The Kings Arms Rooms

Hotels
8.6 (42 reviews)
Kings Arms Pub , Saint Osyth , gb

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Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Terrace
Garden
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Contactless check-in/check-out

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 42 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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d toye • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful room spotless

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very clean quiet room in great location
Pros:

Beautiful room in great location. I went to a wedding at The Priory so perfect for me. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable

Cons:

I’d think about putting blind/curtain over the door. The last photo was the room at 5am. I appreciate not everyone is the same but I like a room as dark as possible.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • extended_group • gb
8
Brilliant and enjoyable.
Pros:

Everything was expected, staff where really good and welcoming.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Beautiful rooms, shame about the noise
Pros:

Beautiful clean and newly refurbished rooms, very comfortable and well appointed

Cons:

Unfortunately we had very noisy people next door that kept us awake from 11.30pm - 3am, the walls are either very thin or the people were very loud! Tried to call the number but as not a hotel no reception so couldn’t ask to be moved, really spoilt our experience. Also the front door needs a screen as the sun came through the window early hours … way too bright … especially after having about 3 hours sleep not what we needed

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Scrimshire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cheeky night away
Pros:

Very clean.felt like a local.very helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing.great stay.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect for a long weekend
Pros:

Very comfortable, clean & warm

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Rukaiya • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Cleanliness and general comfort.

Cons:

Shame Breakfast not provided in Pub. Local cafe closed on Sundays.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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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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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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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
9
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