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The Dorset

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional pub with a sign reading "The Dorset" and a clock above the door.
A wall with multiple framed pictures, a light fixture, and a wooden table.
A neatly made bed with folded white towels and a television on a wooden dresser in the background.
A building with a sign reading "THE DORSET" and a clock above the entrance.
A hotel room with a television, a framed picture on the wall, a lamp, and a small table with a remote control, a cup, and a tissue box.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $84
$70 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliffe High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a mirror.

Double Room (Large)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Double Room (Medium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A glass-enclosed shower with a tiled wall, a toilet, and a small mirror.

Double Room (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a black metal frame, white bedding, and two pillows. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a decorative item. The room has a floral wallpaper and a dark carpet.

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Large)

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a mirror, a sofa, and a bedside table with towels.

Double Room (Large)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lewes

When you stay at The Dorset in Lewes, you'll be on the riverwalk, a 3-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 7 minutes from American Express Stadium. .This inn is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Brighton Beach and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Seven Sisters Country Park.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cliffe High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barbican House Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flint Owl Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dorset - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

The Dorset offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At The Dorset, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Dorset has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 4.50 per day)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1670
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Property payment types

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes

Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn

The Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn Lewes

The Dorset Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 408 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really nice spot as a stopover staff very friendly food ok it's a ols building and a pub so rooms a bit tired but grand for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and tidy and a good size The staff especially Amy were very good and helpful, good value for money , right in the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy place for stopover for ferry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room was ok, clean but a tad cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were really friendly and provided all that I needed. Complementary continental breakfast was a great addition too. Comfortable rooms with all necessary amenities and in a great location in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room Clean and tidy, very friendly staff Shower trap could do with a good clean and basin slow to drain but all good otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I probably won't stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for our needs. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly, super clean, super stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well prepared room. Location was very convenient for visiting the town centre. Breakfast was a bit basic - wouldn't have stopped
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower and sink were blocked and took ages to drain. I had to cut short my shower or I would have flooded the bathroom! All the paintwork needed refreshing and the whole place is in need of an update. It was all very tired and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Perfect for a overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tired room. Minimal but some noise. Comfortable bed. Continental breakfast only but at 9:00 on weekends causing my journey to be delayed Pay parking in car park across the road. Free from 17:00-09:00 which conflicts with timing for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Room comfort
Good value for basic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable atmosphere…good bed…nice location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Theodora

The room was very cold with no heating and loud maintenance work was done in the morning outside my room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Simple accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025