Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Looking for an unforgettable festive romantic escape?
At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, we offer a unique blend of luxury, adventure and intimacy. Do you dream of sleeping under the stars or waking to sounds of lion roaring, whether you’re planning a proposal, celebrating an anniversary, or simply want to escape together, Port Lympne promises memories that will last a lifetime.
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Treehouses
Watch the starry skies from your private balcony and enjoy your romantic hideaway above the reserve, our Treehouses blend the adventure of the wild with the height of indulgence. Your Nightlights package includes everything you need for a magical festive escape. Enjoy exclusive access to the reserve with your own golf buggy as well as a fully equipped kitchen, open-plan living area, and all of the comforts of home. Your Nightlights package includes access to both Port Lympne and Howletts parks, and the magical Port Lympne Illuminated trail, so after an evening of lights, funfair laughter, and festive snacks, you’ll return to your own treetop retreat for ultimate relaxation.
Includes Amenities: Golf Buggy, Exclusive Views, Full Kitchen & Private Balcony
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Lion & Tiger Lodge
Lion Lodge and Tiger Lodge put you face-to-face with some of the world’s most majestic big cats. With full length windows, you can watch the tigers or lions roam just beyond your suite, while you relax in front of the log burners’ warm glow. Celebrate the festive season in decadent luxury with the Nightlights package which includes your overnight accommodation, access to Port Lympne Reserve and our sister park Howletts Wild Animal Park, and entry to the Port Lympne Illuminated Trail. Enjoy the excitement of returning from the lights and funfair to your private retreat, where the adventure continues.
Included Amenities: Log Burner, Golf Buggy, Private Garden, Outdoor Bath & Incredible Photo Opportunities
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Leopard Creek
Leopard Creek’s cosy village of timber cabins and wigwams offers an unforgettable stay next door to leopards. Choose from decadently luxurious timber wigwams, cosy cubs or family-friendly cabins and wake to the sights and sounds of the reserve. An immersive experience with sweeping views of the reserve all the way to the coastline, a stay at Leopard Creek never fails to delight. Your Nightlights package includes overnight accommodation, reserve access, and the Port Lympne Illuminated trail, so you can return from the evening’s festivities to your cosy, once in a lifetime retreat.
Included Amenities: Log Burner, Golf Buggy, Monsoon Shower & Unforgettable Photo Opportunities
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Forest Hideaway
Hidden away at the top of the hill, your home from home Hideaway is a cosy retreat surrounded by nature. Live like a forest fairy in your enchanted cabin, close to the lion enclosure. Come back after the Port Lympne Illuminated trail to the roaring fire pit to toast marshmallows, or to your private terrace under the stars for a night cap to unwind after the festivities.
Included Amenities: Golf Buggy, Mini Bar, Monsoon Shower & Nespresso Machine

The Lookout Bubble
Spend the night in your own private snow globe offering 180-degree panoramic views. The transparent dome is perfect for Instagram shots, which can be your festive home-from-home when you book a nightlights package at Port Lympne. After your evening strolling around the magical Port Lympne Illuminated trail, you’ll return to your tranquil bubble in the treetops where you can unwind in your free-standing bath or cosy king-size bed. Included in your stay is a personal golf buggy to explore the reserve and breakfast to end your winter stay in style.
Included Amenities: Golf Buggy, Monsoon Shower, Mini Bar & Incredible Photo Opportunities
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Why Choose Us for Your Romantic Getaway?
Simply by enjoying a short break with us, you are directly contributing to the care of the animals in our parks here in the UK and supporting the trailblazing overseas work of our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation (charity number 326567). Thanks to the generosity of guests like you, The Aspinall Foundation has released more than 75 gorillas, 41 Javan gibbons, 14 Javan grizzled langurs, 125 Javan ebony langurs, 12 European bison, 8 black rhinos and many more animals back to the wild!
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