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King's Arms Hotel

Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and a lively pub atmosphere at King's Arms Hotel in Lostwithiel, near Restormel Castle and the Lostwithiel tube station.

Fore St, Lostwithiel PL22 0BL, United Kingdom View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 189 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Pet-friendly Kid-friendly Bar
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with friendly service and great dining

Visitors appreciate the welcoming staff, clean and spacious rooms, and the unique combination of a traditional pub with an excellent Indian restaurant. The setting suits guests seeking a quiet stay near local attractions, with thoughtful touches like pet-friendliness and complimentary breakfast.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, accommodating staff who make guests feel welcome and cared for
  • Spotlessly clean and spacious rooms with comfortable beds and pillows
  • Exceptional quality and authentic flavors of the Indian restaurant’s dishes
  • Relaxed, traditional pub atmosphere with cozy features like an open fire
  • Convenient free breakfast and reliable Wi-Fi included

Worth knowing

  • No swimming pool or fitness center available on site
  • Bar and pub setting may be quieter during mealtimes, with live music only occasional
  • Food service is centered around the Indian restaurant accessed through the pub
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly, accommodating various types of travelers
  • Located in a commercial area, about a mile from notable attractions like Restormel Castle

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a relaxed, informal stay with a traditional pub vibe
  • Guests who appreciate attentive, friendly hosts and individualized service
  • Lovers of Indian cuisine looking for an authentic dining experience within a UK pub
  • Visitors to Lostwithiel wanting easy access to local sights and transport
  • Families and pet owners needing inclusive accommodations
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About this property

Welcome to King's Arms Hotel

King's Arms Hotel is a relaxed, simply furnished establishment situated on Fore Street in Lostwithiel. This informal hotel combines accommodations with multiple social venues including a live music bar, pub, and sports bar, creating a versatile atmosphere suitable for a range of visitors. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast are provided to guests, and the pet-friendly, kid-friendly environment adds to its appeal for families and travelers with pets.

Rooms at the hotel are described as spacious and spotlessly clean by previous guests, who often highlight the friendly and welcoming service. The property features a traditional Cornish pub complemented by a hidden Indian restaurant offering authentic cuisine that has been positively received for its quality and accommodating approach to dietary restrictions.

Located just a mile from Restormel Castle and within walking distance of the Lostwithiel tube station, the hotel provides good access to nearby attractions such as The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. This makes it a practical choice for visitors interested in exploring Cornwall’s natural and historical sites. Accessibility to nearby airports includes Cornwall Airport Newquay, approximately 31 minutes by car.

While not equipped with a fitness center or pool, King's Arms offers a smoke-free environment and a bar for socializing. Guest reviews frequently mention the welcoming atmosphere and live entertainment, which enhance the experience of a weekend stay or short visit. Its commercial area location and straightforward amenities make it suitable for travelers seeking comfort without luxury.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RW
Ron Webb Mar 31, 2026
8.0

Went Saturday lunch time. Staff friendly helpful and adhered to COVID regs. No food on when we went but service excellent. Have advice on where we could get food so nice stayed for a drink. Place was quite and had traditional decoration. Will go again.

GP
Gabrielle Peckham Mar 28, 2026
10

A complete surprise for us as we were on our hunt for a vegan friendly eatery, we were led through the pub to the secret Indian restaurant out back. As the combo of very English pub and Indian restaurant seemed a little jarring, our expectation went high. We were very pleasantly surprised to find the food was excellent! They catered to our dietary restrictions with no fuss at all, as it's all part of the menu layout- pick your sauce, then pick your meat, or not meat in our case (of which we could choose several options) . A hidden gem. Highly recommended. And very friendly hosts.

TW
Toni Whitestone Mar 19, 2026
10

The accommodation is very spacious and spotlessly clean. All of the staff are very welcoming and accommodating to our needs. The Indian restaurant is by far the best we've eaten in, all of the dishes we tried were of fantastic quality, incredibly tasty and presented in an authentic way. A lovely atmosphere and the landlords are the friendliest people in Lostwithiel. Worth more than 5*.

NT
Nigel Tate Mar 17, 2026
10

Great place for a weekend away. Clean rooms, good breakfast and great staff. Had a live band on the friday night who were pretty good! Would stay here again of I was down Lostwithial way again.

CB
Christina Brown Mar 04, 2026
10

Lovely friendly careing pub hotel made so welcome lovely breakfast Sarah was amazing. We had all my family there and she entertained us cannot thank them enough for makeing my 92 year old mum feel special nothing was to much trouble. Room very clean.. Dog Friendly loved it all very much

JW
John Wills Feb 28, 2026
10

Traditional Cornish pub wish good beer but go through the back door and you're in a real Indian restaurant with a good menu and cooked very well. Pricing is on the same level as the rest of UK.

KF
Kirsty F Feb 22, 2026
10

What a beautiful pub this is! Such a friendly warm welcome from "Mr D", Chloe, Michelle and the regulars!...the indian restaurant was lovely and cooked to perfection (tandoori chicken was lush!) The open fire was a very VERY warm welcome . ..we spent more time there than our hotel! Thank you to all of you and sorry we didn't come back for the band but will book next year!

DM
Dalia Manzat Feb 21, 2026
10

Very nice and clean We only stayed there one night but we enjoyed it Comfy beds and pillows in a nice clean room I would recommend it and definitely will go back when will be in the area

MD
Matt Dunne Feb 13, 2026
10

Lovely local pub and the landlady is great - very friendly and welcoming.

S
Sophie Feb 13, 2026
10

new owners are absolutely lovely, staff are lovely. Amazing variety of drinks, will be back again!!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find King's Arms Hotel

Lostwithiel, United Kingdom

This informal hotel in a commercial area is 1 mile from Restormel Castle, 5 miles from the Lanhydrock House and Garden, and a 5-minute walk from the Lostwithiel tube station.

  • Lostwithiel 5 min Walk
  • Bodmin Parkway 1 hr 50 Walk
  • The Royal Talbot 1 min Walk
  • Exeter Airport 1 hr 22 Car · 2 hr 58 Transit
  • Cornwall Airport Newquay 31 min Car · 2 hr 12 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan 14,387 reviews

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Pentewan, Saint Austell PL26 6EN, United Kingdom

4.6 · Garden
Eden Project 5,307 reviews

Eden Project

Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG, United Kingdom

4.2 · Botanical Garden
Restormel Castle 1 reviews

Restormel Castle

Restormel Rd, Lostwithiel PL22 0HN, United Kingdom

4.5 · Castle
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