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Our top choices for Howletts Zoo hotels

Shopping centre

The Bat and Ball

The Bat and Ball
2.0 star property
2.7 km from Howletts Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (48 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed and great room size. Room was spotless. Bathroom was fab, shower was massive. Breakfast choice was great."
United Kingdom
michaela
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
The Bat and Ball
Exterior

Canterbury Hotel

Canterbury Hotel
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Howletts Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (251 reviews)
"Tired hotel ,lack of lifts and accesible entrance. Bedroom hot bathroom freezing couldnt get radiator to work. Lack of easily accesible sockets in room Staff excellen , breakfast excellent Plenty to see and do in area"
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Canterbury Hotel
Bar (on property)

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Howletts Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (949 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room. Excellent location for walking into the city. The young woman working the bar, and covering reception, was exceptional in customer care."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
Cottage

Crud Yr Awel

Crud Yr Awel
2.0 star property
0.6 km from Howletts Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Get house large rooms garden is lovely. Get pubs and food within walking distance. Town is very peaceful and safe "
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is €769
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Crud Yr Awel
Interior

The Wincheap B&B

The Wincheap B&B
3.0 star property
4.2 km from Howletts Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Great stay! Hosts were super and food was great!"
Canada
Miles
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Wincheap B&B
Garden

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
4.0 star property
4 km from Howletts Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (339 reviews)
"Friendly staff, excellent location."
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Interior

The Evenhill

The Evenhill
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Howletts Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (288 reviews)
"We had a great stay at The Evenhill. All the staff were very friendly. Our room was clean, warm and spacious. The shower was great and the towels were nice and large. We didn’t get full WiFi signal in the room, but it wasn’t a problem. We had dinner in the pub and everyone’s meal was excellent. Breakfast the next morning was excellent as well; with plenty to fill us up!"
United Kingdom
Lucy
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Evenhill
Restaurant

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3.0 star property
4 km from Howletts Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, very clean and excellent staff."
United Kingdom
James
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
View from property

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Cathedral Gate Hotel
3.0 star property
4 km from Howletts Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (662 reviews)
"Clean room, extremely helpful staff. "
United Kingdom
Melisa
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Cathedral Gate Hotel
Lunch, dinner and brunch served

The Millers Arms

The Millers Arms
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Howletts Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed at The Millers Arms for a show at The Marlowe Theatre. Lovely pub, room was well looked after and clean. Staff very friendly and a great breakfast included as well. 2 min walk to the theatre and a great choice of pubs and restaurants. Highly recommend "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Millers Arms
Miscellaneous

Castle House Hotel

Castle House Hotel
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Howletts Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (533 reviews)
"Great location, plenty of parking available. Friendly staff."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Castle House Hotel
Triple Room, Private Bathroom (Room 4)

The Coach House Canterbury

The Coach House Canterbury
3.5 star property
4 km from Howletts Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
"Excellent service"
Singapore
Yin Joe
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
The Coach House Canterbury
Restaurant

Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre

Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Howletts Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Clean with very comfortable beds. Convenient short walk to centre of town."
Australia
Olivia
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre
Property entrance

The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel
4.0 star property
4.5 km from Howletts Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean comfy room, lovely staff and great breakfast "
United Kingdom
Deborah
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
The Falstaff Hotel
Family Room (Room 5)

The Maidens Chambers

The Maidens Chambers
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Howletts Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Helpful staff and nice room"
United Kingdom
louie
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
The Maidens Chambers
Fabulous Suite | Terrace/patio

ABode Canterbury

ABode Canterbury
4.0 star property
4.2 km from Howletts Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, comfortable room, brilliant location. "
United Kingdom
Marjorie
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
ABode Canterbury
Property grounds

Howfield Manor Hotel

Howfield Manor Hotel
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Howletts Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (73 reviews)
"Lovely stay, well looked after, would recommend "
United Kingdom
John
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Howfield Manor Hotel
Garden

Greyfriars Lodge

Greyfriars Lodge
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Howletts Zoo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (351 reviews)
"For what we paid the hotel was good! Right next to the city center. Breakfast was basic but good and the worker ensured that it was constantly stocked up! Great for a couple of nights :)"
United Kingdom
C-Jay
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Greyfriars Lodge
House | Interior

Modern 3-bed Hideaway Near Westgate With Parking

Modern 3-bed Hideaway Near Westgate With Parking
2.0 star property
4.6 km from Howletts Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Super location just minutes walk from the centre. very clean and just what a family need."
United Kingdom
Nigel
The price is €242
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Modern 3-bed Hideaway Near Westgate With Parking
Bar (on property)

Tyler Court - University of Kent

Tyler Court - University of Kent
3.0 star property
6 km from Howletts Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (32 reviews)
"We had a pleasant stay at Tyler Court. The receptionists were friendly, the room was clean and quiet, and the breakfast was excellent."
United States
Wenshuo
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Tyler Court - University of Kent
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Compare popular hotels close to Howletts Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Shopping centre
The Bat and Ball
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
48 reviews
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Exterior
Canterbury Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
251 reviews
View
Bar (on property)
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
949 reviews
View
Cottage
Crud Yr Awel
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
1 review
View
Interior
The Wincheap B&B
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
31 reviews
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Top Howletts Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Bat and Ball

The Bat and Ball

10/10 Excellent
"A comfortable room with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Great to have easy parking and only a short bus ride to the beautiful historic city of Canterbury. The cathedral is unbelievable!!"
Mick 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Bat and Ball

Hotels near other Howletts Zoo attractions

Howletts is one of two parks owned by Aspinall foundation in Kent. Lots to see from Tigers, Lions and Gorillas to Elephants, Rhino and leopards. Yearly membership is available for both parks and Great value for money.
Photo by Joan Hagan
Open Photo by Joan Hagan

Howletts Wild Animal Park

4.1/5 (17 reviews)
See the exotic and native animals who call Howletts Wild Animal Park home during your trip to Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Completely in ruins, this is a very less visited site by tourists. This was a monastery used by St Augustine for educational and religious purpose. Today there are only few leftover dilapidated walls, graves and a lush green scenery all around. One needs to buy a ticket to view the Abbey ruins. Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Excerpts from https://theredbagandpurpleshoes.wordpress.com/2014/08/02/the-hidden-gem-of-english-heritage-canterbury/
Photo by Sonal Bhardwaj
Open Photo by Sonal Bhardwaj

St. Augustine's Abbey

Take an hour or so to visit one of Canterbury’s most important heritage sites and see impressive ruins dating back to the sixth century.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Howletts Zoo?
Howletts Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Bridge known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Howletts Zoo?
THE PIG at Bridge Place - Kent is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Howletts Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel and Hampton by Hilton Canterbury.
How many hotels are there near Howletts Zoo?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Howletts Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Howletts Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Howletts Zoo.
What can I see and do near Howletts Zoo?
Study the collections at Canterbury Roman Museum, Royal Museum and Art Gallery or Rupert Bear Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Canterbury Cathedral, Westgate Gardens and Towers and Chilham Village. You can enjoy live performances at Marlowe Theatre and Gulbenkian Theatre.

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