The Kings Arms

4.0 star property
Hotel in Christchurch with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Boating
Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
18 Castle Street, Christchurch, England, BH23 1DT
  • Christchurch Harbour
  • Southbourne Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mudeford Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard King (Cozy King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room (Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

The Kings Arms places you next to Christchurch Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Christchurch Priory. This 20-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Southbourne Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Avon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mudeford Quay - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 12 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Tripp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Starlight Classic Bengali & Indian Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kings Arms

Hotel in Christchurch with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of The Kings Arms enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a banquet hall. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage.
40-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards are also standard.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children

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

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Kings Arms Hotel Christchurch
Kings Arms Christchurch
The Kings Arms Hotel
The Kings Arms Christchurch
The Kings Arms Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Kings Arms?

This hotel is located in Christchurch and just steps from Christchurch Castle and Christchurch Priory. You'll also find New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Kings Arms?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Kings Arms have a casino at the property?

No, The Kings Arms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Kings Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Kings Arms?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Kings Arms have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Kings Arms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Kings Arms serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Kings Arms allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Kings Arms.

Are there connecting rooms at The Kings Arms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Kings Arms?

The closest major airport to The Kings Arms is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 4.2 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is around 23.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Kings Arms?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Kings Arms.

The Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 414 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position by the river and in the town no need to drive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would recommend

The stay was a lovely relief after a busy day. The room was large and comfortable, however the pillows were very soft. We ate at the hotel with the food being beautifully presented and delicious. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly refurbished in great style, the hotel was a delight in all respects. From a really friendly welcome to a lovely big bedroom (with a great view of the old castle ruins and beautiful Priory church) and an excellent evening meal we were really happy with our choice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Nice overall

Lovely hotel, comfortable room. Biscuits left for us with tea and coffee but one of the two packs had been eaten and the wrapper left! Wedding going on the night we stayed and loud music went on until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

phil

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Nice hotel but haunted for sure

The hotel is very nice and the room was lovely. My only complaint was a noisy fridge in the room and bizzarre as.you may think, there was a ghostly pressence in my room which freaked me out slighy. If you like parranormal experiences, try room 202
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A one night stay on a business trip. Comfortable room, good food, and upgrading from the continental to a full english breakfast was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great restaurant. We stayed in a beautiful bedroom, with balcony. Great central location. Sister hotel has spa that can be used free of charge in Muddeford. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel with smart decor and rooms. Excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, polite and efficient staff, good facilities and nice setting. Good Continental Breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, staff, food and accommodation was excellent but there is limited parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and vosyb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in this hotel many times and it is one of my favourites. Lovely atmosphere and a fantastic location along with great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great time at The Kings Arms ,staff very helpful and friendly, service from staffwas top class thank you for making our stay pleasant .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melody

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely little hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay here very much. Good food-we dined in on the night of our arrival-and a very good breakfast as well. The bed was lovely and super comfortable and we very much appreciated the towel warmer as the weather was super wet when we arrived. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024