“A fabulous & highly unusual family-owned lodge set within the National Zoo & Aquarium. African-inspired bungalows, treehouses & a main lodge feature carved wood, earthy tones & big bathtubs. Rooms border enclosures so guests are metres from lions, giraffes & bears. A real gem for wildlife fans.”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • A fabulous lodge for families with older kids, who will be fascinated by the zoo & adore flexible room options
  • Hideaway

    • A one-of-a-kind hideaway in Canberra, set within a family-owned zoo with a focus on conservation & education
  • Wildlife Area

    • Hotel guests are offered two free guided walks through the zoo, which surrounds the lodge itself
  • Owner managed

    • Jamala Wildlife Lodge and the National Zoo & Aquarium are owned & run by a family who have been in Canberra for five generations
  • Restaurant

    • The Cave, with a feel of a private dining room, offers delicious breakfasts & three-course dinners close to the animals
  • Sights nearby

    • Take the family to the Cockington Green Gardens, seeing handcrafted miniature buildings & riding the steam train
  • Great walks

    • Discover hidden gems across the city with expert guides from Canberra Secrets Personalised Tours
  • Other Activities

    • Cruise around Lake Burley Griffin in an electric boat from GoBoat on a sunny afternoon
  • All inclusive

    • The price includes drinks, dinner and breakfast
  • Museums

    • The National Dinosaur Museum is fascinating
  • Airport

    • Canberra Airport is a 15-minute drive away
  • Restrictions on children

    • Children older than 6 years are welcome
  • Organic food

  • Designer

  • Hotel Entertainment

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Learning

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Theme hotel

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Local markets

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Cycling

  • Riverside

  • Landmark

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Quirky

  • Business Hotel

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Gourmet

  • Eco

Facilities

  • Rooms

    18 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    The Cave, with a feel of a private dining room, offers delicious breakfasts & three-course dinners close to the animals
  • Bar

    Savour pre-dinner drinks and canapés on the terrace, and a good selection of wines with dinner
  • Restrictions on children

    Children older than 6 years are welcome
  • Internet

  • Private dining room

  • No pets

  • In room DVD

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Air conditioning

  • Hot Tub

  • Spa

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Disabled access

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Business Centre

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Hotel guests are offered two free guided walks through the zoo, which surrounds the lodge itself
  • Sights nearby

    • Take the family to the Cockington Green Gardens, seeing handcrafted miniature buildings & riding the steam train
  • Great walks

    • Discover hidden gems across the city with expert guides from Canberra Secrets Personalised Tours
  • Other Activities

    • Cruise around Lake Burley Griffin in an electric boat from GoBoat on a sunny afternoon
  • Museums

    • The National Dinosaur Museum is fascinating
  • Learning

  • Hotel Entertainment

  • Local markets

  • Theatre

  • Cycling

  • Golf

Map & Location

Other reviews

Jamala Wildlife Lodge - Hotel Review

Waking to the roar of lions, hand-feeding a giraffe from your balcony or gazing into the eyes of a tiger from your bathtub are just some of the possibilities of this 18-room African-style luxury lodge inside the grounds of Canberra’s zoo. It’s very expensive, but worth every penny...

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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