The Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch (Dorset) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

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

The Kings Arms Hotel is a boutique establishment located in the historic heart of Christchurch, Dorset. This Georgian hotel features original character combined with modern embellishments and is a renowned dining destination with a multi award-winning restaurant. Its proximity to local attractions and the picturesque Dorset coast enhances its appeal as a base for exploration.

Location

The Kings Arms Hotel is situated just 1 km from the town center of Christchurch and 10 km from Bournemouth. The hotel is nestled away from the bustling town center, directly across from a lawn bowling green. Visitors can request maps for popular cycle routes and walk suggestions to explore the scenic New Forest and Dorset coast.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including top-floor rooms known for their original wooden beams and sloping ceilings. Spacious rooms are available with views overlooking the Priory, featuring high ceilings, sash windows, and seating areas. Each room is equipped with amenities such as flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Eat & Drink

The Kings Restaurant is an award-winning dining venue that focuses on locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, showcasing regional flavors. It is the only restaurant in Dorset to have received the Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years. Guests can enjoy the ever-popular 'Market Menu' featuring a 2 or 3-course set menu, along with the special 'Fizz n Chips' on Fridays.

Leisure & Business

The hotel includes three unique event rooms suitable for conferences and meetings, accommodating up to 120 guests. An outdoor lawn bowling green, bordered by the River Avon and castle ruins, provides a picturesque setting for events. Leisure facilities are available for guests to use throughout their stay.

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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

Superior Twin Room

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2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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King Room Courtyard View

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2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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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

Outstanding Breakfast!

The breakfast selection was superb, beautifully presented with a variety of delicious dishes that made our mornings delightful.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

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
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
Sitting area
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.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful view

friendly staff

worst coffee

limited dining options

8.2/10

Great

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