Afton Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
On the beach
Balcony
Business center
Banquet hall

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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2-8 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, England, BN21 3EJ
  • Place, Eastbourne Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Eastbourne

Located in Eastbourne City Centre, Afton Hotel is adjacent to Eastbourne Pier and within a 10-minute stroll of Eastbourne Bandstand. This 54-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, concierge services, and express check-in.

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Eastbourne Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Eastbourne Bandstand - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To the Rise Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Belgian Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Farol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seafare Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Afton Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Guests of Afton Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-in. Offsite parking is available for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include express check-out, a banquet hall, and wedding services.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Coffee makers and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per day); discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Afton Hotel?

Afton Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Afton Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Eastbourne City Centre, just steps from Eastbourne Pier, and within a 10-minute walk of Eastbourne Bandstand and Devonshire Park Theatre. You'll also find Eastbourne Beach and Congress Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Afton Hotel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Afton Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Afton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Afton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Afton Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this beachfront hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and wedding services.

Are there hot tubs at Afton Hotel?

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

Does Afton Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Afton Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Afton Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Afton Hotel for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night.

Does Afton Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Afton Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Afton Hotel.

Does Afton Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Afton Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Afton Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 445 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Monika

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I asked for room upstairss which I was given however wanted quiet room. Was bang next to lift people going up and down the corridor door banging straight to my wall. Bathroom pressure of water well if u can call it pressure non existent just dripping. Hair in bath . Rust mould , chipped stains in ceiling, balcony rusty dirty was scared will snap and fall… view terrible . Only positive thing was reception staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carley

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Couldnt fault the staff or cleanliness. I can only comment on the room i stayed in which i would say was very tired, i could feel the springs in my matress and furnishings were pretty worn like laminate missing on wardrobes and drawers and expanding foam sticking out everywhere on outside of window. Oh and you can only connect to the wi-fi in the reception area which was a slight inconvenience for me however despite this i probably would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower didn’t work properly the room was always hot and nobody at the reception when we arrived we had to wait at least 20 minutes before someone turned up I would not recommend this hotel to anyone not happy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel a few times great for an overnight stay right on the front near the pier clean room comfortable bed really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed to stay overnight in Eastbourne for a funeral, and the Afton Hotel was ideal. Very reasonable price, friendly staff. We were a bit worried that it would be noisy, as there was some entertainment going on downstairs, but that stopped at 11pm and it was nice and quiet after that, and got a good night's rest. The main issue was parking. We checked in at 3pm and got a space right outside, but when we returned later in the evening we had to park a few streets away. When we stayed, there was a LOT of building work going on in the area. I'm sure when it's finished the area will look really nice - and probably the parking situation will improve. Definitely recommend getting the parking permit from reception, and I can also recommend paying the extra for the breakfast. They do a nice full English. Nice to stay in a proper old-fashioned seaside hotel, the building is showing it's age a bit, but the staff are really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a fairly budget hotel I cannot fault my stay. Room cleaned daily and kept clean to good standard. Shower head being very small with little water flow my only low rating. Hotel is not modernised but old wardrobes in room adds to charm. I would definitely stay again when down for stay with work
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MALCOLM

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Asked for high floor room and extra pillows got both.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alice

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

Broken bed!

My sis sat on her bed and it completely broke and she had to sleep on the floor as there was no one to see about it. I’m just hoping they get back to me to offer some sort of compensation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgars

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pietro

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing which held me back for giving a 5 star excellent was the lack of WiFi in the rooms. Once this is sorted, it'll be my #1 go to in Eastbourne!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jayesh govind

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

Good service

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel lovely staff 😁
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful accommodation Clean....very helpful management Top end of what you pay for xxxxx 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very welcoming hosts,helpfull ,rooms clean ,hot shower ect,could do with getting bathmats for stepping out the shower, enjoyable stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On seafront. Warm and spacious. Bathroom heater did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area but within walking distance of the seafront and shops with everything you need close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The reviews are mixed of this hotel, and unfortunately we stayed in the not so good part so fall within a bad review category. The hotel has sash windows, so as you can imagine they aren’t soundproof. The window was closed but the noise was the same as if it were open. We could hear everything. Doesn’t make for a restful nights sleep when you’ve driven far and explored around. The upside, it was in a great location literally opposite the pier and a short walk into the great shopping and eateries of Eastbourne town centre. The room was clean, albeit smelling musty. The hotel had a little bar area, pool table, plenty of seating. Parking is street parking in specific zones, and the hotel gives you a permit for a small fee, but it’s not guaranteed outside the hotel. There is a lift in the property, but the corridors are quite narrow, and there are steps up to the hotel, only a few but, still. All in all, it was ok, but I wouldn’t book again. It was just too noisy! I understand there are many more hotels in the area, and the upkeep or modifications of each hotel would cost a fortune, but i’d expect to have some level of soundproofing, at least. Yes, it was cheap, but still enough money to pay, in this day and age. If you can sleep anywhere with loads of noise, then this place will be fine for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024