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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
Interior entrance
Flat-screen TV
Double Room (Medium) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AED 262
AED 314 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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

Double Room (Medium)

Highlights

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (Large)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cliffe High Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lewes Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • American Express Community Stadium - 7 min drive - 9.3 km

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), wedding services, and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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
  • 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

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 does it cost to stay at The Dorset?

As of 21 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorset on 23 March 2025 start from $85.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Southover Grange Gardens. Anne of Cleves' House and South Downs National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Lewes Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Dorset Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 335 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

Gemma

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

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near to Lewes Town centre. Obviously, it,s a pub so quite noisy until it closes at 11.pm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

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

8/10 Good

KARL

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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Glyndebourne
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location for us half a hour from the ferry port. Room size ok for us. Overall the room was a bit tired and could benefit from an update. The items we noted were:- One failed and one failing light bulb on the main light made the room a bit dim. Wobbly toilet seat Plug in the washbasin was not attached and was difficult to use. Beside tables were rickety and needed attention. Missing top on the coffee machine water container makes it is unhygienic and put us off using it. Staff could have been more cheerful, not one smile. We are highlighting these issues because we are not responsible for any of these problems, damage or defects.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Easy check in by the friendly staff. The room was compact, a little chilly but fine. The bed was comfy. There was only a trickle of hot water in the sink but the shower worked and was nice and hot. In room shower gels, coffee, biscuits…. Thumbs up. Parking is close and free in the evening until 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room. Basic, but clean and good value for money. Staff really friendly and helpful. We were late for our wedding but they got a taxi immediately for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No frills but great value
Rooms are above a busy, pub but once the pub closes it’s a very quiet location. Comfortable clean room. Friendly staff. Just a short stroll to the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant pub hotel ideal for Glyndebourne Staff very helpful but breakfast was not set up properly,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and the room clean but the room heating was inadequate. The radiator in the bedroom was never more than warm/tepid , the radiator in the showeroom was hotter. I was woken by the cold in the room at 3am of my stay. The corridor between the rooms was also cold.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice typical English pub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

DR CELIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent stopover in Lewes
Very convenient. Public car park very near by. Friendly and helpful at taff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub
Really nice stay. It was a bit cold but the weather was cold for the time of year. A wardrobe would be better than the hanger rail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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