Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
8 (121 reviews)
Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8DB , Shaftesbury , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Wheelchair accessible
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated facilities
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Comments about dirty towels and a generally tired appearance impacted the score.
Service
9.11
Staff were noted to be friendly and accommodating throughout the reviews.
Location
8.65
Convenient access to the town center mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms described as comfortable and spacious, with some dated elements.
Amenities
8.13
Pool facilities were generally well-liked despite minor maintenance issues.
Value for Money
7.09
Some guests found it overpriced given the overall condition.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Food was enjoyed, but noted areas for improvement, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.11
The overall sentiment was positive with several guests indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:52

Property Description

Recreational Amenities and Dining Options
Enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, and dine at Byzant offering British cuisine or opt for 24-hour room service. A bar/lounge awaits for a relaxing drink.

Featured Amenities and Event Spaces
Benefit from complimentary WiFi, a communal living room, and a reception hall. The hotel also offers a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and conference facilities.

Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated in the heart of Shaftesbury, explore attractions like Cranborne Chase, Gold Hill Museum, and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum. With easy access to the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Book your stay at Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel for a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Important information:

  • 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.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 121 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
D
David partner
8
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The restaurant food was lovely.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
G
Gemma family_with_children
6
Pros:

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)

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
C
Connie-Louise
8
Great staff, food, and pool. Would stay again
Pros:

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.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
L
Lisa
10
Brilliant Stay
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful, quiet and clean.

The staff were FANTASTIC.

I would highly recommend

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
A
alan
8
Pros:

Staff vg

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
J
john
6
Nothing special
Pros:

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

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
8
Pros:

Within easy walking distance to the town centre.
Noisy generator outside the building adjacent to room.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
P
Pauline
8
Pros:

Hotel easy to find. Twin room comfortable. Food good

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
G
Graham
6
Sets low expectations and fails to achieve them
Pros:

Toilet not flushed, dirty towels hanging everywhere and lots of dead wasps on the window-sill. Spoke to reception - no apology or anything. Just told us to collect some towels when we next went past. Tired place but over-priced at £140.
Really big room and v comfy bed though.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
D
David partner
8
Pros:

Staff were friendly. Property was very clean. Although a little dated. But overall it was a good experience. Beds were comfortable.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
S
steven
6
Pros:

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

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

A friendly welcome, lovely clean room

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
P
Paul
8
Pros:

It was a lovely stay hotel and staff were very helpful friendly will stay again

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Great hotel, always amazing service
Pros:

Have stayed at the Royal Chase over many years now, it’s always spotlessly clean and the service is always first class…

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
D
Debra
6
Pros:

Overall we were somewhat disappointed with our hotel room in Shaftesbury. While the room and bed were large it wasn’t particularly comfortable. The bathroom floor was dirty in places and our bed was really only just pulled up rather than made properly. There was a very strong smell of chlorine from the indoor pool as you walked down the corridor. Thank goodness there were mobile fans in our hallway which we turned on every day that we stayed. On the positive side parking was just outside and the hotel was very convenient to the sights of Shaftesbury. It was also quiet.

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
L
Lisa friends
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel & perfect location for our wedding evening

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
D
Dolores
10
Pros:

Location was good.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel day staff lovely night porter shut bar at 10

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
S
Shelly-Lynn
10
Pros:

Spectacular location! Staff is amazing and the Jack Russell is adorable…..be open to …. Experiences!

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
H
Hilary
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, quiet. Bed needs to be upgraded.

2025-04-30 via Nuitee