The Kings Arms Rooms

Hotels
8.6 (34 reviews)
Kings Arms Pub , Saint Osyth , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Contactless check-in/check-out
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Japanese garden
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious room
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Staff responsiveness issues
No breakfast available
Light issues in rooms
Transportation difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness as a strong point, but issues like lack of toilet rolls and staff communication affect the score.
Service
8.85
Overall service was considered average, with a few reviews highlighting lack of responsiveness and helpfulness.
Location
9.09
Guests appreciated the location, especially being in a pretty village, despite transportation issues.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were generally large and comfortable, with some minor complaints about light and noise.
Amenities
8.37
Lack of breakfast options and some issues with the facilities impacted the score.
Value for Money
8.63
Prices reflect the quality, though some guests feel it could be improved, especially regarding breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food quality was reported as good, aligning with price expectations, though there was no breakfast available.
Overall Experience
8.65
Despite some setbacks, guests generally enjoyed their stay and noted comfort and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:59

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Experience comfortable rooms with a garden view, free parking, and a relaxing terrace at The Kings Arms Rooms.

Convenient Location
Ideally located near popular attractions like Colchester Castle and Colchester Zoo, our non-smoking property offers easy access to nearby places of interest.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy well-equipped rooms with essentials like a wardrobe, desk, and private bathroom during your stay at The Kings Arms Rooms.

To book your stay at The Kings Arms Rooms, visit our website or contact us directly.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Cara family_with_children gb
9
Beautiful comfortable rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

The room was clean, spacious and very well thought out. Lovely modern interior design. Comfortable bed and the staff were all very friendly. We were attending an event at the pub so the location was excellent. The food at the event was excellent and would definitely recommend eating in the pub The rooms were very secure and felt safe.

Cons:

It's a shame there wasn't breakfast included onsite but we did got to Dukes as recommended which was nice but obviously an additional cost.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Gaynor family_with_children gb
10
Lovely room. Pretty little village
Pros:

Great location. Pretty village. Very friendly people

Cons:

Only 1 bus every hour into Clacton on sea

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
10
Very good
Pros:

No breakfast available - but my room was beautiful

Cons:

I would have liked to get breakfast!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bev couple gb
10
Pros:

Clean and spacious room, with a really comfortable bed.

Cons:

No curtain at the door which let in a lot of light in the mornings.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
9
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Lord David couple gb
8
A nice place to stay.
Pros:

Great location and a lovely large room, very clean and large comfortable bed.

Cons:

Only 1 toilet roll and needed one a 6am. Could do with a shelf in the bathroom and a bin.
Beware of Staying in St Oysth as I tried for 2 hours to get a taxi to take me to a wedding reception nearby. Not the hotels fault. It's Uber who kept cancelling trips.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Fletcher family_with_children ae
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great hospitably

Cons:

First class rooms, very clean

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
9
Spacious accommodation
Pros:

The room was very large. The bed soft and the walk in shower with drench head, excellent.

Cons:

We stayed 2 days over Christmas. No breakfast provided nor was it available in the village. If the room had a mircowave and worktop with a sink, we could have at least made breakfast.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
5
Pros:

Beautiful room. clean.

Cons:

The staff members were patronising and unhelpful. We stayed for 2 nights and in the room we had only 1 toilet roll. we informed the staff and she messaged us she would bring it over. She did not, so we had to go to the shop and buy it. Also the bathroom has no fan and the door has a massive gap so there is no privacy whatsoever. The light doesn't switch off. We contacted the staff " the only way is via message or phone. When asked they kept saying that the light switch was outside the bathroom. Guess what, it is not! We wasted so much time trying to find it. We then figured out ourselves that somewhere there was a sensor, set on over 20 minutes. Also one the staff said he would have called to give us precise info. Guess what?He did not bother. Also there was no bin in the toilet. Not great for people with menstruations. So we had to use one of our bags as a bin bag. Last but not least, the main door is not black, it has transparent glass so sleeping is not easy with the parking lot lights always on and then the sunlight. We had to cover it using our clothes and luggage as the bed faces the door. Also, we booked a cheaper smaller room and after the booking we were told it wasn't actually available and we had to book the more expensive family room instead. A little dodgy and not definitely transparent

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
had a few nice days there
Pros:

bathroom was amazing

Cons:

at night the light from car park shines though the windows in door and lights up the room a curtain would have been a bonus

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Fletcher solo_traveller gb
9
2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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J couple gb
5
Nice rooms, however...
Pros:

Room was tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable with a nice patio area. Staff were accommodating and helpful.

Cons:

Music on Saturday night. Was very loud, went on til closing and ruined our evening trying to rest. The rooms are way too close to the pub. Also, there's an air-conditioning unit that hums which can be heard inside the room.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lesleigh couple gb
1
The hotel said they coudnt refund but you can please can you sort this
Pros:

We didnt

Cons:

What got there and they were fully boioked so could not accomdate us we had now whete to go.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Nice new room and location

Cons:

Advertised as 2 large double beds but one is a small sofa bed.
Need curtain or blind for window pane in front door
Brown water from bath where not used regular

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
10
2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Chapman solo_traveller gb
8
Hidden Gem
Pros:

The rooms were very clean, extremely well appointed with decent sized TV and fridge towels etc.
I had a minor issue with noise but the staff quickly upgraded me to a larger room which eliminated the issue.
Food was good quality and value for money.

Cons:

I could hear the guest next door whenever he was on the phone, I’m not sure whether it was due to the dividing walls or the fact he was a foghorn. However the staff were quick to resolve the situation.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Cristina family_with_children ro
10
Relaxare.
Pros:

Recomand ,totul la superlativ. Curatenie, liniste ,un pat foarte confortabil. Pentru prima data in calatoriile noastre sotul meu a dormit foarte bine intr-o camera de hotel.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Fletcher family_with_children gb
10
2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Fletcher family_with_children ae
10
2025-08-11 via Nuitee