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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

3.0 star property

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Swimmers can enjoy the pool surrounded by a tiled floor and arched windows.
Relax in this stylish space with a comfortable sofa, side table, and beautiful display case.
Welcome to The Royal Chase, where a stately facade and manicured lawn create a serene atmosphere.
Classic building with a dining or sitting area featuring a bay window and pitched roof.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting with comfortable seating and beautiful views.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8DB
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Gold Hill Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Shaftesbury

A stay at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel places you in the heart of Shaftesbury, within a 5-minute drive of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Gold Hill Museum. .This hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Center Parcs Longleat Forest and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Larmer Tree Gardens - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 23 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 30 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gillingham Railway Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Park Garden Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪San Tonino Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amy's Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Hotel in Shaftesbury with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • 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
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
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Shaftesbury
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 480 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hazel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Friendly staff, clean room, quiet. Bed needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel located close to the centre of Shaftesbury and easy access from the main road. Even though we booked a room with multiple beds (we assumed this was a twin room); it turned out to be a room with a double bed and a cot (I guess 2 beds) but not ideal when sharing with your mother! The room was very hot as well as we could turn off the radiator in the bathroom. Nice breakfast and pool though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family

Relaxing stay

Comfortable stay, lovely area rooms are a bit dated could do with a freshen up! Very clean hotel and lovely staff, especially the ladies who serve breakfast in the morning always smiling and happy to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

6/10 Okay

Tony

Overpriced no breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
reception staff nice, room was nice but was told the continental breakfast was free and to help ourselves but then on departure had to pay for it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property looking a bit tired in places. Nice and clean but awful shower in room 11!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Very nice spacious room /clean . Easy parking . Good pub opposite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

savita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a good stay for the price with access to swimming pool and proximity to Shaftesbury High street. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha, Fordingbridge

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a nice cheap hotel with the bonus of a pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and restaurant let this place down. The bar is spartan, like a school 1950s canteen, and had a filthy main glass table with ripped 2 year old "Good housekeeping" magazines laying on top....there's a misnomer. My room was spotlessly clean and bed very comfortable. Ate in the restaurant on my first night as it was bitterly cold and freezing outside, so didn't fancy going out. There was no heating on in the restaurant, when i asked why I was told it was on a timer. Ridiculous!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was dated. Woken at 5.40am by refuse truck emptying bins. At 7.30am fresh laundry was delivered to the hotel via fire escape next to my room. The bags were dropped loudly on the floor and against the wall of my room. When I looked outside the door there were approximately 12 large laundry bags piled up each side of my bedroom door. When I asked the cleaning staff later I was told this was the usual practice. I will be requesting a refund from the hotel.
Laundry bags piled outside my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room, large and clean with comfortable bed, nice clean bathroom. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was good, breakfast cooked to order and lots of choice. The location of the Hotel is great for Shaftesbury town, a 12 minute walk takes you to the centre. We really liked it. We didn’t use the pool but it looks nice, although it seemed to be constantly used by locals mainly. Overall very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Dissapointed

Was given a twin room despite booking a double room. I wouldn't normally be bothered but this was the second time this week this happened in different hotels. The single bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were awful. The room was spacious and warm but dated and there were signs of dust on the lamps etc so cleaning wasn't very good. Bathroom looked like it had recently been updated and was fine although when you stepped in the shower it felt like you might go through the tray! Food was good in the restarant though. Limited choice but it was actually quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, pleasant atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025