When visiting Colchester, Kings Arms is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Working away
Computer station
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Kings Arms Colchester
Kings Arms Inn Colchester
Kings Arms Inn Colchester
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Inn Kings Arms Colchester
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Kings Arms Inn
Inn Kings Arms
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Colchester
Kings Arms Hotel Colchester
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Kings Arms?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kings Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kings Arms?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Kings Arms and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Kings Arms also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kings Arms?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Kings Arms like?
Kings Arms is a short 4-minute walk from Mercury Theatre and 7 minutes' walk from Colchester Town Hall.
Kings Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
24 Nov 2024
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Nov 2024
Colin
Colin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Fanatic pub / hotel , modern clean rooms , and a great restaurant and bar.
Steven
Steven, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
Great food and friendly staff.
A very nice stay. Room was very comfortable and the food was amazing. All staff were very friendly. Will be staying again next time i am in the area.
Tony
Tony, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Sept 2024
Kieron
Kieron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2024
Very surprised about the great standard of this place. Great value
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Aug 2024
Nice place, lovely rooms, would stay here again. The dinner menu was limited, especially for veggies, only one starter and one main course.
david
david, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
This was a fantastic place to stay, I would highly recommend staying.
The food is amazing and a very friendly place.
Steven
Steven, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Great place
Great place, staff are lovely, very clean and good food
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
Would highly recommend if you have a dog as the Kings Arms is really dog friendly and has a great outdoor space and lovely beer garden. I loved the way we were provided with a dog bed, bowls and treats for the dogs on arrival. A great find and would definitely stay again.
Helen
Helen, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 June 2024
Decent
Nice place nice friendly staff, in a nice area
The cheap rooms could be a little better for the money. And there’s a bit of road noise if your a light sleeper
Great breakfast
Richard
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Very good
First night there was a lot of noise from busy road and bar below (although it was mainly our wedding crew) but when we asked to move the 2 nd night they were VERY obliging and that room (8) was amazing. Food very good. (Dinner and breakfast) staff very friendly and all pleasant.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2024
Warm and friendly inn
Our was ideal for 4 day stay. The room was clean and large enough for the kids on the sofa and my wife and I in the master. There was plenty of parking. The Pub is nice and the service for breakfast, lunch and dinner was very nice. Everyone was super friendly.
Daniel
Daniel, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Nov 2023
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2023
Roshan
Roshan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 Sept 2023
good food, good staff, bit to close to the road re noise.
Ben
Ben, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2023
Very pleasant and accommodating
Very pleasant and accommodating
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2023
Fabulous place to stay
Made to feel very welcome room was amazing and beautiful view. Food was excellent. An added touch to the rooms was a robe for guests to use in the bathroom
Corine
Corine, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 Mar 2023
AWFUL! Do not stay here
My stay at this hotel was awful. I stayed here on business and had many problems.
I stay in 70/80 hotels per year and have never had to complain like this.
I was aware just before arrival that they weren’t offering Breakfast or any Evening Meals which was less than ideal in the location. However I had several other issues but to name a few:
No milk available for tea or coffee on request
Room freezing, no radiators in room and wall unit not on before arrival so I spent 4 hrs having to wear my coat in my room. I left the heater on over night on 28 degrees to get it warm.
Exit/Fire Safety lights in room. Large green lights that lit up the room all night so I was unable to sleep. I have never seen this before in any hotel so this needs to be corrected.
On checkout the lady I spoke to couldn’t have cared less and didn’t take any of my feedback on board.
Hotels.com shouldn’t currently be advertising this hotel as it is not fit for purpose with all the renovations taking place.
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2023
Food was fantastic, real home cooked food, service was great, staff great, lovely old fire place, very welcoming. The bed very comfortable, the only thing that let it down was the internet was a bit hit and miss.
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Feb 2023
TD
TD, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sept 2022
Amazing highly recommend
Fantastic room, beautiful food, great service, just the ac and shower heater had a mind of its own, but will be back again definitely.
Connor
Connor, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 Sept 2022
Hugh
Hugh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2022
Lovely clean rooms to stay. nice outside garden.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2022
A little gem
Not your standard pub hotel. Needed a place to lay my head snd gound this little gem just by chance. Fairly new extension of griund floir rooms built around a courtyard was unexpected as was the rooms, clean, soacious and well maintained. Definatly going in to my thumbs up next time im working around here...