Make a Splash at Chessington
Discover an oasis in the middle of an African savannah and go wild in an immersive water splash play area perfect for families.
Along with the Savannah Splash Pool, you can also discover a 15-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa pool - making it the perfect place to relax or make a splash with your little monkeys.
- 15m swimming pool
- Kids splash pool with jets and water canons
- Steam room
- Spa pool
- Sauna
UPDATE
Our changing rooms are currently undergoing improvements. We ask all of our wild adventurers to come ‘beach ready’ whilst they are out of use, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
- Pre-booking to Savannah Splash Pool is essential.
- Not every guest is guaranteed to experience Savannah Splash Pool during their visit.
- In line with Public Health guidance, you will continue to see signage in our Leisure centre which recommends the wearing of face coverings.
- Savannah Splash Pool is only open for Resort Hotel and Explorer Glamping guests
- We ask guests arrive to the session pool ready.
- Each time slot in the Savannah Splash Pool is for one hour.
- Only one swimming session permitted per night stay. Multiple bookings made will be cancelled.
- Please check the pool age restrictions before booking.
- To book please call 01372 734 681 or for any additional information please email hotel.leisure@chessington.co.uk
- Prior to booking your swimming session, please double check all information is correct.
- Hotel guests can book anytime from 13:00 on the day of check in up until 12:00 on day of check out. Glamping guests can book from 12-4pm on either day of check in or check out.
SWIMMING POOL & SPLASH POOL
Swimming Pool
| Monday - Friday | 8am - 8pm |
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ADULT ONLY Monday - Friday |
7am - 8am 8pm - 9pm |
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Saturday - Sunday |
8am - 8pm |
Splash Pool
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TERM TIME Monday - Friday |
12.30pm - 8pm |
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HOLIDAYS Monday - Friday |
8am - 8pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8am - 8pm |
GYM
| Monday - Friday: 7am - 9pm | All Guests |
| Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 8pm | All Guests |
Chessington & Merlin Annual Passes
The below information refers to passholders accessing both the Swimming Pool and Splash Pool facilities
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Pass Type |
School Term Time |
School Holidays |
|
Off Peak Chessington Annual Pass |
Currently unavailable |
Currently unavailable |
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Standard & Premium Chessington Annual Pass |
Currently unavailable |
Currently unavailable |
|
Standard & Premium Merlin Annual Pass |
Currently unavailable |
Currently unavailable |
If staying in the Resort Hotels or Explorer Glamping through Merlin Holiday Club standard Resort Hotel guest opening times apply.
Aqua Fitness Classes
Aqua
| Monday | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
| Wednesday | 6.30pm - 7.15pm |
Prices
| Members | Included in Membership |
| Guest of Member | £5 |
| Hotel Guest | £5 |
AQUA FITNESS CLASSES
| Gym Member | £4 |
| Chessington & Merlin Passholders | £8 |
| Resort Overnight Guest | £8 |
Membership (Individual)
Enjoy great value gym and pool memberships to our ROARSOME facilities in the Safari Hotel! Our membership offers convenient payment methods and NO joining fee!
| Per Month | For 6 Months | For 12 Months | |
| Pool Membership | £35 | £175 | £350 |
| Gym Membership | £30 | £150 | £300 |
| Pool & Gym Membership | £48 | £240 | £480 |
| Local Residents Pool & Gym | £38 | £190 | £380 |
| Child Membership (Under 16) | £20 | £100 | £200 |
| Emergency Services & Armed Forces | £25 | £125 | £250 |
| Student | £25 | £125 | £250 |
To enquire about membership, please email us below.
Contact UsMembership (Joint)
Joint gym and pool membership is the best value membership to our ROARSOME facilities in the Safari Hotel! Our membership offers convenient payment methods and NO joining fee!
| Per Month (2 People) | For 6 Months (2 People) | For 12 Months (2 People) | |
| Pool Membership | £63 | £315 | £630 |
| Gym Membership | £55 | £275 | £550 |
| Pool & Gym Membership | £86.40 | £432 | £864 |
| Local Residents Pool & Gym | £68.40 | £342 | £684 |
To enquire about membership, please email us below.
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURERS
For adventurers staying in our Resort Hotels or Explorer Glamping, you can book our Savannah Splash Pool & Gym during your stay!
For more information on pre-booking your splash, take a look above. Our Savannah Splash Pool is complimentary with all Themed Rooms and Premium Explorer Glamping Tents and subject to additional cost when staying in one of our standard rooms or tents.
Please ensure you have looked at our current booking requirements and information before your visit. Not every guest is guaranteed to experience Savannah Splash Pool during their visit.
SAFARI RESORT HOTEL
Complimentary access to Savannah Splash Pool is included with your stay when staying in the following rooms:
- African Adventure Themed Room
- Giraffee Themed Room
- Tiger Themed Room
- Zebra Themed Room
- Penguin Themed Room
- Room on the Broom Themed Room
- Gruffalo Themed Room
For guests staying in a standard room, access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to an additional fee. For more information take a look at our pricing tab.
AZTECA RESORT HOTEL
Complimentary access to Savannah Splash Pool is included with your stay when staying in a Monkey Temple themed room within the Azteca Hotel.
For guests staying in a Discovery Room, access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to an additional fee. For more information take a look at our pricing tab.
EXPLORER GLAMPING
Complimentary access to Savannah Splash Pool is included with your stay when staying in a Premium Tent at Explorer Glamping.
For guests staying in a standard tent, access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to an additional fee. For more information take a look at our pricing tab.
Savannah Splash Pool is located in the Safari Hotel, therefore Glampers will need to drive or walk around the outside of the Resort from the Glamping site should you wish to make a splash.
If you're staying in Explorer Glamping, you're able to book a swimming slot from 12 pm – 4 pm on the day of check-in and 12 pm - 4 pm on the day of check out.
Koi Swim Club
Swimming lessons for children aged 3 - 9 months in small groups to focus on developing individual skills. Swimming aids are kept to a minimum allowing children to find their own balance and understand buoyancy. For more information, call 07771 867 792 or email us at info@koiswimschool.co.uk
Water Babies
Fun, innovative baby swimming classes across Surrey. Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth. Voted Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity for over four years. For more information, call 01932 227 428.
Atlantis Swim School
Winner of the 'National Category Amateur Swimming Association Awards for Private Swim School from the Amateur Swimming Association'. Max class size of 4 children from 3+ years per instructor. Suitable for beginners! For more information, call 0208 335 3536.
Turtle Tots
Specially designed for babies and toddlers from birth. Promoting many developmental areas through progressive practices throughout each and every fun and unique class. For more information, call 0792 0854 714 or email us at infoeastsurrey@turtletots.com.
Puddle Ducks
Committed to building a national programme of baby and child swimming that leads naturally to graceful and efficient swimming for older children. Puddle Ducks offer a carefully structured, musical programme. For more information, call 0208 546 8470 or email us at Southwestlondon@puddleducks.com.
AQUA FITNESS CLASSES
We run Aqua Fitness classes twice a week at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Enquire below to book!
Chessington & Merlin Passholders
Savannah Splash Pool is currently available for Passholders
As a Chessington or Merlin Annual Passholder you can purchase entry to our Savannah Splash Pool & Gym to make a splash with your little monkeys!
Passholders can access to the Savannah Splash Pool subject to an additional fee. For more information take a look at our pricing tab.
For Passholders staying via Merlin Holiday Club, access to Savannah Splash Pool & Gym is included with your stay, subject to pre-booking and availability.
See opening times tab for availability.
| Pass Type | School Term Time | School Holidays |
| Off Peak Chessington Annual Pass | Currently unavailable | Currently unavailable |
| Standard & Premium Chessington Annual Pass |
Currently unavailable |
Currently unavailable |
| Standard & Premium Merlin Annual Pass |
Currently unavailable |
Currently unavailable |
If you are staying at the Resort Hotel on a package booked through the Merlin Holiday Club, you receive complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool & Gym.
Supervision Requirements
ONE Adult 18+ in the pool |
Additional Requirements |
| Children under 4 years | One child with or without armbands, or two children wearing armbands |
| Children ages 4 - 7 years | Children must be wearing armbands or be confident swimmers |
| 1 Child under 4 years & 1 Child ages 4-7 years | Children must be wearing armbands or the 4 – 7 year old must be a confident swimmer. |
| 1 Child under 4 years & 1 Children aged 4 - 7 years | Children must be wearing armbands or both 4 – 7 year olds must be confident swimmers |
| Children aged 8 - 11 years | Up to 3 children accompanied by one adult |
| Children aged 12 - 15 years | All children can swim alone but must have either a parent or guardian 18+ poolside. The children must be competent swimmers |
