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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Property class: 3

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A formal building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a white door, and a small set of stone steps leading up to the entrance.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a table with glasses and a bottle, and a wicker basket.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and arched windows.
A building with a conservatory, large windows, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor area with a gravel floor, white columns, and hanging flower baskets.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $101
$84 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8DB
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a leather sofa, and two glasses of red wine on a wooden table.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with a patterned throw, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table with a cup, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a kettle, a wooden cabinet, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and two bottles of liquid soap on the wall.

Comfort Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

2 Single Beds, Standard Room, Free High Speed Internet, Comfort, Non-Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 Double Bed, Standard Room, Free High Speed Internet, Comfort, Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

1 Double Bed, Standard Room, Free High Speed Internet, Comfort, Non-Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

A stay at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel places you in the heart of Shaftesbury, within a 15-minute walk of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Shaftesbury Arts Centre. .This hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Center Parcs Longleat Forest and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gold Hill Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gold Hill Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Castle Hill Viewpoint - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 12 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Kaffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.
Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Byzant, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Shaftesbury? This hotel has 3875 square feet (360 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Byzant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Byzant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3,875 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Pool fee: GBP 5 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Royal Chase Hotel Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury The Royal Chase
Best Western Royal Chase Shaftesbury
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Hotel
Best Western Shaftesbury
BEST WESTERN The Royal Chase Hotel Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 565 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfasts the staff were really lovely and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location and parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff large room very clean. Excellent breakfast and fast service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and a very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A convenient location and good food: a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and plentiful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room next to swimming pool always feels nice. Had a good time swimming and sauna. Family Room was spacious. Cooked Breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff friendliness and amenities were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception area does look a little tired but our room was clean and looked as if it had been recently decorated. The carpet was clean and fresh, as was the bathroom. Breakfast was lovely and had everything we wanted. We would definitely consider staying again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant and helpful staff, and a comfortable and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was ok staff friendly, breakfast menu excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. A bit more communication when facilities such as areas of parking/swimming pool are unavailable would be appreciated. The swimming pool was closed I suspect for repair no apology and an area of car park nearest reception was closed off for an evening function Both unavoidable but no apology for the inconvenience caused.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean as usual, just one thing, the bathroom shower screen could do with a clean. Cooked breakfast was huge!! Good choice on the menu. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Went out of their way to help. Parking was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic room. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good quality and with good choice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and large room. Free parking. Bonus swimming pool and sauna. Hotel had trouble linking paid external booking but was soon sorted out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely stay hotel and staff were very helpful friendly will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The restaurant food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, confortable and spacious. Warm welcome at reception. Really met our needs for our visit to see friends in Shaftsbury, thsnkyou.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

We slep5 well and had a varied breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok room was nice a spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel & perfect location for our wedding evening
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025