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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
Sussex | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is ฿7,241
฿8,689 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Champion Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Champion Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Coach House

Highlights

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

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Cozy | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cozy

Highlights

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

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Gyles Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gyles Suite

Highlights

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

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Sussex | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sussex

Highlights

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

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Lawrence Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Lawrence Suite

Highlights

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

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Dene Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Dene Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Culture

Highlights

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

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Family | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Heritage | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Heritage

Highlights

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Polegate is home to The Alfriston. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at American Express Stadium or Arlington Stadium.
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Map
Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate, England, BN26 5TW

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

  • ‪Lexden Fish and Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cinque Ports - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cuckmere Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moon of India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Alfriston

Upscale hotel near South Downs National Park
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden at The Alfriston. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Deans Place, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alfriston boast comforts such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property hosts group events on weekends and guests may encounter related noise as a result.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Alfriston have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alfriston?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alfriston on 1 Sep 2025 start from ฿7,241.13, excluding 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 The Alfriston pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Alfriston?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Alfriston?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Alfriston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Alfriston located?

Situated in Polegate, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Andrew Church and Clergy House. Drusillas Park and The English Wine Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Alfriston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 228 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Sugathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Katie

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

richard

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

8/10 Good

Minette

Lovely property. The reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful pool, had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

Verified traveller

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

Perfect hotel

Very comfortable hotel in a beautiful location. The food was excellent, too, can’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast. Set in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were delightful, friendly and efficient, the hotel and grounds are lovely, breakfast was great (we did not dine) the village gorgeous and we look forward to another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierrette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

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

RETURN VISIT TO A FIRM FAVORITE

Another stay at Deans place, always an enjoyable place to stay with a warm welcome and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely country house hotel. Food only ok and hotel a bit tatty but location and ambience trumps this
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from ground floor bedroom. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Friendly

Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Great Stay!

The staff was super helpful and friendly. We arrived late (after 10pm) and had no problems checking in. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Considering we got the economy room, it was very good value for money as very spacious. Lovely breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely grounds, public areas. Corridor to downstairs bedrooms needs decorating but bedroom itself very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just lovely slightly shabby chic country house hotel. Stayed many times. Just live it. Dog friendly great for Glyndebourne CHANGE NOTHING.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant stay

We stayed for one night. Room was clean and well furnished. Breakfast was good. Staff were nice and friendly. The only thing I would say is bathroom needs some repair and improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Country house non chic

Been going to Deans Place for years on our annual Glyndebourne visit. It’s just a great country house hotel in a beautiful village in the middle of the S Downs national park. It’s a bit tatty at the edges, the food is predictable and chic it isn’t. We just love it as it is and pray that it does not get boutiqued… for us 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

4/10 Poor

Angus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the pricetag

This place is beautiful on the outside, and the experience inside does not match the exterior. Rooms are dated and in need of refurb, and food pretty underwhelming. The price paid for the room is not good value, and they get away with charging this due to the amazing location and setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023