Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A satisfying breakfast is available at the restaurant.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:30, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Melksham, within a 10-minute drive of The Courts Garden and Kennet & Avon Canal. It is approximately 13.9 miles from Thermae Bath Spa and 3.8 miles from Great Chalfield Manor.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

The Kings Arms Hotel

What guests think

At The Kings Arms Hotel, travellers highlight friendly staff, good on-site dining, and convenient parking and location, with many finding rooms comfortable and clean, though some mention dated bathrooms, pub noise at night, and steep stairs to upper floors.

Breakfast feedback ranges from excellent to disappointing, with some citing slow service or an 8am weekday start. Several guests found quieter stays in courtyard or stable rooms away from the bar. Overall, expect a characterful stay best for guests comfortable with a lively pub setting and older building layout.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

On-site pub and restaurant are popular, and parking is straightforward. Access to some rooms involves very steep stairs and there is no lift.

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10

Mark

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Only issue is the stairs leading to the second floor. Very, very steep.

10

Derrick

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice venue in the centre of town with plenty of onsite parking. Room was clean & tidy and bottled water was provided alongside teas, coffee & milk. Barvwas well stocked, staff were very friendly and efficient. Food was of a high standard and delicious.

8

Frank

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tucked away in a picturesque English village of Milktown (Meksham) this hotel offers a truly memorable stay that blends comfort, character, and convenience. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, with just the right balance of modern amenities and traditional charm. Room 6 was very quiet. One of the standout features is the on-site restaurant and pub—a real gem. The menu offers hearty, beautifully prepared meals using local ingredients, and the pub atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing on the patio with a pint. The breakfast, included with the room, was generous and satisfying each morning (the toast was perfect and the eggs yokes bright orange!) Staff were attentive without being intrusive, and the overall ambiance reflects the care and pride taken in running this establishment. The in room heaters worked great and the beds while stiff were comfortable

8

Neil

18 Nov 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A very relaxing stay with good quality food available on site at very affordable prices in the evening. There is a variety of options to suit all tastes for breakfast to choose from and I deliberated for a long time the first morning before deciding. The room had a very comfortable bed, (I can't remember the last time I slept for over 12 hours), kettle with plenty of hot drinks to choose from) and a bathroom bigger than some hotels, with a powerful, easy-to-operate shower. On the downside, as someone with a disability, there are quite a few stairs and the floor levels themselves do vary slightly. Overall, I cannot recommend this place enough and will certainly stay here again next time if they have availability, but I will pre-book my taxi from the station, as there is no taxi rank at the station.

10

Gareth

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place, spotlessly clean, great service, great food but expensive beer.

10

David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Nice area

4

Shu

28 May 2023

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1. There was dirty toilet paper when I used the bathroom. 2. The shower head is leaking and when I tried used it to shower my kid the water went to all directions :(. 3. We arrived around 7,8 pm and the room was so hot. There was no fan and two little window were closed. It feels like a joke that someone wants to cook you in room. 4. The room is advertised as Family suit, however the room I got was a room on top floor with super steep unsafe stair. There is no elevator in the building as it’s an old building. There is no way that this room is safe for any young kids. 5. The hotel is operated by the pub restaurant people so it’s hard to get attention when restaurant gets busy. There is no phone in the room so you have to come down to find people to get anything. Overall my suggestion is to avoid booking this place if you have any young kids. I hope you donot get room on top floor in summer , otherwise you may get fried in your room. It’s overpriced as well. I paid over $200 for zero service with dirty toilet plus hot room.

8

John

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was OK just had to remember to register number plate

10

Wendy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pub is lovely, the food is great and the staff are really friendly. A great overnight stay.

10

John

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy for parking and shops

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Cleanliness

Guests consistently report clean, well-kept rooms, with some describing stays as spotless. A few note dated bathrooms or minor maintenance issues.

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10

Derrick

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice venue in the centre of town with plenty of onsite parking. Room was clean & tidy and bottled water was provided alongside teas, coffee & milk. Barvwas well stocked, staff were very friendly and efficient. Food was of a high standard and delicious.

10

Petr

15 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good service, good breakfast, clean and peaceful.

10

David

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property, friendly and helpful staff and the rooms were clean and comfortable.

6

Menchie

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice restaurant and good food. The pub downstairs is noisy till late at night. The bathroom is old and needs to be renovated, tiny sink.

10

Gareth

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place, spotlessly clean, great service, great food but expensive beer.

4

Shu

28 May 2023

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1. There was dirty toilet paper when I used the bathroom. 2. The shower head is leaking and when I tried used it to shower my kid the water went to all directions :(. 3. We arrived around 7,8 pm and the room was so hot. There was no fan and two little window were closed. It feels like a joke that someone wants to cook you in room. 4. The room is advertised as Family suit, however the room I got was a room on top floor with super steep unsafe stair. There is no elevator in the building as it’s an old building. There is no way that this room is safe for any young kids. 5. The hotel is operated by the pub restaurant people so it’s hard to get attention when restaurant gets busy. There is no phone in the room so you have to come down to find people to get anything. Overall my suggestion is to avoid booking this place if you have any young kids. I hope you donot get room on top floor in summer , otherwise you may get fried in your room. It’s overpriced as well. I paid over $200 for zero service with dirty toilet plus hot room.

10

Katharine

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After a camping trip, the overnight stay in a comfortable, clean room (with a mattress!!!) was very welcome. The attention to detail was noted and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was top quality and we would have happily stayed there another night. Have already recommended.

8

Siobhan

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay in a decent sized room with lovely coffee! Food was good and staff friendly. My only criticism was that the bathroom needs renovation. Had a shower curtain,which you dont ecpect now, and a bit tired looking around bath/ shower.

10

Nigel

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very tastefully furnished room , very clean and staff very pleasant

10

Neil

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean property, very friendly staff and a lovely breakfast to start the day.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with quieter options in courtyard or stable buildings. Some guests experienced pub noise at night, very steep stairs to upper floors, or warm rooms.

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10

Mark

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Only issue is the stairs leading to the second floor. Very, very steep.

8

Ruth

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had roooms in the converted stables and they were great. The accessible room was perfect for someone with poor mobility. The food was good, but the service in the restaurant was extremely slow, waiting almost an hour after ordering for cereal and croissants for breakfast. However, the staff were lovely and very apologetic.

8

Frank

9 May 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Tucked away in a picturesque English village of Milktown (Meksham) this hotel offers a truly memorable stay that blends comfort, character, and convenience. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, with just the right balance of modern amenities and traditional charm. Room 6 was very quiet. One of the standout features is the on-site restaurant and pub—a real gem. The menu offers hearty, beautifully prepared meals using local ingredients, and the pub atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing on the patio with a pint. The breakfast, included with the room, was generous and satisfying each morning (the toast was perfect and the eggs yokes bright orange!) Staff were attentive without being intrusive, and the overall ambiance reflects the care and pride taken in running this establishment. The in room heaters worked great and the beds while stiff were comfortable

8

Neil

18 Nov 2022

·

Stayed 2 nights

A very relaxing stay with good quality food available on site at very affordable prices in the evening. There is a variety of options to suit all tastes for breakfast to choose from and I deliberated for a long time the first morning before deciding. The room had a very comfortable bed, (I can't remember the last time I slept for over 12 hours), kettle with plenty of hot drinks to choose from) and a bathroom bigger than some hotels, with a powerful, easy-to-operate shower. On the downside, as someone with a disability, there are quite a few stairs and the floor levels themselves do vary slightly. Overall, I cannot recommend this place enough and will certainly stay here again next time if they have availability, but I will pre-book my taxi from the station, as there is no taxi rank at the station.

10

David

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property, friendly and helpful staff and the rooms were clean and comfortable.

6

Adrian

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Probably should have done a little more investigating RE the hotel as I'm not from the area and didn't realise it was positioned above a pub of the same/similar name. As a family with 2 youth children (4 and 6 years old) checking in on a Saturday evening and hoping to get some rest after a long day, we were met with a live band and a lot of noisy punters, which is absolutely fair as it's a pub after all on a Saturday night. Although, after the music shut down there was a lot of stomping around upstairs by the rooms, either from other hotel residents or the noisy lot downstairs, who knows. Just a heads up to other families to perhaps look elsewhere if you're passing through and need some decent rest. Otherwise, staff were great, room was otherwise cosy and quite large, which is always nice, and the breakfast was really decent as well. Can't fault that at all.

8

Rosemary

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant staff. Our courtyard room was comfortable and surprising very quiet - would book the same room again. Rather drab outside but …… Tourist information was extremely helpful. This was virtually opposite so we were able to learn more about the town and have a short informed walk around .

8

Siobhan

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay in a decent sized room with lovely coffee! Food was good and staff friendly. My only criticism was that the bathroom needs renovation. Had a shower curtain,which you dont ecpect now, and a bit tired looking around bath/ shower.

8

Louise

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub with friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful room although too hot with the window closed but too noisy with it open.

10

Darren

25 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome, great rooms and wonderful feel to the place. In a month of travelling over 5 counties was the best and most professional travel experience we have had so far. Would recommend the Kings Arms to anyone

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful and attentive. Occasional complaints mention slow breakfast service or difficulty getting help when the pub is busy.

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10

Tom

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Your Staff are wonderful, helpful, friendly, made our short stay a pleasure,

10

Derrick

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice venue in the centre of town with plenty of onsite parking. Room was clean & tidy and bottled water was provided alongside teas, coffee & milk. Barvwas well stocked, staff were very friendly and efficient. Food was of a high standard and delicious.

8

Ruth

29 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

We had roooms in the converted stables and they were great. The accessible room was perfect for someone with poor mobility. The food was good, but the service in the restaurant was extremely slow, waiting almost an hour after ordering for cereal and croissants for breakfast. However, the staff were lovely and very apologetic.

10

Emily

7 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

staff were amazing and really helpful. Hotel is lovely and so was the food and drink. Will be staying again and recommending it to others.

4

Shu

28 May 2023

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1. There was dirty toilet paper when I used the bathroom. 2. The shower head is leaking and when I tried used it to shower my kid the water went to all directions :(. 3. We arrived around 7,8 pm and the room was so hot. There was no fan and two little window were closed. It feels like a joke that someone wants to cook you in room. 4. The room is advertised as Family suit, however the room I got was a room on top floor with super steep unsafe stair. There is no elevator in the building as it’s an old building. There is no way that this room is safe for any young kids. 5. The hotel is operated by the pub restaurant people so it’s hard to get attention when restaurant gets busy. There is no phone in the room so you have to come down to find people to get anything. Overall my suggestion is to avoid booking this place if you have any young kids. I hope you donot get room on top floor in summer , otherwise you may get fried in your room. It’s overpriced as well. I paid over $200 for zero service with dirty toilet plus hot room.

10

Katharine

31 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

After a camping trip, the overnight stay in a comfortable, clean room (with a mattress!!!) was very welcome. The attention to detail was noted and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was top quality and we would have happily stayed there another night. Have already recommended.

10

Stephanie

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub and the food was of a high standard. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, who were extremely helpful. Would definitely stay again

10

Shane

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was great ! Staff were excellent and the manager was fantastic!

10

Neil

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean property, very friendly staff and a lovely breakfast to start the day.

10

Wendy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pub is lovely, the food is great and the staff are really friendly. A great overnight stay.

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Location

Central and convenient for shops and exploring the village.

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10

Derrick

21 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Nice venue in the centre of town with plenty of onsite parking. Room was clean & tidy and bottled water was provided alongside teas, coffee & milk. Barvwas well stocked, staff were very friendly and efficient. Food was of a high standard and delicious.

8

Frank

9 May 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Tucked away in a picturesque English village of Milktown (Meksham) this hotel offers a truly memorable stay that blends comfort, character, and convenience. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, with just the right balance of modern amenities and traditional charm. Room 6 was very quiet. One of the standout features is the on-site restaurant and pub—a real gem. The menu offers hearty, beautifully prepared meals using local ingredients, and the pub atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing on the patio with a pint. The breakfast, included with the room, was generous and satisfying each morning (the toast was perfect and the eggs yokes bright orange!) Staff were attentive without being intrusive, and the overall ambiance reflects the care and pride taken in running this establishment. The in room heaters worked great and the beds while stiff were comfortable

10

David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Nice area

8

Rosemary

19 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant staff. Our courtyard room was comfortable and surprising very quiet - would book the same room again. Rather drab outside but …… Tourist information was extremely helpful. This was virtually opposite so we were able to learn more about the town and have a short informed walk around .

8

A

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and friendly staff. Happy to recommend.

10

John

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy for parking and shops

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Dining

Food at the pub and restaurant is widely praised for quality and taste. Breakfast feedback is mixed, with reports of slow service, limited or late options, and occasional issues like pricey drinks or equipment outages.

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8

DAVID

25 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Spoilt by small things. Only ground coffee in rooms and fiddly cafetiere. No decaffeinated available. Only sourdough tough toast for breakfast. BAr coffee machine O/C. Comfortable room though.

8

Frank

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tucked away in a picturesque English village of Milktown (Meksham) this hotel offers a truly memorable stay that blends comfort, character, and convenience. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, with just the right balance of modern amenities and traditional charm. Room 6 was very quiet. One of the standout features is the on-site restaurant and pub—a real gem. The menu offers hearty, beautifully prepared meals using local ingredients, and the pub atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing on the patio with a pint. The breakfast, included with the room, was generous and satisfying each morning (the toast was perfect and the eggs yokes bright orange!) Staff were attentive without being intrusive, and the overall ambiance reflects the care and pride taken in running this establishment. The in room heaters worked great and the beds while stiff were comfortable

8

Denise

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming staff, but breakfast was not good at all, actually it was terrible,love the hotel itself but because of breakfast, sorry never again, we have stop over the years 5 times, but because of the breakfast we would not stop again. Sorry

10

Shaun

19 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel and the food was superb. Excellent value for money and would highly recommend.

8

martin

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy hotel with good food and drink. Room was big and well equipped. Only issue for me was that breakfast is from 8am in the week. Offered pain aux raisin to go. When I can to get it - it was pain aux chocolat. Would have like a proper breakfast to start before 8.

10

Gareth

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place, spotlessly clean, great service, great food but expensive beer.

8

Siobhan

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay in a decent sized room with lovely coffee! Food was good and staff friendly. My only criticism was that the bathroom needs renovation. Had a shower curtain,which you dont ecpect now, and a bit tired looking around bath/ shower.

10

Stephanie

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub and the food was of a high standard. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, who were extremely helpful. Would definitely stay again

10

Neil

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean property, very friendly staff and a lovely breakfast to start the day.

10

Wendy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pub is lovely, the food is great and the staff are really friendly. A great overnight stay.

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4	5	6	7	8	9 $132	10 $170
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The Kings Arms Hotel

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Superior Double Room, Accessible (Wet Room)

Double Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Family Ensuite 2 Adults 1 Child

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Interconnecting)

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