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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Leatherhead Road, Chessington, England, KT9 2NE
  • Chessington World of Adventures
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hobbledown
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandown Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Double room with bunk beds

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

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Azteca Discovery family room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Azteca Discovery family room

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

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Safari Accessible twin room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Accessible twin room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Safari Twin room with bunk beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

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

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Safari Zebra family room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Zebra family room

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

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Azteca Accessible themed family room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Azteca Accessible themed family room

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

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Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

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

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Safari African adventure family room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari African adventure family room

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

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Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

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

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Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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 | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Safari Family room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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Azteca Monkey family room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Azteca Monkey family room

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

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Safari King Family room with bunk beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

Chessington World of Adventures is a short stroll from Chessington Safari Hotel, and other popular attractions like Thames River are within a 10-minute drive. 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
  • Hampton Court - 8 min drive
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 10 min drive
  • Hampton Court Palace - 10 min drive
  • Sandown Park - 10 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 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, securing valuables, and luggage storage. 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

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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 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 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.

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

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 Feb 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chessington Safari Hotel on Mar 2, 2025 start from $84.3, 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.

Is Chessington Safari Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Chessington Safari Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book 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. 482 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1002 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

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

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

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond. All seemed happy to be there- that is unusual and a sign of a good employer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was a huge disappointment and certainly not worth the money. Dinner was incredibly overpriced — we paid £20 for a main dish that tasted like it had been reheated in a microwave. The quality was far from what we’d expect for that price point, and it seemed like the hotel was more focused on making a profit than providing guests with a quality meal. Breakfast was also below expectations, with limited choices that felt like a basic continental setup. For the price, we expected far more variety and quality in the offerings. The rooms were just average, and we found the beds to be uncomfortable. The mattresses felt old and in need of an upgrade. After a long day of travel, we were looking forward to a restful night, but the lumpy mattress made it hard to get a good sleep. On the plus side, the staff were polite and welcoming, and they seemed genuinely eager to help. However, despite their efforts, the overall experience didn’t meet our expectations. The hotel has potential but is in desperate need of improvements, especially regarding food quality and room comfort. We wouldn’t recommend staying here unless some of these issues are addressed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean hotel lovely staff easy parking and free, went for Halloween weekend decorations didn’t disappoint the park looked fabulous too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, with well organised meal times and very efficient service. The hotel is great as all staff very friendly and helpful, with great atmosphere. The hotel is needing a bit of tlc and refurb as carpets getting worn and grubby. Great for access to park and animals, and parking really good. Only real complaint is the food, which although is very good and nice, it is quite pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Average experience which could be so much better
Room was spacious and comfortable with a king-size bed and bunk beds. However the location of the room (302) was not ideal as it was in between a communal area and a cleaners store room and staircase so was fairly noisy. Also the window was tiny which made the room very dark and the lighting in the room is poor. The room over looked the hotels 'bin' area which was also not very appealing. Bathroom was adequate although the shower pressure was poor. Breakfast was also very average. Selection was ok but quality was poor and hot food was either over cooked and dry or cold. Restaurant seating area and tables were not cleaned well in between sittings. Hotel has so much potential but sadly doesn't need to raise its standards as they know they have a captive audience and will always sell rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good in some places, average or below in most :(
Stayed 3 nights. Overall the hotel was nice, and was well thought out in some respects but severely lacking in others. The 'meet and greet' with the Gruffalo/Cocomelon was great, but the planned activities in the evening were severely lacking in thought. Some paper masks, a box of old crayons and some Halloween music playing on a speaker weren't much to get excited about. The pool facilities were excellent although sauna was Out Of Order and has been for a while. The bunk beds were cool for the kids and overall decor was quite fun throughout, but the room layout very strange and the rooms were very dark with poor lighting. Breakfast was terrible. Extremely low quality hot breakfast - sausages almost inedible. No Coffee machine, just a flask of instant with a pump, which in this day and age isn't great. Dinner was very over priced for what it was. Some staff members were nice, but majority were either lacking in social skills or just didnt care and were quite rude. I did question the staff members who were nice, whether they were being nice because they cared or if they were being nice because they wanted a 'postiive review'. A few questions which seemed like general interest were then quickly followed with them providing their name and asking to leave them a 'positive review'. Overall would I come back? Probably not. Which is a shame because the base is there for this to be a great place but too many cost cutting measures in place and a general poor level of customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accidentally booked this online. Tried multiple avenues for getting refunded. They couldn’t be reached. Haven’t picked up their listed phone in 3 days of trying to contact them and did not respond to any email inquiries. Never checked in or even visited, but without a doubt the worst customer service I’ve ever encountered.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service and hotel! Only gripe was being woken at 6:30 by kitchen staff downstairs banging
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are quite and well equipped so it’s a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

S

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vivi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking so not visiting park or zoo hut lived the hotel decor and theme. Lots of photo opportunities. Lovely room with a view. Fabuloys buffet breakfast every item cooked to perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy family
We stayed in the Safari hotel - I was happy with everything from booking in to the food and service - I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

daniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a double room, got two single beds put together and single duvets, beds not joined so subsequently almost most fell in between them numerous times Shower was awful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I want to say big thanks for receptionist for her warm welcome as I checked in as my first time I came to the hotel my wife & kids as my 2 sons really enjoyed their stay also thanks to housekeeping also their customer service very efficient also one very nice housekeeping lady I forgot her name as it was long day I had she got 2 toys for my sons on room 223 I was in so I wanna share to say big thanks to her & breakfast staff that kept cheering up for my son so thanks 😅🙏everyone there that made everything is special ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend would definitely come again⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed Sunday to Tuesday. We arrived about 23.00. Staff were there to greet us and were in bed in no time. Room was spotless. Breakfast was plentiful. Something for everyone. Outside in parts was dated and needing renovated. Didn't affect our stay . Staff were pleasant and helpful. Cheery and friendly especially with my wee ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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