Skip to main content

Filter by:


Star Rating

Review Score

Shaftesbury – 9 hotels and places to stay
See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.
Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel, hotel in Shaftesbury

Located on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a hotel.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Bed comfortable. Good view from the bedroom. Good facilities and value for money. Pleasant change from budget chains.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
780 reviews
Price from$85.60per night
The Grosvenor Arms, hotel in Shaftesbury

This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town center. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines.

Initial impression was that staff were very friendly and welcoming. This continued throughout our stay.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
471 reviews
Price from$109.66per night
The Forester, hotel in Shaftesbury

Located in Shaftesbury, 17 miles from Salisbury Train Station, The Forester provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Great location, welcoming staff, lovely large room, great food. Definitely recommended.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
42 reviews
Price from$180.29per night
Snobs and Rebels Apartments, hotel in Shaftesbury

Snobs and Rebels Apartments is located in the center of Shaftesbury and offers a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodations is 30 mi from Dorchester.

Quirky and nice
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
238 reviews
Price from$230.02per night
Holbrook Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Shaftesbury

Holbrook Bed and Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from the ancient hilltop Saxon town, Shaftesbury. This guest house offers free WiFi, and free private parking.

Easy to get to location, Diane and Ian are lovely and make you feel very welcome. The breakfast are fantastic and set you up for the day. Would definately use again and look forward to our next trip down to Somerset.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
318 reviews
Price from$118.12per night
The Benett Arms, hotel in Shaftesbury

The Benett Arms enjoys a location in Shaftesbury, 19 miles from Salisbury Train Station and 20 miles from Salisbury Racecourse.

Breakfast was excellent
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
293 reviews
Price from$124.34per night
La Fleur De Lys, hotel in Shaftesbury

In the heart of Shaftesbury, La Fleur de Lys offers well-equipped bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant as well as a lounge bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast was very good - plenty of choice. We appreciated that staff found I had left my toothbrush and toothpaste in the room and they bothered to tie it to my car while we were exploring Shaftesbury. They did know we were leaving the car in the carpark for a little while.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
184 reviews
Price from$162.48per night
Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B, hotel in Shaftesbury

Set in the Blackmore Vale, Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B is in a quiet location just off the A350, 4 miles south of Shaftesbury.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
10 reviews
Price from$124.34per night
Shaftesbury Centre, hotel in Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Centre enjoys a location in Shaftesbury, 18 miles from Longleat Safari Park and 18 miles from Longleat House.

Easy check-in, kind staff, interestingly decorated room, quiet night, tea/coffee in the room, great and various breakfast, spacious parking! Definitely nice place to stay.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
55 reviews
Price from$89.52per night
The Talbot, hotel in Shaftesbury

The Talbot in Iwerne Minster has 2-star accommodations with a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 18 miles from Monkey World, 22 miles from Poole Harbor and 23 miles from Longleat Safari...

Owners were flexible with our breakfast requests.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
286 reviews
Price from$111.90per night
See all 15 hotels in Shaftesbury
Subscribe to receive premium deals

Prices drop the second you sign up!

What Guests Said About Shaftesbury:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lovely town to explore.

    Lovely town to explore. Gold Hill the main attraction but the streets at the bottom of the hill have lots of character and some thatched properties..We found a lovely millennium garden and a some interesting shops. Not so much to do on a rainy day around the area this time of year as the NT properties are not open yet so suggest visiting March onwards.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful old town, cobbled streets, amazing views.

    Beautiful old town, cobbled streets, amazing views. Gold Hill has to be seen (google Hovis advert) even my 20 year old was impressed. We had a wonderful breakfast at King Alfred’s Kitchen instead of eating at our hotel. We stayed at Grosvenor Arms Hotel, very central, no parking if you at staying but car parks are available. I live close to Arundel in West Sussex and it reminded me of the medieval history. Nice people, nice views, beautiful place to have a weekend away.
    Samantha
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A beautiful part of Dorset with lots to see like Gold Hill...

    A beautiful part of Dorset with lots to see like Gold Hill and very good places to eat - The Mitre pub served delicious food with an amazing view. There are an interesting collection of shops to suit most people and the people were lovely.
    Gaynor
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is hard to give a review of Shaftesbury, having spent...

    It is hard to give a review of Shaftesbury, having spent just an overnight in the town. From first appearances, though, this town and environs is well worth a longer stay to explore. The Restaurant, San Tonino, is well worth a visit.
    Graham
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I thought it was a gorgeous town and I definitely want to go...

    I thought it was a gorgeous town and I definitely want to go back. The buildings are so old and the town is full of historical interest. We only had a couple of hours, after coming to visit friends, and it was pouring with rain, but we went to Gold Hill and had a lovely hot chocolate there, and visited a gallery, and just really enjoyed walking around. We saw a house which Thomas Hardy featured in 'Jude the Obscure' and a yew tree that pre-dates Christianity. We briefly visited the free Gold Hill Museum and definitely would like to go back there. Apparently in the summer there is a lido.
    Anne
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Great place to visit and walk round very pretty place.

    Great place to visit and walk round very pretty place. But now the parking facilities for the hotel and local businesses in the High Street been made difficult. Very sad,especially for us older clientele. 🥲
    Corinne
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Shaftesbury

  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 681 reviews
    The room was a good size and the bathroom and shower were good. I had dinner and there was a good selection on the menu. Breakfast and a good selection also and the Full English was just right, not too much. The pub has an area with sofas and chairs which is great for relaxation after a long day cycling and the beers on offer are good. There was a music night on the night I stayed and that was enjoyable. I was on a bike trip and they offered to store my bike in the pub overnight for security which was a nice gesture.
    Barry
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 86 reviews
    A brilliant home from home for a couple from which to explore the beautiful Dorset area. Everything provided you could wish for, very clean and great welcome. Lovely views from living room to a pretty garden then across playing fields to distant hills. Shaftesbury is a lovely small historic hilltop town and its easy to get to the many attractions of Dorset and its coast through beautiful little villages. Totally enjoyed our stay. Thanks
    John
    United Kingdom
  • From $95.12 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 55 reviews
    Had a lovely 2 night stay at Kates in Shaftesbury whilst attending a wedding. A lovely clean and relaxing room, very comfortable bed with plentiful amounts of tea and coffee available. Bathroom has an amazing relaxing view over rolling countryside! Felt very at ease due to hosts lovely personable way about her. Would highly recommend staying! Very close to town and restaurants/ pubs/ Gold Hill etc
    Diana
    United Kingdom
  • From $207.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 471 reviews
    The hotel is very central in Shaftesbury. Lovely atmospheric hotel especially the bar and restaurant. All the staff we encounted were very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was also very good and cooked to perfection. Evening meal was good but we all felt (6 adults) that the food portions were a bit 'mean' but the food was tasty. Bedrrom we were in was comfy and well decorated. We would return.
    Gavin
    United Kingdom
  • From $162.48 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 184 reviews
    We stayed for 2 nights during the last hot spell. The garden is a lovely oasis for a pre dinner drink. We thoroughly enjoyed an evening meal there with the quality of food and cooking excellent. Breakfast also cooked to order using top quality products and generous in quantity. Mark and Mary are wonderful hosts. Shaftesbury itself is charming and well worth a visit.
    Helen and John
    Australia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 321 reviews
    We arrived early and were able to check in immediately. The hosts are lovely and gave us tips on the area. Breakfast was delicious, much better than we'd expected. The hosts really went to a lot of trouble for us. Easy to find, easy to park. A short walk from the town centre but very convenient to access and leave. Lovely garden as well.
    Christopher Pascal
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.34 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 293 reviews
    Our room was spacious including the en-suite. All the meals were good(breakfast and dinner). Parking was fine. There is a petanque area, complete with boules. There are loads of outside tables to use for drinks and meals. Very dog friendly. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful.
    geoffrey
    United Kingdom
  • From $128.69 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 780 reviews
    Absolutely lovely hotel, great location, comfortable rooms, good swimming pool and plenty of choice at breakfast. The stay was made by the lovely staff that work there from Sue and Chelsea at breakfast, helpful staff at reception and not forgetting Peter the night porter. Really recommended
    Janet
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 86 reviews
    it was set in a very quiet location, but it was still easy to walk into Shaftesbury. We did not need to drive anywhere as plenty of interesting walking in Shaftsbury and surrounding area. The annexe is all on one level but the walking in Shaftesbury is pretty hilly - lovely though.
    Alison
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 24 reviews
    The Lodge at Goldhill glamping was very comfortable and cosy and a brilliant tasteful little place to stay when exploring Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. We loved the log burner and the well equipped kitchen. The lodge was clean and nicely decorated and dog friendly too!
    Marianne
    United Kingdom
  • From $162.48 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 184 reviews
    It was really good. It was a wonderful way to start our break. The town centre was a short walk away with Shaftesbury itself being a very interesting town. We would not hesitate to return to La Fleur de Lys. Lovely room first class service and excellent food and wine
    Catharine
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Brilliant location for exploring Shaftesbury and a very unique stay in a slice of history. Updown Cottage is well equipped, small but perfectly formed! Lovely touches like baby grand piano, cupboards full of games and good quality kitchen appliances and utensils.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • From $230.02 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 238 reviews
    The location was great - central Shaftesbury with all its shops and restaurants/pubs within easy walking distance. Downstairs loo was a bonus - don't think it's mentioned on the property details.
    Carolyn
    United Kingdom
  • From $118.12 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 318 reviews
    The B&B is in a very convenient and quiet location for visiting Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. comfortable and spacious room, excellent and abundant breakfast, kind and helpful hosts
    Antonio
    Italy
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    Perfect position for exploring Shaftesbury and the beautiful surrounding area. We attended the End of the Road festival at Larmer Tree Gardens which was only a 15 mins drive away.
    Geoff
    United Kingdom
  • From $207.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 471 reviews
    Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Dessert (warm Dorset apple cake) was amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming and we had some good chats with them.
    Shaun
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 59 reviews
    A wonderful cottage in a great location with an enclosed area for our dog . Would definitely recommend and visit again .
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From $230.02 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 238 reviews
    One positive the bedroom and sitting area were a surprise as it was much bigger than expected and quirky.
    charles
    United Kingdom
  • From $128.69 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 780 reviews
    Location was convenient, old fashioned hotel with bedroom window that opened! Room was a good size.
    seg27
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 681 reviews
    Location good, breakfast good and outside good seatings areas.
    Isobel
    United Kingdom