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The Dorset

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD
  • Cliffe High Street
    3 min walk
  • Lewes Castle
    11 min walk
  • Barbican House Museum
    12 min walk
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    44 min drive

Room options

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

Double Room (Medium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room (Large)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Exterior
The Blacksmiths Arms
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (518)
The price is $121
per night
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Blacksmiths Arms

About the neighborhood

Lewes

When you stay at The Dorset in Lewes, you'll be on the riverwalk, a 3-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 7 minutes from American Express Community Stadium. .This inn is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Brighton Pier and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Brighton Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Cliffe High Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lewes Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • American Express Community Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • University of Sussex - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles

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

Riverwalk inn with a restaurant and a bar
The Dorset offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At The Dorset, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Dorset has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 313 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient & reasonable Lewes hotel
Very convenient place to stay should you need to stay over for a visit to Glyndebourne, which is only about 3 miles by road around the hill. I noticed at least 2 other couples did the same. Didn't get to try the food as the chef was away the evening we arrived, but the Harvey's beer was excellent. Only slight niggle was some missing/malfunctioning lightbulbs on the main bedroom light, otherwise the room & ensuite were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

KARL

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Kara

Traveled with partner
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

A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately no late checkout/ You can leave bags
Lovely rooms. Small points I had to clean out the coffee maker. A wardrobe would be better than a hanging rail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night to use as a base to go to football at Brighton. Ten minute walk to the railway station and then a short journey to Falmer which is right next to the stadium
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorset
Good value for money. Room was small but clean with all amenities. Pub noise from outside drinkers but not late and not rowdy. Easy parking and close to town centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lai K

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christofer

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for a visiting Lewes & walking. Very helpful guy booked us in & explained everything, staff excellent all round. I just feel Harvey’s let the staff & customers down with run down, poor rooms, dirty windows, poor pillows & tele. good value for sure, but greatly needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place!
Good location, clean and tidy and had water bottles, tea and coffee. Was comfortable and warm. Only bad thing is the walls are quite thin so we could hear other guests talking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at a bargain price
Last minute booking, was unsure due to some reviews but glad we went ahead! Very welcoming staff when we arrived. Shown to room and given instructions about out of hours procedure. We had dinner at the pub which was good value and again same helpful staff serving us. Room was clean and well equipped although bed was a bit small but maybe because we have a king size at home! Breakfast was included which we were surprised at! There was toast, selection of cereal, yogurts and pastries! Overall a great night stay at a bargain price and very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024