The Selsey Arms

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite (Bathroom) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (Bathroom) | Free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Midhurst Road, Chichester, England, PO18 0QX
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodwood
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite (Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite (Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite (Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Selsey Arms

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and an indoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court and free newspapers.
The Selsey Arms offers 6 accommodations. This Chichester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
An outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court are featured at the inn.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Selsey Arms, you'll be within walking distance of Goodwood. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 6 minutes from Goodwood Racecourse
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Selsey Arms offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chichester inn is smoke free.

The Selsey Arms has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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The Selsey Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 353 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

We enjoyed our short stay

Clean room, staff polite,excellent breakfast, safe parking, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay in beautiful quiet bedrooms and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. Clean and comfortable rooms, lovely staff and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, great hosts and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean and comfortable hotel with a good menu and huge breakfasts. Good location and straightforward drive into Chichester for a visit to the theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Really I’ve stay,clean rooms Lovely breakfast home cooked .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

An ideal place to stay

Good food, staff worked very hard to please, location well placed on main road, popular with local people. An ideal place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting this beautiful countryside. Lovely room, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Great little b&b

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the bed was clean and very comfortable. Lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just 5 rooms but well laid out and spacious. Staff friendly and the pub/restaurant very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location 5 miles to the north of Chichester. Popular pub with great food and lovely staff. Comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Lovely old place and very friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with nice rooms in beautiful countryside
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our one night stay. Very convenient for our trip to the Weald and Downlands museum. Staff were all friendly, room was lovely and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying, and I imagine we'll be back again. The room was comfortable and well equipped. The surroundings are beautiful. And the food was excellent. We had breakfast and dinner twice and very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Comfortable, clean with a good shower. Food is all home cooked and a really good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Selsey Arms

Had a fantastic stay - great staff . Lovely room . Amazing dinner and fabulous full English breakfast. Could not fault it - definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and excellent, generous, made to order breakfasts. Good value for money, given current hotel prices. The room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Excellent, friendly and accomodating service.

Excellent, friendly and accomodating service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great weekend

Really great weekend break here. Food was excellent, room was great (and quiet), setting was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Amenities
An excellent overnighter, finishing with a superb breakfast. Very quiet and spacious rooms with good facilities. And only a few mins from the very interesting city of Chichester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, food was very good quality and staff were efficient and accommodating. Look forward to next visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024