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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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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, England, KT9 2NE
  • Chessington World of Adventures
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sandown Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hampton Court Palace
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Safari Double room with bunk beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Azteca Discovery family room

Azteca Discovery family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari Accessible twin room

Safari Accessible twin room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari Zebra family room

Safari Zebra family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Azteca Accessible themed family room

Azteca Accessible themed family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari African adventure family room

Safari African adventure family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Safari Family room

Safari Family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Azteca Monkey family room

Azteca Monkey family room

Azteca Monkey family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Safari King Family room with bunk beds

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Chessington

At Chessington Safari Hotel, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Chessington World of Adventures and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Hampton Court Palace. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Safari Bar and Grill, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Chessington hotel include Thames River and Surrey Hills.

What's nearby

  • Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandown Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hobbledown - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hampton Court Palace - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 13 min drive - 10.4 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 its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Chessington Safari Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Chessington hotel is smoke free.

  • 219 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chessington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 centre
  • Conference centre

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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 24 December and 26 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Chessington Safari Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Yep, Chessington Safari Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have a pool?

Chessington Safari Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Chessington Safari Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Chessington Safari Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chessington Safari Hotel?

No, Chessington Safari Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chessington Safari Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Chessington Safari Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled 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 traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

Theodros

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilyas

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

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

Skip the hot breakfast

Room was great but hot breakfast was disappointing. Bacon was dry, fried eggs like rubber and beans tasteless . Fruit and other cold meats and cereals were okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Average but it might been a one off

Got in our first room and it stunk of sewage so we got moved to a new room which was ok.We went for food in the restaurant and had to wait even though we booked and the food was average
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning, would happily recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poor

Hotel and staff were okay. Staff was friendly and welcoming but not enough of them. Hotel room was very dark, shower was leaking and TV wasn’t working. Hotel restaurant advertised the buffet menu for lunch or dinner but when we asked about it they said that it’s closed. Swimming pool was okay but very dirty changing rooms with mud on the floor. Nobody seemed bothered about general cleanliness in the changing rooms. Life quards were great though and children pool was good for very little ones. Everything including breakfast, dinner, pool has to be booked in advance with the time slots which we weren’t aware of. Our room was connected to another room which had another family in and we were up for the most of the night because their child was upset. It’s not really idea of having relaxing break. Staff in the hotel was friendly but generally uniterested, the whole place is lacking some customer service and some parts of the hotel need refurbishment and appear very runned down. We would not be coming back anytime soon, it’s just not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025