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The Dorset

3.5 star property

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿3,288
฿3,946 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a mirror.

Double Room (Large)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Double Room (Large)

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

Located in Lewes, The Dorset is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Cliffe High Street and Drusillas Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Lewes travel guide
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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD

What's nearby

  • A red and white lighthouse on a rocky shore with waves crashing nearby.
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A stone tower, a brick building, and a sign for Lewes Castle & Gardens.
    Lewes Castle
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cliffe High Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lewes Golf Club
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • The Depot
    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), 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
    • 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)
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 6 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorset on 2 Aug 2026 start from ฿3,288, excluding 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?

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 South Downs National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lewes Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

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

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms very tired and limited heating. Food good with generous portions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Perfect for our needs

The Dorset is perfect for our needs, a central location, plenty to see and do and handy if, like us, you are seeing a performance at Glyndebourne. Staff are friendly, rooms clean and the bar serves good beers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style English pub basic good food cold drinks from the bar easy to walk to the main area of town lots of other pub and tavern options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfortable and clean room. Breakfast ok but would be nice to have bacon/eggs etc. only offered toast. All round good stay though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023