We first visited the 'King's Arms' on holiday 7 years ago and have since moved to the area, where we are regular customers. We also own holiday cottage in the town and always recommend the King's to our guests; our guestbook is full of praise for the friendly welcome and good quality, reasonably priced food. Very definitely the best place in town for a pleasant evening out.

Extremely friendly & welcoming staff, clean room & bedlinen, spotless bathroom & shower.
Excellent evening meal, very reasonably priced. Good, hearty breakfast.
Have friend in retirement home nearby, hence frequent visits. Once tried Royal Hotel in Kirkcudbright for a change—disaster!—so back with pleasure to Dalbeattie & the King's Arms.
As always, found local patrons very friendly & wiliing to chat.

Visitors urged to see Dalbeattie Museum near hotel: another very warm welcome from super-enthusiastic & knowledgeable curator/founder!

Its not a big place but have good public transport links,lovely walks The Crown pub and The Kings hotel has lovely food children welcome. Friendly locals and some great shops.Went at Christmas time Beautiful and a great Ice rink.

My friend and I stayed at the Kings Arms Hotel for a couple of nights. We were visiting the area to watch football at Queen Of The South and my friend was there to visit his family roots. The hotel is bang in the small town of Dalbeattie. The rooms are very clean, freshly decorated and are more than adequate for all your needs. The breakfast was really good with an excellent choice. The hotel reception was friendly and overall the Hotel was excellent value for money. The surrounding countryside is lovely and picturesque and well worth a visit.