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Chessington Safari Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Chessington World of Adventures

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Enjoy casual dining on the outdoor deck with comfortable seating and scenic views.
Welcome to Chessington Safari Hotel, featuring a distinctive thatched roof and a glass entrance.
Experience the striking abstract giraffe sculpture in our modern lobby, surrounded by a neutral-toned floor and decorative elements.
Relax by the water features and enjoy the views through the large window.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and sofa, surrounded by nature-inspired artwork and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Leatherhead Road, Chessington, England, KT9 2NE
  • Chessington World of Adventures
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hampton Court Palace
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hampton Court
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Room options

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Safari Double room with bunk beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Double room with bunk beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Azteca Discovery family room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Azteca Discovery family room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Safari Accessible twin room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Accessible twin room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Safari Twin room with bunk beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Safari Zebra family room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Zebra family room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Azteca Accessible themed family room

Azteca Accessible themed family room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Azteca Accessible themed family room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Safari African adventure family room

Safari African adventure family room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari African adventure family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Safari Family room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Family room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Azteca Monkey family room

Azteca Monkey family room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Azteca Monkey family room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Safari King Family room with bunk beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chessington

Located within a 5-minute walk of Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington Safari Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Hobbledown. This 3.5-star hotel has 219 guestrooms and offers an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bushy Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Hampton Court Palace - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Hampton Court - 15 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Twickenham Stadium - 22 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪William Bourne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vampire - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coughlans Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chessington Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rose of Chessington - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Chessington Safari Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington Safari Hotel features an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. 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.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Chessington Safari
Holiday Inn London - Chessington Hotel Chessington
Holiday Inn Chessington
Chessington Holiday Inn
Chessington Safari Hotel Surrey
Chessington Safari Hotel Hotel
Chessington Safari Hotel Chessington
Chessington Safari Hotel Hotel Chessington

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Chessington Safari Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Chessington Safari Hotel?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chessington Safari Hotel on Jul 25, 2025 start from $239.43, 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.

What is there to do around Chessington Safari Hotel?

This hotel is located in Chessington within a short 4-minute walk of Chessington World of Adventures. You'll also find Thames River and Hampton Court within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Chessington Safari Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Chessington Safari Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a garden-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Chessington Safari Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Safari Bar and Grill.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chessington Safari Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Chessington Safari Hotel?

The closest major airport to Chessington Safari Hotel is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 27.9 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 25.2 mi away (29-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Chessington Safari Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Chessington Safari Hotel.

Chessington Safari Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel - it would be fab for family stays. But when the park is closed, its a good place to stay on business because the rooms are really comfortable and the food is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Underated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Wonderful Stay

Easy parking and friendly check in staff. Beautifully decorated, clean room that put a big smile on my face. Slept really well and woke to Zebras playing in sun. Very nice breakfast with a good choice. Would love to bring my family next time. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Business traveler
Rubbish, unhelpful surly staff on reception
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

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

A disappointing return

Returned after a stay last year as the kids had been begging to go back. On check in we had some minor request to see if we could be placed in a room close to where family was. This was possible but were told it would take 2 hours to address as the manager would have to do it and she was busy. Others were told similar wait times. The same case in the restaurant where simple questions were deferred to supervisors to answer. Some things in the hotel that the kids were looking forward to were broken - and on asking they had been out of service for sometime. Kids were also super disappointed that the evening “Disco” was a Cocomelon baby dancing around in a characterless conference room. Seemed generally that the hotel management were not on top of operations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Salar

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are dark and perhaps need modernisation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Arrived to find that the restaurant and swimming pool were fully booked. Paid for a room with a view of the reserve no animals were out during our stay. The bit of the zoo we could see was hard to see the animals as the window was so dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Jones Kempston

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

Excellent staff

Very friendly check in staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dreadful! No hot water in tap or shower. Hotel knew about it when I checked in and said nothing. Came to have a shower the next morning - no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clueless staff and poor services.

On arrival the staff had no idea what they were doing. We booked 3 rooms at hotels.com and did book now pay later. They wanted to charge the 3 rooms (all the same) different rates and we had 8 or 9 different transactions coming in and out of the bank account. They then dissapeared and we had to go back to pay for one room. They also told us no information about the hotel or where anything was. The 3 rooms werent all on the same floor and all had different sized rooms although booking 3 of the same. The pool showers were ice cold so we had to walk through the hotel in our costumes to shower in the room which was luke warm. The bars didnt know how to pour a pint of beer and the service was painfully slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

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

An inch too short

Everything was good except the inch gap under the door to an adjoining room. Got woken up at 11:30 by music and someone talking on their phone for an hour. Because of the size of the gap under the door. It was like they were in my room. I could tell you the whole conversation (he had been to watch Watford play and likes to bring a pillow with him so it’s like being at home). They need doors that fit the gap. What was a good stay finished with the worst nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ivor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Ines

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

Great hotel smells amazingly at all the time apart from the toilets next to the swimming pools. Trouble to watch TV , the food and drinks are very expensive. They have decent activities for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

Chessington Safari Hotel & Zoo

Hotel is located perfectly for a short stay/zoo trip. Free parking and no need to move your car as you can make a short walk from the hotel to the entrance. Two restaurants and a indoor pool. Advise to book meals and pool in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

OK

OK hotel. Staff were very friendly. Shower in my room was very weak. Breakfasts were decent. Evening food wasn't the best. Not a bad stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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