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The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive

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A river with a stone bridge and a green boat. There are buildings with red and white facades along the riverbank. - The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive (Christchurch)
A two-story building with a sign reading 'The King's Arms Hotel.' - The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive (Christchurch)
A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a central seating area, and a view through a glass door to another room. - The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive (Christchurch)
A glass door with a decorative sign reading "Bar @ No 18". - The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive (Christchurch)
A bar area with a wine rack, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs. - The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive (Christchurch)
At The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Cozy Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a small stool, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Cozy Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a blue sofa, and large windows with blinds.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round mirror, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a small table.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a vintage armchair, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch, The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive is near a train station and near the beach. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Poole Harbour. Littledown Sports Center and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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18 Castle Street, Christchurch, England, BH23 1DT

What's nearby

  • A marina with several sailboats docked, a church with a clock tower, and lush greenery in the background.
    Christchurch Priory
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A calm water body surrounded by tall grasses and a distant tower.
    Stanpit Marsh
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christchurch Castle
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Regent Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Prototype Bailey Bridge
    32 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dragon Palace II
    4 min walk
  • Masala Bay
    3 min walk
  • The Ship
    2 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    3 min walk
  • Ye Olde George Christchurch
    1 min walk

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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 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Eighteen Restaurant & Bar

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

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: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive 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, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Regent Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from New Forest National Park. Christchurch Priory and Prototype Bailey Bridge are also within 1 mi (2 km). Christchurch Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 595 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, friendly hotel in a perfect position for exploring the beautiful gardens and Priory of Christchurch. Would definitely recommend it would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are great 😌 parking difficult
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing the staff are well presented and extremely helpful and respectful Chantelle and Sam both give outstanding customer service The food is excellent Reception and housekeeping are also very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and engaging staff at the front desk. Room was clean and well presented with a good selection of tea/coffee options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue here is the shortage of car parking. Everything else was just fine, The main take away for me - the excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, spacious, clean rooms with everything you could need. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent and breakfast tasty and freshly prepared. We had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 2 night stay. Very helpful staff and lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. I had suffered a small but significant accident (MVA) in front of the hotel while getting out of a car. The staff were so helpful and kind to me and made every effort to help me out. This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel and it is well appointed with character and style. It is convenient to walk within the town to restaurants and shops and easily walkable to the sea. The breakfast also awesome. We especially enjoyed talking to our waiters and would like to give a special commendation to Bianca
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very comfortable bed and nice view. Staff were friendly and always helpful. The restaurant catered excellently for gluten free. Can't fault our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 3 rooms. All were beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Every member of staff was extremely polite and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was outstanding with so much choice and all our evening meals in the restaurant, extremely well prepared and tasted delicious. The Kings Arms is well positioned in the centre of Christchurch but with the added bonus of a bus stop directly outside and another a short walk away. On arrival we didn’t have any problem parking in the hotel’s designated bays. Lovely walk across from the hotel to castle ruins, church and harbour. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here The staff are so friendly and helpful Food is excellent rooms clean and fresh and the entertainment was first class
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent refurbished hotel. Chic design , very clean . Definitely would recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at the hotel. Charmane and the team made us so welcome. The restaurant served wonderful food. The rooms were clean and inviting. We couldn't have asked for more
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful, rooms spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. Room was large, comfortable and well presented, breakfasts were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect in every aspect. We have returned here many times and the high standards of service, cleanliness and facilities never falter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location close to bars and restaurants. Character property looking over the ancient priory and church.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it. Wonderful hotel in Christchurch. Staff were very helpful and we really liked the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, welcoming staff, tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel made even better by the 5 star staff. So helpful and friendly. We had breakfast and an evening meal and both were just perfect. Our room had lovely aircon, which was really appreciated. I would recommend the Kings Arms to anyone wanting to go somewhere for a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in the heart of Christchurch. We had a Classic King room which was clean, with a comfy bed. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room as were the bar and restaurant. Parking wasn't a problem and located within easy walking distance of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air con.was very good. Staff were very helpful including lending me a mains adaptor because the 2 pin plug on the bathroom mirror did not work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026