The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Shaftesbury

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Shaftesbury

If it's your first trip to Shaftesbury, UK for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Shaftesbury. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Shaftesbury. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Shaftesbury for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Shaftesbury beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Shaftesbury for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

King John Inn

Guest house with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Tollard Royal, King John Inn has great rooms from $118 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 9.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love horse riding, bicycle rental, family rooms, and private parking at this relaxing hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


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La Fleur De Lys

Guest house with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Shaftesbury
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is La Fleur De Lys which has nice rooms starting at $169. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and horse riding, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bleke Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities and private parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


The Grosvenor Arms

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Grosvenor Arms to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $183. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and balconies, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at The Commons, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JA. You'll also find amenities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed


The Coppleridge Inn

Inn with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

With terrific rooms from $157, The Coppleridge Inn, at 63 Elm Hill provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, family rooms, and tennis. It's located just 4.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


The Benett Arms

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Shaftesbury
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The Benett Arms has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $121 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at The Benett Arms Semley. Furthermore, it also offers evening entertainment, family rooms, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Oxford, and Cardiff.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bristol, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Bristol, Best Luxury Hotels in Bristol, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bristol, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bristol, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bristol, Best Hotels for One Week in Bristol, Best Hotels for One Night in Bristol, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Bristol, Best Adults Only Hotels in Bristol, Best Party Hotels in Bristol, or Best Business Hotels in Bristol.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Shaftesbury?

Shaftesbury Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$150

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Shaftesbury, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $150. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Shaftesbury.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $157
  • 3-star hotels: $139


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