WITH summer in full swing, there’s nothing quite like packing a bag and heading off to explore the best of Britain on a staycation.
But you don’t need to empty your wallet to enjoy a brilliant break this year.
Best Western has 200+ great value hotels across the UK, plus they are currently offering FREE breakfast on selected 2026 breaks if you book them before July 31.
Click here to browse which Best Western hotels are offering free breakfast, which includes hundreds of country houses, seaside hotels and city stays across the UK.
Not only this, but they have put together special staycation packages which they call GEMS – which stands for Great Escapes, Memorable Stays.
These are specially-curated breaks that include your stay, food, as well as special experiences like cocktail masterclasses, family activities and spa treatments.
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We’ve rounded up the most exciting, best-value staycations across the UK that you can book with Best Western with very affordable rates.
From 80’s disco weekenders to wellness weekends by the sea, here’s our round-up of the best-value Best Western breaks this summer.
80’s party night – The Hatfield Hotel, Lowestoft
Lowestoft‘s original 80’s party night is taking place on the weekend of September 26-27 – and a stay at this Best Western hotel comes with a free ticket.
Spend your Saturday night boogieing to Chica DJ’s 80’s anthems, which range from famous rock and pop songs to sing-your-heart-out ballads.
Book a stay at Best Western’s Hatfield Hotel for your ticket, a comfy place to stay right on the seafront, and free breakfast included in the morning.
Stays start from £103.68 per night.
The Art of Mixology Escape – Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury
If cocktail classes and fresh stone-baked pizzas are up your street, then opt for this package stay at the Abbots Barn Hotel.
Once you’ve checked in, guests will head to The John in Canterbury, where you can take part in a cocktail masterclass and sit down to sip your own creations. Plus the prosecco on arrival truly sweetens the deal.
This stay also includes a delicious stone-baked pizza for dinner, plus a Full English breakfast with all the trimmings in the morning.
Make sure to spend time in the hotel itself, which is a grand Victorian Gothic property surrounded by two acres of peaceful, manicured gardens.
Stays start from £229.49 per night.
Wellness weekend – The Kings Arms, Christchuch
Treat yourself to a wellness weekend at The Kings Arms hotel in Christchurch, Dorset this summer.
This GEM stay lets you pick a wellness treat from a 60-minute sauna session on Avon Beach, or a yoga or pilates class.
The relaxing stay also includes a free gift from Bramley and midday check out so you can enjoy a slow start in the morning.
Stays start from £131.97 per night.
Coastal escape – Hotel Collingwood, Bournemouth
Enjoy a three-night stay in sunny Bournemouth at Hotel Collingwood, a BW Signature Collection hotel with a luxurious feel.
This break includes a decadent three-course dinner each night as well as fresh Full English breakfasts in the morning, plus the Bubble Lounge Bar is the perfect classy spot to enjoy a cocktail or two.
Guests will also get full access to the Eden Spa, which has a pool, sauna and hydrotherapy treatments. You’ll also get 25 per cent off any spa treatments, so make sure to book yourself in for a massage.
Plus it’s easy to get out and discover Bournemouth with a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket included with your stay.
Stays start from £180 per night.
Family stay with soft play – Centurion Hotel, Somerset
Two adults and one child can set off on a family staycation this summer at the Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel in Somerset.
This hotel has its own soft play on-site, Planet Volt, where little ones can slide, climb, and crawl to their heart’s content.
The hotel is also in an ideal location for countryside walks, where you can explore tranquil riverside and woodland trails as a family.
Then return to a comfortable and spacious family-sized room, and enjoy freshly-cooked breakfasts in the morning, included in your stay.
Stays start from £124.81 per night.
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