Featuring guided tours and accommodations alongside animal enclosures, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is located next to the National Zoo and Aquarium. Guests enjoy free WiFi and and an outdoor pool. African cuisine is served in the dining room. All bookings include a zoo tour experience where guests see a variety of animals including lions, tigers, cheetahs, bears, monkeys, giraffes and zebras. Overnight safari experiences are also available. The air-conditioned accommodations options include private suites and rooms, bungalows and a tree house. All offer a private bathroom, a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some accommodations offers a spa bath or bathtub. Jamala Wildlife Lodge is 8 minutes' drive from Manuka Oval. It is 10 minutes' drive from central Canberra and the Australian War Memorial.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Canberra
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Darnelle
    Australia Australia
    We have never stayed in a place where every single person could not do more to help you. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the service was exemplary. As it was our anniversary, a beautiful little leopard was on our bed saying Happy...
  • Janelle
    Australia Australia
    Everything about our stay was fantastic. The staff were exceptional and the activities were on point. Their food was delicious and well presented and plenty of it. The whole experience was wonderful and we couldn't fault anything. Highly recommend...
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    We had an amazing experience between the Giraffe treehouse feeding, feeding the tree kangaroos, dinner in the lodge and the zoo tour we could not have had a better experience!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African

Amenities of Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Business center
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Jamala Wildlife Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Jamala Wildlife Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that Jamala Wildlife Lodge has strict check-in hours between 13:30-14:15. Please note all tours start immediately on arrival at 14:30. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. This property does not have a 24/7 reception on site.

    Please note that there is a 1.3% charge for Visa and Mastercard and 1.8% for Amex when paying with a credit card.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Jamala Wildlife Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Jamala Wildlife Lodge

    • Jamala Wildlife Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Check-in at Jamala Wildlife Lodge is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Jamala Wildlife Lodge is 3.1 miles from the center of Canberra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool

    • Room options at Jamala Wildlife Lodge include:

      • Bungalow
      • Suite
      • Double

    • The prices at Jamala Wildlife Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.