Port Lympne Mansion Hotel

This 20th-century country house is in Port Lympne Reserve, home to 75 species of rare animals from places around the world, including Africa, Asia and South America. It provides a luxury getaway in the middle of nature, and they have a wildlife education centre, where you can learn more about the animals

When you book at Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel, you receive complimentary access to two animal reserves. Visiting hours are 09:30 until late. The hotel provides you with a golf cart (if you have a driving licence) to enjoy the reserves. You are also allowed to take walks in certain parts.

Safaris may be included or not, depending on which accommodation option you choose. Enjoy an authentic safari in a safari vehicle with knowledgeable guides; you can see giraffes, zebras, bears, elephants and wildebeest, to name a few species.

Port Lympne Reserve - Port Lympne Hotel has eight themed rooms, inspired by famous British personalities who stayed there before, like Winston Churchill. The rooms have king-sized, four-poster or sleigh beds and great views of the reserves.

Breakfast is included in your hotel booking. There is a variety of restaurants and cafes to choose from, all using ingredients grown in the kitchen gardens; bistro-style dishes, authentic Italian (that also has gluten-free options), a garden room and a Moroccan courtyard are all ready to welcome you.

The first park is Howletts, the original wildlife park in Kent. It's home to the UK's largest herd of elephants, as well as giant anteaters and a tiger named Arina. You can also see western lowland gorillas. Port Lympne Reserve has rhinos, grey wolves, tapirs, spectacled bears and Przewalski's horses.

In the Dinosaur Forest, children can discover dinosaurs and become paleontologists. They can excavate fossils and learn about the prehistoric world. The park regularly adds new dinosaurs that are designed by experts to be anatomically correct.

The parks and Port Lympne Hotel belong to and are run by The Aspinall Foundation. Your stay contributes to the foundation, a registered charity, to help them continue their projects. They have some of the most successful breeding projects in the world, breeding endangered animals and successfully reintroducing them into their native habitats.

London Southend Airport (SEN) is the closest airport, and there are three travel options. The train takes roughly 2h 35min between London Southend and Westenhanger Station for £54-94. If you take the train, you will have to take a taxi for the last part, costing £12-15. A transfer service or town car will take around 1h 20min with a price of £30-120. You could also hire a car.

Port Lympne Mansion Hotel is located at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Road, 5.9 km from the centre of Hythe. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens is the closest landmark to Port Lympne Mansion Hotel.

Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Port Lympne Mansion Hotel.

Yes, Port Lympne Mansion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

Yes, Port Lympne Mansion Hotel offers free parking.

Port Lympne Mansion Hotel is 59 km from London Southend. Port Lympne Mansion Hotel is 81.4 km from London City.

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