Chessington Safari Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Indoor pool
Interior entrance
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

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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 neighborhood

Chessington

In Chessington .At this Chessington hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chessington World of Adventures and 6 miles (10 km) of Thames Path. Thames River and Bushy Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Chessington Safari Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a spa 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 center and 3 meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, 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 center
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator 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 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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; spa 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 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 each 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

How close is Chessington Safari Hotel to the airport?

Chessington Safari Hotel is 27.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chessington Safari Hotel on Jan 2, 2025 start from $84.22, 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.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chessington Safari Hotel.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel offer free breakfast?

Chessington Safari Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chessington Safari Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Chessington Safari Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Chessington Safari Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have a pool?

Chessington Safari Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have a restaurant?

Chessington Safari Hotel is home to Safari Bar and Grill, which features Modern European cuisine and garden views.

Does Chessington Safari Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chessington Safari Hotel to downtown Chessington?

Chessington Safari Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Chessington.

Chessington Safari Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1003 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

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overlooking the animals which was very nice. Restaurant staff were rather slow but reception were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bekir

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ella

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan, London

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner closed at 8:30 pm and there were no options for getting some food. This is really bad, specially being a family friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wisdom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tara

Traveled with family and small children
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jodanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had broken air con on a hot night and the bed was not comfy at all. Fridge was also not working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024