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

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

1. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

11.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mrs k

￥14,862

￥17,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

2. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

10.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mel

￥11,890

￥14,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Juanita

￥14,948

￥17,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

4. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

11.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

holly

￥11,715

￥14,058 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 staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, illuminated by wall-mounted lights.

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

5. Spark by Hilton Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Chloe

￥11,741

￥14,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

6. The Woburn Hotel

16.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mark

￥10,646

￥12,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

7. Albion's House

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Niall

￥8,219

￥9,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

8. West Lodge Hotel

13.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Darren

￥11,741

￥14,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

A modern interior with seating and tables, a patterned wall, and hanging lights.

9. Thistle Express London Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lee

￥7,170

￥8,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

10. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

16.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Julie

￥11,905

￥14,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

13.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jill

￥10,610

￥12,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

12. ibis London Luton Airport

11.6 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jasbir

￥10,666

￥12,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

13. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

9.3 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

￥8,568

￥10,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

￥10,316

￥12,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

15. The Coniston Rooms

15.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

matthew

￥12,541

￥15,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

16. Pendley Manor

8.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lyla

￥18,045

￥21,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

17. The Bedford Arms

19.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

RYAN

￥15,579

￥18,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

18. Two Brewers by Chef and Brewer Collection

16.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Angela

￥14,163

￥16,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large, historic building with multiple windows and a brick facade, situated next to a calm body of water with a reflection of the building.

A room with striped wallpaper, a chandelier, a large mirror, and a blue sofa.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a round stained glass window, a small table, and a chair.

A dining table with a bottle of Harrogate water, two glasses of beer, and a plate of food in an outdoor setting.

19. St Michael's Manor Hotel

16.8 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

JACQUI

￥29,899

￥35,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

20. Boxmoor Lodge

11.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

John

￥11,703

￥14,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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 1,103 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Luton	8.6 Excellent 433 reviews	View

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton

10/10 Excellent

"Well located for an overnight from a flight and then out the next day"

Luton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very friendly, locked carpark at night so safe, room walls are sloped so have to be carefull especially men using toilet. Coffee and tea available in room. Clean towels and bed sheets, beds were a bit springy for my liking but was only for a few hours sleep so not a problem. Bit of a musty smell in hallways again not a major issue. Price was cheap which was ok as only needed it for a few hours sleep before going to airport which if your driving was about 11 mins away."

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."

Premier Inn Dunstable / Luton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room."

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."

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!"

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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. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

2. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

3. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

4. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

5. Spark by Hilton Luton

6. The Woburn Hotel

7. Albion's House

8. West Lodge Hotel

9. Thistle Express London Luton

10. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

11. Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

12. ibis London Luton Airport

13. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre

14. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

15. The Coniston Rooms

16. Pendley Manor

17. The Bedford Arms

18. Two Brewers by Chef and Brewer Collection

19. St Michael's Manor Hotel

20. Boxmoor Lodge

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Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton

Luton Hotel

Stuart Hotel

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

Premier Inn Dunstable / Luton

Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

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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