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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Indoor pool
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

Within a short walk of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Gold Hill Museum. This 32-room, 3-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gold Hill Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melbury Vale Winery - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Stonehenge - 33 min drive - 28.0 miles

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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offers an indoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, a computer station, and a library.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other amenities include coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.

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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
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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

What's there to do within easy reach of Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

This hotel is located in Shaftesbury, a short 12-minute walk from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and also 16 minutes on foot from Gold Hill Museum. You'll also find Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Melbury Vale Winery within a short drive.

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

As of Feb 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from $75.73, 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 parking available on site at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Byzant.

Will Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day.

Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

The closest major airport to Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 29.8 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel.

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 522 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Darran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Michelle

Business traveler
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

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan A G

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

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

Decor in bar a bit tired

The bar closed very early, and the chairs and tables were very shabby. The carpet needs replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with partner
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

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy and safe, we had a van so we needed plenty space. Breakfast was really good, the room was very large and so was the bathroom, all super clean. we had no time to try the pool sadly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gemma, Bognor Regis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Wall paper ripped and hanging of the wall. Shower broken. Could not get the cold tap to work so got scolded when used shower. (Did tell reception) bed was comfortable and slept well. The pool area is okay. Could do with loungers for non swimmers to seat comfortably with a book whilst family swim. Breakfeast was okay could be done with being cooked longer and scrambled egg was more like a sloppy omelette. ( obv done in microwave)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie-Louise

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

8/10 Good

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Traveled with family
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

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