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The Alfriston

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

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Sussex
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Explore the area

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Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate, England, BN26 5TW
  • Place, Seven Sisters
  • Place, Drusillas Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Sisters Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪55 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Heritage

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Culture

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sussex

Sussex

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family

Family

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Gyles Suite

Gyles Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lawrence Suite

Lawrence Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dene Suite

Dene Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Champion Suite

Champion Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy

Cozy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Coach House

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Alfriston

At The Alfriston you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of St Andrew Church and Clergy House. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Deans Place, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the steam room and pool loungers. Added amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Polegate hotel, attractions include South Downs National Park and American Express Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Drusillas Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Seaford Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Charleston Farmhouse - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Beachy Head - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Bishopstone Station - 8 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Long Man Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lexden Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grumpy Chef - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Barley Mow - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Alfriston

Hotel in Polegate with steam room and 24-hour front desk
The Alfriston offers its guests an outdoor pool and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Alfriston. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Polegate hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1300
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Alfriston offers 35 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Alfriston?

The Alfriston offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alfriston?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alfriston on 19 Nov 2025 start from AU$281.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Alfriston?

Yep, The Alfriston has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Alfriston?

The closest beach to The Alfriston is Brighton Beach (19.6 km).

Does The Alfriston have a pool?

The Alfriston has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does The Alfriston serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Alfriston?

No, The Alfriston does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Alfriston?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Alfriston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Alfriston?

Dogs are welcome at The Alfriston, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

The Alfriston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 240 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

8/10 Good

Veronika

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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)

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

Lovely and cosy

Very cosy comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first visit to this hotel albeit in extreme weather conditions.It was a 1 night business stay. Staff friendly and helpful.Excellent value for money given the facilities in the room and the inclusion of breakfast in the room rate.Only 2 slight niggles - I had a pint og Long Man cask ale which was past its best(only fully realised this when I had a pint of the same beer at a pub in the village.Cost of the evening meal in the restaurant was quite high at ca. £46 (may be an expensive area?) - this was for a pint of beer, a large glass of wine, a starter and a main course at the cheaper end of the menu.However,apart from the aforementioned beer everything was very good.I would certainly recommend this hotel to anyone who needs to stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Alfriston stay at Deans Place hotel

Very friendly and helpful staff, great location for the Downs and Cuckmere Valley, had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to sort out water supply not good draining an ocean to get hot water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities