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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Property entrance
Reception
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088
  • Taronga Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Bushland View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Animal View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services are on-site.
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga offers 62 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Taronga Zoo. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Me Gal, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Taronga Zoo and 7 minutes from Sydney Harbour Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Wildlife Retreat at Taronga also features a terrace, a garden, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Me Gal – Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
N'Gurra Lounge – Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 55 for adults and AUD 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Me Gal
  • N'Gurra Lounge

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This Eco-Retreat is located within Taronga Zoo, Sydney.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 55 for adults and from AUD 55 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Mosman

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 552 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Khekkong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I booked an animal view room however we could not see any animals from our room. There were 3 fenced sections and each has 4 rooms in it and each section has only 1 koala. So we were no able to see any animals from the room. When i asked one of the rangers about the animal, she said that 1 koala is places between 4-5 rooms. This basically means if you are lucky enough for a koala to sit in one of the trees in front of your rooms, you’ll see it otherwise you will miss out. Very disappointed at the animal view room. The only thing good about paying so much is that all proceeds go towards the animals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Unique hotel experience—we would have loved to have stayed longer. Our room overlooked the sanctuary area of the zoo and we watched a koala, echidnas, wallabies and other wildlife from our room. The rate included a tour of the sanctuary, which was excellent, entry to the zoo, parking, and a lovely breakfast buffet in the stunning Ma Gel restaurant. Service was excellent, staff members were friendly and helpful, the zoo is wonderful and bed was comfortable. A beautifully appointed room and special experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nutt, Haymarket

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are super friendly and helpful. The room is beyond expectations (Treetop) You can enjoy walking around the zoo on the daytime and don't forget experience a nightwalk zoo tour after closeing hour (must try!) Excellent buffet breakfast, Dinner is average as what you pay for and not many choices (but you can order delivery from other sources outside) It's a great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and beautiful facility. I was thinking it would be more like a refuge/safari type experience than a zoo so that was pretty disappointing, but we did have a koala right outside our window in the morning that made the stay worth every penny. He was so fun to watch play in the trees. The views from this property… especially in the lobby and dinning room are to die for. Would be the perfect spot to ring in the New Year and enjoy the full harbor view! Breakfast was fairly simple but good. Beds were comfy and clean. Overall, just lovely especially if you’re a young family spending lots of time at the zoo. The only thing that could have made it better is a pool or hot tub on property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing—the views and the animals were stunning! The staff was incredible; they were happy, friendly, and welcoming. I can honestly say they are the BEST team I’ve ever encountered!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique environment being immersive, well maintained, close to nature, amazing panoramic views, delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wifes birthday weekend. Our third stay here....awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jumi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service room was great and zoo was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YIDING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay and the receptionist Francine welcomed us like long lost family. We had arrived early to drop off our luggage but were able to check into our room immediately. Details on the Wildlife Retreat dining, tours, zoo pass and transportation enabled us to make the most of this unique place. Our room was well appointed, decor fitting in aboriginal design, bed very comfortable and the bonus of the three kangaroos outside our window that we could watch as they went about their day. Breakfast & dinner in the dining room with the best view of the Inner Harbour is one of many of the reasons for our return. Thanks to Cameron for driving us to the ferry and the very informative guides for the after hours zoo tours. The.best place ever!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was hands down amazing! Waking up every morning to see a koala bear out your window just brings happiness to your heart. The staff was kind and amazing. Having the zoo at your finger tips was the best. Worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun start to our Sydney vacation.

So much fun! Woke up to a koala hanging out in the tree in front of our room each am. Great guest-only zoo night tour. Super Breakfast buffet. Traveled with 2 20 yo kids. They loved it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique hotel experience in the heart of Sydney!

A beautiful use of Sydney harbor and within the zoo. Koala’s right outside your room balcony. Can’t beat this hotel!! No downtown hotel compares. I would recommend it to anyone who plans a trip to Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A totally unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024