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The Selsey Arms

3.0 star property
A quintessential East Sussex inn where travelers enjoy quality dining and drinks with modern connectivity, plus the unique bonus of indoor tennis

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The Selsey Arms sits in the heart of East Sussex, welcoming visitors with its restaurant and bar offerings. Guests appreciate the practical amenities like free WiFi and convenient parking, while the indoor tennis court provides an unexpected way to stay active during their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bath) | Miscellaneous

Double Room, Ensuite (Bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Shower) | Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Chichester is home to The Selsey Arms. Chichester Festival Theatre and Weald and Downland Open Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Goodwood and Chichester Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Arundel Castle Cricket Ground. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Chichester travel guide
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Map
Midhurst Road, Chichester, England, PO18 0QX

What's nearby

  • Beachy Head featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Festival of Speed 2014. Mercedes-Benz feature sculpture.
    Goodwood
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The best place for a Motor head. Have to go if you ever get the chance.
    Goodwood Motor Circuit
    5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • A view of Goodwood Racecourse from The Trundle, West Sussex
    Goodwood Racecourse
    7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Festival of Speed 2014. Mercedes-Benz feature sculpture.
    Goodwood House
    7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station
    5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Namaste Punjab
    4 min drive
  • The Park Tavern
    5 min drive
  • Horse & Groom
    4 min drive
  • The Ghost At The Feast
    6 min drive
  • The Old Cross
    6 min drive

About this property

The Selsey Arms

Inn near Goodwood Motor Circuit
The Selsey Arms provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an indoor tennis court and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Selsey Arms offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Selsey Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Selsey Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Selsey Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Selsey Arms?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Selsey Arms located?

Situated in Chichester, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Goodwood, Thorney Island and Kingley Vale. University of Chichester and Goodwood Motor Circuit are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Selsey Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 351 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

We enjoyed our short stay

Clean room, staff polite,excellent breakfast, safe parking, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. Clean and comfortable rooms, lovely staff and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An ideal place to stay

Good food, staff worked very hard to please, location well placed on main road, popular with local people. An ideal place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean and comfortable hotel with a good menu and huge breakfasts. Good location and straightforward drive into Chichester for a visit to the theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay in beautiful quiet bedrooms and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location 5 miles to the north of Chichester. Popular pub with great food and lovely staff. Comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying, and I imagine we'll be back again. The room was comfortable and well equipped. The surroundings are beautiful. And the food was excellent. We had breakfast and dinner twice and very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting this beautiful countryside. Lovely room, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Really I’ve stay,clean rooms Lovely breakfast home cooked .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Lovely old place and very friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our one night stay. Very convenient for our trip to the Weald and Downlands museum. Staff were all friendly, room was lovely and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and excellent, generous, made to order breakfasts. Good value for money, given current hotel prices. The room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are very helpful. The room was very good quality and a very comfortable bed, we went to chichester theatre on saturday night had food at the selsey arms before, the food is delicious would happily stay again and recommend The Selsey arms to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Comfortable, clean with a good shower. Food is all home cooked and a really good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Amenities
An excellent overnighter, finishing with a superb breakfast. Very quiet and spacious rooms with good facilities. And only a few mins from the very interesting city of Chichester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend

Really great weekend break here. Food was excellent, room was great (and quiet), setting was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, food was very good quality and staff were efficient and accommodating. Look forward to next visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buisness trip 2 night stay

Great staff, great food. Very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

John and Tinks Easter getaway

Tinks and I had the best weekend ever here. The people are fantastic, the locals are great, the food tasty and the room was probably amongst one of the best we have ever stayed in. So good we will be going back.....often.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Supposed expectation. Boutique room. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was just what we needed. Relaxing country area with some great walks nearby. Stayed 2 nights and didn't move the car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country weekend

Fantastic shower, lovely clean and spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here one night as I was attending a wedding down the road at Farbridge. The property, room and facilities were all lovely. Comfy bed, nice fluffy towels and the room had everything you could need. Plenty of parking and nice garden. The staff were welcoming, including Ruby the dog, and the breakfast was amazing! And very nice to have my gluten intolerance accommodated for at breakfast too. My only slight negative is the price but it was perfect location and only a 20 min walk to the venue (3 min drive).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay in the centre of Sussex countryside

Amazing place close to Goodwod horse and motor racing venues. Great food. We had both lunch and dinner at the hotel. Tastefully decorated rooms with nice en suite facilities. Would have loved to have booked same period next year, but all rooms already fully booked. Lovely landlady / chef owner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024