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The Kings Arms

4.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $137
$114 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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18 Castle Street, Christchurch, England, BH23 1DT
  • Place, Christchurch Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Regent Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Priory
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Cozy Room) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

When you stay at The Kings Arms in Christchurch, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Pier. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Red House Museum and Gardens - 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
  • Stanpit Marsh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde George Christchurch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Masala Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soho - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Eighteen Restaurant & Bar, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Eighteen Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

The Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 539 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place, room was incredible and the food was amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was great, hotel really nice, staff very friendly and helpful. Room very clean, bed very comfortable, breakfast very tasty and lots of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, food was excellent with pleasant bar and restaurant areas. Staff were all really lovely. The room was very clean and spacious. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice premises and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent and highly recommended. Very good, generous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay lovely rooms recently done up and clean with great bed and shower. They even have fresh milk for tea. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great, nothing is too much trouble. The hotel itself is very well maintained and a comfortable environment to be in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I must say that from checking in to checking out this hotel was one of the best places I’ve stayed in over the last few years. Staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and location - excellent beds like giant marshmallows
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Clean rooms ,friendly efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel with high standards which is on a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are lovely food is lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, staff were great and the hotel was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are just lovely......helpful and kind. The hotel is very clean, room spotless and spacious. My bathroom had natural light and smelled lovely. The restaurant and bar are beautifully decorated with pretty artwork and gorgeous wallpaper.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely brilliant stay at The Kings Arms. We had a gorgeous room and the facilities are excellent. Everything was spotlessly clean and all the staff are incredible. Breakfast was delicious. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very welcoming staff. Clean comfortable room in a really good position.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From start to finish the staff was very helpful friendly the room and food were one of the best so far just would like to say thank you to staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025