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

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

Mrs k

AED 316

AED 380 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 bedroom with a bed, a painting, a sliding door, and a balcony.

2. Albion's House

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Niall

AED 192

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 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.

3. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

10.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mel

AED 276

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

11.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Juanita

AED 361

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

AED 272

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

6. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

16.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Julie

AED 292

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern interior with wooden slats, green chairs, and tables, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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.

7. Thistle Express London Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jose

AED 166

AED 200 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

8. Pendley Manor

8.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lyla

AED 417

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

9. West Lodge Hotel

13.4 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Darren

AED 274

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

10. Spark by Hilton Luton

9.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Chloe

AED 272

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A conference room with purple chairs arranged in rows, a projector screen, and a 'Welcome' sign.

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

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

11. Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

4.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Alan

AED 255

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

12. The Bedford Arms

19.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

RYAN

AED 353

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 two-story house with a tiled roof, a front porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

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

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple towers, and a central courtyard with a fountain and statues.

13. House Forty one

17.5 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

gregory

AED 429

AED 515 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 hotel room with a television, a mirror, a vanity, and a door leading to a bathroom.

14. The Woburn Hotel

16.7 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Mark

AED 248

AED 298 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

15. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

16 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Ella

AED 239

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

16. The Coniston Rooms

15.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

matthew

AED 291

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

14 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Ian

AED 269

AED 323 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

18. ibis London Luton Airport

11.6 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Jasbir

AED 252

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A dining area with round wooden tables, upholstered chairs, and a fireplace in the background.

19. Two Brewers by Chef and Brewer Collection

16.2 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Angela

AED 316

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. The Garden Studio

10.9 km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Lucy

AED 235

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,101 reviews	View
Albion's House	9.0 Wonderful 44 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

Dunstable

AED 255

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar with multiple taps, including brands like Stella Artois and San Miguel.

Two single beds with white linens and pillows, a blue headboard, and bedside lamps.

A building with a sign reading "The Highwayman" and "Hungry Horse" on the left. There are large flower pots and hanging flower baskets on the front.

A building with a sign reading "The Highwayman" and "Hungry Horse" on the facade. There are outdoor tables and chairs arranged in front.

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

Dunstable

AED 225

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A building with a sign reading "The Greyhound Inn" and a pub sign above it.

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

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

The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

Tring

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Pendley Manor

Tring

AED 417

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The entrance to Redwings Lodge with a brick facade, glass doors, and a tiled roof.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a red chair, a television, a potted plant, and a small fern plant.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white duvet and an orange blanket. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted light, and a painting of flowers.

A wooden bench outside a building with a sign reading "BUDDIES USA".

Redwings Lodge Dunstable

Leighton Buzzard

AED 322

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Spark by Hilton Luton

Luton

AED 272

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a window with a view, and wooden ceiling.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table and chairs, white cabinets, and a window with blinds.

A conservatory with a patterned rug, a radiator, and a view of a backyard.

Instant Home

Challney

AED 582

AED 834 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Thistle Express London Luton

Luton

AED 166

AED 200 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

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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Thistle Express London Luton

8/10 Good

"Nice clean place. Easy check in and out. Good location."

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."

OYO The Chiltern Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was good service ,staff very helpful..had very good night sleep.thank you chiltern oyo"

Old Palace Lodge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place with a beautiful garden and a lovely bar. Would stay again"

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."

The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

10/10 Excellent

"Super!"

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Dunstable Downs

7.8/10 (19 reviews)

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Chilterns Nature - Ivinghoe Beacon Nature Reserve

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Ivinghoe Beacon

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Ashridge Golf Club

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Ashridge Estate

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

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TeamSport Dunstable

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Ashridge Artisans Golf Club

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Genting Casino 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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1. Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport by IHG

2. Albion's House

3. Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport

4. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport

5. Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport by IHG

6. Bel & the Dragon at Red Lion Wendover

7. Thistle Express London Luton

8. Pendley Manor

9. West Lodge Hotel

10. Spark by Hilton Luton

11. Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

12. The Bedford Arms

13. House Forty one

14. The Woburn Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG

16. The Coniston Rooms

17. Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

18. ibis London Luton Airport

19. Two Brewers by Chef and Brewer Collection

20. The Garden Studio

Compare popular hotels close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Hotels recommended for families near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

Pendley Manor

Redwings Lodge Dunstable

Spark by Hilton Luton

Instant Home

Thistle Express London Luton

Top ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Hotel Reviews

Luton Hotel

Stuart Hotel

Thistle Express London Luton

Highwayman Hotel By Greene King Inns

OYO The Chiltern Hotel

Old Palace Lodge Hotel

Premier Inn Dunstable / Luton

Holiday Inn Express Dunstable by IHG

The Greyhound Inn Aldbury

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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