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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Ecotours
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088
  • Taronga Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Bushland View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Animal View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

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Animal View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

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 a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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. Private bathrooms with showers feature 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. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
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.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are 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

  • 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)

More

  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 55 for adults and AUD 55 for children
  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 603 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

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.”
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute best hotel. The staff is wonderful and the zoo is amazing. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Incredible animal viewing for guests only

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😀
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just absolutely adore the whole idea of this property. I love the wonderful design, the peace in a huge busy city. It is like an oasis of green and blue. Looking over the most majestic harbor in the world. And I've seen plenty. The staff were simply amazing and so friendly compared to the big swanky hotels in the city. I just love, love, love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and rooms. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, animal view room was as promised! The morning, evening, and courtyard tours all provide opportunities to be up close to a variety of animals. Breakfast was delicious with views that cannot be beat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
What an awesome day! Wonderful tours. Beautiful views of Sydney harbor. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Wailuku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They make stay memorable, the staff is amazing & very helpful, I’m glad I took the offered tour and I learned that whatever income they generate is for the conservation of the animals. I wish I stayed longer if I’m coming back in Sydney I definitely stay there again & longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ambiance, views of Sydney, sunsets, room decor, comfort, food, staff, kangaroos outside my window, free admission to the zoo, breakfast included and the vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and informative. Loved after hours access/guides around the zoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this beautiful retreat. We had a Koala right outside our window and it was the perfect way to spend our first two nights in Australia after a long flight. We got to have a private sanctuary tour and also a night tour of the zoo. Mostly everyone was very friendly too. We had breakfast in the upstairs restaurant one of the days and they offered many options to choose from. It's also very easy to get into Sydney's main harbour by taking the ferry. The rooms are nice and spacious and have amazing views. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty, Hollidaysburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were a little concerned about being outside the CBD however the ferry from the Retreat was a quick good option. The property is amazing. The people there are incredibly helpful . The Retreat tour was amazing. We got to see all the animals there and in the zoo that we didn’t see while traveling. We booked a koala view room and were delighted to see a koala at various times during the day and evening. The onsite restaurant is very good. Only negative was the service was very slow. Our waiter gave us free dessert without us asking because he realize we had sat for a while. The good part of that is we had extra time to see the incredible view of Sydney and the opera house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim, Darien

Travelled with partner
Very unique property. We had a fabulous stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! This is a unique place where you can wake up watching kangaroos or koalas from your room. The breakfast is very good- restaurant on site is amazing. The view from the lobby is spectacular. The decor is beautiful - room and bathroom are great The staff is sooo nice! Very attentive Access by ferry to the Opera house I will recommend this hotel to anyone who loves animals and comes to visit Sydney I will come back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025