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About the Hotel

18 Castle Street, Christchurch (Dorset), United Kingdom, BH23 1DT

The Kings Arms Hotel is a Georgian boutique hotel featuring award-winning dining and a bowling green. Amenities include a multi-award-winning restaurant, event spaces for up to 120 guests, and proximity to Christchurch's historic attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Kings Arms Hotel offer a variety of character and comfort, including spacious options that feature high ceilings and sash windows. Some rooms overlook the Priory and others have sloping ceilings on the top floor, available with luxury walk-in power showers and tea making facilities.

Dining Options

The Kings Restaurant utilizes seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients and has been awarded the Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years. Guests enjoy options like the ever-popular 'Market Menu' which features locally sourced dishes.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure facilities at The Kings Arms Hotel include a lawn bowling green and outdoor event space by the River Avon, offering a traditional English summer experience. The hotel staff can provide maps for recommended cycling routes and local attractions.

Services & Transportation

This Christchurch (Dorset) hotel has three unique event rooms suitable for business meetings and conferences up to 120 attendees. The hotel is conveniently located within a short walk to the bus and train stations for easy transportation.

“The hotel is perfectly located right in the heart of Christchurch, making it easy to explore the town's charm and enjoy the riverside views.”view full review

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“Exceptional hotel with wonderful staff and great location” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(10.0)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:00

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP16.95 per person per day.

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:2008

Number of rooms:20

Former name

The Kings

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room Sofabed Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Classic Twin Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Coffee machine

Heating

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Cozy King Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Christchurch (Dorset)100 m

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 7.2 km

Southampton (SOU) 50.9 km

Train

Christchurch Railway Station900 m

Bus

Bus stop500 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Excellent Breakfast!

“The breakfast selection was superb, beautifully presented with a variety of delicious dishes that made our mornings good.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“Having parking right in front of the hotel made our stay incredibly convenient and stress-free, allowing us to come and go with ease.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms

“Our bedroom was stylishly furnished and exceptionally comfortable, with soft pillows that made us look forward to a good night's sleep.” view full review

Charming Atmosphere

“The hotel had a classic, homely feel that added a lovely touch to our stay, making it feel special and distinct from typical chain hotels.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Night club
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

18 Castle Street, Christchurch (Dorset), United Kingdom, BH23 1DT

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18 Castle Street, Christchurch (Dorset), United Kingdom, BH23 1DT

City landmarks

BournemouthEngland

Hengistbury Head Beach

2.6 km

Bridge

Prototype Bailey Bridge

1.4 km

Amusement Park

Seafield Gardens

2.1 km

Beach

Mudeford Quay

2.6 km

Stanpit

Visitor Centre

1.2 km

216 Tuckton Rd

Tesco Express

1.3 km

Beach

Mudeford Quay

2.3 km

Beach

Southbourne Beachfront

2.1 km

Beach

Avon Beach

2.9 km

Sandy Ln

St Catherine's Hill

3.0 km

East Cliff

3.0 km

Castle

Highcliffe Castle

4.3 km

Friars Cliff

3.3 km

Beach

Fisherman's Walk Beach

3.3 km

Lyndhurst Road Hawthorn Farm Buildings

Moon Studio Ceramics

3.7 km

Stanpit Marsh

3.8 km

the littledown centre

ALTITUDE High Ropes Adventure

3.7 km

Boscombe Overcliff Dr

Shelley Park

4.2 km

Harbour

Boscombe Pier

5.1 km

Bournemouth BH7 7DA

Littledown Miniature Railway

3.9 km

Bournemouth BH7 7DX

Littledown Park

4.0 km

Nearby

Castle and Norman House

Christchurch Castle and Norman House

80 m

Church

Christchurch Priory Church

360 m

Museum

Red House Museum and Gardens

280 m

Town Quay

Place Mill

310 m

1239 S Fish Hatchery Rd

Hayloft Gallery

230 m

Quay Road

Christchurch Quay

540 m

Amusement Park

Quomps Splash Park & Playground

100 m

Gallery

Hatch Gallery

140 m

The Quomps

570 m

Restaurants

The Kings Arms Restaurant

10 m

18 Castle Street

Nusara

60 m

8-10 Castle Street

Ye Olde George Inn

90 m

2A Castle Street

Loch & Quay

120 m

24 Church Street

Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour

40 m

11 Castle Street

Arcado Lounge

110 m

71 High Street

James and White

180 m

17 Church Street

Soho

160 m

7 Church Street

Coast Coffee

120 m

74 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful view

friendly staff

worst coffee

limited dining options

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.7

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

5.7

Richard

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is ideally located in the center of Christchurch, offering stunning views of the old convent by the river. The rooms are spacious and feature excellent bathrooms with showers, providing a comfortable stay. The service is exceptional, with a focus on customer care and going the extra mile to make guests feel welcome. However, the dining experience, particularly the coffee, left much to be desired. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of everything Christchurch has to offer.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms offer a view of the priory in front and are well-appointed with excellent bathrooms and showers.

Service

9.0

The service here is top-notch, with a specific receptionist going above and beyond to ensure guests have a pleasant stay, even organizing parking for them.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in the center of Christchurch, overlooking the old convent by the river, is simply breathtaking and convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience, unfortunately, featured subpar coffee that did not meet expectations.

Facilities

Nicholas

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.8/10

The hotel is perfectly located in front of the river, offering a charming view of the old convent. The rooms are well-kept and possess unique character. The service is exceptional, going above and beyond to accommodate guests. The dining experience, although with mixed quality, provides energy bars for a quick bite. The facilities are top-notch, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are well-kept with unique character.

Service

9.0

The service is exceptional, with staff members going the extra mile to assist guests.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in front of the river overlooking the old convent is simply picturesque.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers energy bars and a mix of quality dishes.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are top-notch, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Edith

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.4/10

I couldn't have asked for a better stay at this hotel! The rooms are spacious and modern, with an excellent bathroom and a beautiful wide view. The service was top-notch, from the friendly receptionist who went above and beyond to ensure I had a parking spot to the attentive housekeeping staff. The location is unbeatable, overlooking the old convent and putting me right in the center of everything in Christchurch. However, the dining experience left a bit to be desired with some disappointing coffee. Overall, a fantastic experience!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are beautifully designed with a large bathroom and excellent central heating in the bedroom.

Service

9.0

The staff provided excellent customer service, especially with parking arrangements and room service.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in front of the river, overlooking the old convent, is simply stunning. It's right in the heart of Christchurch, close to everything you could want to explore.

Dining

6.0

While the coffee was a letdown, the included nibbles were a nice touch.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great amenities and facilities to make your stay even more enjoyable.

beautiful view

worst coffee