The Dorset

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Parking available

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Business services

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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

Double Room (Medium)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room (Large)

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Bar

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Riverwalk inn with a restaurant and a bar

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, wedding services, and a garden.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Dorset. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cliffe High Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Self parking available for a fee
Services include luggage storage and wedding services
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Just a 3-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 7 minutes from American Express Community Stadium

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.

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 public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 4.50 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

1 restaurant
1 bar

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Business services

A meeting room

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Digital channels
Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes

Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn

The Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn Lewes

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

2 Aug 2024

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

27 Jul 2024

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

Good for short stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

25 Jun 2024

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

23 Jun 2024

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

21 Jun 2024

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

17 Jun 2024

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

16 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Business traveller

14 Jun 2024

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

27 May 2024

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

26 May 2024

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

22 May 2024

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

17 May 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

12 May 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

12 May 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lai K

4 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christofer

Travelled with partner

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A nice typical English pub.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

16 Apr 2024

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

14 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

13 Apr 2024

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

8 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

26 Mar 2024

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

17 Mar 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rickey

30 Jan 2024

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