At Kings Arms, surrounded by lush greenery, enjoy a peaceful retreat with free breakfast and kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Take advantage of WiFi in public areas, unwind in the garden or grab a drink at the bar. Guests rave about their stay.
When visiting Colchester, Kings Arms is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Working away
Computer station
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Kings Arms Colchester
Kings Arms Inn Colchester
Kings Arms Inn Colchester
Kings Arms Colchester
Inn Kings Arms Colchester
Colchester Kings Arms Inn
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, but service animals are welcome.
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 onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Kings Arms Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice and high-quality ingredients. (6 reviews)
Meals at the property's restaurant and bar were nice, with a great variety and quality of food. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Room excellent food very good everything a pub hotel should be and rarely is well done everybody
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
Excellent breakfast
Welcoming. Accommodated early check in . Very good breakfast.
Room clean. Beds comfortable.
Bathroom a little dated. Shower seemed to work back to front but water was hot.
Free parking. Bus stop directly outside to get into Colchester.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Great helpful staff great location amazing food
Tarik
Tarik, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
A great stay
A really nice hotel rooms are modern large and clean with nice views. Staff are all very nice. The menu was a bit limited but beautiful food.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2025
Noisy rooms and breakfast not served after 8.50am
The rooms above the pub face an extremely busy main road with no sound proofing. We were awake for most of the night with the constant traffic noise. Breakfast stops being served at 8.50am which we were not told about at check-in. We arrived at 9am and no exception was made even though someone received their breakfast at 9.15am
Jono
Jono, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Family friendly
Our Family Stayed for 3 nights! What a pleasure to stay somewhere so friendly and accommodating! Family room was ideal for us and our 2 young boys! There were toys available to keep them busy whilst we got settled in, rooms were clean and a lot of things were considered for comfort and practicality! We appreciated how laid back everything was, there was lots of space for the kids to move around and their play/sandpit area was a massive hit! Staff were so friendly and happy to help! There was lots of choice at breakfast and standard of ingredients and meals overall was fantastic! :) will be staying again! And would recommend for other families! :)
Darren
Darren, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
This is a fantastic pub with a stylish set of rooms separate from the main building.
Fantastic views.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Great place
Great place, staff are lovely, very clean and good food
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Fanatic pub / hotel , modern clean rooms , and a great restaurant and bar.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Amazing side road gem to rest with delicious food
Such a nice little gem outside of London as a stop if you’re travelling through or a base if you’re exploring the eastern countryside.
The food was particularly delicious and the generous portion sizes will not leave anyone disappointed.
We endeavour to return :)
Tiago
Tiago, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Nice Place
We stayed for one night in the family room which was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Breakfat in the morning is highly recommended.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Very surprised about the great standard of this place. Great value
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
Very pleasant and accommodating
Very pleasant and accommodating
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 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 trip
6/10 Good
Sep 5, 2023
good food, good staff, bit to close to the road re noise.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 16, 2025
It's not in Colchester Town.
As the hotel location information (map and local access info) was about the King's Arms in Colchester town on the Hotels.com website, I initially went there where I was told that I was at a wrong King's Arms and that they did not have any rooms. The King's Arms I had booked turned out to be the one 40-minute bus ride away from Colchester town. The correct King's Arms was a nice place to stay offering great food. My room was fine in size and very clean but adjusting the shower was a little tricky and there was nowhere to hang/put my clothes. And the pub guests talked just outside my room occasionally during the night--was not too bad as the pub closes at 10pm.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 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.