Chessington Safari Hotel

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  • Excellent 1,010
  • Very Good 894
  • Average 457
  • Terrible 305
  • All languages ( 2,937 )
  • English ( 2,918 )
  • Italian ( 6 )
  • German ( 3 )

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" Remember to book pool sessions "

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" beds are good quality, and the jumangi room is very dark with black out curtains, but the animal view you are paying for was non existent "

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" Make sure that you book both your meal times as the restaurants book up early and book the splash pool so you do t miss out "

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" Stay on town or air bnb, dont be fooled "

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" Take your own bedtime story as they don't have that many. "

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  • Excellent 1,010
  • Very Good 894
  • Average 457
  • Terrible 305
  • All languages ( 2,937 )
  • English ( 2,918 )
  • Italian ( 6 )
  • German ( 3 )

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" Remember to book pool sessions "

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" beds are good quality, and the jumangi room is very dark with black out curtains, but the animal view you are paying for was non existent "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Make sure that you book both your meal times as the restaurants book up early and book the splash pool so you do t miss out "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Stay on town or air bnb, dont be fooled "

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" Take your own bedtime story as they don't have that many. "

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CHESSINGTON SAFARI HOTEL (AU$158): 2024 Prices & Reviews

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Overview of Chessington Safari Hotel

Popular amenities.

  • Pool Pool Pool
  • Free parking Free parking Free parking
  • Free WiFi Free WiFi Free WiFi
  • Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant
  • Bar Bar Bar
  • Gym Gym Gym

Main amenities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

For families

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service

What's around

Map

  • Popular Location Chessington World of Adventures 4 min walk
  • Popular Location Hampton Court 8 min drive
  • Popular Location Hampton Court Palace 10 min drive
  • Airport London (LGW-Gatwick) 28 min drive

Room options

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari Double room with bunk beds

  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Azteca Discovery family room

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Safari Accessible twin room

  • 2 Single Beds

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Safari Twin room with bunk beds

  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari Zebra family room

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Azteca Accessible themed family room

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Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

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Safari African adventure family room

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Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

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Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

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Safari Family room

  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Futons

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Azteca Monkey family room

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds

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About the area, what's nearby.

  • Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk
  • Hampton Court - 8 min drive
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 9 min drive
  • Hampton Court Palace - 10 min drive
  • Sandown Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 29 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 82 min drive
  • Oxshott Station - 5 min drive
  • Kingston Upon Thames Chessington South Station - 9 min walk
  • Kingston Upon Thames Chessington North Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • Vampire - 9 min walk
  • William Bourne - 4 min drive
  • The Marlin Fish & Chips - 2 min drive
  • Coughlans Bakery - 6 min drive
  • Explorers Pizza and Pasta Buffet - 5 min walk

About this property

At a glance.

  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome
  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms
  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink.

  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Alarm clock
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries

Stay connected

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Fees & policies, renovations and closures, pool, spa, & gym (if applicable).

  • Facilities, including fitness facilities, a sauna, a hot tub and a swimming pool, are accessible for an extra charge.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool

Also known as

Frequently asked questions.

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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely themed hotel, 8/10 very good, clearer communication / signage required, most popular destinations.

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Overview of Chessington Safari Hotel

Popular amenities.

  • Pool Pool Pool
  • Hot Tub Hot Tub Hot Tub
  • Free WiFi Free WiFi Free WiFi
  • Parking included Parking included Parking included
  • Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant
  • Bar Bar Bar

Enjoy the neighborhood

Map

  • Popular Location Chessington World of Adventures 4 min walk
  • Popular Location Hampton Court 8 min drive
  • Popular Location Hampton Court Palace 10 min drive
  • Airport London (LGW-Gatwick) 28 min drive

Room options

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Safari Double room with bunk beds

  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Azteca Discovery family room

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Safari Accessible twin room

  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Safari Zebra family room

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Azteca Accessible themed family room

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Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

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Safari African adventure family room

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Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

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Safari Family room

  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Azteca Monkey family room

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

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About the neighborhood, chessington, what's nearby.

  • Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk
  • Hampton Court - 8 min drive
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 9 min drive
  • Hampton Court Palace - 10 min drive
  • Sandown Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Chessington South Station - 9 min walk
  • Morden Underground Station - 13 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vampire - 9 min walk
  • William Bourne - 4 min drive
  • The Marlin Fish & Chips - 2 min drive
  • Coughlans Bakery - 6 min drive
  • Explorers Pizza and Pasta Buffet - 5 min walk

About this property

  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • 3 meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast, pool, and convenient parking
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Safari Bar and Grill
  • Temple Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

Conveniences.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures, access methods, children and extra beds, property payment types, important information, optional extras.

  • A facilities fee includes use of: sauna; spa tub; swimming pool; fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

We should mention, property is also known as, frequently asked questions.

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

As of Apr 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chessington Safari Hotel on Apr 30, 2024 start from P 5,915.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Self parking is free at this property.

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Situated in Chessington, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chessington World of Adventures and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hampton Court Palace and Thames Path. Thames River and Bushy Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chessington South Station is 9 minutes by foot and Chessington North Station is 24 minutes.

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Chessington Safari Hotel

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  • Excellent 1,010
  • Very Good 894
  • Average 457
  • Terrible 305
  • All languages ( 2,937 )
  • English ( 2,918 )
  • Italian ( 6 )
  • German ( 3 )

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" Remember to book pool sessions "

chessington safari hotel photos

" beds are good quality, and the jumangi room is very dark with black out curtains, but the animal view you are paying for was non existent "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Make sure that you book both your meal times as the restaurants book up early and book the splash pool so you do t miss out "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Stay on town or air bnb, dont be fooled "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Take your own bedtime story as they don't have that many. "

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Hotel Review : Chessington Safari and Azteca hotel

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Planning a visit to Chessington World of Adventures and looking for a hotel to stay overnight?  In this review we will cover our stay at the Chessington Safari hotel , one of the two on-site hotels available at Chessington World of Adventures.

In this article, we will share everything you need to know about the Chessington hotels, including its location, prices, rooms, food, drink, facilities and whether its worth booking a stay here.

It’s more than its convenience to the theme park that makes this hotel unique, it is located overlooking its Wanyama Reserve.  We loved the location of the hotel and watching the zebra and giraffe freely roaming close to the hotel, you would never know that the M25 was just 2 miles away.

There was plenty of car parking available at the hotel which was included in the room rate and some of the premium rooms like the new Jumanji rooms also come with VIP parking spaces, close to the entrance to the hotel.

Arrival and Check-In

You can either choose to collect your room cards via one of the self-service kiosks in the lobby or via the manned reception desk which is what we did for that personal touch.  Rooms are available from 3pm, and we had a notification to our phone well before 3pm informing us that our room was ready.

First Impressions

The Chessington hotel actually consists of two themed hotels (The Safari and Azteca) connected by a walkway, but both share the same reception area.

We loved the safari inspired theme as we walked into the hotel, and it brought back so many memories from previous stays.  The centerpiece in the lobby is the giant giraffe which was decorated for Mardi Gras and African themed music playing in the background.

There are lots of photo opportunities as you enter the hotel from the hot air balloon and giraffe in the lifts to the interactive penguin who answers your questions, which Holly thought was great fun.

What really captures your attention as you walk through the lobby are the panoramic views from the back of the hotel out over the Wanyama reserve where we could see Zebra and Giraffe.  It’s the UK’s equivalent of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando, Florida and is such a unique place to stay and really extended our theme park experience once the park had closed.

There are 150 rooms at Chessington Safari hotel and 69 rooms in the Azteca hotel, across a range of different categories from standard to premium themed rooms.  We had planned on booking one of the new Jumanji themed room s but these were sold out, so we booked another of their premium rooms, themed after the penguins of Madagascar .

Premium Rooms – Penguin Themed Rooms

Stepping through the door to our room you really did feel you had been transported to the world of Madagascar.  The look on the girls’ faces as they entered the room was worth the room rate, it was so well designed and decorated from top to bottom in Madagascar theming.  We loved the attention to detail with a clever mix of jungle decoration and theming with spectacular views out over the reserve.

I was a little concerned before we arrived that we might be a little cramped with all of us sharing one room, especially with the girls now getting older but I needn’t have worried.  The premium rooms here are really spacious providing more than enough space for our family of four and all of our luggage.

Our double bed, complete with a bamboo canopy was really comfortable and the room had all the usual amenities that you would expect in a 4-star hotel – fridge, safe, flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, wifi and air conditioning.

The girls section of the room was just as impressive, they loved having their own sleeping area and bunk beds, which were clad with real bamboo.  The premium rooms at Chessington, including the Gruffalo rooms where we have stayed previously feature some of the best theming I have seen in a hotel room even in comparison with Disney properties.

There are so many nice touches in these rooms for kids, the girls had fun trying to crack the safe by tracking down clues in the treasure hunt around the room.  Once they had got all the info they needed they were able to open the safe and found chocolates and a soft toy each inside.

As well as having their own TV they also had a retro gaming console, where they could play old Sega console games, which Ian had more fun with than the kids.

The bathroom was a decent size, with plenty of towels, toiletries and shower over bath.  Like the rest of the room, even the bathroom had a Madagascar makeover, with a bamboo clad mirror, lots of foliage and we even had Gloria the hippo from Madagascar on the wall behind the toilet.

There was plenty of wardrobe space and shelving providing enough space for all four of us, even on an overnight stay we never travel light.

Animal Themed Rooms

As well as other premium rooms such as the Gruffalo ( you can read our review here ) the hotel also offers animal themed rooms, ranging from tiger, giraffe and zebra rooms along with monkey temple rooms in the Azteca hotel which although aren’t as spacious or as well themed as the premium rooms are a step up from the standard rooms here.

Facilities and benefits

While many choose this hotel for its close proximity to the Chessington theme park – it’s a 5 minute walk away through a private guest entrance which made a huge difference for us, there is so much to enjoy here away from the rides at Chessington World of Adventures.

During our stay at the Chessington Safari Hotel, we were impressed by the wide range of recreational activities available for guests. Here are some of the highlights:

Swimming Pool

One of the highlights for the kids was that the Chessington hotel has an indoor pool and splash pool with water cannons and jets.  Although it’s not a huge pool at 15m long and catered more towards families with younger children we still had great fun here and it was a nice way to unwind after a busy day travelling.

If you do plan on using the pool here, you will need to book this well in advance by calling 01372 734 681 to guarantee your one-hour time slot – we were lucky to get availability the night before our visit.  Access to the pool is free for premium and animal themed rooms but if we had booked a standard room at the hotel there would be an additional charge of £3 per person, so that’s something to consider when choosing your room here.

If you are feeling energetic there was also a small but fully functional gym if you wanted a work out, but with over 20,000 steps clocked up walking around the theme park ( you can read a review of our visit here ) we had already done our workout for the day.

Seeing the animals on the Wanyama reserve

We loved being able to have the private access to the Wanyama reserve after the park closed, this is one of the benefits of being an on-site guest and a great way to spend your evenings after dinner.  We got up close to see the giraffes and zebra from a great viewpoint overlooking the reserve, but a highlight for the girls was the meerkat enclosure.

There is a small shop selling snacks and toys at the entrance to the pool but what the hotel is missing is a large gift shop selling a wide range of park merchandise like you would see at a Disney hotel.

Early ride access

Hotel guests have 1 hour early ride time each morning and this makes a huge difference especially on weekends.  We managed to ride all of the Jumanji rides by 9:30 including Mandrill Mayhem twice which meant we could then tick off some of the parks other popular rides such as Rattlesnake and Gruffalo before the 10 o clock park opening.

When you factor in a typical cost of a reserve and ride, which starts at £120 for a family of four, with other additional benefits such as early entry and designated parking its quite good value when compared to their animal themed rooms.

Evening entertainment at the hotel

For families with younger children, there was also a nightly entertainment and a character meet and greet in the ‘Rangers Club’ just off the main lobby at the hotel along with a movie zone area with lots of comfortable bean bags for kids to watch films. There was also an amusement arcade in the Safari hotel close to the swimming pool and a larger arcade at the entrance to the Azteca hotel, both of which had a wide range of arcade machines to play.

There are two restaurants to choose from here, the Zufari bar and grill in the Safari hotel serving an a la carte dinner menu and the much larger Temple restaurant in the Azteca hotel offering a self service buffet dinner.

As you might have experienced at most theme park hotels, reservations for both breakfast and dinner need to be prebooked in advance via the Chessington website.  As we booked last minute and I literally mean the day before our visit all breakfast and dinner slots were unavailable, so its worth booking these as soon as you make your reservation.  However, when we checked-in we did manage to book a breakfast reservation after speaking with staff at the Zufari bar and grill in the hotel.

We had breakfast in the Zufari bar and grill, which has the most amazing views over the Wanyama reserve.  I would recommend asking for a table by the window or if the weather is good on the outdoor decking as it’s not everyday that you get to have breakfast watching Zebra, antelope and Giraffe walking past your window.

The breakfast buffet here is your typical 4-star hotel standard offering a wide variety of breakfast items including individually boxed cereals, pastries and hot full English items.  It’s also worth booking a slot before 8:30 am as it got progressively busier as we left but staff were excellent, quickly clearing dishes away and replenishing the breakfast items.

We could have booked breakfast in the temple restaurant at the adjoining Azteca hotel which looked as if there might be an even greater breakfast choice but we wouldn’t have had the amazing views of the animals like we had at Zufari.

If you want to have dinner at the Zufari hotel you will need to book well in advance, especially on a weekend.  The restaurant was fully booked during our visit so we took advantage of the takeaway menu which offers many of the same items on the a la carte menu and ordered pizzas and fries and dined in the adjoining Zufari bar.

We also had the option of eating at the Temple restaurant in the Azteca hotel which served an all you can eat buffet, but the selection and quality of dishes seemed quite basic considering the cost per person.

It did look a really cool place to dine with kids though, we loved the theming and interactive dining experience (seemed very similar to a Rainforest Café), which looked great fun for kids – a unique touch here was the leaf cutter ants which pass by your table in glass tubes.

Pricing and discounts

Staying on-site at the Chessington Safari or Azteca hotels is expensive, especially when compared to nearby hotels such as the Premier Inn which is located literally at the entrance to Chessington.  We stayed in a penguins of Madagascar room, one of the premium themed rooms at the hotel which also include Gruffalo, Jumanji and Room and the Broom themed accommodation.

Our penguin room with views of the Wanyama reserve, start from £379 per night on a bed and breakfast rate, rising up to a really expensive £579 per night if you book a stay with your tickets to the theme park included.  To find the cheapest day to stay, there is a deal finder search on the Chessington website which highlights the dates with the cheapest nightly rates.

Standard rooms at the hotel start from £239 per night on a bed and breakfast basis and are fine for an overnight stay.  However, if you are booking an animal themed room I would look at the upgrade cost to the premium rooms as the added benefits such as the ranger reserve and ride and worth the upgrade cost.

It can often be  cheaper to book your hotel and theme park tickets separately and take advantage discounted tickets with Tesco Clubcard or the 2 for 1 ticket offers from the likes of National Rail or promotional cereal boxes.   The Chessington Safari and Azteca hotels can also be cheaper booking via the likes of the online booking sites such as Hotels.com or Expedia on a bed and breakfast rate instead of booking direct with Chessington.

If you are visiting Chessington World of Adventures, staying on-site at the Chessington Safari hotel is well worth it.  Prices are high compared to off site hotels but the benefits offered from being an on-site guest can really make a big difference to your stay, just shop around to get the best room rate.

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  • Very Good 894
  • Average 457
  • Terrible 305
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  • English ( 2,918 )
  • Italian ( 6 )
  • German ( 3 )

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" beds are good quality, and the jumangi room is very dark with black out curtains, but the animal view you are paying for was non existent "

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" Make sure that you book both your meal times as the restaurants book up early and book the splash pool so you do t miss out "

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" Stay on town or air bnb, dont be fooled "

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" Take your own bedtime story as they don't have that many. "

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  • Excellent 1,010
  • Very Good 894
  • Average 457
  • Terrible 305
  • All languages ( 2,937 )
  • English ( 2,918 )
  • Italian ( 6 )
  • German ( 3 )

chessington safari hotel photos

" Remember to book pool sessions "

chessington safari hotel photos

" beds are good quality, and the jumangi room is very dark with black out curtains, but the animal view you are paying for was non existent "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Make sure that you book both your meal times as the restaurants book up early and book the splash pool so you do t miss out "

chessington safari hotel photos

" Stay on town or air bnb, dont be fooled "

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" Take your own bedtime story as they don't have that many. "

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CHESSINGTON SAFARI HOTEL: UPDATED 2024 Reviews, Price Comparison and 1,876 Photos (England) - Tripadvisor

Chessington Safari Hotel

Chessington Safari Hotel

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About Chessington Safari Hotel

  • Hotel Room You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

Chessington Hotel provides modern accommodation in London and is within walking distance of Chessington South Railway Station. It is moments from Chessington World of Adventures.

Guests of the hotel have access to a sauna, a hair salon and an indoor pool. After settling in, guests can unwind with a massage or unwind in the hot tub. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi.

Chessington Hotel has 150 themed rooms that are equipped with a variety of essential facilities to ensure guests have a comfortable stay.

London Heathrow Airport is a 35-minute drive from the hotel. Wimbledon and Hampton Court Palace can be easily accessed by car.

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* Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Chessington Safari Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Increased accessibility
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon

Pool and spa

Family friendly

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Terrace/Patio

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Socket near the bed

Reviews of Chessington Safari Hotel

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  • Our room again was amazing! (in 196 reviews)
  • Excellent facilities and friendly staff. (in 163 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great facilities great. (in 138 reviews)
  • Food and drinks very expensive (in 51 reviews)
  • Car park is diabolical ! (in 4 reviews)
  • We could see the animals. (in 25 reviews)

What's nearby

  • Chessington World of Adventures 320 yd
  • Vampire 0.3 mi
  • Dragon's Fury 0.4 mi
  • St. Mary the Virgin 0.7 mi
  • Horton Park Children's Farm 1.2 mi
  • Horton Park Golf and Country Club 1.6 mi

Essential information about Chessington Safari Hotel

When to book a room at chessington safari hotel, top tips for your stay at chessington safari hotel.

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Chessington Safari Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Chessington Safari Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Chessington Safari Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $129, while the most expensive was $129.
  • How long should you stay at Chessington Safari Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Chessington Safari Hotel

Where is chessington safari hotel located.

Chessington Safari Hotel is located at Leatherhead Road, 1.1 miles from the center of Chessington. Chessington World of Adventures is the closest landmark to Chessington Safari Hotel.

When is check-in time and check-out time at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Chessington Safari Hotel.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

Yes, Chessington Safari Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel offer free parking?

Yes, Chessington Safari Hotel offers free parking.

How far is Chessington Safari Hotel from the airport?

Chessington Safari Hotel is 10.3 miles from London Heathrow.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Chessington Safari Hotel has a pool onsite.

How does KAYAK find such great Chessington Safari Hotel hotel deals?

KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Chessington Safari Hotel in Chessington and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Chessington Safari Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Chessington Safari Hotel.

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