With a stay at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga in Sydney (Mosman), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Taronga Zoo and 7 minutes from Sydney Harbour Bridge. .This luxury hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Circular Quay and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Sydney Opera House.
What's nearby
Taronga Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Sydney Opera House - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Overseas Passenger Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Circular Quay - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Sydney North Sydney Station - 7 min drive
St. James Station - 10 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
The Source - 18 min walk
The Buena - 15 min walk
Chargrill Charlie's - 20 min walk
The Fernery - 19 min walk
The Vale - 19 min walk
About this property
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga offers 62 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free international calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Me Gal serving guests of Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 serves light fare only. 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
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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)
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Built in 2019
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
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
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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 within 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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 cribs/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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Mosman
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Our room overlooked a koala habitat!!! This unique property is part of the Taranga Zoo, so if you are an animal fan, you will have an amazing experience. The breakfast is second to none.
What I didn't like: shower floors very slippery and there are no hand holds anywhere in the bathroom. This is probably important only for those of guests that are more mature, but in my view simple and low cost enhancements would make it much better.
Best decision ever to stay here. We had a koala in our tree outside the entire 2 day stay. I’d say 2 days is perfect-enough time to relax and see all of the zoo, plus do some of the excellent walks with the guides.
Totally awesome hotel to stay at. Get free admission to the zoo, guided tour plus a night walk! Plus we upgraded a little and had a koala outside our window named Baxter. So fun!!!
We loved our night at Taronga, the staff were fantastic and really helpful and friendly, the only reason we have marked it down slighlty was due to the limited bar opening times meaning no where to get food or drinks until lunchtime and after 8.30pm. Our animal view room was amazing overlooking one of the beautiful Koloa's. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
We had such a great stay at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga! The staff are so friendly and helpful. The zoo is so wonderful and has so many amazing animals to see. The on-site restaurants are all fantastic! There is also a ferry at the bottom of the zoo that goes right to Circular Quay and that is super convenient. Overall, a great hotel and such a unique place to stay!
What’s not to love about staying in the Taranga zoo! We had an exception stay in our animal view room which was very well appointed. We enjoyed the tours provided and observing the animals all about. We had a lovely Koala outside our sliders and we really enjoyed that! The access to the zoo is super VIP and we thoroughly enjoyed taking in all it had to offer! Truly a retreat just outside the city with speculators views of Sydney’s CBD, Opera house and bay bridge. The Me-gal restaurant provided a wonderful breakfast buffet and the dinner we had there was also delicious. I highly recommend atleast one night at the Retreat at Taranaga Zoo, you will not be disappointed.
Unique opportunity to engage with the Australian wildlife. Lovely staff throughout. Appreciate that the cost goes to the conservation efforts. Restaurant was fabulous food with knockout views. Well-travelled teen said multiple times, “thanks for bringing me here.”
The wildlife retreat was the highlight of our entire trip. We love visiting Taronga zoo and having enough time to explore over two days was great. The hotel is beautiful with amazing views and the staff are super friendly. Loved the little tour of the animals in the hotel grounds. Such a beautiful stay!
It was amazing and met all descriptions. I paid for a koala view room and had the opportunity to watch one for hours. There are free tours and breakfast included too. Great value for the price as it includes parking and two days of zoo entry with private entrance.
I loved it and would love to live there too with all the animals around me and watching the koala at night from my window in front was fantastic the room was very clean and peaceful 😀