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The Dorset

3.5 star property

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A traditional pub with a sign reading "The Dorset" and a clock above the door. - The Dorset (Lewes)
A wall with multiple framed pictures, a light fixture, and a wooden table. - The Dorset (Lewes)
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Double Room (Medium) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free) - The Dorset (Lewes)
Garden - The Dorset (Lewes)
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

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a mirror.

Double Room (Large)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Double Room (Medium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

Double Room (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a mirror, a sofa, and a bedside table with towels.

Double Room (Large)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lewes, The Dorset is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Drusillas Park and The English Wine Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Lewes travel guide
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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD

What's nearby

  • A red and white lighthouse on a rocky shore with waves crashing nearby.
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A stone tower, a brick building, and a sign for Lewes Castle & Gardens.
    Lewes Castle
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cliffe High Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Southover Grange Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Barbican House Museum
    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
  • Runaway Cafe
    12 min walk
  • The Dorset
    1 min walk
  • ASK Italian
    9 min walk

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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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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. Anne of Cleves' House and Malling Down Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lewes Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 402 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent food ,clean comfortable and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a good position for going to Glyndebourne - good value - basic but super clean bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room was ok, clean but a tad cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

spyrakis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, warm clean room, continental breakfast - good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room Clean and tidy, very friendly staff Shower trap could do with a good clean and basin slow to drain but all good otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean & the amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for our needs. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great food and a comfortable night sleep. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well prepared room. Location was very convenient for visiting the town centre. Breakfast was a bit basic - wouldn't have stopped
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Carolin

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

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
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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
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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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style English pub basic good food cold drinks from the bar easy to walk to the main area of town lots of other pub and tavern options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Perfect for our needs

The Dorset is perfect for our needs, a central location, plenty to see and do and handy if, like us, you are seeing a performance at Glyndebourne. Staff are friendly, rooms clean and the bar serves good beers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Good place to stay.

Our room was spacious and very clean, nice bathroom, towels and complimentary toiletries. Great coffee machine in the room. Free continental, buffet breakfast was a nice extra. In an excellent position, close to lots of other bars and restaurants. Good value for money and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024