“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
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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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
