Turn One Short Break Into a Year of Adventures
Book a short break at Chessington World of Adventures Resort by 1st March for stays between 20th March – 26th June 2026 and enjoy a Merlin Essential Annual Pass for each guest staying giving you access to over 20 top UK attractions for a whole year.*
From thrilling rides at Alton Towers Resort to underwater discovery at SEA LIFE and family fun at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, it’s your passport to unforgettable days out across the UK.
Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid until 23:59 1st March 2026. Offer does not include nearby partner hotels. Subject to limited room availability.
Your Short Break includes:
- An overnight stay in one of our themed resort hotels
- A Merlin Essential Annual Pass for each person staying!*
Plus, stay on resort and get loads of extra benefits, including:
- Early ride time‡
- Rangers' academy hotel entertainment^
- Access to the hotel’s pool, gym, and additional facilities†
- Plus, a delicious breakfast, free parking & WiFi
Please note: Savannah Splash Pool is currently closed until further notice due to essential maintenance. We do not yet have a reopening date. Please check back on our website for updates. The main pool & other facilities will remain open.
Included in your Short Break
An Overnight Stay
Free Breakfast
A Merlin Essential Annual Pass for Each Person Staying*
Free Car Parking
Which hotel is best for your UK family short break?
Safari Resort Hotel
Book a short break in our Safari Resort hotel with a range of rooms to choose from. Perhaps have a sleepover with one of your favourite storybook characters or snooze in one of our standard rooms.
Azteca Resort Hotel
Turn your WILD day into an overnight stay in our Azteca Resort hotel. Explore a range of bedrooms including our enchanted Monkey Temple room and create lasting family memories.
All this and more!
Rides for all ages!
Whether you are a little ranger or brave adventurer, we have something suitable for all! Make a splash on River Rafts or soar through the sky on Mandrill Mayhem!
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Over 1,000 Animals
Take a step into the WILD with our Zoo & SEA LIFE Aquarium. Stare-wide eyed at over 1,000 animals and learn more about our resident animals in daily talks and feeds!
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Shows and events!
Throughout the year we have a great selection of shows, meet and greets, and seasonal events, for your band of explorers!
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Delicious bites
With all the fun that’s to come, you’ll be in need of a refuel! Explore the all the delicious food options throughout the Theme Park. Whether you fancy a quick pit stop for freakshake, or a sit-down meal in Smokehouse BBQ – there is something for all!
Find Out More- *Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid for new short break bookings made between 10:00 3rd February 2026 and 23:59 on 1st March 2026, for the following stay dates: 20 March – 26 June 2026.
- This offer includes: Chessington World of Adventures: Safari Hotel, Azteca Hotel. Offer is not valid on nearby partner hotels.
- This offer will only be for new bookings made through the direct resort booking portal in the promotional period for the eligible stay dates. It is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or via 3rd party websites or non-Merlin owned hotels.Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts unless otherwise stated.
- All rooms are subject to availability at time of booking. All bookings are non-changeable and non-refundable and full pre-payment is charged at the time of booking. No refunds, credits, or changes will be permitted for cancellations, no-shows or early departures.
- Age & height restrictions may apply and attraction opening dates & times may vary. See attraction website for full details.
- The Merlin Essential Annual Pass entitles the passholder to admission to UK Merlin attractions for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. The Pass will be sent on email via an exclusive code. This code must be redeemed online and the Essential Pass must be activated in advance of the hotel date of stay to allow entry to the attraction. Full instructions on how to redeem the Pass will be sent on email after the reservation has been confirmed.
- One code will be provided for each sleeper on the short breaks booking. A Merlin Essential Annual Pass is non-transferable even for existing Passholders. Any duplicate Passes will be cancelled.
- The Merlin Annual Pass included in the promotion is the Merlin Essential Annual Pass which gives you 339 days' entry to over 20 top UK attractions. Merlin Entertainments reserves the right to withdraw this offer prior to the stated end date if circumstances beyond its control require. All Pass types are subject to restriction dates and exclusions. Please review full terms and conditions before purchase. For a full list of Merlin Annual Pass Terms & Conditions, please visit www.merlinannualpass.co.uk/terms. Prices subject to change at any time. Passes are non-transferable.
- ** £72 per person is based on 2 adults and 2 children under 15 years staying in a standard bedroom in the Safari Resort Hotel on selected dates in 2026.
- † Complimentary access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to room type. Please check this during the booking process. Guests staying in Standard themed rooms will be charged to use the Savannah Splash Pool. Please note that access to the Savannah Splash Pool is subject to booking availability. Guests will need to book a timeslot for the pool, this can be done at any point before your stay via Manage My Booking.
- ^ Hotel Entertainment is subject to change and availability and will be confirmed on arrival.
- ‡ Early Ride Time is available from 20th March to 1st November 2026 when you stay in the Chessington Safari or Azteca Resort Hotels only and your stay includes Theme Park tickets. Guests will have Early Ride Time on selected rides. Rides/attractions are subject to availability and the rides available may differ. Rides/attractions available will be confirmed during your visit.
