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Kings Arms

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Garden
Exterior
Classic Twin Room, Ensuite
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room (Disabled facilities)

Deluxe Twin Room (Disabled facilities)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Family Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite | Miscellaneous

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Heating
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Colchester is home to Kings Arms. Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Birch Grove Golf Club and Tenpin Bowling Colchester. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Map
Broad Green, Coggeshall, Colchester, England, CO6 1RU

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Essex - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 11 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Brews - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Playhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • Bodrums Grill
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kings Arms

Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast, a garden, and a bar at Kings Arms. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station and smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is 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

How much is parking at Kings Arms?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Arms?

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Arms on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $124.54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Kings Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kings Arms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kings Arms located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Colchester Arts Centre, Mercury Theatre, and Headgate Theatre. Jumbo Water Tower and Manifest Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Colchester Town Station is 11 minutes by foot and Colchester Station is 23 minutes.

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Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great helpful staff great location amazing food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic pub with a stylish set of rooms separate from the main building. Fantastic views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiago

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

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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fanatic pub / hotel , modern clean rooms , and a great restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay, I would highly recommend staying. The food is amazing and a very friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great place

Great place, staff are lovely, very clean and good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very surprised about the great standard of this place. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean rooms to stay. nice outside garden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Very pleasant and accommodating

Very pleasant and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth

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

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...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hazel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kieron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, lovely rooms, would stay here again. The dinner menu was limited, especially for veggies, only one starter and one main course.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024