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Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Shepway, Kent

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Family Guests’ FavoriteThis place is chosen by families as their favorite and has a rating of 4.667.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.65 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 21 reviews

5.0/522 Jun 2026

sylvia • Trip with Friends

Beautiful setting and in the evening you heard the lions roar

5.0/515 Jun 2026

Guv Zayn • Family Trip

We had a fantastic stay at the Pinewood Camping Pods and were very impressed overall. A small thing to note is that the main car park is on the opposite side of the bridge, so you may need to walk over with your luggage. The resort does offer a shuttle service, but it’s worth arranging this in advance. The food was excellent. We ate at the Garden Room and were really impressed with both the quality and the range of options, especially for children. We also had dinner at the Bear Lodge restaurant, where the food and service were equally good. Throughout our stay, the staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help. The atmosphere around the reserve is beautiful and makes for a very relaxing break. If you’re travelling with children, it’s worth checking the buggy policy before booking. The reserve is quite hilly and some routes, particularly the Trojan Steps, can be challenging with a pram and young children. A buggy would have been incredibly useful during our stay in a Pinewood Pod, but we were unable to access one as they appear to be reserved for certain accommodation types. This was the only downside of an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, a wonderful stay with great food, amazing service, and a unique setting. We’d happily return.

5.0/513 May 2026

Lesley • Family Trip

Wonderful experience and accommodation

5.0/511 Apr 2026

Nik

Our shepherd hut in Pinewood was spotlessly clean and refreshed every day. Staff were always on hand if needed and really helpful at checkin (the process for checking in and out was seamless). Marshmallows, skewers, logs for the indoor and outdoor wood burners, and upmarket tea bags all complimentary; only let down by basic Nescafé coffee sachets and pots of UHT milk. A small fridge would be useful to allow for proper fresh milk and keeping drinks cool. Beds were comfy and the separated bunk beds over the main double an ingenious use of space. Nice toiletries. Excellent location within the park, right next to the lions and tigers as well as the entrance footbridge from the car park making for easy loading/unloading of luggage and getting in and out of the resort (only downside to this is it is right on the road so while you are well separated and can’t see the road there is traffic noise). Quick stroll to the park Base Camp, and an easy downhill walk through the animal enclosures to our favourite eatery Baby Dolls for surprisingly excellent pizza - but especially with children you’ll probably want one of their smart Black Cabs to take you back up the steep hill and they can take a long time to come so plan ahead!

5.0/519 Jan 2026

Phillip • Family Trip

Had a great stay for my son's birthday Lots of walking, lots of animals and lots of memories.

5.0/528 Nov 2025

Lebinh • Family Trip

These pods were super cute and very clean. The heating in it was fantastic and kept us warm on a very cold and wet night. We were provided with the and coffee making facilities and a bag of marshmallows to toast by the fire. Kids really enjoyed it. We could also hear and sometimes see the lions nearby.

5.0/56 Jul 2025

Claire • Family Trip

Great experience for my 1 and 8 year old

5.0/512 Jun 2025

georgina • Family Trip

The staff are so friendly and helpfull and we all enjoyed out stay.

5.0/54 May 2025

Ann • Family Trip

We had a lovely stay here, introducing our little boy to camping for the first time. It was a lovely and cosy pod for the 3 of us and it was amazing being right next to the lions. We loved toasting marshmallows by the fire pits & all the on site restaurants were lovely and delicious food. We had a great time.

5.0/55 Mar 2025

MARIE • Family Trip

Good experience, really enjoyed our stay. We had the shared bathroom and toilet, they were ok, could be cleaner. The room was good, good size. The safari was amazing, the food was great.

5.0/519 Jan 2025

Allyson • Family Trip

The pod was Cody and warm. We loved being so close to the lions and hearing them roar ! My family and I loved the whole adventure !

5.0/54 Nov 2024

Shah • Family Trip

Excellent stay at Port Lympne and worth a visit for a stay in the wild. Well managed location and great support from Melanie at check in and throughout.

5.0/515 Sep 2024

Mary • Family Trip

Lovely stay with very friendly and polite staff - very clean and comfortable surroundings. Only caveat is that it’s not the most baby friendly if you are travelling alone with a baby & the Accomadation I had did not have a fridge.

5.0/514 Jul 2024

Delia • Family Trip

A fantastic get away from London. So relaxing. Staff so friendly. Everything was so easy and well organised. Walking in the evening was so peaceful. One thing, I forgot a hygiene item but there is no shop for essentials. But of course staff supplied item free of charge.

4.0/51 Jun 2026

Steve • Family Trip

Great location we could see the lions from our room! Only slight downside was the sofa bed was a little on the uncomfortable side, but we had a great time and the staff were great too.

4.0/524 Feb 2026

Bindu

The room was so cosy, clean and designed well.

4.0/515 Mar 2025

Emma • Family Trip

Lovely place. I didn’t realise when I booked that the room is not en-suite. Which was fine except only two toilets for 12-14 pods. The pods are nice and very well kept, but very small for mote than 2 people. Family with little kids ok, but we were groups of adults and teenagers so not idea. Over all place is very nice, but probably not worth the cost.

4.0/515 Sep 2024

Sophie • Family Trip

The stay is brilliant - waking up with the lions roaring and even going throughout the night (which did scare our 2yo!) was amazing. we would definitely upgrade to a lodge where you get a golf buggy next time as the zoo is difficult to get round on foot as it’s so hilly. Also the sofa bed which is the double bed (alongside 2 singles) is unbelievably uncomfortable - I’m talking the worst nights sleep on a rock hard surface! The pod is also tiny so it is a tight squeeze and the sofa bed once downtotally blocks the front door

4.0/52 May 2024

Christopher • Couple Trip

pillows poor? didn’t tell us where toilets where. would to had option to hire golf cart

3.0/52 Mar 2025

Faye • Family Trip

We stayed in a Pinewood pod, and while the size and amenities were as expected, we were particularly disappointed by the cleanliness. There were visible signs of damp and black mold on the wood and various areas of the pod. Whether these had been cleaned or not, they were still noticeable and concerning. The real issue, however, came when we were getting ready for bed. After putting our son to sleep, we prepared our own beds and were shocked by what we found. The quilt and pillow for the futon were dirty, with visible mud marks from shoes. While I tried to be open-minded about this, what we discovered next was unacceptable. When pulling back the sheets on the other single bed, we found a pair of little girl’s pajama trousers—clear evidence that the bed had been made up but not cleaned. The safari experience itself is a real treat, but Port Lympne is slipping when it comes to its overnight accommodations. Given the price paid for a single night, the lack of attention to cleanliness was both surprising and disappointing.

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Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Location
With a stay at Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve in Hythe, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. This campground is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lympne Castle and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from The Royal Military Canal.

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Facility and Service
You can experience a safari adventure. Additional amenities at this campground include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at one of the campground's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 - Sun, 15 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children