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No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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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
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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
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
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
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
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Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 349 reviews
10 - Excellent
117
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 349 reviews
8 - Good
153
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 349 reviews
6 - Okay
55
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 349 reviews
4 - Poor
19
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 349 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
I would go again. Great for budget stay for Glyndebourne.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Perfect for a overnight stay.
Gemma
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Great value for money
DAVID
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
Carolin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Good as every
A
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
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.
A
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
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.
Wendy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Good for short stay
KARL
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
Convenient. Clean. Comfortable
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
The price is quite reasonable and the room is good enough. The surrounding atmosphere is also very nice.
Takayuki
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Great location, right near town but nice and quiet, convenient to everything.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
The heating needs to stay on longer in the morning.
The late check out needs to be specified and charges paid before you stay.
Otherwise a great place to stay
A
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Nice inn above a decent pub. Pub closes early so no problem with noise. Easily walkable from town and train station
Phil
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Enjoyable atmosphere…good bed…nice location
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10
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
Jake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
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
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
Rob
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
Refurbished since our previous stay, so fresh and clean. Enjoyable breakfast and the coffee machine in the room was a lovely extra.
HELEN
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
6/10
Easy check in by the friendly staff. The room was compact, a little chilly but fine. The bed was comfy. There was only a trickle of hot water in the sink but the shower worked and was nice and hot.
In room shower gels, coffee, biscuits…. Thumbs up.
Parking is close and free in the evening until 9am.
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10
Pleasant pub hotel ideal for Glyndebourne
Staff very helpful but breakfast was not set up properly,
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Rooms are above a busy, pub but once the pub closes it’s a very quiet location. Comfortable clean room. Friendly staff. Just a short stroll to the centre of town.
A D
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Very good for price with breakfast included. Welcoming and a good choice of beers.
Shane
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10
Good vfm for an overnight stay.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10
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.
MICHAEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10
Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.