Port Lympne Mansion Hotel

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9 (282 reviews)
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Road , Hythe , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Lovely staff
Unique experience
Clean and historic property
Affordable luxury
Cons:
Dated bathroom
Limited temperature control in rooms
Distance between some amenities
Lack of AC during summer

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
The hotel was so clean and beautiful.
Service
9.25
All the staff were lovely and very helpful.
Location
9.25
Exceptional location in the safari park with breathtaking surroundings.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were excellent with some dated aspects in keeping with the house period.
Amenities
9.25
Inclusion of golf buggy, safari tour, and unique atmosphere were heavily appreciated.
Value for Money
9.25
One of the more affordable ways to stay at the park, felt luxurious.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast was very good but could have included self-service options.
Overall Experience
9.25
Amazing hotel and park experience, perfect for families.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 16:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Port Lympne Mansion Hotel offers elegant rooms with luxurious detailing, flat-screen TVs, and stylish furnishings. Some suites even feature a four-poster bed for a truly indulgent stay.

Historic Charm
Set in a historic Edwardian mansion house, this property boasts a rich heritage and has welcomed prestigious guests like Sir Winston Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia. The elegant architecture and beautiful surroundings add to the charm of your stay.

Wildlife Experience
Located within the Port Lympne Wild Animal Reserve, guests can enjoy stunning views across the Romney Marsh and even explore the Howletts Wild Animal Park on the grounds. Immerse yourself in nature and wildlife during your stay at this unique hotel.

Experience luxury, history, and wildlife at the Port Lympne Mansion Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Guests need a full valid driving license to drive the Golf Buggy and must be shown upon arrival
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £75 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 282 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
Marvellous peaceful place to view the gardens and animals in the park.
Pros:

Very welcoming and clean, staff were polite, great place to stay.

Cons:

Would be nice to have more facilities open, when walking round to view animals.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • gb
10
10/10
Pros:

Perfect 50th birthday in the Manor House!

Cons:

Dinner in the restaurant was exceptional!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ray • family_with_children • gb
1
Over priced disappointment
Pros:

Location to Eurotunnel

Cons:

Bed uncomfortable shower unless and didn’t get to do safari

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Pat • extended_group • gb
10
Superb & memorable place to visit
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay for 2 nights, this was our 3rd visit. Very friendly & helpful staff. Love having a golf buggy to explore the site & see all the animals. Lovely breakfast in the Garden Room with lots of choice.

Cons:

It is pricey, but then I guess its all about supporting the animals.
Poor choice of sandwiches in Base Camp cafe even by 12.45.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Frankie • family_with_children • gb
10
Book it and don’t regret it
Pros:

Extremely friendly

Cons:

My stay wasn’t longer

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Amazing stay. Great room. Very helpful staff. The golf buggy was great fun. Breakfast was lovely

Cons:

Everything. It was beautiful

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
Will stay again
Pros:

Beautiful location with access to the park. The Golf buggy was an absolute bonus! Rooms are spacious and clean.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
One of most magical weekends I’ve had in the UK. An amazing place. We will be back.
Pros:

Beautifully restored. Very luxurious.

Cons:

Nothing. It was great.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
An amazing adventure.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great food. Amazing location.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Fabulous, would highly recommend
Pros:

Loved staying at Port Lympne mansion. Beautiful room, very clean and came with an excellent full English breakfast. The zoo is fabulous and having the golf cart to whizz about on when the park is closed was such an amazing idea, we saw so many animals. Fabulous stay, can’t wait to return.

Cons:

Only a very small gripe because we found everything else perfect, we didn’t have any milk with our tea in the room.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
9
Fantastic animal experience in a beautiful setting
Pros:

Beautiful building and grounds

Cons:

Bedroom was a little cold and shower wasn’t very good

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • solo_traveller • gb
1
Absolutely dreadful
Pros:

The hotel was unacceptable for disabled person. We didn’t stay in the hotel. They charged us £375 extra for another accommodation. The whole experience was absolutely dreadful.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Melenie • extended_group • gb
10
We really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Beautiful mansion very helpful staff

Cons:

The bathroom could do with a bit of maintenance but didn’t affect our stay

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful location and property

Cons:

Bathroom needed updating.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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middleton • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The venue and the buggies. The breakfast and service was superb.

Cons:

The issues with the room and some things not working .

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee