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About this hotel
Unique Noah’s Ark Design:
Experience a stay like no other at Dyreparken Hotel, nestled within Kristiansand Zoo. The hotel's eco-friendly Noah’s Ark design sets the tone for a truly unforgettable stay, where each room is uniquely decorated with animal themes and equipped with modern amenities.
Delicious Dining Options:
Indulge in a culinary journey at the in-house restaurant, offering a delightful mix of traditional Norwegian delicacies and international cuisines. During the summer, guests can savor their meals on the terrace while enjoying the picturesque surroundings. Quench your thirst with a variety of refreshing drinks at the lounge bar.
Convenient Location:
Located just a 10-minute drive from Kristiansand city centre and Kristiansand Fish Market, Dyreparken Hotel offers easy access to explore the vibrant city. Additionally, IKEA Sørlandet is a mere 5-minute drive away, perfect for a shopping excursion or leisurely browsing.
Book your stay at Dyreparken Hotel today for a one-of-a-kind experience blending nature, comfort, and convenience.
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Important Information
Please be advised that if traveling with children, different supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly.
Please note the age and number of any accompanying children in the Special Requests box when booking.
Children under age of 2 can sleep in existing bed or in rented cot for a price of NOK 300.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Minimarket on site
Special diet menus - on request
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
Snack bar
Water park
Toilet with grab rails
Lower bathroom sink
Higher level toilet
Outdoor furniture
Wine/champagne
Coffee Shop on site
Auditory guidance
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Physical distancing in dining areas
Access to health care professionals
Delivered food - securely covered
Breakfast takeaway containers
Room Types
Double Room with Balcony
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also provides a tea and coffee maker, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenOutdoor furnitureUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soap
Double Room with Small Bunk Bed (55 in)
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, parquet floors, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soapSocket near the bed
Double Room with Sofa Bed
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a sofa, parquet floors, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSofaHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperSofa bedTrash cansShampoo
Double Room
Up to 2 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
The double room features an electric kettle, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
1 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soapSocket near the bedFeather pillow
Quadruple Room with Terrace
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The quadruple room offers an electric kettle, a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSofaHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenOutdoor furnitureUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperSofa bedTrash cansShampoo
Double Room with Balcony
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The double room offers an electric kettle, a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony, this double room also features parquet floors, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSofaHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenOutdoor furnitureUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperSofa bedTrash cansShampoo
Single Room
Up to 1 guests14 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The single room features an electric kettle, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soapSocket near the bedFeather pillow
Double Room - Disability Access
Up to 2 guests14 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The double room provides an electric kettle, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soapSocket near the bedFeather pillow
Economy Double Room
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Bunk bed (Variable Size)
The double room features an electric kettle, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soapSocket near the bedFeather pillow
Budget Double Room
Up to 4 guests15 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The double room provides an electric kettle, a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSofaHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleLinenUpper floors accessible by elevatorToilet paperSofa bedTrash cansShampooBody soap
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Guest reviews(2,058 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Die Lage
10/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Close to everything.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026Alt var helt topp
Ingenting
8/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026Aproape de aeroport. Atmosferă de vacanță. Tematica hotelului.
Camera mică. Fara noptiere.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 9, 2026God med bra utvalg. Mer enn det vi har hjemme så da er det bra.
Vi hadde håpet å få sett Gepard ungene, men de var ennå for små til å vises frem. En riktig beslutning for dyrene og det er bra, men for oss så ble vi jo litt skuffete. Vi får følge med på TV. Alt var topp. Anbefales.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Frokosten var fantastisk.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Großes Zimmer, sauber, sehr freundliches Personal.
Parkplatz relativ weit weg. Man schleppt das Gepäck doch ein Stück. An der Bar das teuerste Bier, dass ich auf dieser Reise getrunken habe.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Nær dyreparken, det var flott. Gode dyner, fint inngangsparti
6/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Beliggenheten til parken. Deilig frokost og buffé.
Vi var der 4 overnattinger og savnet kjøleskap, garderobeskap, oppbevaringsmuligheter også på badet for toalettsaker. Hadde med 3 åring, så det ble vanskelig å ha alt i kofferten hele tiden. Ingen egnet plass for den heller.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 4, 2026Rent overallt
Madressene var myke og slitte. Putene var myke
10/10
Reviewed Sep 4, 2026Dichtbij veerboot naar Denemarken
7/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Rimelig greit sted og overnatte for vår del. Rent og pent, stille og rolig. Sov godt
Ikke noe
10/10
Reviewed Sep 2, 2026Kjempefin frokost. Alt man kan ønske seg.
Sovesofaen var litt nedligget.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 29, 2026Maten
7/10
Reviewed Aug 29, 2026Renholdet. Mye støv, skitten vannkoker…
6/10
Reviewed Aug 26, 2026Fin beliggenhet, de i resepsjonen var veldig hyggelig hjelpsomme. God frokost
Vi fikk et rom helt uten utsikt, så rett i en vegg... Rommet var ok ellers, men ikke mer enn ok. Personalet i restauranten har litt å lære fra resepsjonen 😉
6/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2026I like the place, restaurant,the workers and a lot of activity.😊
We can hear the child cries from the other room that wakes up many times. We slept bad.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2026Egen inngang til parken og god frokost ( men dyr)
Lav bemanning i restaurant på kveldstid og dårlig utvalg til barn - kun nuggets så vi kjøpte take-away.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Her var det gode senger og god utsikt til deler av parken. Kunne se både giraffer og andre dyr fra balkongen.
Mye bråk fra andre som hadde fest på balkongen.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 22, 2026Nære parken
Litt møkkete under senga
6/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Ubicación y cercanía al parque
Habitación muy pequeña
7/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2026Frokosten
Skulle ønske det var kjøleskap på rommet
8/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Beliggenheten
Varmt om natten. Rommet var noe slitt.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Fantastisk beliggenhet, veldig fint hotell.
I hovedsak bare at heisen var litt for ofte opptatt, og litt trangt på rommet.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Super sentralt.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026Fine omgivelser og go mad
For mange mennesker 🙏
9/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026Fantastisk frokost og beliggenhet
Litt høy pris
10/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026Koselige omgivelser
4/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026Frokost var god, bortsett fra at den var uforholdsmessig dyrt. Burde vært inkludert i prisen. Burde også være flere brødtyper, for eksempel noen andre rundstykker enn maisrundstykker.
Når vi kom var det ikke redd om på sovesofaen selv om de tydelig viste at vi skulle være fire folk på rommet. Vi ankom ca 00:45 og de har da hatt hele dagen til å re opp sengen.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026Måtte betale dyrt for frokosten men den var veldig bra i flotte omgivelser
Når vi søker og booker med kjæledyr og så får vi etterpå beskjed om å betale ekstra. Prisen er da misvisende
9/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026God seng, bra beliggenhet.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026Rett ved Dyreparken
Sen innsjekk
8/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2026Beliggenhet, veldig serviceminded ansatte.
Litt små rom og ekstremt varmt på nettene selv nå i midten av august. Vi overnattet 3 netter, og kun én dag fikk vi renholder på rommet. Søppel ble tatt ut håndklær byttet, men gulvet trengte sårt å bli støvsugd, men det ble ikke gjort.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Servicen på restaurant og bar
5/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026At det e nær parken pg gratis parkering
Dyrt, overpriset frokost, dårlig ventilasjon og dårlige puter.
5/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026Fin beliggenhet i inngangen til parken.
Dyrt, skittent rom. Dyrt frokost måtte bestilles i tillegg.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2026Sentralt og fint hotell.
Sovesofaen kan man knapt ligge i, veldig hard.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Grei beliggenhet. Romslige lokaliteter. God frokost. Stille og rolig på rommet.
Litt trangt mellom dusj og vask på badet. Skittent håndkle.
5/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026Beliggenhet
Renhold var fraværende, skitne toalett på rommet samt gammelt oppkast i sovesofa.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026Veldig sentralt! Kort vei til alt! Hyggelige personalet god buffet! Romma var små i.f.t prisen vi betalte for rommet
Romma var for små
10/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026Veldig fullt til frokost.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Beliggenheten
Ventetid på sjekkinn og parkeringen
6/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Bitte lite bord Ingen skap plass Ingen safe Tv ikke signaler
9/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Frokosten hadde godt utvalg, hyggelig betjening. Resepsjonen hadde blide og positive medarbeidere. Kveldsbuffeten hadde også rikelig utvalg og flott betjening.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Beliggenhet til dyreparken og gratis parkering under oppholdet
Veldig trangt inne på rommet når vi var 4 personer og alle hadde bagasje. Det ble veldig bløtt utover badegulvet ved dusjing. Savnet en nal evnt en dusjdør som stenger vannet mer inn i dusjen.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Fint hotell god mat hyggelig betjening
Har ikke noe
8/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026Supert staff! Flott beliggenhet og god frokost!
7/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Fin frokost, og meget bra buffe på kvelden
Trange rom
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Good location
- •Nice breakfast
Areas to consider
- •Noise from parties
- •Inconsistent service
Cleanliness
7.33/10Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with reports of rooms not being cleaned and issues with noise from neighboring rooms.
Service
8.1/10General positive sentiment about service, though there were some complaints about staff attitude during late-night incidents.
Location
8.64/10Convenient location with positive mentions related to access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.59/10Varied feedback on room quality, with some mentioning comfort but others noting issues with noise and inadequate amenities.
Amenities
7.52/10Basic amenities with some positive comments about breakfast and some negative feedback about noise levels.
Value for Money
7.88/10Value perception was mixed, with some finding the breakfast expensive relative to the overall offering.
Food and Beverage
8.13/10Breakfast received positive comments, though there were mentions about extra costs.
Overall Experience
8/10A mix of good experiences overshadowed by significant noise issues and mixed service quality.