The White Hart

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (29 reviews)
55 High Street, Lewes, England, BN7 1XE , Lewes , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Rooftop terrace
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well located
Cosy room with nice touches
Lovely communal areas
Beautiful views from the sun terrace
Cons:
Parking could be a challenge without a plan

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
The accommodation was comfortable and clean.
Service
9.86
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.4
Well located, right on top of the castle.
Room Quality
9.54
The cosy room had nice touches.
Amenities
9.38
Lovely communal areas.
Value for Money
9.84
Pleasantly surprised by the quality for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Nice edible treats to welcome you.
Overall Experience
9.96
Lovely stay, would definitely stay here again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:26

Property Description

Experience the charm of The White Hart, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Lewes.

Stunning Rooftop Terrace: Unwind and soak in breathtaking views from our rooftop terrace, the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploration.

Delicious Dining Options: Savor mouthwatering meals in our on-site restaurant, complemented by a cozy bar/lounge for your evening drink, ensuring your culinary desires are well catered to.

Modern Guest Accommodations: Our 23 well-appointed guestrooms offer complimentary wireless internet, cable programming, and essential conveniences such as safes and desks, allowing you to feel right at home.

With our prime location near local attractions and natural wonders, your perfect getaway starts at The White Hart. Don’t miss out on booking your stay today!

Important information:

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZRH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.54
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.96
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Bob
10
Lovely Stay
Pros:

As this stay was purchased via Tesco Clubcard Rewards I was expecting the usual quality lottery, however I was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and well located. It’s right on top of the castle which unfortunately for us was shut, so we passed our time in the local pubs and restaurants, of which there are plenty. I would definitely stay here again, but as others have suggested, have a plan about where to park

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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john
10
Wonderful Lewes experience
Pros:

It was amazing. We paid for a cosy room, and it certainly was. The sloping beamed ceiling required you to maintain your concentration when manoevering around the room. Nice touches were the edible treats to welcome you.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Susan
10
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel in the centre of Lewes. Lovely communal areas.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Romilly
10
Pros:

Great stay!

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Kate
10
SUN TERRACE
Pros:

Loved our stay Lewes is beautiful, if the sun is out find the terrace which over looks the town its stunning

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Susan
8
recently reopened, a very promising gem of a hotel
Pros:

This is a beautifully renovated old hotel that lacks an elevator and AC due to being an historically listed site. The staff is friendly and carried up my bag to the "snug." The small room is beautiful, as is the bathroom. I think a very small chair could be added in the dainty space and would be helpful. As I was there in a heat wave, it was uncomfortably warm. The smalI fan helped a bit after I figured out exactly how to place it next to the window frame. Lovely bedding. I suggested that in a heat wave there should be an option for a top sheet as a bed covering rather than the duvet, which was unbearable. The hotel restaurants are good and include alternative options such as possibilities for GF and DF when requested However they are not open around the 11AM checkout time, when some travelers might wish to have brunch or an early lunch. There is a good cafe nearby that has many alternative offerings, called, I think, "Depot." It's right near the train station. It's clean and spacious.
I chose this hotel for it's proximity - 900 ft. - to the train station from which the Glyndebourne Festival operates coaches for attendees. It was a lovely experience.

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
J
Joanna friends
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
K
Katie
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay here, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, great service. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the bar, dining and outside terrace were very stylish.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Penelope
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

A beautiful old building lovingly refurbished with gorgeous decor.
The staff were wonderful and the little touches in the room the icing on the cake.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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stephen henry
10
Bra opphold!
Pros:

Meget fornøyde med rommet. Hotellet er oppdatert men interiøret og stilen er beholdt med rustikk sjarm. Anbefales.

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
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Victoria
10
Great
Pros:

We had a lovely time. The decor is very nice. Our bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was quiet. The staff were friendly. The bar was Buzzy but not overcrowded. My one gripe and my husband‘s was that we decided to pay for breakfast in the morning. We had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. It was £9.50 when it turned up. It was one slice of toast and a not overly generous portion of eggs which was somewhat disappointing we would’ve expected at least two slices of toast with eggs on both for almost £10! other than that we really enjoyed it and we would be back.

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
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Robert partner
10
Pros:

Lovely Hotel. Great location. Good Good.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
P
Patricia
10
Pros:

It was convenient and very near the centre of Lewes. The property maintained its historic connections to Lewes. It was very comfortable.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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Holly family
10
Pros:

Perfect location for a short break.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
L
Leon
10
Gem of Lewes
Pros:

Amazing place they have done a wonderful job of the renovation. Highly recommended

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Nigel partner
10
Pros:

Lovely old hotel, and very comfortable - but note this does mean it doesn't have a lift, so you may want to request a room on the first floor if stairs are a difficulty. Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Great location in the centre of Lewes (though remember Lewes is built on a hill, and it's at the top of the hill).

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
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Martin
10
Stands out from the herd
Pros:

The White Hart is a lovely hotel that has been seamlessly renovated. It feels old and cosy, yet modern at the same time..everything is very high quality. The beds are comfortable ...we stayed in a pet free room and the dining area is separated into dog and non dog, which we appreciated.

Breakfast choices were top class, though on both mornings we felt the poached eggs arrived chilled rather than warm, which took the edge off things. Dinner the first night was fantastic. On the second we both had rump steak. This looked as if it was cooked just right but was sadly rather tougher than we have experienced elsewhere. Perhaps it had not been allowed to rest or the butcher had provided a cut below normal standard.

We will definitely return

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
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Ian
8
Pros:

The room was ok …considering the cost without breakfast. Shower was the highlight. There were no tissues in the room. The radio was a nice touch.

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
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carole partner
10
Pros:

A lovely hotel beautiful decor and a lovely happy ambiance around the bar and dining areas. Very close to restaurants shops and easy access to getting about the area.

2024-12-02 via Nuitee
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Anita
10
God atmosfære
Pros:

En fantastisk koselig plass med god atmosfære, god mat og hyggelig personell. Rommet var litt varmt, så jeg lurer litt på hvordan det hadde vært på en varm sommerdag..

2024-12-02 via Nuitee