This must be the perfect hotel for a family. The reception, the rooms, everything has this extra little touch that makes it special, and gives you the feeling of staying in the Kristiansand zoo. Nice soft beds in the room, and a very good breakfast buffet.

I stayed at Rica Dyreparken Hotel for a work meeting, and this really different hotel added extra value to the happening with it's location next door to the zoo/amusement park, the hotel built as Noah's Ark and each room comfy and decorated as a contribute to an animal. The three course supper was delicious, the breakfast buffet very nice and... More

This his hotel, located close to Dyreparken is inspired by the animals and really nice for kids when they are visiting the zoo and theme park. We were on a weekend conference with a nice view ocer the park from the conference room. The food at the buffé was delicious but when you have eaten the same food a couple... More

Norway is expensive. If you have already come to terms with that, then your expectations will be reasonable for this hotel. You pay a high price for an average hotel. It was clean, decent breakfast, acceptable staff, good night's sleep. What you are really paying for is the awesome location to the zoo next door. For that, it serves its... More

I stayed at this hotel for a work meeting. The meeting facilities were good and my room was very nicely decorated and comfy. Unfortunately my room's view was straight to the car park but if this happens to you, you can always admire a better view from the lobby, bar and restaurant. Each room has a different animal on the... More

This hotel is great if you are bringing kids to the adjacent zoo/theme park. If you are traveling alone or without kids, you should probably look for another place to stay. Kids love this place. Rooms are clean and modern, although a bit small. Try to get a room facing the theme park, since this gives the kids a view... More

If you are visiting the zoo and have young children - this is a great location. It is super kid friendly - with an activity room that was a big hit with our 4 year old. He would have been happy staying there for the entire stay. The breakfast buffet was good, and for an extra charge, you can pack... More

We stayed here so that we could spend a couple of days at the zoo/amusement park. It was perfect for that and you get a great view of the Sabeltann harbour from much of the hotel. We only had a view of the car park from our room, but we were only in there to sleep. The staff were very... More

We stayed with our 3 children at this hotel for two nights. Great atmosphere, very helpful staff, excellent food (!!), playroom for the kids. And: They were able to fit all five of us into one room: One large double bed, 1 bunkbed, and one mattress on the floor. Not the largest room, but we all slept very well. The... More