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The Kings Arms
A charismatic and cosy 20-room Georgian boutique hotel, close to Christchurch town centre, and home to foodie-favourite The Kings Arms Restaurant. The perfect Dorset coastal getaway.
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About
Described by The Mail on Sunday as a “jewel on the Dorset coastline”, The Kings Arms boutique hotel offers a relaxed, gourmet stay in the heart of historic Christchurch, on the spectacular Dorset coast.
Blending traditional character with contemporary design, and restored to its original Georgian style with period features, the hotel has 20 luxury rooms, many with views out over the bowling green, Stour River and the Norman-era ruins towards the 18th Century priory.
For foodies, an award-wining in-house restaurant, The Kings, serves dishes that utilise only locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients to showcase the region’s finest flavours. For drinkers, the bar has custom cocktails and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
The hotel is perfectly positioned close to the historic town centre, a few minutes’ walk from Christchurch Quay (via a rather lovely riverside walk), and a few minutes’ drive from the local beaches.
For those wanting to explore further afield, the hotel is also an ideal base for exploring the picturesque Dorset coast, including the fossil-rich Jurassic Coast, and the many trails and quaint villages of the surrounding New Forest – by bike, on foot or even on horseback. See our staff’s recommendations of the best activities, attractions & events in Christchurch and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area here. On request, the hotel can prepare you a sumptuous picnic to take with you or arrange bike hire.
The hotel is just 2 hours by train from London Waterloo. Christchurch station is then a 5-minute taxi ride. Bournemouth Airport (15 mins by car) and Southampton Airport (35 mins by car / 30 mins train to Christchurch train station) also close by. We are unable to guarantee all guests a car park space.
All of our hotels are accessible, and help is always on hand for those who need assistance. Families are welcome.
Rooms
So quiet, so cosy, so needed
Snuggle down in uber-soft sheets. Wake up to tea & coffee and slippers. Freshen-up with Bramley toiletries. Standard in all rooms.
Eat & drink
Dine out... & miss out
Unlike other hotels, Harbour Hotels pride themselves on having award-winning restaurants and hip bars in-house. The Kings Arms Restaurant serves dishes inspired by locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, showcasing the region’s finest flavours. Why wouldn’t you dine in?
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Offers & Events
Pilates & prosecco
Sunday 10th December 2023
Chef Alex's Supper Club
Wednesday 13th December 2023
New Year's Eve Dinner
Sunday 31st December 2023
Fizz and chips
What to see & do
Don't just stay, make it an experience
We want you to get the most from your stay with us. There are some great things to see and do in and around the hotel, so we asked our staff to recommend the best activities, attractions and events in the area.
We've also listed some exclusive Harbour Hotels 'experiences' you won't find anywhere else.
Weddings
Your perfect wedding, our perfect venue
A stunning venue, inspirational themes, and a dedicated, experienced wedding coordinator: we promise to make your special day the one you always hoped for. Your wedding, your way.
Meetings & events
More than just a meeting ...Aside from 3 great event spaces and a specialist team on hand to help you organise, we offer a charismatic, historic venue, first-class facilities, and specially created menus, from platter-style banquets to tasty finger food.
TURNING THE
tide
We're turning the tide towards a brighter and bluer future with the recent introduction of ten sustainability initiatives across the group, the first steps of many to come in our commitment to making a positive change.
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