When you stay at The Dorset in Lewes, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Preston Park. .This inn is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Brighton Beach and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Brighton Pier.
South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Cliffe High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Lewes Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Southover Grange Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Lewes Station - 11 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
The White Hart Hotel - 9 min walk
The Lansdown Arms - 10 min walk
Dill - 1 min walk
Runaway Cafe - 12 min walk
Caffè Nero - 10 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
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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
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Friendly staff, warm clean room, continental breakfast - good value for money.
spyrakis
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy
Feb 26, 2026
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.
Lovely hotel in the heart of town, we have stayed here twice and will be back. Very warm and welcoming staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and satisfying continental breakfast to start the day