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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel – Shaftesbury
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel – Shaftesbury
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Located on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a hotel. Byzant, the hotel's award-winning restaurant, offers a variety of English and continental cuisine, serving creative interpretations of traditional and modern dishes. The Country Bar serves snacks and light meals. Guests can also enjoy full English breakfasts at Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel. The hotel's indoor pool and sauna offer the chance to unwind and let your stresses and strains ebb away. Children under 12 eat breakfast free when a parent purchases breakfast. "As a venue for celebrations, we often hold weddings and parties with a disco. Please call the hotel to inquire about the dates of these functions."

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 984 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice room and a big bonus having the swimming pool and sauna.. I was a bit peeved at having to pay the full price for 2 when I gave the required notice that it would only be me.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Central location, free parking Looking a bit tired now in need of modernisation

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location was excellent. Great sized room and very comfortable beds. Lovely shower. Pool was excellent and the breakfast was superb both mornings. Nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good location, plenty of parking. Nice big room with comfortable bed. Staff were very pleasant and very helpful - especially Donna in Housekeeping. Given the heat at the time of our stay, air-conditioning would have been ideal although a fan was provided and appreciated.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    the receptionist and other staff were lovely. We had particularly come to this hotel for its spa only to find it was being repaired and they were superb in extending all they could to make recompense. We loved our room and the location, an easy and pleasant walkable distance from the town and the historic Gold Hill. Beautiful countryside and an old monks home. Chatted to so many pleasant locals. Loved that monks resided there. Thank you. The pool / spa was undergoing annual maintenance but otherwise everything really was lovely. Thank you. Delightful healthy breakfast, all was good. Thank you for your vibes old monks!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good location and nice grounds. We didn’t have breakfast but my friends said it was good. The bathroom looked very sad. The grouting around the floor and shower tiles needed a scrub. We booked for 2 but there was only one bath towel. Good quality towel though. The hairdryer packed in half way through use but a replacement was found reasonably quickly

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Breakfast was good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff and room good. Access and parking good. Breakfast good. Pool itself quite good Bar area completely bare and lacking comfort and atmosphere. Changing rooms in the pool very poor and tired.Too much noise from the fan in the pool area.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Swimming pool

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Comfortable and had character. Swimming pool a bonus though open to the public so we picked our time to use it. Breakfast was good. Seemed to be low staff numbers covering reception, bar, restaurant etc. They were friendly and helpful though! We ate dinner there but it wasn't that great.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Lovely location. Easily accessible. Very clean. Lovely friendly staff, couldn’t do enough for you. Breakfasts were very good, good choice of hot and cold. Room was a good size, comfortable bed. Pool was lovely. I would recommend and stay again. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast choice was very good. Loved the pancakes, but got 3 on first day, but only 2 on second. It was made up for by a extra slice of bacon on second day, so did not complain. At the height of the heat wave we still had a heavy tog duvet. Which we removed from the cover, which we then used.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good room on the first floor, a decent breakfast and the staff were just lovely The ground floor rooms in the annex are grotty. The pool was tired and very 1980s

Frequently asked questions about Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel have a fitness center?
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel is located at Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DB. With a Walk Score of 58, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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