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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Shaftesbury with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk

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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel puts guests in the heart of the city's energy. Visitors can relax in the sauna, swim in the indoor pool, or take peaceful walks through the garden. The hotel offers free WiFi, and the Byzant restaurant serves dinner on-site.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥12,115
￥14,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
SP7 8DB, England, Shaftesbury, Royal Chase Roundabout

What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stourhead - 24 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 26 min drive - 31.2 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

  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪san tonino - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sorelle - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Byzant, serves dinner. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

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
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
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Hotel Shaftesbury

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel on Nov 30, 2025 start from ￥12,115, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Shaftesbury, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, Gold Hill Museum, and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Melbury Vale Winery and Fontmell and Melbury Downs are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 500 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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great hotel, always amazing service

Have stayed at the Royal Chase over many years now, it’s always spotlessly clean and the service is always first class…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly. Property was very clean. Although a little dated. But overall it was a good experience. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Comfort, nice staff and surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff vg
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Lovely room and great food

Nice room, lovely restaurant food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and the food very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BERYL ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location perfect for visiting our Son & family for Christmas, which is10 minutes walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel day staff lovely night porter shut bar at 10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting

Lovely hotel, friendly staff and fabulous swiming pool and sauna, a great little break away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place and nice rooms but the room needed a proper clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nothing special

Hotel was quite tired and we were very disappointed by the fact that the bar wasnt open when we arrived, indeed it didnt open until around 18,30! It would have been nice to enjoy a glass of wine after driving for 5 hours, we also found that the towels were quite rough and didnt smell very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JAMIE

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

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's a beautiful hotel but it just felt a little underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel, bit dated

Hotel is very dated, but clean, nice big bedroom, comfy bed, excellent breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful especially Mandy on the desk who went above and beyond to help us, thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find for business trips

Spotless room, v comfortable bed, swimming pool was clean, thoroughly enjoyed my one night stay. I did not eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine and staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

A D

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

Great hotel

We had a really great stay here - the pool and sauna were a big plus for us, as well as the staff, who were all genuinely lovely. Great breakfast. Lovely big room. Nice lounge with games (including Buckaroo and Kerplunk) and books. I couldn’t fault it one bit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recent stay

Hotel run down and pictures were taken years ago
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok not as clean as it could be otherwise good stay I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Large room, grand king-size bed, walk in shower, clean bedding and towels. Decent quality full English breakfast, fruit juices, cereals etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023