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The White Hart

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near South Downs National Park

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Comfy Room
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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55 High Street, Lewes, England, BN7 1XE
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southover Grange Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glyndebourne Opera House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Snug Room

Snug Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfy Room

Comfy Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Really Comfy Room

Really Comfy Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fancy Room

Fancy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxe

Luxe

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lewes

The White Hart puts you in the heart of Lewes, within steps of Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Lewes hotel include South Downs National Park and American Express Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Lewes Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • American Express Stadium - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • University of Sussex - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Lewes Station - 4 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brewers Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lewes Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The White Hart

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near South Downs National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of The White Hart was completed in September 2024.

This 4-star Lewes hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Hart offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel White Hart
White Hart Hotel Lewes
White Hart Lewes
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Lewes
The White Hart Hotel Lewes

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The White Hart?

The White Hart offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Hart?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Hart on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$182.35, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The White Hart?

The closest beach to The White Hart is Brighton Beach (11.2 km).

Does The White Hart serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Hart?

No, The White Hart does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Hart?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The White Hart?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The White Hart?

Dogs are welcome at The White Hart, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Reviews

The White Hart Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Romilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

SUN TERRACE

Loved our stay Lewes is beautiful, if the sun is out find the terrace which over looks the town its stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

recently reopened, a very promising gem of a hotel

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, Bedford

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Scrambled egg not the best and a friends breakfast

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

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

Wonderful stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Great

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel. Great location. Good Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and very near the centre of Lewes. The property maintained its historic connections to Lewes. It was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Business traveller

Gem of Lewes

Amazing place they have done a wonderful job of the renovation. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Stands out from the herd

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024