Kings Arms Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Kyleakin with bars/lounges and restaurant

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View from room
Reception
Standard Double Room
Exterior
Single Room, Sea View | View from room

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$329
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
King Street, Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Scotland, IV41 8PH
  • Bright Water Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Caisteal Maol
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Skye Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kyleakin

At Kings Arms Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bright Water Visitor Centre and Caisteal Maol. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fireplace in the lobby and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Kyleakin hotel include Skye Bridge and Magpie.

What's nearby

  • Bright Water Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caisteal Maol - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Skye Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Isle of Skye Market Square - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hectors Bothy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Croft Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skye Bridge Seafoods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kings Arms Hotel

Hotel in Kyleakin with bars/lounges and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kings Arms Hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This Kyleakin hotel is smoke free.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Kings Arms Hotel offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel Isle of Skye
Kings Arms Isle of Skye
Kings Arms Hotel Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel Kyleakin
Kings Arms Hotel Hotel Kyleakin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kings Arms Hotel?

Kings Arms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Arms Hotel on 1 May 2025 start from AU$328.93, 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.

Is parking available at Kings Arms Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to Kings Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to Kings Arms Hotel is Applecross Beach (19 km).

Does Kings Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kings Arms Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kings Arms Hotel's onsite restaurant.

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

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

Kings Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 793 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was found to have several items, such as bacon and scrambled egg to be colder than should have been.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean. Parking lot three minute walk from building.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely building - needs renovation

The Hotel Manager told us there was a staff shortage. That aside, our room was not cleaned once in three days. Bins were not emptied. The tea and coffee not replenished. We went to Reception on Day 2, to ask why. We were given a hanging door sign to request that it be cleaned. Came back that evening - not cleaned. We went back to Reception to get clean towels etc. You pay for a hotel so this kind of thing is done for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No hot water

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashraf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really clean and well maintained. The parking is needed to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Did the job

Basic hotel but decent value for money. Slept pretty well and had a good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tesse

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a very outdated look and feel. This made me feel not too comfortable during my stay. However the location is good, just at the beginning of Isle of Skye.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mei Lan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My experience

Basic template for your hotel review: The room was not that clean. For example, it is not nice to find someone else’s dental floss on the carpet, coffee stains around the kettle. Even though we had booked 3 people for 3 nights, both the shampoo and body wash containers were empty. The next morning before leaving for the day’s activities, we politely asked to get refills which did not seem a problem to the front desk. On our return later that evening, the bottles had not been refilled. Inquiring a second time, we were surprised to be told that we should bring the bottles down ourselves to be refilled. Even though ended up the staff came up and refilled it, but it wasn't a good experience. The bathroom is newly done but the room is outdated and the mattresses are very old and no support.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renate

Travelled with partner
Great location and good value for the price. We enjoyed our dinners. Breakfast buffet at 7:45 AM was disappointing because the food was almost cold, although the selection was ok. Most of the staff were very good but one young lady at breakfast was very unfriendly and moody.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

hotel was clean enough,however there was no shampoo or shower gel in bathrooom.there was only 1 toilet roll and it wasn't even a full one.there were tea making facilities but there were no spoons.there was no fire safety instructions in the room.stayed for 2 nights and housekeeping did not do our room or change the towels which was a bit inconvenient as there was no towel rail in the bathroom where you could hang the towels to dry.but the worst thing i found was the fact that the large bathroom window had clear glass in it,there was no blind but it did have a curtain,but the window was on a slant so even if you closed it there was still a big gap at either side
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but our room was very cold despite putting the heater on when we arrived: two light bulbs were not working and the sink taps had no water. This problem was sorted very quickly. The TV remote control needed new batteries
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in Place cosy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I understand why others have rated this property poorly however I suspect they had high expectations. Whilst my room was not perfect it was perfectly adequate with plenty of hot water, a bed and a TV. All I needed for a single night stay for work. The local area isn't great for getting supplies so arrive with everything you need. Other than that have a cheap stay with nice views, or pay double elsewhere if you need the luxuries.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained hotel. We didn’t had hot water the next day. Not worth your time and money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

darrin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Teena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the cost, I was expecting more. Very small, very dated rooms and uninspiring dining room/restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Needed more time!

Beautiful location, we didn’t eat in the hotel for dinner we used Saucy Mary Restaurant which was excellent for the price and we also walked up to the castle ruin on the hill near the harbour which was lovely to watch the sun go down. We had the window seat for breakfast which gave that little bit extra to a really lovely breakfast. Parking was easy as well. We will return once I’ve recovered from all the driving
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good. Staff seemed to be new and not ready yet. New owners? Maybe they will get better?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth, philadelphia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is not worth the money. It's clean and comfortable enough but not worth what they charge. The location is convenient for exploring skye and Lockalsh but the hotel is not nice. We saw two staff members doing literally all the jobs. I don't blame them. We had a remarkably bad and overpriced meal there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Alisha

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

Run down and rude

The room was outdated and not thoroughly cleaned. There was old water sitting in the kettle from previous guests so there’s no way I was going to use the kettle even though I wanted to have tea when I got here. Who knows how long that had been sitting uncleaned. there was a dead bug on the bed next to the towels. The bed is a very old spring mattress that was very uncomfortable and difficult to sleep on. Room was cold and there was no way to adjust the temperature. Very very noisy all night and morning you could hear people outside our door and in neighboring rooms yelling and slamming doors. We asked if we could get dinner as soon as we checked in because their diner was 95% empty and the very rude woman at the desk was having a power trip and told us no they’re completely booked which was a blatant lie. We decided to walk down the street and get food elsewhere but not before hearing the manager ask her why she turned us away when they had plenty of room to seat us and plenty of food. She was just being mean for no reason. Never staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024