The Dorset
$83
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Avg. for October
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$83
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Dorset average $82 in November, the cheapest month, and $97 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $83 |
| February | $84 |
| March | $90 |
| April | $85 |
| May | $82 |
| June | $86 |
| July | $91 |
| August | $87 |
| September | $97 |
| October | $83 |
| November | $82 |
| December | $83 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At The Dorset, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
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.
Location
With a stay at The Dorset in Lewes, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Cliffe High Street. This inn is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Brighton Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lewes Castle.
What's nearby
Cliffe High Street(0.1 miles)
Lewes Castle(0.6 miles)
Barbican House Museum(0.6 miles)
Southover Grange Gardens(0.6 miles)
Malling Down Nature Reserve(1 miles)
South Downs National Park(1.6 miles)
Spring Barn Farm Park(1.7 miles)
Glyndebourne Opera House(2.1 miles)
Hamsey Island Plague Church(2.3 miles)
Monk's House(4.4 miles)
American Express Stadium(5.8 miles)
University of Sussex(5.9 miles)
Charleston Farmhouse(6 miles)
Plumpton Racecourse(6.8 miles)
University of Brighton(7.6 miles)
The preferred airport for The Dorset is Gatwick Airport (LGW)(34.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, United Kingdom
Cliffe High Street (0.1 miles)
Lewes Castle (0.6 miles)
Barbican House Museum (0.6 miles)
Southover Grange Gardens (0.6 miles)
Malling Down Nature Reserve (1 miles)
South Downs National Park (1.6 miles)
Room options
7
Double Room (Small)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
6
Double Room (Medium)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Double Room (Large)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Dorset
8.2
Very good
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What guests think
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Across recent reviews, The Dorset is described as a budget-friendly pub-with-rooms in central Lewes, with friendly staff and generally clean, comfortable basics, but dated rooms and recurring issues such as limited heating, occasional noise until closing, and a simple breakfast.
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Across recent reviews, The Dorset is described as a budget-friendly pub-with-rooms in central Lewes, with friendly staff and generally clean, comfortable basics, but dated rooms and recurring issues such as limited heating, occasional noise until closing, and a simple breakfast.
Travellers like the good value and classic pub atmosphere, with a handy public car park nearby. Common drawbacks include tired furnishings, small or noisy rooms in some areas, and maintenance niggles such as leaky or loose showers. Overall, it suits travellers who prioritize price and location over polish and amenities.
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Facilities
On-site pub and beer garden are appreciated; parking is in the public car park nearby, generally easy but can be busy, with free overnight hours.
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Rob
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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mark
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Took a while to find a space in the car park
Took a while to find a space in the car park
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Rob
Nov 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
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Phil
Nov 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice inn above a decent pub. Pub closes early so no problem with noise. Easily walkable from town and train station
Nice inn above a decent pub. Pub closes early so no problem with noise. Easily walkable from town and train station
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Alan
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
8
Melanie
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome at the Dorset for our one night stay to visit Lewes. Parking was opposite in a council car park and free as a bank holiday. We were taken to our room, given instructions for a late night return after closing hours and breakfast timings. Room comfortable and clean. Noise minimal as pub closed at 10pm. Breakfast was a continental with plenty of options. Liked the pub too where we had drinks only as food is not served after 4pm on a Sunday.
Warm welcome at the Dorset for our one night stay to visit Lewes. Parking was opposite in a council car park and free as a bank holiday. We were taken to our room, given instructions for a late night return after closing hours and breakfast timings. Room comfortable and clean. Noise minimal as pub closed at 10pm. Breakfast was a continental with plenty of options. Liked the pub too where we had drinks only as food is not served after 4pm on a Sunday.
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DR CELIA
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient. Public car park very near by. Friendly and helpful at taff
Very convenient. Public car park very near by. Friendly and helpful at taff
10
A D
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Greg
Aug 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Kathrhona
Jun 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely friendly old fashioned English Pub. The staff were very nice and prepared to to go over and above to accommodate needs. They have a large beer garden in which my large family enjoyed wide a varied and delicious lunch that suited all our tastes. The rooms are traditional with comfy beds and the continental breakfast has a range of products along with warm croissants and toast. Overall a wonderful stay and will definitely return there.
A lovely friendly old fashioned English Pub. The staff were very nice and prepared to to go over and above to accommodate needs. They have a large beer garden in which my large family enjoyed wide a varied and delicious lunch that suited all our tastes. The rooms are traditional with comfy beds and the continental breakfast has a range of products along with warm croissants and toast. Overall a wonderful stay and will definitely return there.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean or spotless, but recurring complaints mention bathroom mold or grime and dusty or dirty appliances, indicating inconsistent housekeeping.
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Abbie
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff friendly and welcoming. Very noisy the first night (sunday) most of the noise came from private property above our room and then noise again from about 6am. Second night much quietier. Bedding and towels clean. Rooms are very run down. Did not use kettle and full limescale and dirty.
Staff friendly and welcoming. Very noisy the first night (sunday) most of the noise came from private property above our room and then noise again from about 6am. Second night much quietier. Bedding and towels clean. Rooms are very run down. Did not use kettle and full limescale and dirty.
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Ruth
Mar 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Susanne
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bed area ok but bathroom wasn't very clean - (i.e. shower had grime along door tracks and the sink had yellowed limescale. Also the coffee machine had an old pod left in it. Basically just needs a bit more care! Also pub noise from room directly under but this finished around 11pm.
Bed area ok but bathroom wasn't very clean - (i.e. shower had grime along door tracks and the sink had yellowed limescale. Also the coffee machine had an old pod left in it. Basically just needs a bit more care! Also pub noise from room directly under but this finished around 11pm.
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Michael
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely spotless. Lovely staff. Nice proper pub atmosphere. Free overnight parking.
Absolutely spotless. Lovely staff. Nice proper pub atmosphere. Free overnight parking.
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Kevin
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Coffee machine required a really good clean. Tall free standing fan vent/outlets were thick with dust so also required a good clean.
Coffee machine required a really good clean. Tall free standing fan vent/outlets were thick with dust so also required a good clean.
10
Craig
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Well serviced.
Clean room. Well serviced.
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Debra
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly, super clean, super stay
Super friendly, super clean, super stay
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Paula
Nov 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely short stay here. Perfect location for parking and for walking into the centre of Lewes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had all that we needed. Yes, the bedside lamp did not have a bulb in it and there was a little mould on the bathroom ceiling in one area but the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and we had en-suite with complimentary toiletries. Coffee machine and kettle, tea & coffee in the room. Continental breakfast at 9am of cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, croissants and blueberry muffins plus really tasty toast. Great value for money. Would stay here again.
Had a lovely short stay here. Perfect location for parking and for walking into the centre of Lewes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had all that we needed. Yes, the bedside lamp did not have a bulb in it and there was a little mould on the bathroom ceiling in one area but the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and we had en-suite with complimentary toiletries. Coffee machine and kettle, tea & coffee in the room. Continental breakfast at 9am of cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, croissants and blueberry muffins plus really tasty toast. Great value for money. Would stay here again.
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Gillian
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room. Staff on checking in very matter of fact and didn’t feel particularly welcoming. Good variety at breakfast (gluten free cereals and oat milk) but no plates for croissants and muffins. Shower needs a good clean round the edges. Books got stuck to surface in room as stick drink rings had not been cleaned off. Overall a good budget stay.
Comfortable room. Staff on checking in very matter of fact and didn’t feel particularly welcoming. Good variety at breakfast (gluten free cereals and oat milk) but no plates for croissants and muffins. Shower needs a good clean round the edges. Books got stuck to surface in room as stick drink rings had not been cleaned off. Overall a good budget stay.
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Angela
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was fine, but the shower was dripping and had caused black mold in the cubical. I am only writing this to point it out to the owner. The continental breakfast does not include ham, cheese or eggs.
Everything was fine, but the shower was dripping and had caused black mold in the cubical. I am only writing this to point it out to the owner. The continental breakfast does not include ham, cheese or eggs.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and often a bit tired; some are small or noisy above the bar, while beds are generally comfortable. Repeated reports note weak heating and occasional maintenance issues like leaky or loose showers and rickety furniture.
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Anthony
Mar 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for us half a hour from the ferry port. Room size ok for us. Overall the room was a bit tired and could benefit from an update. The items we noted were:- One failed and one failing light bulb on the main light made the room a bit dim. Wobbly toilet seat Plug in the washbasin was not attached and was difficult to use. Beside tables were rickety and needed attention. Missing top on the coffee machine water container makes it is unhygienic and put us off using it. Staff could have been more cheerful, not one smile. We are highlighting these issues because we are not responsible for any of these problems, damage or defects.
Good location for us half a hour from the ferry port. Room size ok for us. Overall the room was a bit tired and could benefit from an update. The items we noted were:- One failed and one failing light bulb on the main light made the room a bit dim. Wobbly toilet seat Plug in the washbasin was not attached and was difficult to use. Beside tables were rickety and needed attention. Missing top on the coffee machine water container makes it is unhygienic and put us off using it. Staff could have been more cheerful, not one smile. We are highlighting these issues because we are not responsible for any of these problems, damage or defects.
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Susan
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location and clean. Breakfast is basic. Very much rooms above a pub, noise from punters downstairs and morning deliveries.
Good location and clean. Breakfast is basic. Very much rooms above a pub, noise from punters downstairs and morning deliveries.
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Bruce
Dec 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Some may say great old classic tavern others may say run down pub in need of some care and attention!! The room was extremely small, one way to tell was because the bed was extremely small and only matched by the extreme uncomfortableness of it. If you want something relatively cheap and old school look elsewhere if you want something dirty and uncomfortable this is for you
Some may say great old classic tavern others may say run down pub in need of some care and attention!! The room was extremely small, one way to tell was because the bed was extremely small and only matched by the extreme uncomfortableness of it. If you want something relatively cheap and old school look elsewhere if you want something dirty and uncomfortable this is for you
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nicholas
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room, clean and spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only thing is the room we had was noisy being above the bar. It quietened down after 11.30pm. Otherwise Excellent and recommended
Excellent room, clean and spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only thing is the room we had was noisy being above the bar. It quietened down after 11.30pm. Otherwise Excellent and recommended
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Andrew
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms very tired and limited heating. Food good with generous portions.
Rooms very tired and limited heating. Food good with generous portions.
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Peter
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel needs some significant upgrades. Shower in my room was hanging off the wall. Told the staff at the reception/bar but didn't note any degree of ownership or concern.
Hotel needs some significant upgrades. Shower in my room was hanging off the wall. Told the staff at the reception/bar but didn't note any degree of ownership or concern.
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Fiona
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub, nice friendly staff. We booked the large double which was extremely comfortable, great pillows. The only let down was the cold, it was freezing. Heating wasn't working. This wouldn't put me off staying again, as it's a really nice place
Lovely old pub, nice friendly staff. We booked the large double which was extremely comfortable, great pillows. The only let down was the cold, it was freezing. Heating wasn't working. This wouldn't put me off staying again, as it's a really nice place
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Stephen
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay didn't start well when we entered a cold room on a very cold day. The radiator didn't seem to work so we told someone who said that he would turn the heating on. This caused the bathroom radiator to come on but not the one in the bedroom. We asked for help again so the same person came up to the room but couldn't get the radiator to turn on. He said that he would find us an electric heater which he eventually did. There were other things not right, such as no hooks in the bathroom so nowhere to hang towels, a broken handle on the chest of drawers, no toilet brush and only one bedside lamp. The breakfast was very poor and consisted mainly of yoghurts, cereal, a bit of fruit and toast. Occasionally a pre packed croissant or muffin would appear. Nobody ever appeared to restock the food and coffee unless you went out to find them. It was called a continental breakfast but I have never had one so meagre when abroad. There could have been cheese or ham or boiled eggs at least - something to fill you up. On the plus side the bed was comfortable and the shower decent.
Our stay didn't start well when we entered a cold room on a very cold day. The radiator didn't seem to work so we told someone who said that he would turn the heating on. This caused the bathroom radiator to come on but not the one in the bedroom. We asked for help again so the same person came up to the room but couldn't get the radiator to turn on. He said that he would find us an electric heater which he eventually did. There were other things not right, such as no hooks in the bathroom so nowhere to hang towels, a broken handle on the chest of drawers, no toilet brush and only one bedside lamp. The breakfast was very poor and consisted mainly of yoghurts, cereal, a bit of fruit and toast. Occasionally a pre packed croissant or muffin would appear. Nobody ever appeared to restock the food and coffee unless you went out to find them. It was called a continental breakfast but I have never had one so meagre when abroad. There could have been cheese or ham or boiled eggs at least - something to fill you up. On the plus side the bed was comfortable and the shower decent.
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Alice
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Michael
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were welcoming and the room clean but the room heating was inadequate. The radiator in the bedroom was never more than warm/tepid , the radiator in the showeroom was hotter. I was woken by the cold in the room at 3am of my stay. The corridor between the rooms was also cold.
The staff were welcoming and the room clean but the room heating was inadequate. The radiator in the bedroom was never more than warm/tepid , the radiator in the showeroom was hotter. I was woken by the cold in the room at 3am of my stay. The corridor between the rooms was also cold.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with straightforward check-in and occasional extras like arranging taxis or heaters. However, a few guests experienced brusque communication or slow follow-up on maintenance and late checkout requests.
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Antony
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stay straight from the France ferry. Have to be in by 11pm which as we had delay getting off the boat we called to say we were on our way. Were told "we shut at 11pm!" but, we made it in time anyway.
Overnight stay straight from the France ferry. Have to be in by 11pm which as we had delay getting off the boat we called to say we were on our way. Were told "we shut at 11pm!" but, we made it in time anyway.
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Peter
Oct 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great value for money. The room was clean and warm. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Only let down was the miserable guy on duty when we hecked in just before 11pm. We were told by him that we had to be there for 11 or we could not get the key. We rushed to get there after he begrudgingly told us he would wait a few minutes as we rang a said we might be a few minutes late. He was cleaning up the bar anyway. So he could easily have waited. Apart from this the stay was very pleasant and even more so for the price.
Great value for money. The room was clean and warm. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Only let down was the miserable guy on duty when we hecked in just before 11pm. We were told by him that we had to be there for 11 or we could not get the key. We rushed to get there after he begrudgingly told us he would wait a few minutes as we rang a said we might be a few minutes late. He was cleaning up the bar anyway. So he could easily have waited. Apart from this the stay was very pleasant and even more so for the price.
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A
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was nice and warm this stay, the heating went off a bit early on the last day though. I keep asking for a late check out but never get confirmation.
It was nice and warm this stay, the heating went off a bit early on the last day though. I keep asking for a late check out but never get confirmation.
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Helen
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for our needs. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Perfect for our needs. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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Peter
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel needs some significant upgrades. Shower in my room was hanging off the wall. Told the staff at the reception/bar but didn't note any degree of ownership or concern.
Hotel needs some significant upgrades. Shower in my room was hanging off the wall. Told the staff at the reception/bar but didn't note any degree of ownership or concern.
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Susan
Jun 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Tony
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in by the friendly staff. The room was compact, a little chilly but fine. The bed was comfy. There was only a trickle of hot water in the sink but the shower worked and was nice and hot. In room shower gels, coffee, biscuits…. Thumbs up. Parking is close and free in the evening until 9am.
Easy check in by the friendly staff. The room was compact, a little chilly but fine. The bed was comfy. There was only a trickle of hot water in the sink but the shower worked and was nice and hot. In room shower gels, coffee, biscuits…. Thumbs up. Parking is close and free in the evening until 9am.
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Debra
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly, super clean, super stay
Super friendly, super clean, super stay
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Sam
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quiet room. Basic, but clean and good value for money. Staff really friendly and helpful. We were late for our wedding but they got a taxi immediately for us.
Nice quiet room. Basic, but clean and good value for money. Staff really friendly and helpful. We were late for our wedding but they got a taxi immediately for us.
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Rickey
Jan 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Location
Very central and walkable to town and the train, convenient for Glyndebourne and the Newhaven ferry, and generally quiet after the pub closes.
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Dean
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location in Lewes, we was unable to hear the pub noise from the room. Check in was quick and straight forward
Good location in Lewes, we was unable to hear the pub noise from the room. Check in was quick and straight forward
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Linda
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, right near town but nice and quiet, convenient to everything.
Great location, right near town but nice and quiet, convenient to everything.
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Rob
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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David
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I’ve stayed here many times in the past (and recommended it to friends) and have always found the staff welcoming, helpful and extremely courteous. The location near to a large car park is ideal, especially for visits to the opera at Glyndebourne.
I’ve stayed here many times in the past (and recommended it to friends) and have always found the staff welcoming, helpful and extremely courteous. The location near to a large car park is ideal, especially for visits to the opera at Glyndebourne.
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Phil
Nov 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice inn above a decent pub. Pub closes early so no problem with noise. Easily walkable from town and train station
Nice inn above a decent pub. Pub closes early so no problem with noise. Easily walkable from town and train station
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Alan
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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MICHAEL
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Collette
Aug 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a clean, friendly place to stay- central to Lewes and close to the venue we had to go for a wedding which was ideal
This was a clean, friendly place to stay- central to Lewes and close to the venue we had to go for a wedding which was ideal
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Noel
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 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
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Paula
Nov 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely short stay here. Perfect location for parking and for walking into the centre of Lewes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had all that we needed. Yes, the bedside lamp did not have a bulb in it and there was a little mould on the bathroom ceiling in one area but the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and we had en-suite with complimentary toiletries. Coffee machine and kettle, tea & coffee in the room. Continental breakfast at 9am of cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, croissants and blueberry muffins plus really tasty toast. Great value for money. Would stay here again.
Had a lovely short stay here. Perfect location for parking and for walking into the centre of Lewes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had all that we needed. Yes, the bedside lamp did not have a bulb in it and there was a little mould on the bathroom ceiling in one area but the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and we had en-suite with complimentary toiletries. Coffee machine and kettle, tea & coffee in the room. Continental breakfast at 9am of cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, croissants and blueberry muffins plus really tasty toast. Great value for money. Would stay here again.
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Dining
Included continental breakfast is basic and sometimes poorly replenished, though some note decent variety on occasion. Pub food and beers receive praise, with limited serving hours on Sundays.
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Cathryn
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It is what it says on the tin! A room in an old pub. Was clean and tidy but the shower in our room leaked. The breakfast was just toast and cereal and quite meagre, items ran out and were not replenished. Easy to walk into Lewes Town. Parking is in the pay and display car park over the road.
It is what it says on the tin! A room in an old pub. Was clean and tidy but the shower in our room leaked. The breakfast was just toast and cereal and quite meagre, items ran out and were not replenished. Easy to walk into Lewes Town. Parking is in the pay and display car park over the road.
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Jake
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Carolin
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
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Paul
Oct 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Alex
Feb 11, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Basic but did the job. Friendly staff. Very basic breakfast.
Basic but did the job. Friendly staff. Very basic breakfast.
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R
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Good - Room OK, Bed Surprisingly comfortable and good quality bedding. Food great in the pub The Bad - Tired furniture and especially rickety wardrobe. (Room 2) Breakfast was almost non existent, had to search for member of staff. ran out of coffee, no hot food available. Was begrudgingly offered toast as a hot meal
The Good - Room OK, Bed Surprisingly comfortable and good quality bedding. Food great in the pub The Bad - Tired furniture and especially rickety wardrobe. (Room 2) Breakfast was almost non existent, had to search for member of staff. ran out of coffee, no hot food available. Was begrudgingly offered toast as a hot meal
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Alan
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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MICHAEL
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Rickey
Jan 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Gillian
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room. Staff on checking in very matter of fact and didn’t feel particularly welcoming. Good variety at breakfast (gluten free cereals and oat milk) but no plates for croissants and muffins. Shower needs a good clean round the edges. Books got stuck to surface in room as stick drink rings had not been cleaned off. Overall a good budget stay.
Comfortable room. Staff on checking in very matter of fact and didn’t feel particularly welcoming. Good variety at breakfast (gluten free cereals and oat milk) but no plates for croissants and muffins. Shower needs a good clean round the edges. Books got stuck to surface in room as stick drink rings had not been cleaned off. Overall a good budget stay.
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david
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Restaurant very in character with building
Restaurant very in character with building
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Andrew
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great spot to stay. Our room was a little small. The ‘cold’ breakfast could be a little better; there were no meats and no espresso. The pub and staff are wonderful, you can’t do much better.
Great spot to stay. Our room was a little small. The ‘cold’ breakfast could be a little better; there were no meats and no espresso. The pub and staff are wonderful, you can’t do much better.
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Pamela
Sep 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The Dorset is located in close proximity to Lewes Town. It was clean and comfortable. Complementary continental breakfast was a bonus and good. There is a Council car park to the rear.
The Dorset is located in close proximity to Lewes Town. It was clean and comfortable. Complementary continental breakfast was a bonus and good. There is a Council car park to the rear.
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Anne
Sep 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and helpful staff, table reserved for classic pub meal. Quirky building with uneven floors. Complimentary breakfast appreciated though not exciting met needs.
Friendly and helpful staff, table reserved for classic pub meal. Quirky building with uneven floors. Complimentary breakfast appreciated though not exciting met needs.
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Francesca
Jul 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Small room, but decorated very nicely and very clean. Good value for money and breakfast included
Small room, but decorated very nicely and very clean. Good value for money and breakfast included
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Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 4.50 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Late check-out may be available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located on the riverwalk in Lewes, within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Lewes Castle. It is approximately 10.7 miles from Brighton Beach and 9.8 miles from Brighton Pier.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Self parking fee: GBP 4.50 per day
- Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
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