Can you stay overnight inside Beauval Zoo?

Les Jardins de Beauval hotel building in its grounds, near ZooParc de Beauval

Can you stay overnight inside ZooParc de Beauval? No. There is no accommodation within the park, and no room overlooks the animals. But two hotels are just a few minutes' walk from the entrance. Here is what really exists.

Sleep next to the ZooParc
Les Jardins and Les Pagodes, a 5 and 7-minute walk away.

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The short answer: no 🚫

The ZooParc says so itself: for the animals' wellbeing, all accommodation is located outside the park. No room overlooks the animals.

The Beauval places to stay are between 600 m and 5 km from the ZooParc. There is no lodge, cabin or unusual overnight stay inside the park.

The hotels closest to the entrance 🚶

Two hotels let you walk to the ZooParc:

It is the closest thing to "sleeping at the zoo": you leave the car in the car park and can pop back for a rest in the middle of the day.

Watch out this winter: from 16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027 inclusive, the South entrance is closed and entry is via the North entrance only, near the Equatorial Dome. The ZooParc then recommends driving, even from these two hotels.

The ZooParc on foot from your room
Compare Les Jardins and Les Pagodes.

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The other Beauval places to stay 🏨

The other six Destination Beauval properties are 5 to 10 minutes away by car. There is no shuttle.

Compare them all in our Beauval hotels comparison.

What a night nearby changes ✅

  • No driving in the evening with tired children
  • In at 9am opening time the next day, when it is quieter
  • A two-day visit at a relaxed pace (see one day or two at Beauval?)
  • Beauval packages combine the night, breakfast and ZooParc entry

From 6 February 2027, Beauval hotel guests will also get new perks, including a priority queue for the shows and dedicated parking (announced on 29/09/2026).

For every option, including gîtes and campsites: our where to stay guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can you sleep inside Beauval zoo?

No. For the animals' wellbeing, all accommodation is outside the ZooParc. The closest, Les Jardins and Les Pagodes, are a 5 and 7-minute walk away.

Are there rooms with a view of the animals at Beauval?

No, no room in the Beauval hotels overlooks the animals.

Which hotel is closest to ZooParc de Beauval?

Les Jardins de Beauval, a 5-minute walk from the entrance, then Les Pagodes de Beauval, a 7-minute walk.