Your Guide to the Best Rooms at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a brilliant, fun-filled escape just outside London, set in Surrey and packed with that perfect mix of theme park fun, animal encounters and immersive lands. It’s home to over 40 rides and attractions, a full Zoo and SEA LIFE centre, plus themed areas like Wild Asia, Mexicana and the World of Jumanji, all designed with families in mind.

What makes Chessington extra special is the chance to stay right in the heart of the adventure. The resort offers two on‑site hotels: the Safari Hotel and the Azteca Hotel. Both are filled with themed rooms overlooking the Wanyama Reserve or the colourful Azteca Temple. Whether you want giraffes wandering near your window or a jungle‑themed room the kids will love, the accommodation keeps the magic going long after the rides close.

An overnight stay at Chessington comes with plenty of little extras that keep the adventure going long after the rides close. You’ll enjoy an overnight stay, complete with hotel entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights during term time, and every night throughout the school holidays. Breakfast is included to set you up for the day, along with free car parking for a smooth, stress‑free visit. Your ticket entry type simply depends on the package you choose, making it easy to tailor your stay to your family’s plans.

Safari Resort Hotel

The Safari Hotel is the place to stay if you want the adventure to carry on long after the park closes. Some of the rooms overlook the Wanyama Reserve, so you can wake up to views of grazing animals and that warm, safari‑lodge atmosphere. Inside, the hotel is filled with themed family rooms, from classic animal designs to PAW Patrol, Jumanji, OREO and even festive Christmas rooms. It’s relaxed, family‑friendly and perfectly placed for easy access to the park, making it a fun and convenient base for your Chessington break.

Paw Patrol Room

The PAW Patrol Room is a fully themed family space designed for little fans who want their own rescue‑ready adventure. It sleeps up to five, with a standout PAW Patroller‑themed bunk bed and bright, character‑led décor throughout the room. Stays come with a few useful extras too: One‑Shot Rangers Reserve & Ride, complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool. and a 2 pm early check‑in so you can settle in sooner. (When booking your stay in a PAW Patrol room, you and your group get access to a One-Shot Rangers Reserve & Ride for a ride of your choice)

Jumanji Room

Designed for those who want to step straight into the world of Jumanji, this fully themed room brings the jungle adventure to life with bold décor, immersive details and a layout that sleeps up to five. Kids get their own themed bunk beds, and the whole space ties into the World of Jumanji land just outside. Your stay includes Rangers Reserve & Ride and a 2 pm early check‑in, keeping everything simple and adventure‑ready from the moment you arrive.

Oreo Room

This fun, branded room is designed around the iconic OREO look, with bold blue styling, playful details and a layout that sleeps up to four. Kids get their own themed bunk beds, and the whole space has that bright, modern feel that makes it stand out from the standard Safari Hotel rooms.

Giraffe, Tiger or Zebra Room

These animal‑themed rooms at the Safari Hotel all follow the same family‑friendly layout, each sleeping up to four with themed bunk beds for the kids. Some rooms offer views over the Wanyama Reserve. The Giraffe room design uses warm safari tones and gentle patterns. The Tiger version is bolder, with richer colours and stronger animal‑print details for a more vibrant feel. The Zebra option keeps things clean and monochrome, using black‑and‑white patterns to create a simple, modern safari look. All three offer a straightforward themed stay without the extra branding of the character rooms.

Christmas Room

The festive Christmas Room at the Safari Hotel is designed to feel like a cosy winter escape, filled with twinkling lights, garlands and a fully decorated Christmas tree that sets the scene the moment you walk in. It’s an immersive, seasonal space made for families who want that warm, Christmassy atmosphere woven into their stay. It is only available during the festive season. Inside, you’ll find themed decorations throughout, Christmas mugs with hot chocolate and marshmallows, and an Alexa ready to play festive music on repeat. The room comes with a Wanyama View, plus Savannah Splash Pool access and 2 pm early check‑in.

Aztec Resort Hotel

The Azteca Hotel brings a bold, colourful, temple‑adventure theme to Chessington, with carved‑stone details, jungle murals and other fun touches running throughout the building. It’s designed for families who want a stay that feels a bit more immersive, with rooms themed around ancient temples, mischievous monkeys and popular storybook characters like The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. The hotel sits right beside the Wanyama Village & Reserve, giving some rooms unique views across the animals, and offers easy access to the park along with a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere. Access to the Savannah Splash Pool is available for an additional fee with stays at this hotel.

The Gruffalo Room

This family room is themed around The Gruffalo, with warm woodland colours and character details that run throughout the space. It’s designed for up to five people, with a separate children’s sleeping area and a cosy, storybook feel that ties in neatly with the ride in the park. Features include Gruffalo theming, a main TV plus a bathroom TV, and a Wanyama View, with each room offering a slightly different outlook across the reserve. Stays also come with 2 pm early check‑in, a hidden Gruffalo gift, and Rangers Reserve & Ride.

Room on the Broom Room

This family room is themed around Room on the Broom, with fun storybook details that give it a cosy, imaginative feel. It’s designed for up to five people, with a separate children’s sleeping area that keeps the layout practical for families. Features include full Room on the Broom theming, a TV, and a Wanyama View, with each room offering a slightly different outlook across the reserve. Stays also come with 2 pm early check‑in, a Room on the Broom gift, and Rangers Reserve & Ride.

Monkey Temple Room

This Azteca‑themed family room is styled around the Monkey Temple, with bright jungle colours, carved‑stone details and playful character touches throughout. It sleeps up to five people and includes colourful Monkey Temple theming, a TV, and a separate children’s sleeping area with themed bunk beds. Rooms are available with or without a Wanyama Village view, and the outlook varies from room to room.

A stay at Chessington’s hotels can be as simple or as themed as you want it to be, with everything designed around easy, family‑friendly comfort. Alongside the character and adventure rooms you’ve read about, both the Safari Hotel and the Azteca Hotel offer a wider range of standard and lightly themed options too, giving families plenty of choice depending on budget, style and how immersive they want their stay to feel.

Alton Towers is another great theme park you can visit, with some really fun themed rooms you can stay in.