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Chessington Safari Hotel

3.5 star property
Chessington hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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

Reviews

8,2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is R1 542
R2 126 total
includes taxes & fees
02 Jan - 03 January 2025

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

Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari Double room with bunk beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Azteca Discovery family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari Accessible twin room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari Zebra family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Azteca Accessible themed family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari African adventure family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari Family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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

Azteca Monkey family room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Holiday Inn London - Sutton, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (816)
The price is R1 385
R1 663 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Jan - 06 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, England, KT9 2NE

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
  • Twickenham Stadium - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 29 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 35 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 82 min drive
  • Oxshott Station - 5 min drive
  • Chessington South Station - 9 min walk
  • Chessington North Station - 24 min walk

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

At Chessington Safari Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Hampton Court Palace. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Safari Bar and Grill, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a spa tub are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 219 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facilities, including fitness facilities, a sauna, a spa tub and a swimming pool, are accessible for an extra charge.
  • 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
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Is Chessington Safari Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.
Does Chessington Safari Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chessington Safari Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Chessington Safari Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Chessington Safari Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Chessington Safari Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chessington Safari Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Chessington Safari Hotel and nearby?
Chessington Safari Hotel has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Chessington Safari Hotel?
Yes, Safari Bar and Grill offers Modern European cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Chessington Safari Hotel like?
Chessington Safari Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Chessington South Station and 4 minutes' walk from Chessington World of Adventures.

Chessington Safari Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8,2

Very good

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 Exceptional

Friendly professional staff
There was a mix up with my booking on arrival, staff were very apologetic and got it sorted quickly and upgraded me due to the inconvenience. Staff were very professional and friendly. Food in restaurant was really good too. Only issue really was room had ab adjoining door and the person in the other room was niosy, those doors arnt well sound proofed.
nicola, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and room
Great 1 night stay and out of season so reasonable for what was needed.
Paul, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a good experience
Service is always great here - the waitress remembered me from my last stay, several months ago! Lovely lady, always friendly and very helpful. The greeter is always lovely too - very chatty when you enter the restaurant. Breakfast is a bit cheap but it's included, so very good value and there's a reasonable amount of variety and it's fresh. Rooms are very spacious, clean and tidy. Always a good experience
Nicola, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great businesses trip
This was my third trip to this hotel in as mNt weeks, Love staying here as everything is first class, rooms are well serviced everyday, friendly staff, and an excellent restaurant. Only one negative - used the leisure facilities for the first time this trip. Decided to have a steam in the street room, there was definitely a fault, despite being sat as far away as possible from the steam generator, both by lower legs are burnt from the intense head, the water on the floor was so hot it was painful to even walk across the floor. Only really noticed the burns next day when showering.
David, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

JAMES, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Luke, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Kevin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Benjamin, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service and hotel! Only gripe was being woken at 6:30 by kitchen staff downstairs banging
Carly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

S, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Abdulla, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Wendy, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Stayed overlooking the animals which was very nice. Restaurant staff were rather slow but reception were lovely.
Monica, 1-night family trip
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