Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Comfortable amenities
Cons:
High food prices
Parking instructions unclear

Categories

Cleanliness
9.24
The property was very clean and the rooms were well kept.
Service
9.71
Friendly, professional and attentive staff observed in multiple reviews.
Location
9.25
Excellent central location noted by several guests.
Room Quality
9.2
Lovely and well-furnished rooms with comfortable amenities.
Amenities
9.23
Nicely appointed rooms with desirable amenities like a Nespresso machine.
Value for Money
8.19
Food prices noted as high, though overall experience is deemed good.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food quality was good but had some mixed reviews on breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.71
Overall very positive with guests eager to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:51

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort at The Grosvenor Arms. Individually decorated rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines ensure a relaxing stay in the heart of Shaftesbury.

Fine Dining and Drinks
Indulge in culinary delights at the stylish restaurant offering daily breakfast and a modern dinner menu. Unwind at the bar with an open fireplace or savor wood-fired oven pizzas at the courtyard terrace.

Convenient Location
Situated just a stone's throw away from Shaftesbury Abbey, our hotel provides easy access to local restaurants and shops. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience at The Grosvenjsonor Arms.

Important information:

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Guests are required to present the credit card with which they secured the booking at check-in.

Guests should specify whether they prefer a twin bed configuration in the Special Requests box at the time of booking. Please note, this request is subject to availability.

Please note that only the large rooms can accommodate an extra bed. Any type of extra bed or cot is subject to request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Kindly note some accommodations is located on the second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Group bookings of 3-5 rooms have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more. Group bookings of 6+ rooms must be canceled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge. Full payment is required 14 days/28 days prior for the above bookings.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 9.71
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Edward • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anette • couple • ca
8
A great choice when visiting Shaftesbury
Pros:

A beautiful room very well decorated with great taste. The lively atmosphere with a friendly vibe. Food was really good as well! The location is ideal to explore the town.

Cons:

The only thing we didn’t like was the parking situation. There is only public pay parking available but the machines don’t work and the app is confusing. Unfortunately the Hotel does not offer good instructions to avoid what ended up a very stressful experience.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyable and a lovely hotel.
Pros:

Room exceeded our expectations. Lovely decor, great puppy package for our dog and wonderful shower.

Cons:

A long wait for coffee in the bar - busy Sunday morning and perhaps too few staff

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • family_with_children • gb
10
An excellent stay at a splendid venue.
Pros:

Staff were excellent and worked so hard. Paid full attention to all our needs and couldn't ask for anything more. Have been before but always and excellent venue to stay at and will be back.

Food is also excellent and breakfast good value and very tasty.

Cons:

Nothing - all very good.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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samantha • couple • gb
6
Nice hotel, good location but wouldn’t stay again as overpriced for what it is
Pros:

It was a lovely place in a good location

Cons:

It was very overpriced. Even though it was a nice room it wasn’t worth the cost and we were a bit shocked breakfast wasn’t included.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Merv • couple • gb
9
The hotel was very central to a lovely town really enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Good location. Staff were excellent. Room and bathroom very clean and roomy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • gb
10
Pros:

A fabulous place to stay in this beautiful hilltop town

Cons:

Full of character and charm with a gorgeous centre courtyard and plenty of places to eat drink. Welcoming and friendly staff. Excellent room with everything you could need.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
10
Wonderfully atmospheric and charming hotel in an old coaching inn in the heart of Shaftesbury. Can’t wait to go back!
Pros:

Wonderful central location, beautiful and relaxing room and charming staff.

Cons:

You can’t park but there are two very reasonably priced options just minutes walk away.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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christopher • couple • gb
6
Location is excellent but hotel seems over priced
Pros:

The location in the centre of town is excellent with parking available nearby. The bed was comfortable and the room was well equipped and a good bath room

Cons:

Room 8 is very small with inadequate space to open a case except in the room’s entrance hallway. The fan provided was noisy and not very effective.room 8 looks out onto the Main Street which fortunately was quiet.Friends staying in the hotel at the same time for the same price had a significantly larger room overlooking the quiet inner courtyard. I therefore feel that the room was over priced. The breakfast was satisfactory and nicely cooked built at £20 per person is over priced when added to the room cost.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very welcoming
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful during our stay, we were made to feel welcome.
The hotel is beautifully decorated and comfortable. The room was spacious, clean with everything we needed. Cannot fault the facilities. Hotel is conveniently situated in the town centre.

Cons:

Would have been good to have a member of staff on hand during the night, maybe a night porter should be appointed. Just in case assistant is needed for anything.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
9
Would definitely stay again, friendly staff and good food
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and accommodating. The food was excellent, both dinner and breakfast.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
A place of character and enjoyment
Pros:

We loved the character of the place ,the friendly staff, excellent room and very tasty food. The location is in the middle of town and parking is very close by. We will return

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • gb
9
Very good. Very well placed for seeing Shaftesbury
Pros:

Breakfast and evening meal and lunch were very good

Cons:

A window that open outside not the court yard where people were eating

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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simon • solo_traveller • kn
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • gb
8
Cons:

Staff were fantastic made lots of effort

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • us
4
An average experience with no parking available—could not get in to room until 4pm
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No parking

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
7
Good!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No air conditioning. No help with luggage and lots of stairs.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Marina • solo_traveller • gb
6
Cons:

No parking

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee