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The Dorset

3.5 star property

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Consider a stay at The Dorset and take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Medium)

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Large)

Double Room (Large)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Lewes, The Dorset is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Brighton Pier and Cliffe High Street. Drusillas Park and Komedia Brighton are also worth visiting. Visit our Lewes travel guide
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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD

What's nearby

  • Beachy Head featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The entrance to Lewes Castle in East Sussex, England which stands at the highest point of the town on an artificial mound constructed with chalk blocks. Built in 1069 by William de Warenne the first Earl of Surrey it is one of only two remaining that are based upon the motte and bailey construction. Its open daily to the public and commands some great views across the countryside, including the Harvey's Brewery which is located in Lewes.
    Lewes Castle
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cliffe High Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Barbican House Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lewes Station
    11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lansdown Arms
    10 min walk
  • Trading Post Coffee Roasters
    2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Fuego Lounge
    6 min walk
  • The Snowdrop Inn
    5 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

Inn in the historical district
At The Dorset, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dorset offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 4.50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1670
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 4.50 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes
Dorset Lewes
The Dorset Inn
The Dorset Lewes
The Dorset Inn Lewes

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dorset?

Self-parking is available for GBP 4.50 per day.

What time is check-in at The Dorset?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dorset?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Dorset located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Cliffe High Street, Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum. Southover Grange Gardens and South Downs National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lewes Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 382 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

spyrakis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, warm clean room, continental breakfast - good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean & the amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great food and a comfortable night sleep. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very cheap price for two people including continental breakfast so can't really complain!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was fine for a stop over. Clean, easy parking, straight forward breakfast included, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

Nice place to stay to see Lewes

Lovely pub, nice room and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms very tired and limited heating. Food good with generous portions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate

Friendly place. Adequate room but even for the price a bit tatty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and clean. Breakfast is basic. Very much rooms above a pub, noise from punters downstairs and morning deliveries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Great location

Great location, right near town but nice and quiet, convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Good Location

Good location in Lewes, we was unable to hear the pub noise from the room. Check in was quick and straight forward
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

G

So friendly, helpful and accommodating. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
It is what it says on the tin! A room in an old pub. Was clean and tidy but the shower in our room leaked. The breakfast was just toast and cereal and quite meagre, items ran out and were not replenished. Easy to walk into Lewes Town. Parking is in the pay and display car park over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old pub. The rooms were very cozy. The noise from the pub was not bad at all. Staff and pub customers very friendly. Great place to stay and explore Lewes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Perfect for our needs

The Dorset is perfect for our needs, a central location, plenty to see and do and handy if, like us, you are seeing a performance at Glyndebourne. Staff are friendly, rooms clean and the bar serves good beers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style English pub basic good food cold drinks from the bar easy to walk to the main area of town lots of other pub and tavern options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Good place to stay.

Our room was spacious and very clean, nice bathroom, towels and complimentary toiletries. Great coffee machine in the room. Free continental, buffet breakfast was a nice extra. In an excellent position, close to lots of other bars and restaurants. Good value for money and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice local pub serving local ales, couldn’t fault the room just would have been good to have the option of a warm breakfast even a bacon roll etc
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Cosy stay

Convenient. Clean. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Stayed here several times

It was nice and warm this stay, the heating went off a bit early on the last day though. I keep asking for a late check out but never get confirmation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Great value in Lewes

One night stay while hiking the South Downs Way. Hotel is well located to the centre of town. Nice ales and a fine dinner. Adequate continental breakfast included. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

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

Nice Inn above the pub

Nice inn above a decent pub. Pub closes early so no problem with noise. Easily walkable from town and train station
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024