Experience the city's vibrant energy at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel. Unwind in the sauna, take a dip in the indoor pool, or stroll through the garden. Connect with free WiFi and enjoy dinner at Byzant restaurant.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Sauna
24-hour room service
6 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Library
Computer station
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $75
$75
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Room options
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Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8DB
What's nearby
Gold Hill Museum - 16 min walk
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 18 min walk
Larmer Tree Gardens - 10 min drive
Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 24 min drive
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 31 min drive
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 57 min drive
Gillingham Dorset Station - 12 min drive
Tisbury Station - 16 min drive
Warminster Station - 21 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
Enjoy your visit to Shaftesbury with a stay at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Byzant, which serves British cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Romanian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (3875 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
An indoor pool
Sauna
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Byzant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.50 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access is available for an extra charge of GBP 5 per night
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Policies
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 does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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).
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
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Hotel Shaftesbury
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel and nearby?
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?
Yes, Byzant offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel like?
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel is in the heart of Shaftesbury, a short 12-minute walk from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and 16 minutes' walk from Gold Hill Museum.
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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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
8/10 Very good
Jan 15, 2025
OK for one night
Lovely large room and bed. We slept well. Good shower too. Dinner was OK, breakfast a little expensive and not so good
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2024
Good Hotel, with good parking and friendly staff.
Breakfast is great and the benefit of the swimming pool was great.
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2024
Big rooms comfy bed tired bathroom .
Friendly staff good location
shelagh
shelagh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Good Value
I found the Hotel to have very friendly, helpful staff and I thought the room was good value for money.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2024
Nice and tidy hotel, friendly staff and quiet area with walk-in distance street restaurants and pubs.
Krunal
Krunal, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 7, 2025
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.
michael
michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2024
The hotel was a little tired but clean, comfy bed and good shower so key point were catered for.
Also a good selection and quality breakfast
The hotel desperately needs some illumination outside, it looks closed from the main road and the inroad and carparks are not lit at all, it must loose trade because of this if it wasn't for the satnav I would of passed it several times before seeing it.
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Lovely room and great food
Nice room, lovely restaurant food
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Disappointed that there was a charge for pool and sauna each day - we didn’t use it
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2024
A very pleasant stay at The Royal Chase Hotel Shaftesbury which was ideal for meeting up with family and friends in the area. All the staff were very obliging and helpful and we made good use of the swimming pool. Many thanks again.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Lovely place great staff ideal parking had great time making memories cant fault it
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2024
2 night stay in Shaftesbury
View from room 22 was over front with car park and then fairly busy road.
Staff were courteous and helpful.
Pool was lovely albeit kidney shaped.
Parking was plentiful and had 2 disabled places much to our relief beside front entrance.
No lift and steep stairs to first floor.
Breakfast was plentiful and of great variety.
Would stay again.
Only problem was an alarm on next door room going off at 5.30am for 20 minutes. Apparently guest had left it minutely ajar. Tried phoning reception ONLY ansaphone not good enough when states reception open 24/7 and we were not sure what to do. Thankfully guest returned after 20 minutes and closed door.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2025
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.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Staff were very helpful
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Vey enjoyable experience. Lovely hotel
Seamus
Seamus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Easy to find & convenient for our onward journey
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
The staff are outstanding. Very friendly and helpful.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2024
Great location
The hotel was in a great location for our needs. The downside was we stayed in room 24 and it smelt awful as we were only there for 2 nights we put up with it. My mother in laws room was fine. I did let reception know. Bar service was slow at time. Food was great especially the breakfast. All.the staff work hard and are friendly.
Mr D Glenister
Mr D Glenister, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
Basically hotel ok staff excellent. Shame no fridge or air con.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
There was no lift
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
The get away
I go to this hotel every now and again threw out the year.just to get away for some me time. Every time I go there’s always smile's and friendly faces.
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2024
We were welcome
Very warm welcome, the swimming-pool and the sauna are an asset, and it is very quiet.
The center of the town is about 15 minutes of walk.
Benoit
Benoit, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2024
Longleat visit next day
Nice hotel in close proximity to other attractions
Room a good size for a family of 3
Food good
Swimming pool a nice size for younger children
JAMIE
JAMIE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2024
The hotel is a little tired around the edges and could do with renovation perhaps, but the staff are polite, the location is great and the pool a welcome distraction!
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2024
Hotel is a little tired, but I've never stayed anywhere where the staff have been more accommodating! Everyone went above & beyond, Thankyou, The West family.