Dyreparken Safarihotell - Kristiansand

Family hotel built like Noah's Ark inside Kristiansand Zoo

Amenities

Dyreparken Safarihotell provides a minimarket on site for quick purchases and a business center for guest use. The hotel offers allergy-free rooms, soundproof rooms, and facilities for disabled guests, including raised toilets and grab rails. A shared lounge/TV area and luggage storage are available at the 24-hour front desk.

Rooms

The animal-themed rooms at Safarihotell include flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with showers. Some rooms feature a private balcony overlooking the zoo grounds. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each room, and the Quadruple Room with Terrace offers direct courtyard views of zebras and ostriches.

Location

Dyreparken Safarihotell sits directly inside Kristiansand Zoo, giving guests immediate access to the park's animal exhibits and amusement rides. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Kristiansand city center and the Kristiansand Fish Market. IKEA Sørlandet is a 5-minute drive away, and the hotel provides free parking for all guests.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and dinner options, including pan-African dishes in a themed setting. During summer, guests eat on the terrace while overlooking the zoo. The lounge bar offers wine, champagne, and a snack bar, with special diet menus and kids' meals available.

Family & Children

Dyreparken Safarihotell provides a dedicated playground and kids' activities, with educational programs linked to Kristiansand Zoo visits. The hotel offers family rooms and children's menus at the restaurant. A kids' club and supervised play areas are available, along with baby safety gates and high chairs upon request.

• Location: Inside Kristiansand Zoo with direct park access
• Rooms: Animal-themed rooms with terraces overlooking zebras and ostriches
• Dining: Pan-African restaurant with terrace seating and kids' meals
• Family: Dedicated playground, kids' activities, and educational zoo programs
• Amenities: Minimarket, business center, allergy-free and soundproof rooms