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The Alfriston

4.0 star property
Start your day with a traditional English breakfast at this garden retreat, then relax by the pool or explore nearby attractions.

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Deans Place Hotel welcomes guests to its garden setting with an outdoor pool and sun loungers for a peaceful retreat. Enjoy thoughtful touches like a manager's reception and dry cleaning services, while the on-site restaurant serves a proper English breakfast.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 583
SAR 700 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Classic

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Heritage

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Culture

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sussex | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Sussex

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Gyles Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Gyles Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lawrence Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Lawrence Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dene Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Dene Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Champion Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Champion Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Cozy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Coach House

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Polegate is home to The Alfriston. Clergy House and Long Man of Wilmington are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve. Drusillas Park and The English Wine Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Alfriston travel guide
Map
Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate, England, BN26 5TW

What's nearby

  • Flamingo
    Drusillas Park
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Easy hike along the coast ...
    Seven Sisters Country Park
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • St Andrew Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clergy House
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The English Wine Centre
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Berwick Station
    4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cinque Ports
    7 min drive
  • Dunkies
    6 min drive
  • Cuckmere Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Grumpy Chef
    6 min drive
  • Plough and Harrow
    3 min drive

About this property

The Alfriston

Upscale hotel
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. In-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alfriston have amenities such as safes, free bottled water, and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1300
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and 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
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alfriston on 18 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 583, 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Alfriston Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 247 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing.....was exactly the break we (as parents of young children) were hoping it would be. Would thoroughly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Alfriston turned out to be a very pleasant stop off on my South Downs Way walk. I can't fault anything. Only to thank all the staff that made my stay a memorable one. Can I add a special thanks to Alessandra.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

maxine

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

Make sure you visit

The hotel was lovely the staff were super friendly Ideal location Fabulous food Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

A lovely stay

We had a lovely few nights at Deans Place, the grounds are immaculate with a pool also which was lovely to make use of. The food was very good and staff very friendly. The rooms are a bit tired in places and a few cobwebs here or there but a lovely hotel and all the communal areas and grounds are very nice
Stayed 2 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cosy hotel with friendly staff. It was a friends birthday and the hotel staff were great with helping decorate the room and wished her a happy birthday on arrival. Was a little disappointed with the spa as there is no jacuzzi and just the outdoor pool, it was also freezing in the room with the loungers so not very relaxing! I did ask for someone to adjust the temperature but this didn’t make a difference. The restaurant staff were friendly but the food was quite disappointing, the steak was really underdone despite us being asked how we wanted it cooked, also was not asked if we wanted more drinks or checked on throughout the meal. Good breakfast. The pantry was disappointing in comparison to other sister hotels as was just a small cupboard with a few bags of crisps and lollipops. Overall a nice stay but wouldn’t rush back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The family room was excellent and our kids loved the heated outdoor pool which we used when in February! The staff were lovely and we appreciated the little touches like snacks to take on our walks and home baked cookies. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved every moment of our stay at The Alfriston.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sugathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Cain

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

Amazing stay!

It was lovely being at the Alfriston and getting to know its town. The pool outside was definitely the highlight and the sauna and steam room installations were excellent. The interiors were lovely and the breakfast was top notch!! Would highly recommend! Just be aware if you don’t have a car, it’s a bit of mission to get to Alfriston…there’s a bus but only runs at specific times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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