The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Shaftesbury

Planning a weekend trip to Shaftesbury, UK? Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a girls weekend to remember, Shaftesbury offers a terrific array of weekend hotels waiting to welcome you with open arms. Our researched suggestions will help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Shaftesbury. With terrific amenities such as pools, comfortable rooms, and delectable restaurants, these hotels provide the perfect backdrop to a long weekend adventure in Shaftesbury. Choosing the right hotel for your stay is crucial, and we've analyzed the best hotels for a weekend retreat in Shaftesbury based on key criteria such as location, guest ratings, price, amenities, and more, making them perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, let's start planning your weekend getaway trip with one of these best hotels in Shaftesbury below.

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

King John Inn

Guest house with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

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, visitors will especially love horse riding, bicycle rental, family rooms, and private parking at this convenient hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

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


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The Coppleridge Inn

Inn with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Shaftesbury
  • Pets allowed

A great place to stay is The Coppleridge Inn which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 63 Elm Hill. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, family rooms, and tennis which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.4 km from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

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


La Fleur De Lys

Guest house with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Shaftesbury
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found La Fleur De Lys to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $169. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and horse riding, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bleke Street. You'll also find laundry facilities and private parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town.

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


The Benett Arms

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Shaftesbury
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed

With terrific rooms from $121, The Benett Arms, at The Benett Arms Semley provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers evening entertainment, family rooms, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking. It's located just 4.8 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

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


The Grosvenor Arms

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Shaftesbury
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

The Grosvenor Arms has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and balconies. The great rooms here start at $183 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at The Commons, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JA. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bristol, Bath, Weymouth, Cheltenham, and Bournemouth.

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 a weekend visit cost in Shaftesbury?

Shaftesbury Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$150

After analyzing 5 weekend trip hotels in Shaftesbury, UK, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $150. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

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


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