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“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.”

“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
  • 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
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Learning
  • Local markets
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • 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
  • All inclusive
  • The price includes drinks, dinner and breakfast
  • Airport
  • Canberra Airport is a 15-minute drive away
  • Restrictions on children
  • Children older than 6 years are welcome
  • Organic food
  • Designer
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Family Suites
  • Lively
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Theme hotel
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • Lively area
  • Disabled access
  • Spa
  • Riverside
  • Landmark
  • Chic
  • Quirky
  • Business Hotel
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Romantic
  • Gourmet
  • Eco

Facilities

  • 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

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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