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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 (Medium) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Room (Small) | Room amenity
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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
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About the neighborhood

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 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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Reviews

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 370 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sandra

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

Cosy stay

Convenient. Clean. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Great value in Lewes

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

6/10 Okay

Kara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception staff member was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are a bit dated. The shower had some mold. Within walking distance to many shops and dining options. Fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but did the job. Friendly staff. Very basic breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well placed for what i required
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired needs some updating especially bathroom

Visiting friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady in charge was very kind and helpful. The room was very good. Parking was a problem. The church opposite looks very good. Lewes is really interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable but basic for the price paid. Ceiling rose was hanging off and some bulbs didnt work. Staff friendly and helpful. Bar area could do with update.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is conveniently located for a stop off if Hiking the South Downs Way, unfortunately I wish it was one I'd avoided. The cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired, a stained duvet cover, bits on the carpet, mould on the soap tray in the shower, dust/cobwebs everywhere, hair in the sink and even the teaspoons supplied for the drinks in the room were stained. Maintenance is also an issue, marked and damaged walls, leaky tap and shower, the quality of the bed and bedding was also a complete eye opening experience. There was also an attempt to charge an additional £15 on check in when the payment had already been made through Hotels.com Every conversation and complaint being made to the staff from the room next door was carried through to my room, along with the repeated sounds of doors opening and closing, which went on late into the night. I had planned on eating here that night, but after seeing the beige soggy looking food a table we're eating on check in I thought better of it. The description and photos don't reflect what is being provided unfortunately. The complimentary shower items were nice, however all four of them were shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023