Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Aldington Road, Hythe, CT21 4PD, United Kingdom
#1 of 5 hotels in Hythe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 180 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Neil
United KingdomRoom was to hot
Really nice place to stay would recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomFirst class staff first class food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Christopher
United KingdomThe cost, very expensive.
Very good breakfast, beautifully cooked and presented.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Dawn
United KingdomThe cost of food.
The mansion is beautiful and staff were really helpful and friendly. The checking in process was slow but feel this was due to buggy instructions.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sandra
United KingdomNothing
The food at pizza place and the garden room was amazing, room was very comfortable and spoilt with quality toiletries. Staff incredibly friendly and very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Williams
United KingdomThe bathroom could have a make over.,
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Lorraine
United KingdomBeautiful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Catherine
United KingdomAs expected
Really good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Kate
United KingdomN/A
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Natalya
United KingdomThe check in person did not explain anything to us besides making us watch a golf car safety video so we ended up trying to figure out everything ourself wasting time we were planning to enjoy. It was not very clear what is included/not included with breakfast. We were never offered juice or any coffee/tea refills, neither the toast which was included.
All the staff was very nice and helpful except for the check in lady who didn't seem to be bothered welcoming us or explaining anything to us.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Tina
United Kingdomthe price of wine expensive
the style and comfort and decoration off the hotel5 star the staff very polite room had lots extras dressing gown slippers ,and the stay included our own private buggy to drive around the park and the room nice and warm in a frosty Jan
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Kathy
United KingdomReally loved our stay in such a beautiful hotel surrounded by so many amazing animals.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Emma
United KingdomThe green light in the ceiling of all rooms in the Charlie Chaplin suite - not helpful for sleeping. If we could have had the golf buggy for longer on the day of checkout that would have been really helpful - they weren't super busy.
We booked a treat as have two birthdays in December. My husband, me and my son stayed at the hotel and enjoyed the reserve. Customer service was really good and the room we had was just lovely, very clean and the most amazing bath that you could lie down in - a bonus for tall people! We had breakfast included as part of our package and it was delicious. As part of the stay, we had entry to the reserve on the day of check in and also on the day of check out - you could choose Howlett's if you wanted instead - the use of a golf buggy during our stay and an included safari ride. We took advantage of the black Friday deal and got up close and personal to a rather gorgeous rhino - the keeper was so knowledgeable and friendly and clearly enjoyed his interaction with the animals. All in all an amazing experience and we would love to go back. Thank you also to the hotel for recognising our two birthdays and putting birthday cards in our room - a very nice touch!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Allenis
United KingdomVery pretty building.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Tom
Francehard to find the entrance . the wheather circumstances were not good and the gps didn't trace the adress
nice restaurant / room prepared for the arrival
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Chrissie
United Kingdoma little green light in the ceiling of the mansion room.
The accommodation was superb. every item was of good quality. we had both hotel and tree house, both were excellent.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Louise
United KingdomThere was nothing that we didn’t like.
We liked everything, we had a wonderful time. Our suite was spotless and the bed was so comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Georgina
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful on every way
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
James
United KingdomNothing
Stunning historic property
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Ali65
United KingdomNothing
Absolutely stunning hotel. Beautiful grounds and great view from the veranda. Great rooms, beautifully decorated and maintained over the years. We gad a beautiful room and very much inkeeping with the age of the house. Delicious food in the garden restaurant, friendly staff and spotlessly clean.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Frankie
United KingdomI cannot add anything to this section as we couldn't find anything over the 2 days we spent there. A truly amazing experience.
When we arrived to the gated entrance we were met by a gentleman who asked our name and immediately followed on with "You are in for a treat". And was he right. We were guided to the dedicated car park for the mansion and from that point, we were guided by all members of staff who were informative, willing to help, happy in their role and nothing was too much. We ate at the BabyDolls restaurant that was Italian themed. We ate Pizza's that were one of the best we ever had. Again the service was exceptional. We stayed in the Philip Sassoon suite with a 4 poster bed, a room for changing that my wife now wants and a very ornate bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very peaceful. Highly recommended. We ate breakfast in the Garden room that set us up for the whole day. Also included in the room price was Howletts Wild Animal park that was about 12 hour drive away. Again an exceptional place and the staff were happy to help where needed. Honestly I would highly recommend and will be visiting again. So many options for overnight stays.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Sidney
United KingdomNothing at all
Simply Stunning!!! Accommodation excellent!!! We booked a short stay and had a wonderful time. Everything is so well organized, the work Port Lympne do for all the animals is fantastic, there is so much to do and see - staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you. Food is amazing too!! We will definitely be visiting again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomBreakfast was tasty, lovely surroundings, great staff, stayed here for the start of our honeymoon!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Robin
United KingdomLeaving
The helpfulness of all the staff
Stayed in September 2023
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