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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers can take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, unwind in the sauna, or simply enjoy modern comforts after exploring the city

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 240
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 January 2026

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melbury Vale Winery - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Stonehenge - 33 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, 6 meeting rooms, 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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 20 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel on 18 January 2026 start from $78.29, including 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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Reviews

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 509 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in clean and spacious room. Monday night stay so quiet. Pool available. Eve meal was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t have breakfast. I had 2 nights at the hotel on business. Very convenient, big room, massive shower, a bit tired but comfortable. It was surprisingly quiet considering it was off a large roundabout. Good facilities. Good value and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Brilliant Stay

The hotel is beautiful, quiet and clean. The staff were FANTASTIC. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Jane

We were in room 21 it was very noisy, both nights. I did mention it at reception, but no response. Can’t fault anything else, other staff were very helpful. Food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Hotel easy to find. Twin room comfortable. Food good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Staff & service
Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly welcome, lovely clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Connie-Louise

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

Great staff, food, and pool. Would stay again

Super friendly staff, accommodating, great food for both dinner and breakfast. Large room, plenty of towels, lots of choice for teas/coffee. The pool was lovely and warm, great for all ages. A few tiles were a little run down around the pool and windows were cloudy but this was minor. I would also advise descaler/filter for the kettle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within easy walking distance to the town centre. Noisy generator outside the building adjacent to room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely stay but room very dated and the floors sloped and were very squeaky also pool was lovely but limited time on sauna in the day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

8/10 Good

alan

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

savita

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

Steve

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