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Chessington Resort Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Chessington World of Adventures

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Front of property
Just steps from Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington Safari Hotel offers a convenient retreat with on-site dining for breakfast and dinner. Guests can visit the sauna, garden, arcade, or indoor pool. Attentive staff and free in-room WiFi enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari King Family room with bunk beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Safari Family room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Family room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Double Room with Bunk Beds & Wanyama view

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Safari African adventure family room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari African adventure family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
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, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Double room with bunk beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Azteca Discovery family room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Azteca Discovery family room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Safari Accessible twin room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Accessible twin room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Safari Twin room with bunk beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Twin room with bunk beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Azteca Monkey family room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Azteca Monkey family room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Azteca Monkey family room with Wanyama view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Safari King Family room with bunk beds & Wanyama view

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Safari Zebra family room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Zebra family room

Highlights

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

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

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Safari Twin room with bunk beds& Wanyama View

Highlights

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

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Azteca Accessible themed family room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Azteca Accessible themed family room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, England, KT9 2NE

What's nearby

  • Chessington World of Adventures - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandown Park - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Hobbledown - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Hampton Court Palace - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chessington South Station - 9 min walk
  • Morden Underground Station - 13 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coughlans Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪William Bourne Chessington - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pistachio’s in the Park Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Chessington Resort Hotel

Hotel near Chessington World of Adventures
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Chessington Resort Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, Safari Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to an arcade/game room and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Laundry services, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 219 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pool fee: GBP 3 per day

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Does Chessington Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Chessington Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chessington Resort Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chessington Resort Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Chessington Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Chessington Resort Hotel located?

Situated in Chessington, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chessington World of Adventures and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hobbledown. Hampton Court Palace and Thames Path are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chessington South Station is 9 minutes by foot and Chessington North Station is 24 minutes.

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Chessington Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1022 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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds we had family monkey room overlooking the safari park which was great fridge in room also a treasure hunt for kids lovely size room seperate tv for kids, being able to walk round the safari after park closed is great definitely recommend staying ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
near theme park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite out of lego land and thorpe park for our hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every year for business. Excellent hotel - fantastic breakfast. Only reason it’s not fully 5/5 is when checking out I was told they were busy and to write down my name and details and my receipt would be emailed. 5 days later and I still haven’t received this. Also I am sure a bit of a gdpr issue that I was asked to write on paper that had the previous persons personal details on as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing staff members,nothing was too much to ask,they helped without hesitation,kids loved everything from the accommodation to the pool and the view from our room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel, and handy if you are visiting the world of adventures, or local area. Unfortunately, let down by the girl managing the check-in desk at check in, the lady managing the restaurant desk for breakfast and the fact that the staff don't care about issues raised about people shouting and banging about in the hallways at night
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

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

Great place to stay whether visiting or working

Great quirky place to stay - Staff are very helpful and friendly rooms are great and the breakfast will keep you going
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I fun place to stay with large rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Hotel of enjoyment

Good service, very clean , good food Enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great family hotel

Loved our stay! So easy to access Chessington and loved waking up to animals outside our room window. Dinner and breakfast were yum. All staff were polite and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Great place

Great 2 days coming in July
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay if visiting Chessington. Kids loved the pool. Evening meal was great and so was breakfast. Easy to park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our trip for my daughters birthday. Staff were friendly. Kids had a lot of fun. Food was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun place to stay. I booked a safari-themed family room to sleep 5 even though it was just me staying. Room rate included parking, breakfast and use of the pool. Room was a little tired but clean and perfectly fine for an overnight stay. There’s no overhead light in the bedroom area (just the corridor by the door) so it could be a challenge if you plan to read, etc. There’s a fridge in the room which can be a little noisy but I slept fine with my usual earplugs. The bunk beds had complimentary Freddo frog chocolates so I enjoyed those. The pool is a lovely bonus. It wasn’t busy when I stayed as it was a weekday during school term. There’s a bar and two restaurants. The food options are mostly burgers, pizzas and ‘from the grill’ options. Not much for a vegetarian so I chose the two cocktails for £18 option and had packed snacks back in my room. While this isn’t aimed at the single adult overnight stay, I’d definitely stay again. Nice people and a fun place to stay. It cost the same as a more standard B&B which wouldn’t have given me the chance to see giraffes and zebras at breakfast. I met other single travellers who also felt this was a bargain midweek and much better than a standard hotel. Everyone was leaving happy in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

david

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

Great value

Cheeper than a travelodge when its quiet on the park. Food was great and decent value. Dont be put off by it being a themed hotel for familys the rooms are big and very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for children to enjoy, in house activities all through the day…zoo, splash pool refresh & meet & greet CBBC characters in the afternoon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Did not like the smell of sewage as soon as the room door was opened (342) very evident. Limited evening meal options and not a very good range of prices. Also the Buffet option in the Temple Restaurant does not cater for all, My vegetarian, gluten free mother only wanted chips but had to pay a staggering £17.75...just for chips. Ridiculous! Also on the Special Requests, for breakfast, I had asked for Gluten Free bread and not got any for the 2 days stay. Signage is not good either, couldnt easily find the Temple Restaurant. I dont think I will be staying here again. Not enough Disabled Parking right outside hotel. The hotel could also benefit from evening entertainment and snack shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic stay as always. Clean and comfortable with the perks of early access to the theme park and amazing views. Breakfast was lovely and had a great choice. Would 100% recommend. Pool was great but make sure you pre book as can get busy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
If you like screaming children, overpriced drinks, fast food, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Salar

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are dark and perhaps need modernisation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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