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

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

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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Juanita

RM368

RM441 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 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.

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

2. Thistle Express London Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lee

RM191

RM229 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

13.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jill

RM268

RM322 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

4. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

10.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Gary

RM310

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

5. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

11.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

holly

RM305

RM366 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 paved pathway leading to a wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

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

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

6. Albion's House

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Niall

RM243

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

7. Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Nicholas

RM232

RM279 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

8. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

16.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Julie

RM365

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

9. Spark by Hilton Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Franca

RM290

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

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

10. West Lodge Hotel

13.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Darren

RM307

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A formal dining room with a long table set for multiple guests, a chandelier, and framed portraits on the wall.

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

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

11. The Woburn Hotel

16.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mark

RM258

RM310 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.

A cozy indoor seating area with a round table, chairs, and a view of the outdoor patio.

12. ibis London Luton Airport

11.6 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jasbir

RM282

RM339 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A modern building with a mix of white, blue, and orange facades, featuring a Holiday Inn Express sign.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a welcome sign.

A conference room with a red patterned carpet, white tables, and purple chairs.

13. Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

4.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Alan

RM287

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Pendley Manor

8.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Emily

RM539

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 Holiday Inn Express with a brick facade, a central entrance, and a small tower-like structure.

15. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

16 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Ella

RM269

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

16. The Coniston Rooms

15.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

matthew

RM328

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A hotel reception area with a purple wall, a digital screen, a guest notice board, and a self-service kiosk.

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

17. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

9.3 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

RM223

RM268 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 staircase with wooden balusters and a carpeted floor.

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.

18. House Forty one

17.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

gregory

RM523

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A large brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a potted plant.

A dining room with wooden paneling, framed pictures, and a table set for a meal with wine bottles and glasses.

A traditional room with a checkered floor, a leather armchair, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a dining area in the background.

19. Flitwick Manor

17 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

david

RM409

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a warm ambiance.

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

20. Boxmoor Lodge

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

RM306

RM368 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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 1,001 reviews	View
Thistle Express London Luton	7.8 Good 1,401 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton

8/10 Good

"Very good location and very helpful reception staff and very good chambermaids. Breakfast poor , and doesn’t meet my expectations. Also, the car park is closed as a disabled person, I have to go down the ramp to get a taxi. I have asked the security guard to help me with my luggage and to go down the ramp to get my taxi."

CiTi Hotel London Luton

8/10 Good

"A little cozy and comfortable hotel in the heart of London Luton town centre."

Old Palace Lodge Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel, lovely, friendly staff although breakfast was a little bit expensive and not explained well"

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."

Hill Farm and Orchard

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely just what we needed for the night. "

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7.8/10 (19 reviews)

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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

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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 traveller 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 accommodation options 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! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

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. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

2. Thistle Express London Luton

3. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

4. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

5. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

6. Albion's House

7. Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central

8. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

9. Spark by Hilton Luton

10. West Lodge Hotel

11. The Woburn Hotel

12. ibis London Luton Airport

13. Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

14. Pendley Manor

15. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

16. The Coniston Rooms

17. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

18. House Forty one

19. Flitwick Manor

20. Boxmoor Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton

CiTi Hotel London Luton

Old Palace Lodge Hotel

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

Hill Farm and Orchard

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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