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9.6

132 reviews

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

999 Lady Denman Drive, Weston Creek, Canberra, 2611, Australia

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Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Nestled just 3.4mi from the heart of Canberra, Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers an adventurous getaway in the enchanting surroundings of Weston Creek, Australia. This 4-star haven combines comfort with a touch of wild magic, boasting stunning river views, lush gardens, and cozy balconies that invite you to relax and soak in the scenery. Whether you're lounging by the outdoor swimming pool or unwinding in spacious non-smoking rooms, every detail is designed for your comfort and delight.

Felicitously located with easy access to the city’s attractions, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is a unique blend of hotel luxury and wildlife wonder. With over 132 glowing reviews, guests frequently rave about the beautiful setting and the friendly atmosphere. Start your day with breakfast (offered on-site) then explore the amenities like the spa tub, private parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi that make your stay seamless and enjoyable.

From family-friendly amenities like kids' meals to tranquil patios perfect for unwinding, this hotel ensures every guest has a memorable experience. The lush gardens, river views, and elegant terraces create the perfect backdrop for your adventure. With rates starting from a minimum price (not specified here), Jamala Wildlife Lodge promises a fun-filled, relaxing escape where wildlife and comfort go hand in hand.

After a day of wildlife adventures and exploring Canberra's vibrant cityscape, unwind at the hotel’s outdoor pool. Located amidst lush gardens and offering stunning river views, the pool provides the perfect spot for a refreshing dip or just lounging poolside with a good book. Whether you're soaking up the sun or enjoying a peaceful moment in the cool water, this outdoor oasis is an ideal way to relax and revitalize during your stay.

For those eager to indulge their taste buds, Jamala Wildlife Lodge features an on-site restaurant specializing in African cuisines. It’s a fantastic opportunity to savor bold flavors in a cozy yet exotic setting, rounding out your day with memorable meals. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere complements the lush, garden-inspired surroundings, making every dining experience feel adventurous and special — just like your overall stay.

When it’s time to wind down, cozy up in your room that promises a comfy and non-smoking environment with beautiful views to match. With complimentary Wi-Fi, you can share your wildlife stories or plan your next day’s adventures effortlessly. Plus, your convenience is prioritized with private parking and flexible payment options, including Visa, American Express, and Mastercard. At Jamala Wildlife Lodge, every detail is designed to make your trip as fun and stress-free as possible.

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Closest airports

Canberra International Airport

7.1mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

River view

Kids' meals

Garden

View

Balcony

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
 Wild Encounter Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Encounter

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

560 sqft

River view

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x3

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Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Meerkat

1 King Size Bed

540 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Shark Grand Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Shark Grand Suite

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

1335 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

x4

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Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Meerkat Family Suite in Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Meerkat Family Suite

2 King Size Beds

1260 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

x4

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Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Capuchin King Room in Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Standard Room

1 King Size Bed

560 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Minibar

x4

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x3

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Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Giraffe Tree House in Jamala Wildlife Lodge

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Giraffe House

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

625 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

View

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Family Suite

Spa tub

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

+

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Grand Suite

Spa tub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x8

+

x5

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Suite

2 King Size Beds

x8

+

x5

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House

1 King Size Bed

x8

+

x4

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Meerkat Suite

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Guest reviews

9.6

132 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Allysen

10

January 2025

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 experience the zoo the next morning in peace and quiet before the general public come in. The zoo is world class and the experience at Jamala is a once in a lifetime bucket list item. We highly recommend to put it on your list!

Nothing. All of it was world class.

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Wilfried

10

March 2024

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 was a wonderful experience to see, what has been done for people like us to stay so close to the animals, and in our case, close to the fish in the Aquarium. Our whole stay at Jamala, was a wonderful experience. We would like to wish the staff , a happy Easter!

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Farooq

8.2

July 2024

Great experience to celebrate a special occasion.

Given the cost (not cheap) would have been nice to have had one or two more extras like the cheetah experience included as part of the package. Also a fair few people were celebrating birthdays, while it was marked with the dessert, a little extra fuss would have been nice to make the birthday people feel special.

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Darnelle

10

October 2023

We have never stayed in a place where every single person could not do more to help you. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the service was exemplary. As it was our anniversary, a beautiful little leopard was on our bed saying Happy Anniversary! Made my day. Dessert that night had little chocolates saying Happy Anniversary. So very special. The white lions that came in just before dinner were spectacular to see so close up. The food was outrageous. So beautiful and plentiful. Beds were incredible, so comfortable. We hand fed animals the next day on safari, and even patted a white rhino. Where can you ever get these experiences? Thank you so much. I did not want to leave.

Only disappointment was the giraffe encounter I paid for, and didn't get to feed them. We wanted to stay in the giraffe treehouse, but as it wasn't 2 bedrooms, we stayed in the Meerkat Suite, which was fabulous, and I settled for paying extra to feed them in the zoo the next day. Was terribly let down that the other 3 I was grouped with, 2 being children who wouldn't have had the deep desire I have had all my life to do this, got to feed them, and I was told to wait, then they walked away cos they'd had enough and can get lucern themselves whenever they like. SOO sad, but still love this place.

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Vicky

10

September 2024

welcome afternoon tea was excellent 👌, kids love the meerkats, and we loved the sharks. guided tour was perfect and our guide was very kind to take it slowly to accommodate the children's needs.. the rooms were very, very spacious including the bathrooms. everything was spotless clean. the direct connection to the aquarium and zoo was great..too much to comment..you have to be there for the experience...

none

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Ann

10

August 2023

Cooked breakfasts were good - perhaps add a toast option- or did I miss it while focusing on the lion & conversation with fellow breakfast guests? Setting atmospheric- where else can you have breakfast/dinner with a lion? I like the communal dining - more friendly than eating separately & you meet interesting people. Also the wine selection was very good The staff are superb- from checkin to dining & just coming across random members (service, cleaners, keepers …). Cooper is particularly impressive - his passion, enthusiasm, knowledge & desire to share is outstanding. The walk with Solo the Cheetah was a special highlight. Can’t wait to spread the word & get our retired friends to stay with you.

Nothing immediately springs to mind.

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Lynette

10

January 2025

Everything! Our room, the amazing food, yummy wines, the other guests, all the friendly staff, but most of all, the animals...

Our toilet in the Meerkat room didn't full flush, and the shower taps were hard to turn off to stop dripping. Also, our TV didn't work when we first checked in? The lovely staff got it sorted while we were at dinner.

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Jini

10

October 2023

I loved the whole experience. I missed the opportunity to book the jungle bungalow. Highlight was the cheetah 🐆 encounter. I also loved how the staff took perfect care of our dietary requirements. The zok experience was also awesome. Watching ostriches from so close was wow.A must visit and stay. A little dear but absolutely worth it. 😊😊

The animals decided not to visit us for our dinner.

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Spice

8.2

November 2023

The atmosphere was great. Everything well organised to make the most of our stay. Food excellent. Guided tour was well worth the early start even though we had done the self guided one the previous afternoon.

Although the food and service was excellent for the dinner unfortunately we were some of the "overflow of guests" and could not fit into the Rainforest Restaurant with the rest of the guests. We had thought this was going to be good to share the dinner experience altogether.

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Isabelle

10

July 2024

Loved the whoke set up of the lodge - it's well construed and decorated with style. The staff were really friendly and helpful and created a very relaxed vibe which we loved. The catering was next level - well done to the chef!

Points of Interest Around Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Attractions

National Zoo & Aquarium

0mi

Australian National Botanic Gardens

2.8mi

National Museum of Australia

2.9mi

Australian Parliament House

3.1mi

National Library of Australia

3.4mi

Questacon: the National Science and Technology Centre

3.5mi

Lake Burley Griffin

3.6mi

National Portrait Gallery

3.6mi

High Court of Australia

3.8mi

National Gallery of Australia

3.8mi

Australian Institute of Sport

4mi

Australian War Memorial

4.6mi

Berrima

5.2mi

Mt. Ainslie

5.6mi

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

8.7mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • African

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

River view

Kids' meals

Garden

View

Balcony

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Jamala Wildlife Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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