Chessington Safari Hotel

3.5 star property
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Exterior
Interior entrance
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, England, KT9 2NE
  • Chessington World of Adventures
    4 min walk
  • Kingston University
    9 min drive
  • Sandown Park
    10 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    44 min drive

Room options

Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

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

Safari Double room with bunk beds

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

Azteca Discovery family room

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

Safari Accessible twin room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

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

Safari Zebra family room

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

Azteca Accessible themed family room

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

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

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

Safari African adventure family room

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

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

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

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

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

Safari Family room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

Azteca Monkey family room

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

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

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

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About the area

Chessington

With a stay at Chessington Safari Hotel in Chessington, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Chessington World of Adventures and 8 minutes from Thames River. .This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Kensington High Street and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bushy Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hampton Court - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hampton Court Palace - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sandown Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

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 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
Chessington Safari Hotel Hotel Chessington

Chessington Safari Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You have to create an account to get WiFi and it kept dropping. Food was overpriced and not good quality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely view of the animals at breakfast. Rooms felt tired and not a good view! Restaurant was crowded and messy, there were kids running around everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff in hotel and safari grill, stayed in Giraffe room and loved it, absolute cracking!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

lynsey

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very average property which is now in need of room updates. TV doesn't work in many many rooms. It's looking tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leyland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the reserve. Enjoying watching the animals whilst we ate bteakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel but very busy…book extras WELL in advan
Room was lovely and clean and tidy, i asked and received a cooler (not a fridge). Only thing to note is if you do want to use the pool you need to book WELL in advance. As well as tables at the Zafari Restaurant. The Buffet at the Temple was good but its VERY expensive. Downside there was the refillable drinks you had to go outside the restaurant in order to go to the bar to get your refillable drinks. Which was a bit annoying
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy family
We opted for a monkey themed room and weren't disappointed, the kids loved it. The staff were so friendly and the breakfasts were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sital

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

helen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very unhelpful from the onset, had done a booking for two rooms next to each other and ended up split up a floor apart, generally hotel is looking tired. Didn’t get any information on booking in so struggled to book breakfast on first day, tip for anyone going you need to book breakfast, evening meal and swimming way in advance. Shared areas grubby and not very clean, restaurant food in the evening really poor quality and not much choice but extremely expensive! breakfast buffet was ok. Also really noisy, doors at ends of corridors slam loudly everytime anyone goes through and our room was above the maintenance area where they had a wood delivery at 7 in the morning throwing them onto the floor waking us all! The park itself was ok, queues mainly 90 mins at off peak time but lacked toilets and quite a few food outlets closed. It’s ok if you are happy with a very basic one night stay to go to the park /zoo but wouldn’t recommend more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family hotel
Loved our stay! So easy to access Chessington and loved waking up to animals outside our room window. Dinner and breakfast were yum. All staff were polite and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chessington Mini break
Hotel staff very pleasant. Room was let down by hairs in the shower tray which had clearly not been cleaned properly from previous guests. Restaurant was ok but there was a serious lack of understanding around dietary requirements on the menu requiring involvement of the chef several times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024