Afton Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Eastbourne
About the Hotel
Seafront Location
The Afton Hotel sits opposite Eastbourne Pier and the Carpet Gardens, a 2-minute walk from the promenade and shopping center. The Dotto train runs along the seafront in summer, connecting to Holywell for tea and light lunch spots, the Sovereign Centre, and Sovereign Harbour.
Rooms & Amenities
Rooms include private bathrooms, tea/coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Upgrade options include sea-view rooms with balconies. Ironing facilities, hairdryers, and soundproofing are standard.
Dining & Bars
The hotel serves a traditional full English breakfast. Bars offer local real ale, wines, and spirits. Nearby, The Arndale shopping center and a weekly street market provide additional dining and retail options.
Events & Weddings
Two function spaces accommodate groups of 16-160. The lower-ground restaurant hosts discos or live music for 150 guests. Wedding services include florist, photographer, and cake coordination. Free Wi-Fi is available in reception.
Local Attractions
Eastbourne's theaters-Congress, Devonshire Park, Winter Gardens, and Hippodrome-host celebrity productions. The August Airbourne airshow draws crowds. Beachy Head, Birling Gap, and Seven Sisters cliffs are nearby. Public parking costs £2 per day.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor