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A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a laptop on a table, a croissant, and a potted plant.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a Holiday Inn Express sign, and a modern interior design.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A conference room with a round table, blue chairs, and a coffee station.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

13.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jill

₩95,934

₩115,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel facade with a geometric pattern, large windows, and a modern design.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and hanging lights.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Juanita

₩128,343

₩154,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A dining area with round tables and chairs, pendant lights, and a wooden partition.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring clear glassware and wooden chairs.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a black and white facade, a sign reading "The Red Lion," and a visible entrance.

A bar area with multiple beer taps, a glass display, and a counter with a menu.

3. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

16.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Julie

₩118,220

₩141,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wall with built-in shelves.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "DINE All Day," featuring a counter with stools and pendant lighting.

4. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

16 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

kiran

₩87,339

₩108,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a small table, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel building with a prominent Hampton by Hilton sign, multiple windows, and a British flag.

A 24/7 snack and beverage station with refrigerated and shelf storage.

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, wooden furniture, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

5. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

10.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mel

₩106,634

₩127,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with wooden bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a well-stocked bar counter.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter with taps, and hanging light fixtures.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a brick wall.

A traditional English country house with a signboard for Bedford Arms Hotel, featuring outdoor seating and a garden.

6. The Bedford Arms

19.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

RYAN

₩138,800

₩166,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a piano, two white sofas, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a piano, and a television.

A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a sliding door, and a balcony.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a bathroom, and a balcony.

7. Albion's House

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Niall

₩69,727

₩83,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A garden pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof and a lantern.

A garden with a wooden house, stone benches, and potted plants.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a green patterned carpet.

A room with two beds, each with a white headboard and a blue blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone between the beds. A poster is on the wall above the beds.

8. West Lodge Hotel

13.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Darren

₩92,982

₩111,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a parking area.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, ornate balustrades, and stained glass windows.

A hotel lobby with ornate ceiling, multiple seating areas, a bar, and a fireplace.

A table set with clear glassware, a teapot, and a tiered dessert plate with pastries and fruit.

9. Pendley Manor

8.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lyla

₩144,048

₩172,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Premier Inn' sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot.

A bunk bed with a top shelf holding a bag, a shelf with a coffee maker and glasses, a mirror, and a towel on the bottom shelf.

10. Premier Inn Watford North

20.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Tom Thim

₩76,747

₩92,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a laptop, and a seating area with a red cushion.

A vending machine with a variety of snacks and beverages, including Pringles, Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Pepsi.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

A Holiday Inn Express reception desk with a clock, a digital display, and a sign indicating a special offer for guests under 25.

11. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

11.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mrs k

₩115,464

₩138,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern reception area with a green accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine.

The entrance to a Thistle Express building with a clear glass facade, a tiled floor, and a visible entrance door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a reception desk, two green chairs, a wooden floor, and a modern ceiling design.

12. Thistle Express London Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jose

₩68,682

₩82,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a flower bed.

A well-maintained lawn with flower beds and a stone wall.

A two-story house with a white exterior, a brick archway entrance, a bay window, and a garage door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV on a stand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

13. The Coniston Rooms

15.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

matthew

₩106,398

₩127,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a television screen.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large pillar, and a view through the glass doors.

14. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

11.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

holly

₩98,885

₩118,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern cafe interior with a green booth seating area, a counter with jars and a bicycle, and orange chairs.

A hotel hallway with a sign indicating room number 408.

A modern hotel reception desk with two monitors, a plant, and a printer.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, illuminated by wall-mounted lights.

15. Spark by Hilton Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Chloe

₩100,361

₩120,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A dining area with four tables, each covered with a white tablecloth. There are chairs around the tables, and a television is mounted on the wall.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple towers, and a central courtyard with a fountain and statues.

A staircase with wooden balusters and a carpeted floor.

16. House Forty one

17.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Edward

₩169,723

₩203,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with a large bed, a white bathtub, a wooden wardrobe, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel room with a television, a mirror, a vanity, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick building, and a large tent structure.

A large, historic building with symmetrical architecture, expansive lawns, and a formal garden layout.

17. The Woburn Hotel

16.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Valerie

₩90,325

₩108,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A row of traditional half-timbered houses with brick walls and white plaster, each with a pitched roof and hanging flower baskets.

A conservatory with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, red floral pillows, a bedside table with a glass vase of pink flowers, and a canopy bed with white curtains.

A glass-top dining table set with white napkins, silverware, and clear wine glasses, surrounded by wicker chairs with red cushions.

18. Boxmoor Lodge

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

₩99,588

₩119,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A traditional pub with a white facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating 'The Brewers' as the name.

A bar area with wooden beams, a counter with taps, and bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a red umbrella.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a large armchair, a wooden table, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. Two Brewers by Chef and Brewer Collection

16.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Angela

₩111,578

₩133,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Premier Inn hotel with a modern design, a water body in front, and a flag on top.

20. Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Nicholas

₩72,319

₩86,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover	9.4 Exceptional 610 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 513 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Old Palace Lodge Hotel

8/10 Good

"Had stayed before in a much better room for far less cost. Asked to be moved from first room as unsuitable; second room was an improvement. I'd recommend if you find a room you like, ask specifically for that room or equivalent in future."

OYO The Chiltern Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff incredibly helpful ,hotel was a bit tired in places. Breakfast was disappointing."

Pendley Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Great relaxing location. Excellent room and amenities and lovely breakfast area with amazing food. Staff was super responsive. Highly recommend!"

CiTi Hotel London Luton

8/10 Good

"Good budget hotel, room can feel slightly mucky as there is no separate temperature control inside the room but otherwise good location and nice budget stay."

Spark by Hilton Luton

10/10 Excellent

"My only complaints 1. The receptionist ay check-in placed me in an extremely noisy room where the water ran through the pipes incredibly loudly and kept me awake! 2. My first night sleep was very disturbed. The night receptionist offered me a change of room straight away, and was very helpful 3. The same person at check-in deliberately kept me waiting when I was leaving or entering the Hotel via the carpark; even when I asked him to let me out. I think it is so sad that having met the lovely manager, it's sad to know that staff can give the hotel a bad name."

Thistle Express London Luton

10/10 Excellent

"Basic and did whatnot was meant to"

Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Basic hotel, was clean and great just for one night before going to the airport. Staff were really friendly and helpful."

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, car park is near the building and the pub was just a few steps away from the building we stayed in, so we enjoyed a lovely evening."

The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

10/10 Excellent

"Super!"

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7.8/10 (19 reviews)

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Chilterns Nature - Ivinghoe Beacon Nature Reserve

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Ivinghoe Beacon

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Ashridge Golf Club

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Ashridge Estate

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

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Ashridge Artisans Golf Club

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Whipsnade known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 62 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Old Palace Lodge Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

Local parks like Dunstable Downs, Ashridge Estate, and College Lake Nature Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Create some family memories at Woodside Animal Farm and Mead Open Farm. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Chilterns Nature - Ivinghoe Beacon Nature Reserve, Ashridge Golf Club, and TeamSport Dunstable while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for ZSL Whipsnade Zoo hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

2. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

3. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

4. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

5. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

6. The Bedford Arms

7. Albion's House

8. West Lodge Hotel

9. Pendley Manor

10. Premier Inn Watford North

11. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

12. Thistle Express London Luton

13. The Coniston Rooms

14. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

15. Spark by Hilton Luton

16. House Forty one

17. The Woburn Hotel

18. Boxmoor Lodge

19. Two Brewers by Chef and Brewer Collection

20. Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central

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Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Old Palace Lodge Hotel

OYO The Chiltern Hotel

Pendley Manor

CiTi Hotel London Luton

Spark by Hilton Luton

Thistle Express London Luton

Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

Other attractions near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Dunstable Downs

Chilterns Nature - Ivinghoe Beacon Nature Reserve

Ivinghoe Beacon

Ashridge Golf Club

Ashridge Estate

TeamSport Dunstable

Ashridge Artisans Golf Club

Genting Casino Luton

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