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The Kings Arms

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

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Boating
Reception
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Superior Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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18 Castle Street, Christchurch, England, BH23 1DT
  • Place, Christchurch Harbour
  • Place, Southbourne Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mudeford Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King (Cozy King)

Standard King (Cozy King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Sofabed)

Standard Room (Sofabed)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Twin

Classic Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Christchurch

At The Kings Arms you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from New Forest National Park and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Prototype Bailey Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Christchurch hotel include Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre.

What's nearby

  • Southbourne Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mudeford Quay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mudeford Quay - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

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
  • ‪Soho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodega - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kings Arms

Hotel in Christchurch with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Kings Arms also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Kings Arms offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers. This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Kings Arms Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Kings Arms?

Yep, The Kings Arms has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kings Arms?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kings Arms on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$136.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Kings Arms?

The closest beach to The Kings Arms is Bournemouth Beach (7.3 km).

Does The Kings Arms serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kings Arms?

No, The Kings Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kings Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kings Arms?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kings Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 457 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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Happy average

Lovely hotel, room a bit clostrophobic. Shower trap was blocked so did not drain and couldn’t really have a proper shower. Handle fell off bathroom door leaving trapped inside. Light broke above basin. Staff extremely un-attentive over breakfast. I would say average hotel at an expensive hotel price.
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

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An enjoyable four-night stay. Handsome Georgian building, recently refurbished, right in the centre of town. No garden or outdoor space though, and no car park as such, just some dedicated space at the back of the pavement across the road. Friendly, welcoming staff. Complimentary drink provided. Room rather small, with not much storage, but with aircon and a nice bathroom, with an ingenious nightlight arrangement for nocturnal visits! Nicely cooked breakfast with a reasonable amount of choice (no kippers or black pudding though!). We had trouble getting adequately strong coffee, but got there in the end.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi there, I was there for a one-night-stay (some funerals). The staff was nice and welcoming! The bedroom was comfortable and spacious with an excellent air-con with unforgiving hot conditions (heatwave) outside. After a train-trip impacted by the hot temperatures, it was great to arrive in this haven! Next morning, Breakfast was excellent. There are a few nice places around, though I arrived on a Monday evening, so many restaurants were closed. The hotel is well located at walking distance from shops, restaurants and places to visit. Ras
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel room had shutters which did not block out the light and the aircon unit was really loud
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

Adam

Travelled with partner
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

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Rhydian

Cancelled by the Hotel

I received a call from the hotel the day after the booking was confirmed via Hotels.com. They told me they were fully booked and the reservation would have to be cancelled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely. The rooms are excellent. The mistake in the choice of rooms to book was the fault of Expedia. There photographs and descriptions were not accurate. The staff at the hotel have since dealt with the issue. I would highly recommend the Kings Arms and will be sure to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with partner
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

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

Richard

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

Thank You for a Wonderful Stay and Meeting Space

Dear Kings Arms Team, I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for a truly excellent experience during my recent visit. I stayed the night and hired one of your business spaces the following day - both were absolutely spot on. Your team, though new, were exceptional throughout. Every member of staff was warm, helpful, and made the whole experience feel seamless. I travel frequently and stay in many hotels, but I can honestly say The Kings Arms stands out as one of the best I’ve come across. You’ve created an environment that feels both professional and welcoming - I felt completely at home. Thank you once again. I look forward to visiting again soon. Warm regards, Richard Frazer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super!

Such a lovely place to stay with lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025