Places to stay | Chester Zoo

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The Reserve - Opening August 2025

Combine your trip to the zoo with a stay at The Reserve, our luxury safari-style lodge accommodation. Your unforgettable overnight stay will bring you behind the scenes for exclusive animal experiences, talks from our conservation experts, and out-of-hours zoo access.

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Other places to stay

We work with a number of other local hotels and holiday home companies across Cheshire.

Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse (CH1 2LY)

Smart hotel located on the grounds of Chester racecourse with free breakfast, free parking and a 5-minute walk from the City Centre.

DoubleTree by Hilton chester, Hotel & Spa (CH2 3PD)

Set in an 18th century manor house, beautifully combining the past and present, with 219 bedrooms.

The Queen at Chester Hotel (CH1 3AH)

Built opposite Chester train station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel is just a short 11 minutes’ drive to Chester Zoo.

Moxy Chester (CH3 5BS)

Relax and unwind at the ever-affordable Moxy Chester, where the fun never stops. Enjoy smart rooms with cosy beds and fast Wi-Fi.

Hotel Indigo Chester (CH1 1QQ)

Contemporary boutique hotel in Chester City Centre that is located in the heart of our historic city.

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel (CH3 5QL)

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is a family friendly, 4-star hotel set in 2 acres of stunning landscaped gardens.

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel (CH66 9PB)

Easily accessible, yet in a tranquil location. Macdonald Craxton Wood is surrounded by beautiful Cheshire woodland.

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa (CH4 9DG)

Four-star Cheshire hotel which artfully combines traditional elegance with contemporary luxury, just 10 miles from Chester Zoo.

Manor Wood (CH3 9EN)

Our award-winning Park and excellent facilities mean that you can relax and build precious memories of your time at Manor Wood.

Macdonald Portal Hotel (CW6 0DJ)

Stunning four-star destination in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

The Hollies Retreat (CW6 9ES)

Luxury lodges for families & couples nestled on the fringe of Delamere Forest beautiful, with amazing forest views all a short drive from the zoo.

Carden Park (CH3 9DQ)

Located amongst 1,000 acres of beautiful countryside, offering spacious rooms and luxury facilities; including an award-winning spa.

Peckforton Castle (CW6 9TN)

An enchanting hotel in the heart of Cheshire. Rising majestically above the Cheshire landscape, the castle is both enigmatic and enchanting.

Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat Darwin Escapes SQUARE

Darwin Escapes (CH8 9SA)

Darwin Escapes Talacre Beach caravan park has a range of facilities! Pop to the Boardwalk Lounge for an evening of family entertainment.

If you would like to become a ticket agent for Chester Zoo email groups@chesterzoo.org

Please note: This does not represent an exhaustive list of accommodation providers in the local area and inclusion does not suggest an endorsement. Chester Zoo will not become involved in any dealings between you and a third-party company.