The Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (665 reviews)
Main Street , Keswick , gb

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 665 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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Carl • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic staff, very comfortable room, great menu, all good if you can get over cost of dog to stay.
Pros:

Great location, lovely room, good menu, lovely food and beer, dog well looked after and staff were exceptional. All fantastic if you can get over the cost of your dog to stay

Cons:

Get the price for letting dog stay before booking as is excessive.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
7
Excellent place.
Pros:

Location excellent bar area and food very good

Cons:

Beer and a glass wine £16.80 which is very over priced

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The room was lovely and clean and the bed was exeptionally comfy very pleased.

Cons:

Breakfast waiting times were poor and short of staff

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Great location and staff.

Cons:

As described good value for money

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The meal and breakfast were lovely and the service was brilliant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • gb
9
Great stay.Will book again
Pros:

lovely hotel. Excellent service and good position on main street
Had breakfast next door at Skiddaw hotel and couldn't fault it

Cons:

nothing

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very clean good food nice staff comfortable bed

Cons:

Was In room 6 lovely room but could do with a curtain up at window when having a shower other than that its spot on.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Hawthorne • couple • gb
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed it and would definitely book again
Pros:

Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Shower in room 6 was pretty poor. It was warm enough but there was very little pressure.

Hairdryer in room only seemed to work on one of the three heat settings

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Gwendoline • couple • gb
7
Very comfortable and good location
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Seperate dining for dogs

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Colette • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • couple • gb
10
We will be back
Pros:

The hotel was very comfortable and very clean. Location was perfect and breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
1
Terrible, miserable very expensive. poor value for money
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

constant noise from machinery / extractor fans 24 hours a day, impossible to get any sleep.

I will not be going back

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • family_with_children • gb
10
Had an amazing time thank you
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Breakfast staff really nice. Evening meal was good as well, so were the staff serving. Bar staff were lovely.

Cons:

It was exactly as I expected. Nothing wrong.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
5
Glad it was only for one night.
Pros:

Breakfast good.

Cons:

Room very small, tv didnt work, complained and wasn’t resolved, shower very noisy, someone’s ekses hairs in bathroom !

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • couple • gb
10
Beautiful hidden gem with amazing staff
Pros:

This hotel is an overlooked gem of a find. The decor is beautiful and the staff so friendly

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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SUSAN • couple • gb
8
Pleasant stay in a clean, friendly hotel with delicious breakfasts. Will say again.
Pros:

Location was perfect for the proximity of what we wanted to do.
Staff very friendly & accommodating.
Breakfasts were lovely - a good variety, well prepared, hot & fresh.
Our room was small but were able to enjoy the use of the small room next door to play card games with our family (also residents).

Cons:

we stayed in room 1 and it was very small, we struggled to get past the bottom of our bed & nowhere to put our cases. We had other family members in room 4, which was much nicer & more like we expected.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Terry • family_with_children • gb
9
The stay was very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and obliging.
Pros:

Very well located

Cons:

We found access to our top floor room difficult as the stairs were steep and there wasn’t a lift.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee