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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Riverwalk inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Double Room (Medium)
Interior entrance
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD
  • Cliffe High Street
    3 min walk
  • Trading Post Coffee Roasters
    2 min walk
  • Lewes Station
    12 min walk
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    44 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Medium)

Double Room (Medium)

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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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Large)

Double Room (Large)

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

Lewes

The Dorset places you steps from Cliffe High Street and within a 15-minute stroll of Lewes Castle. 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 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Lewes inn, attractions include American Express Community Stadium and Brighton Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Lewes Castle - 11 min walk
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive
  • American Express Community Stadium - 7 min drive
  • University of Sussex - 7 min drive
  • Brighton Marina - 14 min drive

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 restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

Languages

English

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

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

  • 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
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.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorset?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorset on 8 Jan 2025 start from AU$133.19, 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.

Is parking available at The Dorset?

Yep, The Dorset has a self car park for GBP 4.50 per day.

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. 108 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 319 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

Jake

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

A

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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