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The Dorset

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Double Room (Small) | Room amenity
Double Room (Medium)
Garden

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Barbican House Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

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 Wi-Fi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (Medium)

Double Room (Medium)

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

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Double Room (Large)

Double Room (Large)

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

About the area

Lewes

At The Dorset you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and wedding services. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Lewes inn, attractions include South Downs National Park and Brighton Marina.
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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 - 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

About this property

The Dorset

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Lewes inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1670
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Dorset offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 4.50 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes
Dorset Lewes
The Dorset Inn
The Dorset Lewes
The Dorset Inn Lewes

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dorset?

The Dorset offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dorset?

Yep, The Dorset has a self car park for GBP 4.50 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Dorset?

The closest beach to The Dorset is Brighton Beach (11.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dorset?

No, The Dorset does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dorset?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dorset?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dorset?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Dorset Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 401 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly, super clean, super stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Room comfort
Good value for basic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Gemma

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, Yes and Yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Simple accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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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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
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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
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8/10 Good

KARL

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

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Well serviced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025