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The Kings Arms

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

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The Kings Arms, moments from New Forest National Park, offers a sophisticated base for exploration. Guests enjoy a freshly cooked-to-order breakfast before discovering nearby attractions. Helpful staff enhance the experience, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard King (Cozy King) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard King (Cozy King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
18 Castle Street, Christchurch, England, BH23 1DT

What's nearby

  • Hayloft Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christchurch Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Regent Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christchurch Priory - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Southbourne Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Saxon Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuckoos Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Kings Arms

Upscale hotel near New Forest National Park
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant at The Kings Arms. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kings Arms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

Is The Kings Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kings Arms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kings Arms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kings Arms located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Christchurch Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from New Forest National Park. Regent Centre and Southbourne Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Christchurch Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 464 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal location, very nice rooms, courteous staff. Loved everything about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, staff are great and the rooms are bright and modern. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Room very comfortable and lovely bar. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% recommend! Fantastic location, well decorated, clean, friendly & welcoming staff. We even got some little Halloween cookies. Rooms were comfy, spacious & great amenities. Really impressed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Really lovely hotel in a good location

Great Hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Staff were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and a great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities
Super friendly and helpful staff, rooms spotlessly clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, fantastic staff, great breakfast too.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spacious and well equipped. But you had to be a gymnast to use the shower in the bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Lovely 2 night stay

Stayed here for 2 nights whilst attending our nephews 21st birthday celebration. Lovely hotel although our room was a little small but adequate for our stay. Breakfast was lovely. Would we stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

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

A little hidden gem

Calm and peaceful, comfy bed and secure parking, will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location. Lovely, comfy room and super staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a great stay, staff very helpful (especiually as we left some dresses behind). Breakfast grea
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great place for a break

Lovely, bright and well presented, great staff always helpful. Location perfect close to bus routes, high street but far enough from Bournemouth not to suffer from crowded roads and so many people. Food excellent Very comfortable bed No street noise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel, very close to the High Street and a short walk to The Priory and waterfront. The room was very nice, large bathroom. The bed wasn’t terribly comfortable but we were only there for two nights. I loved the tea set up in our room that included a variety of organic teas, fresh milk, kettle and cookies. So nice to have in the morning. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn’t eat in the hotel as there are many restaurants on the High Street but it looked very elegant and nice. Overall we were very happy with our stay and would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovelly staff.good room .Great breakfast .Convenient .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Gem of a Hotel

Delightful hotel ,beautiful decor in bar , excellent parking Great welcome from host and bar staff. Easy to park and in a good position in Christchurch . Definitely return when we have more time .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great stay in Christchurch

Thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay at the Kings Arms. Fantastic location, right in town centre. Free parking, a big bonus. Friendly staff, welcome drink, fantastic room, air conditioned, comfy bed, lovely bathroom. Will definitely return. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing trip & this hotel was part of it. I found the staff to be exceptional & very helpful. I loved having the restaurant right in the hotel. My room overlooked the ruins & the Priory & had air conditioning & a walk in shower which were priorities for me. It was a quick walk to the high street for shopping, bank, other food options & a quick walk to the ferries on the river. I would absolutely stay here again.
Outdoor view. Bus stops right out front.
Cozy/snug room on the 3rd floor. Lift was just outside the door.
Good closet space with iron/board, mini fridge, & tea kettle.
Bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

outstanding

The whole experience was outstanding, not only the expected level of the accomodation and service, but the willingness to help our visit as good as possible, like recomendations of places to visit, where to dine and a host of instances in the small detail that adds to the experence THANKS
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Lovely hotel in central location

Lovely comfortable stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel in the perfect location for a visit to Christchurch. The premier room we had was huge and well appointed. The aircon was very useful in the hot weather we had. We got the early check in, which I recommend as it’s easier to find a parking spot earlier in the day. The staff were very friendly and even gave us a free welcome drink. We will definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely place in a lovely town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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