Arundel Hotels: Where to Stay in West Sussex

Arundel is a small castle town in West Sussex with a short list of places to sleep. The hotels in Arundel include a refurbished coaching inn, a Victorian pub with rooms, a new restaurant with rooms, and a chain hotel near the train station. We checked each one against at least two sources and flag the gaps. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Confirm every detail with the property before you book.

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Where to Stay in Arundel, West Sussex

The Norfolk Arms Hotel, a Coaching Inn near Arundel Castle

The Norfolk Arms is a Georgian coaching inn on High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AD. Frommers places the building beneath the castle walls. The Hotel Guru describes a 200-year-old coaching inn in the centre of town with individually designed rooms and suites. The largest suite has two bedrooms and suits families.

Expedia lists check-in from 3:30 PM until 11 PM and says after-hours check-in is not available. Check-out is at 11 AM. The listing also names a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, free in-room Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms. The Hotel Guru names the Castle Restaurant and the Norfolk Tap, a craft beer bar.

Expedia says pets are not allowed. Self-parking exists with a surcharge and limited spaces, though Frommers lists free parking. The two sources disagree, so ask about parking when you book. We could not confirm a phone number from the sources we reached. The hotel website was under construction when we checked.

The Swan Hotel, a Victorian Pub with Rooms on High Street

The Swan Hotel stands at 27 to 29 High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AG. The phone number is 01903 882314. The Visit Arundel listing calls the building a Grade II listed Victorian property with 14 en suite rooms. Muddy Stilettos describes a Grade II listed coaching inn after a major refresh.

Both sources say dogs are welcome in select rooms. Muddy Stilettos names a Snug Room and an Indulgence Room with a roll-top bath and space for a family. Breakfast comes with stays according to Muddy Stilettos. The Hotel Guru describes cream, grey, and blue rooms with sash windows and a pub with craft ales and Sussex memorabilia. A more formal restaurant serves seasonal dishes.

We could not confirm check-in and check-out times. Call the hotel before you arrive.

The Town House, a New Restaurant with Rooms

The Town House opened on 13 May 2026, according to The Staff Canteen. Brighton Journal reported in July 2026 the business was open after a soft launch. Chef Matthew Price and his wife Jennifer run the place. Matthew was head chef at Sorrel in Dorking.

Both sources describe a restored Georgian building near Arundel Castle with four en suite guest rooms. The master bedroom has a four-poster bed and a castle view. The restaurant seats 17 and has a 16th-century ceiling commissioned in Florence. The menu is a seven-course tasting menu.

Older web listings may describe earlier details, so rely on the dates above. We found no street address, phone number, or check-in times in the sources we reached. Because the business is new, call to confirm room availability and dining times. Tasting menu guests should ask about dietary needs when they book.

Motels and Budget Hotels near Arundel

Arundel has no motels in the American sense. Drivers who want simple rooms with parking should look at Premier Inn Arundel. Premier Inn lists free on-site parking, a restaurant, breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and accessible rooms. Its page puts the hotel on the edge of the South Downs and a short drive from Arundel Cathedral and Arundel Castle. Frommers says the hotel sits near the train station and the town centre, off the A27. Call 0333 777 3665 to confirm the walking route and check-in times.

We did not find sourced distances for this hotel, so we give none.

Other Hotels in Arundel and Nearby, Listed by One Source Only

Frommers lists more places in and around Arundel. We found only one source for these, so treat each as unconfirmed and call before you plan around them.

Arundel Park Hotel is described as a small family-run hotel close to the castle and cathedral. Byass House is a Georgian town house with a conservatory breakfast room and private bathrooms. fiftymaltravers is a Georgian town house in the centre with a shared bathroom. Regents House and Portreeves are apartments with kitchens. Portreeves sleeps up to four guests.

Frommers also lists places outside the town. Bonnie’s Boutique B and B, Medlar Cottage, The White Swan, and Blakedene Bed and Breakfast are outside Arundel itself. Frommers places Comfort Inn Arundel between Arundel and Littlehampton. Bailiffscourt Hotel and Spa is a spa hotel with 30 acres of parkland, and we could not confirm its location. Check each address on a map before you book.

Old Listings We Dropped from This Guide

Our earlier version of this page named The Arun View guest house and a George and Dragon Hotel in Arundel. We could not verify The Arun View in any source, so we removed the listing.

The George and Dragon is a different case. A pub wiki places a George and Dragon in Burpham, a village outside Arundel. Morning Advertiser describes the current pub there as The George at Burpham, a pub and restaurant on Main Street, Burpham, BN18 9RR, about two to three miles from Arundel. The article does not say whether the pub has rooms. Its website is georgeatburpham.co.uk. Ask the pub directly before you plan a stay there.

What to Do near Arundel Castle

Most guests choose hotels near Arundel Castle so they can walk to the sights. Choosewhere describes the castle as a medieval fortress with grand interiors, gardens, and a keep. Jousting events run from April to October according to the same guide. We could not reach the castle website, so check opening days and ticket rules there before you travel.

Arundel Cathedral is a nineteenth-century neo-Gothic church. Arundel Museum has an open plan gallery of local objects telling the story of the town. Choosewhere places the museum opposite the castle.

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre sits on Mill Road, BN18 9PB. The phone number is 01903 883355. The centre offers boat safaris, a Pelican Cove, a Coastal Creek, play areas, and places to eat. Check the centre opening times page before you go.

River Arun walks, Arundel Park, Swanbourne Lake, and the seasonal Arundel Lido round out the list. The Arundel Festival runs for ten days each summer. Check festival dates in advance because rooms fill early in busy weeks.

How to Choose Where to Stay in Arundel

Pick the Norfolk Arms if you want a classic coaching inn under the castle walls. Pick the Swan if you want a pub downstairs and a dog-friendly room. Pick the Town House if dinner is the main event and you want a small property with four rooms. Pick Premier Inn if you drive and want a simple room with parking.

Book early for summer weekends and festival dates. Small properties hold few rooms. The Town House has only four. The Swan has 14.

Ask three questions on every call. What time can I check in? Where do I park? Does breakfast come with the room? Rules and charges change, and old web listings fall behind.

Getting to Arundel

Choosewhere says Arundel railway station has regular services from London Victoria in just under 90 minutes. Trains also connect to Brighton, Chichester, and Portsmouth. The same guide puts the station a 10 to 15 minute walk from the town centre. Check live timetables before you travel because services change.

Frommers places Premier Inn off the A27. Parking rules vary by hotel, so ask your hotel first.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Swan against the Visit Arundel listing, Muddy Stilettos, and the Hotel Guru. We checked the Norfolk Arms against Expedia, Frommers, and the Hotel Guru. We checked the Town House against The Staff Canteen and Brighton Journal. We checked Premier Inn against its own page and Frommers.

We could not confirm phone numbers for the Norfolk Arms and the Town House. We could not confirm check-in times for the Swan, Premier Inn, and the Town House. We could not reach the Arundel Castle website. We state no prices and no distances beyond those a source gave. If any detail matters to your trip, call the property.

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Conclusion

The hotels in Arundel are few, and the best ones sit close to the castle. Choose the Norfolk Arms for a coaching inn, the Swan for a pub with rooms, the Town House for a tasting menu stay, or Premier Inn for easy parking. Call ahead to confirm times, parking, and availability. Use the Expedia link above to compare current options.

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