Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

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

Photo gallery for Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Indoor pool
British cuisine
Property grounds
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Shaftesbury

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel puts you in the heart of Shaftesbury, within a 20-minute stroll of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Gold Hill Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Byzant, serves British cuisine and is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 3875 square feet (360 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a sauna. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Shaftesbury hotel you'll find Center Parcs Longleat Forest.

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

  • ‪san tonino - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Park Garden Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Amy's Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Hotel in Shaftesbury with sauna and 24-hour front desk
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3875 square feet (360 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Shaftesbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3875 sq ft of conference space
  • 360 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Pool fee: GBP 5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$188.73, 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.

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

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

What makes Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel.

Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

No, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.