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The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive

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18 Castle Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DT Grande Bretagne
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3.7 / 5
434 Reviews Tripadvisor
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Hotel advantages

Air conditioning in the hotel
24/7 reception
Elevator
Free Parking
Free Wifi
Parking
Room service
Bathrobes
Coffee maker
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
Refrigerators
The strong points

Description

Christchurch wears its long history lightly. Norman priory, ruined castle, two rivers meeting before the sea, all gathered into a Dorset town that feels both ancient and easy. The Kings Arms has anchored its centre since 1801, a Georgian landmark on Castle Street that has been welcoming travelers for more than two centuries. Today it is a boutique hotel of thirty-one individually styled rooms, many with views from the bowling green to the priory beyond. The grandest look out over floor-to-ceiling windows; the coziest tuck into the eaves on the top floor. Its restaurant celebrates the finest local producers across Dorset and Hampshire transforming seasonal ingredients into sophisticated plates. Step out the door and the castle ruins, the restored Pavilion and the River Avon are all within sight. The wider county opens easily from here: the New Forest minutes away, Bournemouth and Poole around a quarter of an hour, and direct trains from London Waterloo arriving a short stroll from your room. Wander down to Mudeford Quay for seafood straight off the boats, or out to Hengistbury Head for the long views back along the coast. Book your stay at The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive and let Christchurch reveal its quiet grandeur.

Customer reviews

Travellers choice
Tripadvisor
3.7
based on 434 guest reviews
Excellent
157
Very Good
120
Average
62
Poor
49
Terrible
46
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"It looks like it's permanently closed."
Keith S, 25 Août 2025

I went to visit following a walk in Bushy Park and it appears to be permanently closed. I saw no obvious comment on the website. Is it going to re-open or closed for good?

"60th birthday"
Caroline D, 11 Mai 2025

Firstly, I want to say... WOW!!! The food was outstanding! The staff went all out to make our dinner enjoyable. We had children with us & they were absolutely amazing with them. They took time to speak with the children & made sure their needs were met. The food was so delicious, perfect amount & presented beautifully ❤️ We had the lamb shank, chicken & beef, all of which was perfectly cooked. The roast veg was also very nice. I wish I could thank everyone, but I can't remember all names. So Hannah, Diane, D'Arcy, Kevin, Joe & all the others I haven't named... Thank you all so much for the best birthday dinner I've ever had ❤️❤️❤️ If anyone is expecting any complaints, well you won't get one from me or my family. Thank you all once again

"Lovely hotel with an amazing breakfast"
lovesholidays4, 20 Avril 2025

Just stayed three nights in a queen room and was overall very happy with our stay. Room was small as was the shower however the room was very clean. Towels changed every day and bedding was very crisp and white. Free tea and coffee, mini fridge and safe in the room. Staff are lovely and extremely helpful. Thankfully, we got one of the free parking spaces outside as they only have five . It may be a problem otherwise as there is limited space on the road and you have to pay during the day. The paid train station parking is about 10 minutes walk away. The highlights of the three days was the breakfast, Oh my, it was one of the best we have ever had. Beautifully presented excellent produce and it was served on warm place. The hotel is in a great location if you are visiting Hampton Palace but also very good as the train connection takes you straight into London Waterloo. Highly recommend for a couple of nights stay or would get a bigger room if staying longer.

"Stunning little Hotel"
daviestazman2018, 15 Novembre 2024

This hotel is a little gem, beautifully clean and tidy and really well appointed to places such as Bushy Gardens and Hampton Court. Its a short walk to different pubs and restaurants and has easy transport links for Kingston town center and rail access to Central London. Breakfasts are really good in quantity and consist of good quality produce offering plenty of variety. The main selling point with this hotel though are the staff. They are amazing and so welcoming. They ensure that your needs are catered for and nothing is too much for them. Diane especially is a phenomenal individual. She really does go over and above to make sure that the Hotels customers are put at ease and made to feel at home. She made our break special. What an asset to the Hotel. Will definitely be back! Thank you so much all.

"Small room and road noise"
englishrose81, 13 Novembre 2024

We had room 6 which is at the front of the hotel, the room was very small not much room to move about and no chairs to be able to sit. The was tea and coffee facilities in the room and a skinny table to make it on these were very good. Very little space for getting ready for 2 people. Bathroom was clean good shower. I found the road noise a problem and the noise of the mini fridge was irritating. Breakfast was ok we wouldn't stay here again as expensive for sure a small room.

"Near Hampton Court"
T8952BJdonnas, 12 Septembre 2024

The night managers were very kind. Despite being on the road, we did not hear a word. The room was large and spacious. It's an easy walk to Hampton Court and the river. Despite not having a lot of guests, they were a bit overwhelmed in the morning. Other than that, it does the job.

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