Name: The Alfriston
Address: Seaford Road, Alfriston, England, United Kingdom, Alfriston, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.6

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 335 verified reviews

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, The Alfriston is praised for stylish interiors, friendly staff, and relaxing spa and pool areas, while feedback also notes small facilities, occasional service gaps at meals, and some rooms feeling dated or compact.

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10

Eleanor

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff all excellent - service fantastic throughout stay from dinner to breakfast, in the spa etc. Room was spotless and hotel in general also clean and tidy

10

Steve

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

All the staff were outstanding in their welcome and nothing was too much trouble.The provision of welly boots to borrow was a nice touch especially at this time of year (January)

8

Angela

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are super friendly here. Rooms are comfortable. Lacking space to put clothes/luggage but otherwise well equipped. The breakfast was nice. A few nice touches like the 4pm pour and well located for walking from the door.

10

Olivia

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous interiors, great attention to detail, staff were faultless

8

Richard

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, with good staff. Ideal for exploring the South Downs.

Seaford Road, Alfriston, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at The Alfriston in Polegate, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Clergy House. This hotel is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Brighton Beach and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Brighton Marina.

Clergy House(0.4 miles)

Drusillas Park(1.3 miles)

The English Wine Centre(1.5 miles)

Long Man of Wilmington(1.6 miles)

Seven Sisters Country Park(2.4 miles)

Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve(3 miles)

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Check-out

From 16:00 to 05:30

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and St Andrew Church, approximately 18.2 miles from Brighton Beach and 18.3 miles from Brighton Marina.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool that is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not provided.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 20.0 per day, but specific details about extra beds are not provided.

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