Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve

Book Lion Lodge

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The first of its kind worldwide, Lion Lodge is a timber clad, Manhattan loft style building, set within the lion’s natural enclosure. Featuring floor to ceiling windows in both the master bedroom and the open plan living area, guests will be just a whisker away from lions.

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)
  • Welcome bottle of Gusbourne on arrival 
  • Full English and continental breakfast 
  • Short Break Safari experience at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
  • 4K TV in lounge area 
  • Use of a golf buggy 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free on site parking

Lion Lodge Facilities:

  • Sleeps up to 4 people. Master ground floor double room and 1 twin room on a mezzanine level. A travel cot can be requested 
  • Glass wall directly into the Lion Enclosure from lounge and both bedrooms 
  • Underfloor heating and log burner 
  • Family shower room 
  • Outdoor Scandinavian wood fired bath with views into Lion enclosure
  • Fridge and Nespresso Machine 
  • Luxury Bamford toiletries, slippers, bathrobes, hairdryer, all bedding and towels provided 
  • Private garden with views over the Romney Marsh and Kent coast
  • Check in 2.00pm and check out 12.00pm

Important Information:

  • A full valid driving license must be produced upon arrival for use of the golf buggy. Access your golf buggy from check in t o check out.
  • Please note, during our Winter Season (20th November – 29th March), 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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