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

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

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.

1. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

10.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Gary

SAR 286

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 paved pathway leading to a wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A modern interior with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

2. Albion's House

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Niall

SAR 222

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern interior with a seating area, a decorative shelf with plants, and a view through large windows.

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Juanita

SAR 336

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

4. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

11.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

holly

SAR 280

SAR 336 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including trays, bowls, and a coffee station.

A conference room with a long table, four chairs, and two windows with blinds.

5. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

11.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mrs k

SAR 355

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Thistle Express London Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lee

SAR 176

SAR 211 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A cozy bar area with wooden walls, a bar counter with a wine tap, and two upholstered chairs.

7. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

16.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Julie

SAR 317

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A hotel hallway with a sign indicating room number 408.

8. Spark by Hilton Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Franca

SAR 265

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

9. The Woburn Hotel

16.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mark

SAR 237

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A round table with a book, a cup, and a remote control.

A hotel room with a bed, television, desk, and wardrobe.

A modern indoor space with a central wooden counter, seating areas with various chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

10. ibis London Luton Airport

11.6 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jasbir

SAR 259

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a large chandelier, and a fireplace in a spacious hall with patterned flooring.

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

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

11. Pendley Manor

8.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Emily

SAR 495

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A well-lit outdoor area with a brick pathway, a Christmas tree, and a tented structure.

A room with a fireplace, a blue armchair, and a large mirror above it.

A garden with wooden structures and a hot tub.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, wooden pergolas, and a variety of plants.

12. Old Palace Lodge Hotel

4.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Shona

SAR 210

SAR 252 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A traditional house with a conservatory, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a swing set.

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

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

13. West Lodge Hotel

13.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Darren

SAR 282

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

16 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Ella

SAR 245

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

Two adjacent hotel beds with white bedding, red and grey accents, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

13.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jill

SAR 259

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A canal with narrowboats docked along the water's edge, surrounded by terraced buildings.

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

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

16. The Coniston Rooms

15.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

matthew

SAR 300

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 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.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

17. House Forty one

17.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

gregory

SAR 440

SAR 528 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a wall-mounted mirror, and a bedside lamp.

A garden with a basketball hoop, steps leading to a door, and various plants.

A kitchen area with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall displaying various channels.

A white door with a decorative glass panel, a small window above it, and two potted plants beside a metal table.

18. The Garden Studio

10.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lucy

SAR 241

SAR 289 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic stone building with a formal garden featuring neatly trimmed hedges and flowering plants.

A stone building with a central entrance, two windows on the upper floor, and a small circular window above the entrance. There are outdoor tables and chairs with umbrellas, and a tree to the left.

A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and a glass of champagne on a table.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.

19. Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

14 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Ian

SAR 277

SAR 333 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with wooden tables and teal chairs, a bar counter with a neon sign, and a staircase with a railing.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, a Premier Inn sign, and a parking sign.

20. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

9.3 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

SAR 213

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Albion's House	9.2 Wonderful 46 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,099 reviews	View
Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover	9.4 Exceptional 614 reviews	View

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pendley Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Didn’t find out how to turn in radiator in shower room , not that it was cold but to dry swimming attire ( no ‘wringer ‘ seen in the pool changing room or spa area ) No towelling robes in room , or in pool & spa area Otherwise exceptional facilities"

Stuart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

8/10 Good

"On arrival I was promptly attended to by a very friendly member of staff and was signed in within minutes. The room was clearly signposted and easily found. The room was a good size, clean and fresh smelling. The facilities were all as expected, namely tea, coffee, TV, iron, hairdryer etc. The bathroom was suitably adequate, again clean and fresh. In the evening I didn't use the restaurant but did have a few drinks in the bar which had a mixture of guests and locals and had a good atmosphere and friendly staff. After a good night's sleep I had an adequate fried breakfast although there seemed to be a good choice of alternatives i.e. cereals, toast and spreads and various drinks. I would sum up by saying that it was only a one night stay but cannot fault any aspect of the visit. It does exactly what it says on the tin."

Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home and wonderful stay. Location is gorgeous with friendly neighbours, wonderful walks. Very comfortable home with lots to keep you entertained!"

Other attractions near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Dunstable Downs

7.8/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Dunstable Downs, a lovely green space in Dunstable. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Chilterns Nature - Ivinghoe Beacon Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Chilterns Nature - Ivinghoe Beacon Nature Reserve during your travels to Ivinghoe.

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Ivinghoe Beacon

Learn about the local history of Ivinghoe when you take a trip to Ivinghoe Beacon.

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Ashridge Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Little Gaddesden at Ashridge Golf Club. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Ashridge Estate

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Little Gaddesden when you spend time at Ashridge Estate. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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TeamSport Dunstable

You can take time to visit TeamSport Dunstable during your travels to Dunstable. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ashridge Artisans Golf Club

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Pitstone at Ashridge Artisans Golf Club. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Genting Casino Luton

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Genting Casino Luton during your visit to Luton?

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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. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

2. Albion's House

3. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

4. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

6. Thistle Express London Luton

7. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

8. Spark by Hilton Luton

9. The Woburn Hotel

10. ibis London Luton Airport

11. Pendley Manor

12. Old Palace Lodge Hotel

13. West Lodge Hotel

14. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

16. The Coniston Rooms

17. House Forty one

18. The Garden Studio

19. Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

20. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pendley Manor

Stuart Hotel

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn

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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