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Avalon Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Brighton, 5-minute walk to Brighton Beach

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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7 Upper Rock Gardens, Kemptown, Brighton, England, BN2 1QE
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Brighton
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Ensuite

Panoramic Double Room, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Brighton

Located in Kemptown, Avalon Guest House is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Brighton Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SEA LIFE Brighton - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legends - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hand in Hand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Volks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Happy Family - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Avalon Guest House

Guesthouse in Brighton, 5-minute walk to Brighton Beach
Guests of Avalon Guest House have access to free WiFi in public areas. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.0
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.0 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Avalon Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Kemptown within a 10-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. You'll also find SEA LIFE Brighton and Brighton Royal Pavilion less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Avalon Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Avalon Guest House include a casino at the property?

No, Avalon Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Avalon Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Avalon Guest House good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this guesthouse, including memory foam mattresses, sea views, and separate bathtubs and showers in some accommodations.

Are there hot tubs at Avalon Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Avalon Guest House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Avalon Guest House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Avalon Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Avalon Guest House.

Does Avalon Guest House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Avalon Guest House?

The closest major airport to Avalon Guest House is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 29.5 mi away (56 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Avalon Guest House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Avalon Guest House.

Avalon Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 203 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t get the room we paid for, we paid for a deluxe double and got a standard double, which was extremely small. We tried to complain but they didn’t want to know, we finally got an apology just before we were going to bed, but even then they kept trying to tell us that we did get the room we booked, which was very annoying. As compensation they offered us a late checkout which wasn’t any good to us and said they couldn’t change our room as they were fully booked, at 11pm we wouldn’t have wanted to change our room anyway. The door didn’t shut properly on our room so it didn’t feel very secure and there was a light on all night just outside the room, which made it difficult to sleep and the en-suite was very cramped making it very uncomfortable. Not a good experience, glad it was only for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelt damp/mouldy! The walls looked like they had stains on them. The bathroom mirror was dirty, there was what appeared to be toothpaste on the tiles next to the sink. There was a slug in the shower. The flooring was in need of replacing! Generally not worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BED BUGS I tried to check in at 8:20 PM and had to call the number on the door for about 10 minutes before anyone answered. Eventually, I received the entry code via WhatsApp, which worked, but it was not ideal after a long day. Once inside, the entire place smelled strongly of fresh paint. My room had a dirty ceiling, and I found used dirty underwear under the bed, which was extremely unhygienic. The bed was also very itchy, and later that night around 11:40 PM, I felt something crawling on me. It was a bedbug. I spent the next two hours checking my clothes, sheets, and luggage. Didn't get much sleep after that.
Bed Bug
Ceiling
Paint smell
Dirty underwear
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walked out, didnt stay.

Very different to enter the building and allocated room. Very disappointed with the state of the bedroom & bathroom. Scuffed walls, broken window, wardrobe with no hangers, no hot water, broken ironing board, no water pressure. Very badly maintained. Needless to say we didnt stay overnight, left within minutes of eventually entering the hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic accommodation

The email to check in informed us that it was self check in facilities. On arrival, we were suddenly stopped entering the hotel (after using the code emailed to us for entry) by two men, that appeared outside of the hotel - this took us by surprise but they asked if we were guests, which we confirmed we were. Once in the hotel, we entered our room and it was in quite poor condition/decor. The bed was relatively comfortable and sheets appeared clean. After waiting for nearly 10 mins, the hot water finally kicked in so we could shower. The shower gel provided in the bathroom was really nice. The hotel during the night was quiet considering the location but did smell of weed despite having clear no smoking signs around the corridors and on room doors. Overall it was not awful, I wouldn't stay there again though as the room and facilities were not good enough for the price we paid to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

M

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An unmanned, bare bones option in a cute area

The room was basic, furnished and refurbished to the cheapest of standards without even a mixing tap in the bathroom. Bedlinens, though clean, were stained and unsightly. The mattress felt old and worn, though I profess I slept fine. For a bare-bones basic place to sleep in trendy Kemptown, you get your money's worth (e.g. it was less than half the price of any other option I found). Several buses service the area and it's only a block from the coast. The major problem I had was not receiving entry instructions as the "hotel" is unmanned, requiring me to reach out to the very helpful third-party service contractors on WhatsApp and delaying my check-in, thus causing me to arrive late at an event I was in town for. Furthermore, my access request had been ignored and I was assigned a room up many stairs when I had specifically requested a lower floor due to limited mobility. Although this was rectified by the third party service contractors, again the massive inconvenience delayed me and could have been avoided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service

Not terrible but pictures need updating.

Some of the reviews of this place are a little harsh. We stayed in Room 8 on the top floor. The hotel is a little dated and could do with an upgrade and repaint. I think the issue is that the picture they have on here are probably taken a while ago. The room and bedding was clean and we had hot water for the shower at all times. The keyless entry for the main door and room is very useful and save you having to carry a key around. If your looking for cheap hotel with no frills this is one to consider but do not expect too much and certainly not what the images show. But I would rule this place out just because of that. I would suggest that the hotel updates the pictures and that way the reviews wouldn’t be so bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible, disgusting, do not book

Seemed like a complete scam. The photos bore no resemblance to the location. When I booked, the receipt showed a certain street address, but the day before arrival I got an email with a different address. No staff, no lobby, just key-boxes. Carpets were stained and ripped. Room was tiny, dirty and stifling hot. To finish it off, the toilet had not been flushed, meaning that there was either no cleaning at all (so presumably the sheets had not been changed either), or the cleaning was awful. I walked in, looked around and walked out. I have phoned and messaged the "hotel" multiple times with no response at all. I have now contacted the local City authority as I suspect this place is not licensed, and I have contacted hotels.com and my credit card company for a full refund as this seems to be a complete fraud. Stupidly, I did not think to take any photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avalon

good for 1 or 2 nights small but clean get communications when contacting the staff on whatsapp they respond quickly to any queries
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness

Avalon

Cosy! Bedroom ceiling light not working. Smoke alarm red light flashing all night. Comfy bed, very quiet and close to seafront’s
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay, no issues

Book was good, hotel was ok and as expected for the price paid, slept well with no issues. Booked to attend an event in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nobody on site to let you in and when we did get in it was another 90 minutes before we were given our room code to open the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They took over a week to reply to a question, there were no codes available to enter the property or codes for the rooms for multiple guests including me, the standing fan was broken, the bathroom light was broken, the only access to the outside for cooling or a breeze was a dank little courtyard that was literally swarming with mosquitoes, and I received no contact about the broken light and fan for over 6 hours before I left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and good sized room. Room gets very warm even with the fan provided, as it gets direct sunlight in the morning. Be aware there is no reception of any kind, so you need to make sure you have been sent the building/room code and instructions to get in when you arrive. I hadn’t been emailed mine, and had to call the property phone number to get it, but the help over the phone was very nice and I got what I needed. Otherwise great room for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very disappointing experience at this guesthouse and wouldn’t recommend it. Firstly, we were not sent the check-in details or entry codes in advance, meaning we struggled to access the building on arrival. We had to call the property to get this information. All other guests that arrived had the same issue. What was most upsetting, however, was discovering that we’d been placed in a basement room, which was not made clear at the time of booking. We reserved a standard double room with an en-suite, and the photos showed a bright, airy space with natural light. Instead, we were given a dingy, dark basement room with zero natural light and no privacy. People walking past could look directly into the room. It felt more like a converted storage area than a proper guest room. On arrival, we were met with a pile of bin bags and dirty laundry in the hallway just outside the room, creating an awful stench which also seeped into the room. The lack of ventilation made everything worse. The toilet paper was damp, the air was thick and musty, and there were clear signs of neglect, including mould growing at the base of the toilet, a broken window handle, a crack in the window covered in duct tape and a leaking shower due to missing sealant. We raised these issues with the property, but they were unable to offer us an alternative room. This should have been advertised as a basement room at a significantly lower price. We feel ripped off, misled, and regret booking this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness

Check-in Details

Make sure you get check-in details before you arrive as you need different access code to for the enterance front door and your room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gyorgy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the basement room which smelt of damp.Not impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025