Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
6.3 (471 reviews)
Kings Street , Ulverston , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Great location
Cons:
Noise from bar
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.38
Mixed feedback with reports of unclean bedding, shared dirty toilet, and issues with bathroom cleanliness.
Service
7.85
Staff were noted positively in multiple reviews, but service quality varied.
Location
8.89
Highly praised location being central and close to various amenities.
Room Quality
6.84
Rooms were described as comfortable but dated, with issues of noise and heating.
Amenities
5.37
Concerns raised about lack of amenities including poor shower pressure and shared facilities.
Value for Money
7.33
Considered generally good value, though with notable negatives affecting perception.
Food and Beverage
2.38
Major complaints about food options; only pizza available and breakfast not provided.
Overall Experience
6.35
Overall mixed experiences with some positive aspects but significant negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-28 15:52

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Ulverston

Convenient Amenities: Kings Arms Hotel, located just 26 km from World of Beatrix Potter, provides a relaxing stay with a garden, free parking, a restaurant, and a bar on-site. Some rooms even feature a kitchenette for added convenience.

Comfortable Stay: Each room at the hotel is equipped with cozy bed linen and towels, ensuring a comfortable and restful experience for all guests.

Explore the Outdoors: Situated in Ulverston, guests can partake in various outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Experience a delightful stay at Kings Arms Hotel and make the most of your Ulverston getaway.

Important information:

Parking is only accessible through a small arch way which is unsuitable for large vehicles.

Please Note: We apologize, TV's are not provided except for guests booking the Family Room with Private Bathroom

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 471 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.38
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 5.37
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 2.38
Overall Experience: 6.35
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Katherine solo_traveller it
8
Comfortable clean accommodation above a pub.
Pros:

Nice snug room over a pub. Not en suite but the bathroom was next to my room and I was the only guest that night.

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple gb
4
We were grateful for somewhere to stay at short notice.
Pros:

The room was clean and warm with coffee and tea making facilities. There was a sink with hot and cold water .There was a bath in the shared bathroom with hot and cold water

Cons:

There was no breakfast. The bathroom was shared with other guests. The shower was cold. The only dinner available was pizza. It was noisy until quite late in the bar below our room. The car park was dark and uninviting with brambles and discarded objects.

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
5
Brief
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No tv connection and still haven’t received our £20 paid on arrival that should have been returned after leaving accommodation in same condition as we found it. We are in our seventies and don’t go round damaging hotels!

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
Stayed here on a few occasions and thoroughly enjoyed our stays
Pros:

Location, staff , and the bed!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
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Felipe solo_traveller gb
2
Avoid
Pros:

Can not find anything I liked

Cons:

Very dark room. Shared dirty toilet. shower with no hot water at night

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
3
Never again
Pros:

Bar was ok but not clean

Cons:

Blood on bedding and towels, whole place not very clean

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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Kieran couple gb
1
Would never stay again or recommend.
Pros:

The location was the only good thing as it was in the centre of town

Cons:

The room was dated and cold, we where the only people who had a booking but still put us in a room with a shared bathroom. The bathroom was dirty full of limescale and mold, and we were told there isn’t always hot water for the shower! Then to top of off the barmaid decided to have a lock in till early hours of the morning blasting music!

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable place for a short stay
Pros:

The place was comfortable and clean, nothing fancy, but it had everything I needed for my stay. The setup was simple and straightforward, which suited me just fine. It did the job perfectly for my quick stop over.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller at
10
I loved staying in this pub
Pros:

The comfortable bed and 4 pillows :-)

2025-10-25 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
7
Pros:

It was cheap and smack in the middle of Ulverston

Cons:

The shower in the bathroom was really poor. Low pressure and just a dribble

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
7
Great location, nice room, low price so no complaints 👍
Pros:

The room was small but comfortable enough and clean. The obvious downside is the shared bathroom; on our first night we were the only people on our floor so no problem, but the next day there were several other rooms occupied and getting in to the bathroom was more of a challenge. The Kings Arms is in a super location and we knew in advance about the bathroom so overall a pretty enjoyable stay at a very reasonable price.

Cons:

Shared bathroom!

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Simon extended_group gb
4
Pros:

Sold beer

Cons:

Shared bathroom,not sure if there was breakfast.bad wet patch on the ceiling mould

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
7
Clean and comfy. Served out purpose perfect.
Pros:

It was good value for money. Comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Nothing in particular.

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, very close to the start of the Cumbria Way

Cons:

Shared bathroom which was too much of an issue

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
Great place to stay, will be booking again.
Pros:

Great staff and location

Cons:

Clean and basic accommodation

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Phillip extended_group gb
7
Pros:

The Bed was very comfortable

Cons:

able to get breakfast

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
6
Pleasant but with a little attention to detail a stay here could be much improved.
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and clean. There were some facilities I would have expected to be there which were not - it is usual these days to find a hairdryer and either a television or radio - none of these were in the room.Tea and coffee facilities were there but minimal and the tea did not taste fresh - perhaps individually wrapped sachets rather than ones clearly taken from a box and put into a jar would have been more acceptable - and hygienic. The bathroom was referred to as a private bathroom, but it was private to anyone staying there rather than private to the room. However, it was clean and comfortable and close to the room.
It was not a quiet night as there was a private function and, being Friday, there were a lot of people out and about, but that was not the fault of the staff. However, it would have been pleasant to have something with which to cover the outside noise - such as a television or radio in the room.
The next morning there was nobody at all about, and it would have been quite pleasant to have somebody at least check that the stay had been comfortable and without problems, and answer any questions - such as where I should put items for recycling. A room information book would have met some of these issues part way, together with relevant information such as nearest facilities should a need arise. perhaps some of this was in the downstairs public area, but the private function rather precluded me finding out.
The staff were very pleasant, although clearly very busy, so my interaction with them was limited to them taking my payment and being led to the room. At payment, I was told that a £10 room deposit would be taken, and refunded after my stay. This did not happen and I had to ring a number of times before anybody answered the telephone to resolve this refund. However, it was dealt with promptly once I finally got through on the telephone.
The faults here mentioned are very minor ones and, with a little effort could easily be addressed.

Cons:

All comments as above.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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JOHN solo_traveller gb
8
No fuss stay.. Good attentive staff.
Pros:

Handy location for my one day visit to Ulverston.

Cons:

OK.. Basic for my needs.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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alan couple gb
7
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Eva solo_traveller us
9
2025-09-20 via Nuitee