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Family Tent
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Superior Tent, 4 Bedrooms
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Campground with 4 restaurants, near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens

Popular property highlights

Free self parking

With a stay at Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve in Hythe, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. This campground is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lympne Castle and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Poulton Wood Nature Reserve.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

You can experience a safari adventure. Additional features at this campground include wedding services, a communal living room, and a picnic area.

Enjoy international cuisine at Bear Lodge Restaurant, one of the campground's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This campground has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 16
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Television in common areas
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Terrace
  • Firepit
  • Firewood (free)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas:

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve offers 16 shared accommodations with fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodations
  • Furnished patio
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 4
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Bear Lodge Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Babydoll's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in pizza and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Port Lympne Hotel - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Pinewood Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.

Basecamp Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Safari on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6–15 for adults, and GBP 3–8 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Bear Lodge
  • Bear At Lympne Reserve Hythe
  • Bear Lodge Aspinall Foundation
  • Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Hythe
  • Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Campsite
  • Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve Campsite Hythe
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