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Dyreparken Safarihotell

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Interior
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Dyreparkveien 2, Kristiansand, 4609
  • Place, Kristiansand Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kristiansand Dyrepark
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Båthavna
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a wall with a textured pattern.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, Multiple Beds (m køyeseng/bunk bed ONLY 143cm long)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony (m køyeseng/bunk bed ONLY 143cm long)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room (Accessible) | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room (Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kristiansand

Dyreparken Safarihotell places you next to Kristiansand Zoo and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Kristiansand Dyrepark. This 160-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. It's connected to the convention center in central Kristiansand, and a short drive from Sørlandssenteret and Pyramidehuset.

What's nearby

  • Kristiansand Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kristiansand Dyrepark - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Båthavna - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sørlandssenteret - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kristiansand Cathedral - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 15 min drive
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Kampus Gimlemoen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Østsia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪LV Sushi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hånesgrillen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dyreparken Safarihotell

Dyreparken Safarihotell features free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, and pillowtop beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. Coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NOK 249 for adults and NOK 109 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Safari

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 17 and January 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for NOK 250 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NOK 225.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 249 for adults and NOK 109 for children
  • Pet fee: NOK 250 per accommodation, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 225.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Dyreparken Hotell
Dyreparken Safarihotell Hotel
Dyreparken Safarihotell Kristiansand
Dyreparken Safarihotell Hotel Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Dyreparken Safarihotell?

This hotel is located in Kristiansand, just steps from Kristiansand Zoo and Kristiansand Dyrepark. You'll also find Sørlandssenteret and Ansgarkapellet within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Dyreparken Safarihotell?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dyreparken Safarihotell on Jul 26, 2026 start from $216, including 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.

Will I be able to park at Dyreparken Safarihotell?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Dyreparken Safarihotell feature a casino on the premises?

No, Dyreparken Safarihotell doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dyreparken Safarihotell?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Dyreparken Safarihotell good for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a beachfront restaurant and a bar/lounge with some guestrooms featuring a fireplace.

Are there hot tubs at Dyreparken Safarihotell?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Dyreparken Safarihotell have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Dyreparken Safarihotell serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant Safari.

Will Dyreparken Safarihotell allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Dyreparken Safarihotell for a fee of NOK 250 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Dyreparken Safarihotell?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Dyreparken Safarihotell?

The closest major airport to Dyreparken Safarihotell is Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik), which is 7.2 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dyreparken Safarihotell?

Yes, some guestrooms at Dyreparken Safarihotell offer a balcony.

Dyreparken Safarihotell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the most friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaraunt is super expensive, was a buffet style meal, i side the park is similar
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under renovation while I was there but still an excellent stay. And what could be better than right next door to a zoo, an adventure park, and a singing pirate ship that goes right past your room if you get one overlooking the water! I had a great time. The breakfast is also wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and quick, but the hotel entrance was hard to find in the dark because it was moved and there inadequate lighting and signage. The room was clean, but it was TINY and had no room for our suitcases. The bed was also and old spring mattress that sagged in the middle. We stayed only one night because it was close to the airport, so it was bearable but I will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for small kids
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

Amazing Hotel, Staff are very friendly and helpful! Next to the Safari Park, I couldn't visit as I was travelling for business so arrived late and left early for the Airport but will definitely visit again. Amazing for families but I felt very comfortable and welcome as a lone traveller. Very Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SMALL ROOMS
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely overnight stay before going to the airport. The desk arranged a taxi for me and everything about the service at the desk and the hotel overall was 10/10 I will be recommending this hotel to all my friends. Thank you all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slitent hotell, slitens rom,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anton Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice clean room

Our two nights was fantastic even we received by an impatient personel in reception :) Breakfast was good but we need to pay additional to the expensive room price The place is ideal for those who gonna visit dyreparken and badeland since its only beside the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liv Edle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fikk kjempegod service i restauranten mtp allergivennlig mat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kunne kanskje stått at hotellets fasade er under oppussing. Men ellers fint når vi fikk rom mott Dyreparken❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thor Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra hotell ved E18 og dyrepark

Bra opphold. Fikk oppgradert rom pga vedlikehold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my second time staying at this hotel. The convenience to Dyreparken cannot be beat! We had all of our breakfasts and dinners at the hotel and were not disappointed. The table agreed that that their coffee machine is great! We even had a emergency happen while at the hotel with our two year old getting injured while at the hotel (not the hotel's fault, just an accident) and the hotel staff was amazing! Many people on staff jumped in to help along the way, and two of them even offered to drive me and my son to the emergency room since my husband was away from the hotel at the time. When we got back to the hotel after my son getting a few stitches the dinner staff checked in on us again and made sure everything was okay. I cannot say enough nice things about the staff! Regarding the rooms, they have everything you need. The bunkbed rooms are more fun because they are more themed, but we had no issues with cleanliness, or anything like that. Would definitely recommend staying here, and will be back again again some time in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra

Gode senger. Rent. Pent bad. Litt trangt rom. Restauranten burde hatt take away og noe annet enn buffet for slitne familier på kveldstid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Helt ok standard men ikke noe mer.

Litt rart bad da det ble oversvømt ved dusjing. Flate oppbrukte fjærputer burde vert fiberputer grunnet allergi. Sengen var ok men ikke opptimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Gjennomsnittlig norsk = dyrt og litt kjipt

Mye penger for lite rom uten frokost eller annet inkludert. Veldig hyggelig personale, men litt kjipt at man ikke får mer for pengene.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann-Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lite rom, dårlig seng nummer to, rommet ble ikke rengjort. Veldig dyr frokost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sturla

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dårlig senger. Gammelt bad. Rengjøring var slurvete
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Guro Nordli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The aircondition blew icy wind, and when I went down and asked the persons working there, they tried to reduce the aircondition, but nothing happened. The room was so cold that I set the stove up to max, that means 30 degrees…..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
To be completely honest. I don't think the bunk bed is apropriate and safe for kids above 9 years old. Unless they have a small complexion. My 13 year old had half of his legs out. And I was too afraid for my 8 year old to turn around and fall from the higher bunk bed level in the middle.of the night. Otherwise I lived the location as you are just next door to Dyreparken entrance and it has its perks. Enjoy the some animals sleep (zebras, ostriches, jirafes, okapies) as they mingle at the yard next to the hotels entrance. Buffet very accomodating. Restaurant and bar have a nice bive. And souvenir store has lots to offer. Book in advance and plan to enjoy several days as it is quite Disney style ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. So many kids were running, spanking doors and screaming. w We could hear reception and the kitchen and everything outside, including what appeared to be a loading dock. People were smoking right outside so we had to close our window but because there was no temperature control we slept with ice. Iasked a our the noise abd they saix there is nothing they can do until 11pm when quiet hours started. The kitchen/ loading dock stayed at 6 am leaving little time to sleep. We used noise canceling headphones but they barely took the edge off the noise At a minimum they should not rent the room we were in but guessing since they didn't offer to move us the entire hotel needs better sound proofing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annie

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean Money Grab

The floor had food crumbs all over it, the sofa was visibly dirty that I wiped it with a towel and the towel turned brown, there was trash bag under the bed, and the bed cover had a ton of lint and hairs on it. I mean, we paid 2700 NOK for one single night, plus 350 NOK per person for dinner plus 200 NOK per person for breakfast. This doesn't include the cost of the actual park (which is expensive, but also fantastic and worth it, in my opinion). But this hotel is a huge money grab and they don't even have the decency to keep their rooms clean in all the overturn. I complained kindly to the front desk and they gave me an email address to write to for an official complaint. I wrote them, no answer, wrote them again, no response. It's disappointing to see that they don't respect their customers enough to even respond. It's too bad because it is obviously an unbeatable location, and with a young kid in Norway, it's a place I would have loved to frequent. At least the parking was free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022