Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Summer staycations
The summer holidays have finally arrived and we're ready for epic adventures in the great outdoors! Leave your passport at home, avoid the travel chaos and enjoy an unforgettable stay with amazing animals, stunning views and delicious food - right here in the UK!
With 14 different ways to stay, you could be spending your summer getaway glamping under the stars or relaxing in a luxury lodge with wild neighbours. Explore the 600 acre reserve during the day to discover over 900 rare and endangered animals, encounter life-sized prehistoric creatures in Dinosaur Forest and wander the 14 acres of landscaped gardens. With our restaurants showcasing seasonal menus, we have everything you need to keep the whole family entertained!
Best summer stays for families
Our fun and affordable glamping accommodations are the perfect wild adventure for explorers of all ages! Get back to nature and spend the night under canvas or stay in a shepherd's hut, glamping pod or cosy cabin for a little rustic charm with bears, lions and tigers or cheeky hog deer as your neighbours!
Best summer stays for couples
Spend some quality time with your loved one on a romantic retreat in the heart of the Kent countryside. Sip champagne, toast marshmallows and fall asleep under the stars. Wake up to the sounds of wildlife and spend your days strolling hand in hand as you explore the 600 acre reserve to discover the amazing wildlife.
Best summer stays for groups
Round up your herd for a wild adventure they'll never forget! Enjoy good food, good views and good company with a stay at Port Lympne Reserve for up to 8 people.
What's included?
- Entrance to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve (from 9.30am on the day of arrival until close on the day of departure)
- Entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park (from 9.30am on the day of arrival until close on the day of departure)
- Truck safari at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
- Unlimited use of a golf buggy and exclusive routes around the Reserve (included with most of our accommodations. Excludes Pinewood, Bear Lodge, Giraffe Lodge and Giraffe Cottage)
- Free WiFi
- Free on site parking
Where to eat
Our on-site restaurants use only the finest, locally sourced ingredients accompanied by local wines and Kentish brews. Whether you're in the mood for family favourites, authentic Italian cuisine, a traditional roast or fine dining you'll find something for everyone. For a cheeky cocktail or a swift nightcap head to the Port Lympne Hotel bar.
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Your stay means more
Your stay supports real conservation work. Port Lympne Reserve supports The Aspinall Foundation and together we fund the protection, breeding, and rewilding of rare & endangered species.
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