Located near the airport, The Kings Head offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner, a cozy bar, and free in-room WiFi. Unwind in the garden or on the charming terrace where previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 37 min drive
Winchester Shawford Station - 6 min drive
Eastleigh Chandlers Ford Station - 7 min drive
Winchester Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Bay Leaves Larder - 4 min drive
Hiltonbury Farmhouse - 4 min drive
The Otter - 6 min drive
King Rufus - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
About this property
The Kings Head
At The Kings Head, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Kings Head Hotel Inn Winchester
Kings Head Winchester
Kings Head Inn Winchester
The Kings Head Inn
The Kings Head Winchester
The Kings Head Inn Winchester
Frequently asked questions
Does The Kings Head offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kings Head does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kings Head?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Kings Head?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kings Head?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Kings Head?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (17-min drive) and Genting Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Kings Head and nearby?
The Kings Head has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kings Head?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
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Reviews
The Kings Head Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, with a generous continental buffet and freshly cooked hot options. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Lovely quiet room, friendly staff and excellent breakfast!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Lovely room friendly help full attentive staff.
Bryony
Bryony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Excellent staff and food. Room was lovely
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2026
Excellent allround - the rennovation is both professional and very tasteful and the owner and staff were truly welcoming and fabulous hosts. Highly recommended.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Beautiful hotel with great food
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Whole experience was excellent staff and management exceptional will be visiting again for longer very happy!
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2025
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was decorated and cleaned to a high standard.
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2025
Staff were so welcoming and friendly. Rooms we very clean and comfortable, also well catered for our dog.
Hotel looked and felt very festive and.cosy with stylish Christmas decorations.
We visited the Christmas markets in town which was only a 10 min drive away.
Hotel based in a lovely village away from hustle of town. Would recommend
Stella
Stella, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2025
The hotel, pub was absolutely perfect. The staff were excellent especially Tarik excuse me if not spelt correctly.
All staff were extremely attentive.
Room was so cozy, a little in the warm side but we didn’t see the thermostat as slightly hidden.
We ate at the pub on Friday, food, drinks all excellent.
Breakfast was fresh and hot.
We will definitely be back.
Penny
Penny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
No need to write something i Didn't like ,
Everything was perfect ,location,room ,cleanliness, service, i will definitely visit the place again
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
Happily visit again. Well looked after in a pleasant location, staff were welcoming and the food was excellent.
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
My stay with friends was good. The staff were amazing, so helpful. Especially as our friends had a few hiccups.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
Great little getaway. We stayed overnight, and had dinner in the restaurant. The food was great, and the staff were fantastic. Close to Winchester, but far enough to have a real countryside vibe!
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2023
Friendly staff
GEORGE
GEORGE, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2023
Really lovely place. Staff were superb, breakfast was great. Room was great, but there were a few areas that could do with a spruce up. Overall though really happy and would definitely stay again…
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2023
Lovely find
Last minute booking and a great find. Room was charming and had everything we needed. Dinner was decent and breakfast was super. Really friendly staff throughout. We'll be back
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 16, 2023
We expected some noise as it’s a pub but the door slamming and constant noise from the beer garden was disappointing. Staff were very nice and the food was fantastic.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 1, 2024
Dated room with no A/C but clean and staff were polite
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2024
The staff were exceptional, and went above and beyond to look after us. Our room was above the bar and kitchen which was very noisy and hot. They moved us to a quieter room for our next night immediately. The food and atmosphere was great. I would recommend to others to stay there. A special mention to Sam!
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2023
Excellent staff and good bar & dining,rooms not so
The ground floor bar and dining area are good with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a great welcome by staff - I couldn't fault it at all. The place is easy to find and well positioned too with a lovely outdoor area to relax. However, the decor (carpets and general decoration) is in urgent need of being refreshed. The carpets were stained and threadbare in places. Plus the upstairs area / rooms were rather grubby and needed a good clean. That said, the facilities were very good, a comfortable bed with clean and good quality bed linen and the selection of fluffy towels etc was fine. Norbert was wonderful and ensured a good stay otherwise with a good breakfast.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2024
Disappointing Stay after friends Wedding
Wanted to check in late as coming from a wedding and was told the latest check in was 11, slight inconvenience .
Room was very tired, broken shower door, smelly drains, peeling wallpaper, creaky floorboards, warm cold water tap, black mould above the shower.
Full English breakfast and teas included, very average as bacon and sausage overcooked.
The reviews and website did a lot of heavy lifting for this property which badly needs work and was massively overpriced at £150 for the night.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 25, 2024
Disappointing
Room was disappointing, paint peeling off the wall , room was above the kitchen so woken up very early with the noise from below. Room was very hot - window opened onto a flat roof so not safe to leave open as could be accessible . Food was disappointing . Wasn’t asked how my stay was at checkout ….. poor value for money ( totally over priced for what it is )
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 6, 2024
Overnight Stay
Slightly disappointed with our stay , quaint local pub in the village , staff were superb, there was a mix up on arrival as we had booked a 3 person room and we had been allocated a 2 person room. They did suggest putting a mattress on the floor which was not acceptable as our son has steel rods in his back, but one 3 person room had not checked in so the manager switched the booking to that one and after a further delay of an hour we checked in.
Didn't really sleep that well as the bed was noisy and heavily worn and then in the morning we waited an hour for breakfast after ordering which was far too long and they were severely understaffed... I actually felt sorry for them and the housekeeper helped out as the poor lad was on his own.
Rooms a bit tatty now, and as I said above the bed was soft and heavily worn squeaking away with every movement and TVs didn't work very well. One didn't work at all.
What staff did work there were very supportive of the business but the site needs investment now and the rooms need a makeover with new beds.
Unfortunately we will not be rebooking in the future which is a pity.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2023
Some good points, but several disappointments.
The listing and the property's own website suggested something quite special, but the reality was a fairly basic and tired pub very much in need of some refurbishment. Kitchen closes at 8.05pm, not 9.00pm as advertised.on their website.
Room cleaning / servicing during the stay was completely non-existent and despite asking for missing items to be provided in the room absolutely nothing was done, despite being carefully noted down by a member of the bar staff. No TV remote so TV was unusable.
Tired and shabby decor with peeling paintwork and scratched furniture. No storage space of any kind in the ensuite bathroom and poor lighting by the shower. Stair carpet badly worn and not vacuumed in three days, the same dead leaves were on the floor for our entire stay. Very customer toilets, not clean.
On the plus side the service staff were friendly and helpful and the food andwas good, despite being overpriced
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2026
Super friendly staff, and just a lovely building, literally one of the nicest places I have ever stayed in UK. Will 100% return.