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

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

1. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

11.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Claire

￥16,615

￥19,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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.

2. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

10.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Svitlana

￥13,048

￥15,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet with dishes.

3. The Garden Studio

10.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lucy

￥9,919

￥11,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Timothy

￥16,091

￥19,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

5. West Lodge Hotel

13.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Sarah

￥12,190

￥14,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

6. Albion's House

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Niall

￥8,148

￥9,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

7. Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Nicholas

￥9,211

￥11,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of wooden and stone elements.

A neatly made bed with checkered pillows, a window with a view of greenery, and two framed pictures on the wall.

The Greyhound Inn with ivy-covered walls, a traditional pub sign, and outdoor seating with green umbrellas.

A dessert with strawberries and a yellow fruit on top.

8. The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

6.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lucy

￥16,091

￥19,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

9. The Coniston Rooms

15.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

matthew

￥12,323

￥14,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a clock, and wooden panel walls.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

10. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

11.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Bhavik

￥14,087

￥16,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

4.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Alan

￥11,017

￥13,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

12. Boxmoor Lodge

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

￥13,181

￥17,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

13. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

16.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Rachel

￥15,062

￥18,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern cafe with a central seating area featuring green cushioned benches, surrounded by orange chairs and tables. A vintage-style counter with a bicycle and a fruit bowl is visible.

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.

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

14. Spark by Hilton Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

imran

￥12,894

￥15,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A traditional Tudor-style building with a sign reading "Can Park Hotel Entrance."

A dining table set with glassware, plates, and floral centerpieces.

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a wooden ladder, and a window with curtains.

A four-poster bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a checkered ottoman.

15. The Kings Arms Hotel

20.6 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Beulah

￥15,069

￥27,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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.

A cozy room with a fireplace, patterned wallpaper, and framed pictures.

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

16. The Bedford Arms

19.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Bev

￥17,343

￥20,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

￥9,211

￥11,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A garden with wooden structures and a hot tub.

A well-lit pathway leading to a building with a rustic facade, surrounded by landscaped gardens and outdoor seating areas.

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

18. Old Palace Lodge Hotel

4.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Dina

￥10,077

￥12,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A historic building with a formal garden in front, featuring neatly trimmed hedges and a central water feature.

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

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.

19. Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

14 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Tinuke

￥10,904

￥13,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring patterned chairs, a patterned floor, and a wall with framed pictures.

A neatly made bed with white and yellow pillows, a brown throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a variety of bottles, and a sign indicating 'Classic' and 'Jazz Club' beers.

A staircase with a wooden handrail, flanked by blue walls adorned with framed artwork, photographs, and a large painting.

20. Old Cock Inn

13.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Timothy

￥21,379

￥25,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,082 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
The Garden Studio	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
West Lodge Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 268 reviews	View

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

OYO The Chiltern Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We both were happy with everything about the hotel"

Thistle Express London Luton

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived in the early hours in the morning and our room key was ready. The car park is close by, and it's connected to the shopping centre."

The Pheasant Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good basic full english brekfast included. Spaious room comfy beds"

Premier Inn Dunstable / Luton

8/10 Good

"Clean and the staff was helpful"

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 charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants 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 61 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Old Palace Lodge Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns and The Pheasant Inn.

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

Expedia has 61 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 London Luton Airport by IHG

2. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

3. The Garden Studio

4. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

5. West Lodge Hotel

6. Albion's House

7. Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central

8. The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

9. The Coniston Rooms

10. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

11. Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

12. Boxmoor Lodge

13. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

14. Spark by Hilton Luton

15. The Kings Arms Hotel

16. The Bedford Arms

17. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

18. Old Palace Lodge Hotel

19. Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

20. Old Cock Inn

Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

OYO The Chiltern Hotel

Thistle Express London Luton

The Pheasant Inn

Premier Inn Dunstable / Luton

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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