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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Riverwalk inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Large)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD

What's nearby

  • Southover Grange Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • American Express Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • University of Sussex - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Lewes Station - 12 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Depot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rights of Man - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

Inn near South Downs National Park
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), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English

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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)
  • 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

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

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 12 minutes by foot.

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The Dorset Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 349 reviews

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Perfect for a overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Good as every
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.
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Convenient. Clean. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Good for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

The price is quite reasonable and the room is good enough. The surrounding atmosphere is also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Enjoyable atmosphere…good bed…nice location
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
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.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Pleasant pub hotel ideal for Glyndebourne Staff very helpful but breakfast was not set up properly,
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very good for price with breakfast included. Welcoming and a good choice of beers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10

Good vfm for an overnight stay.
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023