Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

Experience world-class service at Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Featuring guided tours and accommodation alongside animal enclosures, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is situated 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 accommodation 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 accommodation 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
Australia Australia
“So beautiful and interesting and the service and little details were amazing”
John
Australia Australia
“Food served at Jamala was 2nd to none Staff were exceptional.”
Melissa
Australia Australia
“Everything it was exceptional, well timed, experiences were fantastic, meals unbelievable and loved every minute”
Margaret
Australia Australia
“OMGosh!! If I could give it a 20/10 I would have! This place is AMAZING! And the experience is like no other!! We stayed in one of the lodge rooms and it was absolutely exquisite... the price may look expensive but it's ALL included... food,...”
Marea
Australia Australia
“We had the giraffe tree room 6 was magnificent. Beautiful artifacts , furnishings , and fabulous bathrooms.”
Kim
Australia Australia
“Jamala is a wonderful experience from the minute you arrive at reception. Staff are wonderful, experience is amazing and the food is to die for. It is certainly a once in a lifetime experience”
Debbie
Australia Australia
“We enjoyed every thing. The keepers were great and very knowledgeable. The staff were exceptional and the food was to die for”
Allysen
Australia Australia
“It was a phenomenal experience. We stayed in the Giraffe Treehouse and it was such an amazing stay. The staff were so attentive, they couldn’t do enough for you. The food was amazing and plentiful. You have a tour with a guide, and get to...”
Margaret
Australia Australia
“Everything from the room to the animals to the encounters to the drinks the food and all the beautiful African artifacts”
Alexandra
Australia Australia
“Great breakfast, excellent facility and lived the morning guided tour”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African

House rules

Jamala Wildlife Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.