexiljin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • gb
6
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
9
Cons:

The bed was abit uncomfortable

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Nick SP46 • couple • gb
3
never stay there again
Pros:

nothing - only the location

Cons:

didn't like everything, it was old, dirty, tired, poor condition, didn't work, uncomfortable, smelly,

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great pier front hotel
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us. The hotel was excellent value.

Cons:

The hotel was a bit dated but no different to the other local hotels. For the price point, it's a winner

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
A
angelina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location and very friendly staff. Clean, safe and comfortable place.

Cons:

All good

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Dayanne • solo_traveller • gb
1
Bed bugs
Pros:

The receptionist who checked us in was very friendly.

Cons:

BED BUGS on my bed Room 103. My partner and I were both bitten on our legs, and we had to leave the room and move to another room at approximately 3 a.m.
Unfortunately, no manager was available to address the situation, as we were told that management was not working on Sunday.
We were told that the matter would be followed up, but so far I have received only a promise of follow-up and no confirmation that a refund will be provided.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • couple • gb
10
Clean comfy place with nice staff
Pros:

Very close to the beach and it was a clean comfortable room

Cons:

Could have a paint touch up in places

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
C
Cooper • couple • gb
5
Owing today not a good stay and probably my last in this hotel.
Pros:

Booking in okay and room good.

Cons:

Only one towel each for my wife and I no hand towels, no shower mat, and one of the side lights was not working. And this morning my wife went to take her towel off the towel rail in the bathroom and the whole came away from the wall bring down and smashing about a dozen tiles, luckily she was not hurt as splinters went everywhere.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
P
Penny • couple • gb
8
Good value.
Pros:

We’ve stayed here before and would recommend it, as a good hotel in the area.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
7
Nice location, low price
Pros:

Location

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
V
Viorel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
M
Mureen • extended_group • gb
8
I enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower was very weak in room 312

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee