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The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive

Property class: 4

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A river with a stone bridge and a green boat. There are buildings with red and white facades along the riverbank.
A bar area with a wine rack, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'The King's Arms Hotel.'
A glass door with a decorative sign reading "Bar @ No 18".
A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a central seating area, and a view through a glass door to another room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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18 Castle Street, Christchurch, England, BH23 1DT
  • Place, Christchurch Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Regent Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Priory
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Cozy Room) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Cozy Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a blue sofa, and large windows with blinds.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed, View)

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a small table.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a vintage armchair, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 King Bed Non-Smoking Classic Room Refrigerator Air-Conditioned

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

1 King Bed Non-Smoking Classic Room Refrigerator Air-Conditioned

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 King Bed Non-Smoking Cozy Room Refrigerator Air-Conditioned

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

1 King Bed Non-Smoking Cozy Room Refrigerator Air-Conditioned

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe.
The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Christchurch Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 11 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Eighteen Restaurant & Bar – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Eighteen Restaurant & Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 for adults and from GBP 9.95 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Property is also known as

Kings Arms Hotel Christchurch
Kings Arms Christchurch
The Kings Arms Hotel
The Kings Arms Christchurch
The Kings Arms Hotel Christchurch

The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 569 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here The staff are so friendly and helpful Food is excellent rooms clean and fresh and the entertainment was first class
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. Room was large, comfortable and well presented, breakfasts were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect in every aspect. We have returned here many times and the high standards of service, cleanliness and facilities never falter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful, rooms spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in the heart of Christchurch. We had a Classic King room which was clean, with a comfy bed. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, welcoming staff, tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room as were the bar and restaurant. Parking wasn't a problem and located within easy walking distance of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was great, hotel really nice, staff very friendly and helpful. Room very clean, bed very comfortable, breakfast very tasty and lots of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place, room was incredible and the food was amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm and welcoming hotel in an excellent location. The decor in the bar and restaurant was stylish and unique and our room was also full of character, spacious and clean. Breakfast was superb! All the staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was ample and free and convenient. I’m already recommending this place to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice premises and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent and highly recommended. Very good, generous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, food was excellent with pleasant bar and restaurant areas. Staff were all really lovely. The room was very clean and spacious. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay lovely rooms recently done up and clean with great bed and shower. They even have fresh milk for tea. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and location - excellent beds like giant marshmallows
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great, nothing is too much trouble. The hotel itself is very well maintained and a comfortable environment to be in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money in the heart of the town. Beautifully decorated and well turned out room. Very comfortable bed and great shower. Breakfast was excellent with ample choices of either cooked or continental. Parking was easy across the road from the hotel in a dedicated parking area. Great to walk out and see the sights, minutes from the abbey and quayside. Lots of bars and restaurants close by. The hotel offers you discounts at other local establishments if you choose to eat there. Very much enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Clean rooms ,friendly efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel with high standards which is on a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I must say that from checking in to checking out this hotel was one of the best places I’ve stayed in over the last few years. Staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026