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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Riverwalk inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

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
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Medium)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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 cots/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 area

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

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cliffe High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barbican House Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gardeners Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Snowdrop Inn - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

Inn near American Express Stadium
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 1 meeting room
  • Wedding services and luggage storage
  • 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

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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
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.

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 Malling Down Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 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. 124 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 373 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Rick

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

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

Gemma

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

KARL

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

6/10 Okay

Satomi

It was a typical English B&B. The town is historically interesting, and you can enjoy it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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