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 9.8 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 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Canberra
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wilfried
    Australia Australia
    all the meals, from breakfast to to lunch, and dinner where excellent , wonderful presented and served. The people who served and prepared the food were lovely to get along with the guests! We would recommend Jamala to our friends, as for us, it...
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    All inclusive price. Guided tour with experienced staff, all meals/drinks included.
  • Mir
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was exceptional, but the option to sit on outside verandah would of been good.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African

Facilities of Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Business centre
    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 13:30 to 14:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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

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

    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.

    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
    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.

    FAQs about Jamala Wildlife Lodge

    • 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Jamala Wildlife Lodge is 3.1 miles from the centre 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

    • Jamala Wildlife Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Check-in at Jamala Wildlife Lodge is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

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