Located in Chessington, Chessington Safari Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Hampton Court Palace. .This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Natural History Museum and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Hyde Park.
What's nearby
Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk
Bushy Park - 8 min drive
Hampton Court - 8 min drive
Hampton Court Palace - 10 min drive
Twickenham Stadium - 21 min drive
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 in Chessington with a fitness center and a sauna
Chessington Safari Hotel offers 219 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Chessington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 219 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite with Modern European cuisine at Safari Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Safari Bar and Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Temple Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Safari Bar and Grill
Temple Restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Children's pool
Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Sauna
A hot tub
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Children's pool
Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms - 3
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
TV/satellite channels
Flat-screen TV
Films for purchase
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board
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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the 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
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 first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
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
Property is also known as
Chessington Safari Hotel
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
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Chessington Safari Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Although the rooms were a little tired, we found our stay comfortable and extremely convenient for the park.
Breakfast was good but found the restaurant very cold (Temple) so we didn’t stay very long.
The staff were helpful, especially Daniel, who was friendly and answered our questions.
We would stay here again should we visit the park again.
Great room although a little tired (which is the general vibe from the accommodation levels of the hotel). The reception & dining areas are well kept & welcoming.
The food at the hotel was really good - we ate in the Zafari Bar & Grill as a family of 4 for £70 which included sides, drinks & extravagant milkshakes so not bad value at all considering it's a captive audience.
Receptionist was far from welcoming & it boggles me that resorts of this size wouldn't have their friendliest staff members as the front of house.
Overall, a great stay, let down in certain areas, but not enough to put me off returning.
Wrong but reasonable room. Poor functioning dining area and check in.
Chessington and Merlin management don’t seem to take pride in their assets; it’s clear that they are amateurs in the hotel trade.
Wisdom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Tara
Travelled with family and small children
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water in our room! This is the second time we have stayed at Chessington and both times there has been an issue with hot water. With two young children this caused inconvenience with the bed time routine, we were advised it would be sorted by 9pm that evening, it wasn’t! Still no hot water the following morning which delayed us getting ready which caused us to be late for breakfast and missing half of our early entrance privilege. We were given ‘magic money’ as a gesture whilst our compliant was being investigated, we had to walk around the park to find places that actually accepted the vouchers which again waisted our time and the vouchers didn’t cover the total bill as the restaurant is overpriced.
Overall an overpriced, inconvenient experience. £282 for one night with no hot water!
We had a great time my children are aged 6 & 7yrs so would definetly recommend. The early access to park was great bonus we managed to get on 5 rides.
Also was lovely to have access to safari animals 6.30pm-7.30pm when park had closed which you access through hotel.
Will definetly return
This room offered one of the best views of animal, was going to go in a jumanji room glad i didnt tou wouldnt have been able to see anything and this room is a fraction of the price.
So if you want a room with a view these roomas are the best.
Breakfast has to be book and so does swimming, but staff dont tell you, so please ask as they wont freely tell you, something i thing they need to work on is customer service, but hotel and room was great.