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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
Double Room (Small) | Room amenity
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Double Room (Medium) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Consider a stay at The Dorset and take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Medium) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Large)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Lansdown Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Trading Post Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flint Owl Bakery - ‬6 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 wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • 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

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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 Lewes Castle, Barbican House Museum, and Southover Grange Gardens. South Downs National Park and Glyndebourne Opera House are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lewes Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Dorset Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 369 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

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

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms very tired and limited heating. Food good with generous portions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was fine for a stop over. Clean, easy parking, straight forward breakfast included, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Coffee machine required a really good clean. Tall free standing fan vent/outlets were thick with dust so also required a good clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
It is what it says on the tin! A room in an old pub. Was clean and tidy but the shower in our room leaked. The breakfast was just toast and cereal and quite meagre, items ran out and were not replenished. Easy to walk into Lewes Town. Parking is in the pay and display car park over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate

Friendly place. Adequate room but even for the price a bit tatty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and clean. Breakfast is basic. Very much rooms above a pub, noise from punters downstairs and morning deliveries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

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

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

G

So friendly, helpful and accommodating. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs some significant upgrades. Shower in my room was hanging off the wall. Told the staff at the reception/bar but didn't note any degree of ownership or concern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KARL

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

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

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

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

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