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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Riverwalk inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Double Room (Small) | Room amenity
Double Room (Medium) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Double Room (Medium) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Large)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Southover Grange Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • American Express Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • University of Sussex - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

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), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorset have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra 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

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

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

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

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 Malling Down Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 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 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 359 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 Good

bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and did the job. Clean room and easy to get everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would go again. Great for budget stay for Glyndebourne.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Gemma

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

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

A

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

Nice pub stay

Good as every
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Freezing cold room

Lovely old pub, nice friendly staff. We booked the large double which was extremely comfortable, great pillows. The only let down was the cold, it was freezing. Heating wasn't working. This wouldn't put me off staying again, as it's a really nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

KARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Takayuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

6/10 Okay

Abbie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and welcoming. Very noisy the first night (sunday) most of the noise came from private property above our room and then noise again from about 6am. Second night much quietier. Bedding and towels clean. Rooms are very run down. Did not use kettle and full limescale and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Cosy stay

Convenient. Clean. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

A

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

Frequent Guest

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 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Excellent stay

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 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

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for price with breakfast included. Welcoming and a good choice of beers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good vfm for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023