Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Taronga Zoo

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Terrace/patio
View from room
Property entrance
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Bushland View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Animal View Room - Includes Zoo Admission

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Mosman stay.With a stay at this Mosman hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Taronga Zoo and 3 miles (5 km) of Circular Quay. Balmoral Beach and North Sydney Oval are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Taronga Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Circular Quay - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 11 min drive - 9.3 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

4.5-star luxury hotel near Taronga Zoo
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.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2019
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: approximately AUD 55 for adults and 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 493 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 531 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
Wonderful in every area. Perfect stay. Only improvement would be strong WiFi. Truly a zoo hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amazing amazing. Staff were faultless. Room is clean, luxurious but simple. To wake each morning with a koala sitting in a tree right in front of you. We slept with the curtains & large sliding window & just savoured the moments. Restaurant Breakfast & dinner was superb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience sleeping surrounded by Aussie wildlife. Staff could not be more helpful. Sanctuary and nocturnal walks a must! Dining overlooking Sydney Harbour was magnificent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most wonderful stay at the retreat
Such a beautiful spot to stay and support conservation. Every attention to detail was appreciated and I could not recommend the retreat more! Guides and staff were amazing, clean, comfortable, and eco-friendly accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teejay

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Zoo is in a stunning location, but our stay had some drawbacks. The room was smaller than expected, and we found small spiders, which detracted from the overall comfort. Despite booking an animal-view room, we only managed to spot one koala during our stay. While the idea of staying near wildlife is appealing, the experience didn’t quite meet expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruoyi

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Hillsborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the zoo and private tour for hotel guests. Views of Sydney from the bar and restaurant are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Felah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty place and with an amazing view. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service here was incredible and the rooms with sliding doors that open right up to your animal neighbours was awesome. Me-Gal was also an excellent spot for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024