Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve

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Experience family glamping, in a unique setting, where you’re free to explore Port Lympne Reserve and our sister park Howletts at no extra charge during your stay. With wonderful views over our bear paddock and South American Experience, Bear Lodge is the perfect getaway for families and friends.

Price Includes:

  • Access to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for the duration of your stay including exclusive access after hours
  • Access to Howletts Wild Animal Park (subject to seasonal opening hours).
  • Short Break Safari experience at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free on site parking

Bear Lodge Front Row Tent Facilities:

  • Sleeps up to 8 people in 2 x double beds, 2 x bunk beds
  • Bedding and towels
  • Fridge, kettle with tea/coffee and milk provided
  • Cutlery/Crockery provided
  • Electric heater and log burner
  • Modern newly refurbished ensuite toilet and shower room
  • Hand and bodywash provided
  • Private decking with outdoor seating and views over Romney Marsh and Kent coast
  • Communal fire pit and access to children's play area
  • Check in 3.00pm and check out 10.00am

Bear Lodge Back Row Tent Facilities:

  • Sleeps up to 8 people in 2 x double beds, 2 x bunk beds
  • Bedding and towels
  • Fridge, kettle with tea/coffee and milk provided
  • Cutlery/Crockery provided
  • Electric heater and log burner
  • Ensuite toilet and shower
  • Hand and bodywash provided
  • Private decking
  • Communal fire pit and access to children's play area
  • Check in 3.00pm and check out 10.00am

Important Information:

  • Does not include use of a Golf Buggy and cannot be hired separately
  • Please note, during our Winter Season, Howletts is open 10am-4pm on weekends and school holidays only.
  • A credit or debit card is required upon arrival for pre authorisation of £100 for any room charges throughout your stay
  • Please bring appropriate clothing in case of inclement weather
  • Entrance to both Port Lympne and Howletts Wild Animal Park is only valid for the dates of your stay
  • One Short Breaks Safari experience bookable per night of stay
  • Please pre book any animal experiences and dining reservations in advance to avoid disappointment
  • For accessibility requirements, please speak to a member of the team on 01303 234112

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

You will have exclusive access to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve during and outside of normal visitor hours from the day of your arrival to the day of your departure.

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SAFARI EXPERIENCE

Your safari will take you on an adventure through our South American, Asian and African Experience zones where you will see spectacled bears, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, camels and more.

All of our short breaks guests have a safari included in the cost of their stay. What’s more, guests can enjoy their stay knowing that they are directly helping conservation, with all profits from the park’s short breaks going back into Port Lympne’s animal conservation charity work in collaboration with The Aspinall Foundation.

EAT & DRINK

Choose from a variety of home cooked dishes, using local produce and ingredients grown in our kitchen gardens at our onsite restaurants and cafes.

The Garden Room - Warm, welcoming family-friendly dining in a peaceful, relaxed setting. Guests will find everything from classic British plates to modern European favourites, all produced using the very best local and seasonal ingredients Kent has to offer.
Babydoll's - Babydoll’s is a relaxed, authentic Italian restaurant with a family-friendly menu created with a focus on the wood-fired oven at the centre of the open kitchen.
Bear Lodge - Bear Lodge is a much-loved family dining destination for Port Lympne’s visitors and neighbours. The relaxed setting, spectacular views and varied menus are certain to delight your entire pride.

  • Hotel, Treehouse, Hog Deer Creek, Bubble, Forest Hideaway - 3pm check in and 11am check out
  • Pinewood - 3pm check in and 10am check out
  • Bear Lodge - 4pm check in and 10am check out
  • Giraffe Lodge - 2pm check in and 10am check out
  • Tiger Lodge, Wolf Lodge, Rhino Lodge, Lion Lodge -  2pm check in and 12pm check out
  • Giraffe Cottage (April – Sept) 5pm check in, October 3pm check in, (Nov – March) 2pm check in and 10am check out

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate late check-ins for Giraffe Lodges and Giraffe Cottage. 

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