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The Alfriston

4.0 star property
Hotel in Polegate with a steam room and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate, England, BN26 5TW
  • Place, St Andrew Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clergy House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Drusillas Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Heritage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Culture

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sussex | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Sussex

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Gyles Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Gyles Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lawrence Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Lawrence Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dene Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Dene Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Champion Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Champion Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cozy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Coach House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Alfriston

The Alfriston places you next to St Andrew Church and within a 10-minute walk of Clergy House. This 4-star hotel has 35 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • St Andrew Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clergy House - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Drusillas Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The English Wine Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hampden Park Station - 21 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Long Man Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cuckmere Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Barley Mow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lexden Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Alfriston

Hotel in Polegate with a steam room and a 24-hour front desk
The Alfriston features an outdoor pool, a steam room, and meeting rooms. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a business center, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, safes, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Deans Place

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1300
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per day

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
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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. 
  • Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Deans Place Polegate
Deans Place Hotel
The Alfriston Hotel
The Alfriston Polegate
The Alfriston Hotel Polegate

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Alfriston?

The Alfriston offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to The Alfriston?

This hotel is located in Polegate within a short 7-minute walk of Clergy House. You'll also find Drusillas Park and Seven Sisters Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Alfriston?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Alfriston feature a casino?

No, The Alfriston doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Alfriston?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Alfriston?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Alfriston have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does The Alfriston have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Alfriston serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Deans Place.

Does The Alfriston allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Alfriston for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Alfriston?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Alfriston?

The closest major airport to The Alfriston is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is about 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Alfriston?

No, at The Alfriston, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Alfriston have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Alfriston.

The Alfriston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved every moment of our stay at The Alfriston.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Isobel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cosy hotel with friendly staff. It was a friends birthday and the hotel staff were great with helping decorate the room and wished her a happy birthday on arrival. Was a little disappointed with the spa as there is no jacuzzi and just the outdoor pool, it was also freezing in the room with the loungers so not very relaxing! I did ask for someone to adjust the temperature but this didn’t make a difference. The restaurant staff were friendly but the food was quite disappointing, the steak was really underdone despite us being asked how we wanted it cooked, also was not asked if we wanted more drinks or checked on throughout the meal. Good breakfast. The pantry was disappointing in comparison to other sister hotels as was just a small cupboard with a few bags of crisps and lollipops. Overall a nice stay but wouldn’t rush back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing.....was exactly the break we (as parents of young children) were hoping it would be. Would thoroughly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cain

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

Amazing stay!

It was lovely being at the Alfriston and getting to know its town. The pool outside was definitely the highlight and the sauna and steam room installations were excellent. The interiors were lovely and the breakfast was top notch!! Would highly recommend! Just be aware if you don’t have a car, it’s a bit of mission to get to Alfriston…there’s a bus but only runs at specific times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel tries hard to reach the luxury bracket with the new spa and other facilities, it does not quite succeed. Most staff are friendly and helpful, the cleaning staff were particularly cheerful and the receptionists also. One of the senior receptionists was typical of a minority of staff who do not have a service ethos and in her case was unnecessarily rude to us and to other guests. It seemed that the staff were all rushed off their feet and that better Training and a couple more would have helped things along. The breakfast was good but various ingredients including fruit had run out well before the end of service. The grounds are in need of maintenance. The pool area and spa are new if small, and the masseuse and staff very efficient. Room clean and bright. Food was reasonable in quality. Prices very high for a hotel of this quality. They do not have much competition yet in this area as a hotel with pool etc but if this changes they will need to up thr game.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veronika

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great boutique hotel in a lovely setting which has been very recently tastefully renovated. All the interiors are stylish, great SPA, good restaurant and service, wonderful outside spaces incl. pool. Breakfast is a bit limited but good, coffee isn’t great Lots to do in the area as well. Rathfinny winery just nearby was a happy find with a great restaurant, hiking routes to Seven Sisters, Alfriston village is a gem The only challenges we had were in regards to the check out rules - lack of a clear late check out policy, different receptionists saying different things, overall felt greedy and we end led up being overcharged in the end compared to what had been agreed (pending refund). 11AM is too early for 4PM check in, so the hotel needs to be prepared for exception requests
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

richard, Redruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only criticism would be the tiny bathroom that was difficult to get into as it was so small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor service at dinner, staff were nice but seemed overworked and disjointed so lots of running around while you were kept waiting ages for anyone to come over. Quite a frustrating meal experience. Asked for 2 rooms close together which they confirmed, yet placed at opposite ends of the hotel with no explanation or even acknowledgement. Woken up at 645am on Saturday with fire alarms going off, which really ruined the weekend, so we all had breakfast and set off home to get some rest. Not a relaxing break it was meant to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully decorated hotel very individual n lovely touches like the pantry. Lots of staff n very friendly but not always efficient eg took drink/food orders then disappeared. Spa staff and treatment excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible Rooms

The main building is nice. We booked a Heritage room but we were given a small hut in the carport. It seems it had been converted from a storage unit. The room was tiny, badly insulated, badly laid out and lacking in amenities. There are no fans or air conditioning and given the proximity to the car park, noise was loud and early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in the countryside. Staff all very welcoming and friendly. Spa facilities were clean and had a very relaxing atmosphere. We also used the restaurant and the food was amazing.
Beautiful classic bedroom
Robes provided for use at the spa
Tea tray with a lovely selection of teas and bottles of milk.
A complementary tipple of Madeira
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely recent refurb

We visited here on our honeymoon and had a lovely stay. No upgrades or special touches which was unfortunate, but it is a lovely hotel that had recently been upgraded. The food in the restaurant is great, but service was a bit slow. The pool was lovely but sadly no hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levi

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer (Joey)

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most I've used a hotel services in a while, and all was exactly what I needed for my stay. Very relaxing vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with fabulous design, brilliant people and gorgeous setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sugathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Minette

Lovely property. The reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Superb hotel, newly renovated

We had a fabulous night here, it is much improved since the recent renovations. The new decor is beautiful, even in the 'classic' room which was cosy but perfectly formed. Lots of lovely little touches like glass of wine on arrival, Madeira port in the room, snacks available on request. The spa was small but lovely. Breakfast was very good quality but a little chaotic at 9.30 on Sunday morning - suspect there are a few service glitches still to be ironed out since the reopening - but otherwise the service was top notch, they couldn't have been more helpful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025