Name: The Dorset
Address: 22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, United Kingdom, Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.03

Guest reviews

8

Very good

Based on 750 verified reviews

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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8

MICHAEL

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice spot as a stopover staff very friendly food ok it's a ols building and a pub so rooms a bit tired but grand for short stay

8

Mark

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Room Clean and tidy, very friendly staff Shower trap could do with a good clean and basin slow to drain but all good otherwise

8

Stephen

8 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, room was ok, clean but a tad cramped.

10

Cathy

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Teresa

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean & the amenities were good.

22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, United Kingdom

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 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Brighton Pier.

Cliffe High Street(0.1 Miles)

Lewes Castle(0.6 Miles)

Barbican House Museum(0.6 Miles)

Southover Grange Gardens(0.6 Miles)

South Downs National Park(1.6 Miles)

Glyndebourne Opera House(2.1 Miles)

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From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 4.50 per day.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Late check-out may be available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.

The property is located on the riverwalk in Lewes, within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Cliffe High Street. It is approximately 10.7 miles from Brighton Beach and 9.8 miles from Brighton Pier.

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