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Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

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Near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens, Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve provides a firepit, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Cabin, Accessible

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Luxury Cabin

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hythe is home to Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Marsh Maize Maze and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College are also worth visiting. Visit our Hythe travel guide
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Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England, CT21 4LR

What's nearby

  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens
    Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    31 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Sand dunes with sea in background on a sunny day in summer - Camber Sands, East Sussex, England, Shutterstock ID 201696383, Purchase Order: -
    Camber Sands
    38 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lympne Castle
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Ship Inn
    9 min drive
  • Prince of Wales
    7 min drive
  • Unit 1
    4 min drive
  • The Neptune
    7 min drive
  • Subway
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 to 18.50 for adults and GBP 3 to 9 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • TV in common areas
  • TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • 3 meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Safari

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting

General

  • 13 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 3 to 9 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve located?

Situated in Hythe, this campground is within a 15-minute walk of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. Lympne Castle and Folkestone Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location we could see the lions from our room! Only slight downside was the sofa bed was a little on the uncomfortable side, but we had a great time and the staff were great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Had a great stay for my son's birthday Lots of walking, lots of animals and lots of memories.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so friendly and helpfull and we all enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guv Zayn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at the Pinewood Camping Pods and were very impressed overall. A small thing to note is that the main car park is on the opposite side of the bridge, so you may need to walk over with your luggage. The resort does offer a shuttle service, but it’s worth arranging this in advance. The food was excellent. We ate at the Garden Room and were really impressed with both the quality and the range of options, especially for children. We also had dinner at the Bear Lodge restaurant, where the food and service were equally good. Throughout our stay, the staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help. The atmosphere around the reserve is beautiful and makes for a very relaxing break. If you’re travelling with children, it’s worth checking the buggy policy before booking. The reserve is quite hilly and some routes, particularly the Trojan Steps, can be challenging with a pram and young children. A buggy would have been incredibly useful during our stay in a Pinewood Pod, but we were unable to access one as they appear to be reserved for certain accommodation types. This was the only downside of an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, a wonderful stay with great food, amazing service, and a unique setting. We’d happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lebinh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
These pods were super cute and very clean. The heating in it was fantastic and kept us warm on a very cold and wet night. We were provided with the and coffee making facilities and a bag of marshmallows to toast by the fire. Kids really enjoyed it. We could also hear and sometimes see the lions nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay at Port Lympne and worth a visit for a stay in the wild. Well managed location and great support from Melanie at check in and throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Our shepherd hut in Pinewood was spotlessly clean and refreshed every day. Staff were always on hand if needed and really helpful at checkin (the process for checking in and out was seamless). Marshmallows, skewers, logs for the indoor and outdoor wood burners, and upmarket tea bags all complimentary; only let down by basic Nescafé coffee sachets and pots of UHT milk. A small fridge would be useful to allow for proper fresh milk and keeping drinks cool. Beds were comfy and the separated bunk beds over the main double an ingenious use of space. Nice toiletries. Excellent location within the park, right next to the lions and tigers as well as the entrance footbridge from the car park making for easy loading/unloading of luggage and getting in and out of the resort (only downside to this is it is right on the road so while you are well separated and can’t see the road there is traffic noise). Quick stroll to the park Base Camp, and an easy downhill walk through the animal enclosures to our favourite eatery Baby Dolls for surprisingly excellent pizza - but especially with children you’ll probably want one of their smart Black Cabs to take you back up the steep hill and they can take a long time to come so plan ahead!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay here, introducing our little boy to camping for the first time. It was a lovely and cosy pod for the 3 of us and it was amazing being right next to the lions. We loved toasting marshmallows by the fire pits & all the on site restaurants were lovely and delicious food. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Good experience, really enjoyed our stay. We had the shared bathroom and toilet, they were ok, could be cleaner. The room was good, good size. The safari was amazing, the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Razmin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic experience with kids

Everything was beautiful the staff were amazing. Definitely an amazing experience loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Lovely stay with very friendly and polite staff - very clean and comfortable surroundings. Only caveat is that it’s not the most baby friendly if you are travelling alone with a baby & the Accomadation I had did not have a fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness
The pod was Cody and warm. We loved being so close to the lions and hearing them roar ! My family and I loved the whole adventure !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent

Fantastic! The staff were amazing. Clean and tidy. Lovely setting and the children loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Wing Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice experience in the camping pods with two lions outside. Kids can observe the lions in the dusk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A fantastic get away from London. So relaxing. Staff so friendly. Everything was so easy and well organised. Walking in the evening was so peaceful. One thing, I forgot a hygiene item but there is no shop for essentials. But of course staff supplied item free of charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

1 night family stay

Our stay included access to the park for 2 days with the safari excursion. Our pod was ready at the time stated and was clean and tidy. They provided all bedding, towels and a bag of marshmallows for the fire pit. All staff were friendly and very helpful. We ate at Babydoll’s in the evening and food was delicious… only down side is snack food and drinks in the cafes are quite expensive, I don’t think they need to be that pricey. Overall we loved it and would love to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bindu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was so cosy, clean and designed well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience for my 1 and 8 year old
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing time at Port Lympne

I took my partner for his birthday and we had the most amazing time. The staff were friendly and helpful and the accommodation was clean with some lovely extra touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the best experience ever I booked this for my husbands birthday he loved it so much he said it was like staying in the jungle hearing the lions roar it’s magical the pinewood lodge was lovely and cosy we loved our stay thank you so much and it the price was well worth it I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but wouldn’t go again

Lovely place. I didn’t realise when I booked that the room is not en-suite. Which was fine except only two toilets for 12-14 pods. The pods are nice and very well kept, but very small for mote than 2 people. Family with little kids ok, but we were groups of adults and teenagers so not idea. Over all place is very nice, but probably not worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
pillows poor? didn’t tell us where toilets where. would to had option to hire golf cart
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yazmin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The shared bathrooms were very dirty and tired and I didn't expect that for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Room comfort
The stay is brilliant - waking up with the lions roaring and even going throughout the night (which did scare our 2yo!) was amazing. we would definitely upgrade to a lodge where you get a golf buggy next time as the zoo is difficult to get round on foot as it’s so hilly. Also the sofa bed which is the double bed (alongside 2 singles) is unbelievably uncomfortable - I’m talking the worst nights sleep on a rock hard surface! The pod is also tiny so it is a tight squeeze and the sofa bed once downtotally blocks the front door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a Pinewood pod, and while the size and amenities were as expected, we were particularly disappointed by the cleanliness. There were visible signs of damp and black mold on the wood and various areas of the pod. Whether these had been cleaned or not, they were still noticeable and concerning. The real issue, however, came when we were getting ready for bed. After putting our son to sleep, we prepared our own beds and were shocked by what we found. The quilt and pillow for the futon were dirty, with visible mud marks from shoes. While I tried to be open-minded about this, what we discovered next was unacceptable. When pulling back the sheets on the other single bed, we found a pair of little girl’s pajama trousers—clear evidence that the bed had been made up but not cleaned. The safari experience itself is a real treat, but Port Lympne is slipping when it comes to its overnight accommodations. Given the price paid for a single night, the lack of attention to cleanliness was both surprising and disappointing.