The Afton Hotel
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My husband and I, together with two other family members, stayed at the Afton Hotel from 25th to 29th May 2015, with Edwards Coaches. Our double room on the 2nd floor was a decent size, clean & tidy, nicely furnished and overlooked the pier. The bathroom was spacious, with a walk-in shower that was easy to use. My only slight grumble was that we had no TV remote control in the room and although we reported this at reception, we never did get a remote control. This wasn't too much of a problem for us, because we didn't stay in the room much to watch TV but I feel there should have been one available, if only to turn off the subtitles that came up every time you turned on the TV. Also, as our room faced the pier, it was very noisy late some nights with other holiday-makers and revellers leaving the pier [and there was also an incident involving the police one night] but this is to be expected in such a busy resort and in such a prime location. The food at the hotel was really good, well-cooked and decent portions. We certainly didn't go hungry. All the meat served was tender and falling apart, just as we like it and the vegetables were nice and soft without being soggy. The entertainment at the hotel was excellent, particularly on the Monday and the Thursday. However, as we were all different ages with different tastes, its always hard to please everyone but I would say that our coach party joined in to make every night enjoyable. When we arrived, there were other guests staying there on a bar deal but the Manager, Jason, kindly extended that deal to our coach party as well, so the drinks were very reasonable. All in all, I would say that this hotel is good value for money and we certainly had a great time. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. I would certainly recommend this hotel to other people for a down-to-earth & good value hotel.
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Lovely friendly Hotel you would want to visit again and again. Always a warm welcome. The rooms are spotless. Small but more than adequate. Our bedding was changed everyday! Entertainment every night so no need to leave the Hotel. Just pull up a seat and enjoy the evening. A really nice breakfast is served, there is something to please everyone. Full English, cereal, toast, yogurt, fruit, tea,coffee and fruit juice. We were full to bursting! All in all a great place to stay. We are going back.
Ingrid Ramswell. 24/05/2015
Ingrid Ramswell. 24/05/2015
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We had a big family birthday party here and the staff were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much bother in making it go with a swing. For the price, the rooms were good value and I agree the evening meal was a bit rushed, similar to an earlier comment, but the beds were comfortable and I didn't hear any adverse comments from our guests who stayed there.
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May bank holiday weekend:
Greeted by staff who carried our cases to our room, room ready by 13:30pm. Hotel right opposite the pier, 5 mins from the shops - excellent location!
Breakfast was a little early 08:00-09:00, could be half hour later, especially after a late night ( this is my only criticism). Restaurant staff so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was freshly cooked, for me the best meal of the day.
Overall the staff were very friendly.
Hotel itself, old with lots of character. Loved little hide out rooms to relax. Lots of seating available.
Even with difficult customers, staff were polite and handled situations well.
I would stay again.
Greeted by staff who carried our cases to our room, room ready by 13:30pm. Hotel right opposite the pier, 5 mins from the shops - excellent location!
Breakfast was a little early 08:00-09:00, could be half hour later, especially after a late night ( this is my only criticism). Restaurant staff so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was freshly cooked, for me the best meal of the day.
Overall the staff were very friendly.
Hotel itself, old with lots of character. Loved little hide out rooms to relax. Lots of seating available.
Even with difficult customers, staff were polite and handled situations well.
I would stay again.
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just came back today from the hotel, well all I can say is this hotel is fantastic, we have been going here for many years now and it just seems to get better each time. Jason the manager cannot do enough for you he makes you feel at home straight away and his stuff are all so helpful to. the hotel is in a great location opposite the pier and near all shops and amenities. our room we had was lovely we had a sea view room, as normal very clean and bright, the hotel food and bar is great, we are now looking for the next booking to go back cannot wait.
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Myself and my sister have just had yet another great stay at this hotel, we have been coming here for weekend breaks for quite a few years now,and i can honestly say that the standard of this hotel has never gone down in any way,it just seems to get better with every visit,the rooms are so bright clean and very airy we had a room with seaview which was an added bonus,food great as always,but i must say a very big thank you to jason and his team nothing s too much trouble for them,and just too say the girl that was behind the bar downstairs on saturday evening what a joy,always there with a big smile on her face ,again many thanks for a lovely stay,be back later again this year.
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I ventured into this hotel as I needed a bed for three nights and the owner/receptionist did me some discount and booked me in for 3 nights with no quibble at all and gave me a key straightaway. The hotel can cater for solo folk of groups of people and has large entertainment areas on both the group and basement floors and a decent sized bar area. It is located on the seafront, so handily placed for all that the town has to offer. The staff were polite, the hotel well decorated and the breakfast was a decent size.
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What can I say....We had a brilliant day and evening here for our wedding reception. Food was lovely, staff were brilliant. would highly recommend having your day here they we're so helpful and supportive to with everything.
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We travelled as a large group of friends (21 of us) being members of an Essex based social club. It was a mystery trip by bus so only 2 people knew where we were going ! We arrived at the Afton Hotel late on Saturday afternoon and were welcomed by the receptionist Fiona who had all the rooms allocated. The rooms are comfortable and clean , what you see on the photographs on websites is what you get and there was no case here of showing you a lovely picture to disappoint you on arrival. Breakfast was very well received by our group and the 11 who ate in on Sunday evening were well satisfied with their meal. We all finished up in the hotel being entertained wonderfully by their Magician/singer who rounded off our weekend really well. The staff were all pleasant and helpful and one can see why the Afton is so popular amongst visiting guests. Finally I must say as organiser of our trip how pleasant it was to do business with this hotel (thank you Jason) , always helpful and accommodating making changes as we went along , we had a few choices of hotel via the Eastbourne Tourist information and we definitely made the right one.
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We attended a ball and had a great stay. Room was clean , food was good. Position was good. Staff were very good. They worked very hard and are a credit to the hotel . I would stay there again no problems alcohol was reasonably priced , had a lovely night sleep. I would recommend this hotel
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I booked the Afton Hotel for my 60th party (1960's themed) and am delighted that I chose to have it there. It is ideally situated opposite the Pier so very easy for people to find.
I found all the staff very helpful, especially Jason and Fiona, who helped with the planning stage and recommended an excellent DJ.
Nothing was too much trouble.
The buffet was delicious and many of my guests stayed the night and all were extremely complimentary about the venue, the atmosphere, the food and staff. The rooms which were clean and very comfortable.
The breakfast was excellent - quick service with a very good choice of cooked dishes.
I can't recommend the Afton Hotel highly enough and will certainly be back again for future celebrations!
I found all the staff very helpful, especially Jason and Fiona, who helped with the planning stage and recommended an excellent DJ.
Nothing was too much trouble.
The buffet was delicious and many of my guests stayed the night and all were extremely complimentary about the venue, the atmosphere, the food and staff. The rooms which were clean and very comfortable.
The breakfast was excellent - quick service with a very good choice of cooked dishes.
I can't recommend the Afton Hotel highly enough and will certainly be back again for future celebrations!
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Clean enough small bedrooms, public areas in better condition.
A very traditional style hotel that will never be the boutique style so don't expect that. Come with an open mind, it's ok, nothing special but not too bad either.
The waitresses worked hard but could do with swatting up on the menu as apparently a vegetable goulash is "vegetables and goulash".
Entertainment was included in the package booked, it was a little ropy and embarrassing at times, and was geared to a much older audience. However when you are in a group you can still have a good time and enjoy yourself. The £1 bar was a hit with many.
Didn't have a bad time, but if I am in Eastbourne again I may try to find a change of venue to see what the competition is like,
Oh, and by the way, it was on the top of my tongue on the second night to ask what was in the nut roast....
A very traditional style hotel that will never be the boutique style so don't expect that. Come with an open mind, it's ok, nothing special but not too bad either.
The waitresses worked hard but could do with swatting up on the menu as apparently a vegetable goulash is "vegetables and goulash".
Entertainment was included in the package booked, it was a little ropy and embarrassing at times, and was geared to a much older audience. However when you are in a group you can still have a good time and enjoy yourself. The £1 bar was a hit with many.
Didn't have a bad time, but if I am in Eastbourne again I may try to find a change of venue to see what the competition is like,
Oh, and by the way, it was on the top of my tongue on the second night to ask what was in the nut roast....
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I have been using the Afton Hotel for a number of years for weekends with my partner and groups of friends and due to the quality of service and the friendliness of the staff we decided to hold our wedding reception there. Once again they did not disappoint. They pulled out all the stops, we couldn't have wished for a better day, everything was perfect, the food, the service and the ambience created were excellent. ALL our guests said that the hotel had done us proud and i have to agree. But it doesn't have to be a special occasion to receive this kind of treatment - this is just way they are - I can't recommend this place enough.
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For a quality budget hotel, you couldn't fault the standard. The food was of a high standard, extremely hot, the services was very fast and professional. Near all the shops. I would defiantly come here again. Even the beer prices were the same in the pubs. Mrs french cardiff
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The Afton Hotel is an excellent hotel in and excellent location in Eastbourne.
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Travelled with Edwards Coaches on a four day break as the five day trip was fully booked.
Room very clean and tidy and bed comfortable but wish I'd asked for a sea view. Shower worked well and plenty of hot water.
The hotel is in a great spot on the seafront and near to the shopping centre. I loved being able to cross the road and walk round the pier in the morning.
Food tasty and nice and hot, I had the veggie options and was pleased I didn't have to wait extra time for my meal. The waiting staff were very efficient and our waitress was very pleasant and helpful. My only negative with the food is that we could have eaten a bit more but maybe we are greedy! May I suggest that veggie sausages with breakfast would be great.
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The hotel seems very well run and I would use it again.
Room very clean and tidy and bed comfortable but wish I'd asked for a sea view. Shower worked well and plenty of hot water.
The hotel is in a great spot on the seafront and near to the shopping centre. I loved being able to cross the road and walk round the pier in the morning.
Food tasty and nice and hot, I had the veggie options and was pleased I didn't have to wait extra time for my meal. The waiting staff were very efficient and our waitress was very pleasant and helpful. My only negative with the food is that we could have eaten a bit more but maybe we are greedy! May I suggest that veggie sausages with breakfast would be great.
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The hotel seems very well run and I would use it again.
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The Afton Hotel is a great venue for a special occasion. Big thank you to Fiona and Jason who were fantastic in the run up to and on the night of our family's Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrations. We were all made to feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble - thank you.
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Edwards Coaches trip for 60's weekend for 3 days from 20 th March. What a great weekend my wife and I had. Good clean hotel, good food, friendly staff. The Friday nights entertainment was great, Saturday night was god if you like disco but the DJ was great. Would recommend this hotel.
Graham and Sandra
Graham and Sandra
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I have been using the Afton Hotel for a number of years for a group booking and decided as the service and staff etc are always so good that I was going to hold my wedding reception there.
Well what can I say!!! they did not let me down. The Food was excellent, the service was excellent, there is not one thing I can fault and my guests said that the hotel had done us proud.
If I had to do it all again it would be there without a doubt.
Eve Muir
Well what can I say!!! they did not let me down. The Food was excellent, the service was excellent, there is not one thing I can fault and my guests said that the hotel had done us proud.
If I had to do it all again it would be there without a doubt.
Eve Muir
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Food, service, room, welcome - all first class. We had tried to book 5 days with Edwards but were unlucky. Not bingo fans but understand some people enjoy it, although it's a shame the players couldn't all sit together around the dance floor and not spread themselves out in the bar area and then 'shush' anyone who tried to talk. This is not a criticism of the hotel per se but still annoying.
The service was excellent, friendly, fast and efficient, and the food was good. Our room was comfortable and clean, as was the en suite shower/bathroom. All in all, a very enjoyable winter break.
This was our first Edwards Coach Trip and would definitely recommend them and the Afton Hotel. Thanks Jason and your team!
The service was excellent, friendly, fast and efficient, and the food was good. Our room was comfortable and clean, as was the en suite shower/bathroom. All in all, a very enjoyable winter break.
This was our first Edwards Coach Trip and would definitely recommend them and the Afton Hotel. Thanks Jason and your team!
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first time at the Afton in Eastbourne will be going again in summer had a lovely break staff were so nice helpful and nothing was to much trouble for them all the hotel was lovely and clean and warm and the food was good no complaints except could have done with another five days will recommend the Afton to all my friends and relatives
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The age of the building does show through in places but this is the only downside. The central areas have all been refurbished and the rooms are clean and well serviced. The staff are excellent and their experience and efficiency is that of a much more highly rated hotel.
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Every November we come to the Afton for a line dance weekend. But this time it was for our best friends wedding. The reception was held here and it was magical. The staff where all attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are all of the quality and comfortable standard and I have stayed in various ones over the years. For the wedding the food was excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone for this lovely seaside hotel for any occasion, be it a wedding or just a weekend away. Central to the town or the beach with the pier a hop skip and a jump away. Fantastic. Thank you everyone who made the occasion perfect.
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Excellent Hotel right by the pier, staff are friendly and helpful,have stayed on numerous occasions and will continue to do so.
No matter what events you having
They will cater for it, it clean and near the town centre or just walking along the seafront.
No matter what events you having
They will cater for it, it clean and near the town centre or just walking along the seafront.
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The Afton certainly pulled out all the stops to make our friends wedding a wonderful experience for everyone.
Nothing is ever too much trouble-from getting into rooms early to warming up baby formula. Jason and his staff were amazing.
Nothing is ever too much trouble-from getting into rooms early to warming up baby formula. Jason and his staff were amazing.
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