The Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (816 reviews)
Main Street , Keswick , GB

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Pets allowed
Hiking
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Room needs updating
Breakfast quality inconsistent

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Room was very clean but some mentioned needs updating, indicating standard cleanliness for this tier.
Service
9.03
Friendly and welcoming staff mentioned multiple times across reviews.
Location
9.07
Great location repeatedly praised in reviews, especially positioning near the high street.
Room Quality
7.02
Room needs some updates and there were issues with certain amenities, affecting overall comfort.
Amenities
7.55
Basic amenities provided but some guests noted limitations like no internet on TV.
Value for Money
8.01
Some guests felt that the quality of rooms did not match the price charged.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Breakfast had mixed reviews, with some praised and others called out for being cold.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall, guests had a pleasant experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:20

Property Description

Quaint Hotel in the Heart of Keswick

Convenient Location: Situated on Keswick’s main street, a short stroll from Derwentwater, The Kings Arms Hotel provides easy access to the picturesque Lake District.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in full English breakfasts and authentic British cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere by the open fire in the Lounge Bar, offering a selection of light meals, snacks, and real ales.

Explore the Surroundings: Immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to the nearby Cumberland Pencil Museum or take a short drive to discover the beauty of Grasmere, Cockermouth, Thirlmere, or Ullswater.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Kings Arms Hotel – book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 816 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

Cons:

Room up very steep stairs

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Walid • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Most confortable bed we had in UK!
Super location, kind crew, clean. All you expect from a hotel :)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location. Friendly staff

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
8
A good stay and would do so again.
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
10
Great central location, great stay - highly recommended ⭐️
Pros:

Fabulously comfortable bed and pillows !
Amazing food and fantastic staff
Really well presented and well designed bar, restaurant and bedrooms ⭐️

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
единорог • extended_group • gb
10
We'll be back !
Pros:

• Small and cozy.
• Clean.
• Equipped with shampoo and shower gel.
• The TV has decent sound quality, just like at home.
• Traditional English style,
yet modern with well-maintained furnishings.

Cons:

Nothing. The entire team always strove to be great. :)

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
10
A great place with friendly staff and amazing food.
Pros:

The property itself was beautiful and well maintained. A place full of character!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
8
Really enjoyed the stay.
Pros:

Excellent quality, very tasty.
Location was perfect, wife disabled so was on the main street.

Cons:

We were on the top floor so my wife, who's disabled had trouble with the stairs.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely accommodation, nice food and drinks. Great staff

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel, Breakfast and restaurant staff were excellent
Pros:

The hotel was central in the middle of everything and easy to walk to lake. Breakfast was very good, and so were restaurant staff . Room was small, it was clean but not spotless if you know what i mean. Reception staff polite but not friendly. However the problem was with the heat - we stayed in room 12, and it was stifling - we managed to open the window but even then it was too hot to sleep. We stayed in September when it was not hotter than 15 degrees outside so no idea where this heat came from!

Cons:

The room was small and very hot - no idea where the heat came from

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Welcoming, affordable and excellent facilities.
Pros:

Location for town and local facilities excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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dain • couple • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
8
Pleasant stay good location but sometimes noisy
Pros:

Good location, nice staff but needed more people on a breakfast time, nice stay.

Cons:

Would have been nice to be offered a doggy breakfast for the pooch since we were being charged for him.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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McGill • extended_group • gb
8
Very comfortable and friendly. We wanted everything to be in one place and it was ideal for us
Pros:

Breakfast was fab!

Cons:

Rooms were comfortable but decor a little dated. Very clean.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay, clean and comfortable room, excellent location. Staff are great, stayed here a few tim
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, good choice

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
Excellent overall
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Room was not ready at 3pm Had to wait forc30 mins

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee