Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Hythe, Kent
Run by the Aspinall Foundation, Port Lympne Reserve is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals and wherever possible we aim to send animals born here to protected wilderness areas and reserves located throughout the world. The nearby Howletts Park (in Canterbury) is the smaller and flatter of the parks and is more accessible but Port Lympne lies in hilly terrain so is quite steep in places, although there are selected routes that are suitable for wheelchair users.
Port Lympne wildlife park offers a collection of lodgings, including a historic hotel, a cottage, cabins, safari tents and luxe tree house suites. The hotel, cottage and suites come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgrades include distinctive touches such as 4-poster beds; some add living areas and kitchens.
The animal–themed hotel offers free full breakfast and entrance to the animal parks. VIP and dusk safaris are available for a fee. It has a restaurant, 3 cafes and 6 meeting rooms. It is a great place to enjoy unforgettable short breaks with friends, family and loved ones. Stay as long as you like and even pick a different accommodation for each night! Choose additional experiences or just soak up the peace and quiet, recharge and reconnect.
Holiday Information
Attractions
You may also enjoy visiting Howletts, Kent’s original wildlife park near Canterbury, which is home to over 390 animals, including Kent’s only giant anteaters and the largest herd of African elephants in the UK, and more gorillas and monkeys than any zoo in the county. You can also discover a world lost in time where you’ll find life size prehistoric creatures. Wonder at the mighty mammoth, stare at the savage sabre toothed Smilodon and delight at the sheer size of the giant sloth, plus many more – all included in your admission ticket! Click here for more details
Family Friendly &
Accessible
Trip Advisor
Accessibility
We have 1 fully accessible accommodation on site being a Treehouse. We also have an accessible Pinewood Pod, but please be aware that this isn’t a fully accessible unit as there are a few stairs into the toilet area.
Notes: There are reduced admission prices at the Park for disabled visitors and assistance on request.
Contact Details
- Website
- +44 01303 264647
- Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR
- Email: click here
- Free Parking + Accessible Parking
- Dogs are NOT allowed
- Concession and carer tickets are available online. Go to site & click on the “Promotional Code” and enter the code MORE to see the full range of available tickets. Note: PIP documentation will need to be provided on arrival.
Travel Links
- Closest Airports: London Southend Airport 36.4 miles; Le Touquet Airport 47.4 miles; London City Airport 50.7 miles
- Nearby Stations: Eurotunnel UK 5.5 miles; Ashford Eurostar International 7.1 miles; Folkestone Central Railway Station 7.4 miles
- Other Public Transport Options
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