Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Ecotours
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088
  • Place, Taronga Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Jackson Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Animal View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bushland View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us 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. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Me Gal, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the restaurant
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Taronga Zoo and 10 minutes by car from Circular Quay
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The luxury Wildlife Retreat at Taronga also features a terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free 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 serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • In-room 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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)!

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.

  • 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 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
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 846 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 922 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay loved it all for a family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service and stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for zoo. Have to travel for other activities and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the rooms were the best set up we have really wver seen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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The Wildlife Retreat was absolutely incredible. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The property and room were impeccably clean and comfortable. I would recommend anyone stay here and I hope to go back as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

pascal

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Amazing place. Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Fantastic environment with the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and ready. This place is beautiful and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and excellent front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were wonderfull. Looked out our window to watch a koala feeding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were top-notch. Beautiful and spacious rooms. There were koalas eating right outside our window. The lobby was relaxing and inviting. We had a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LUCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab relaxing hotel excellent location for visiting the zoo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was the perfect beginning to our trip to Australia and New Zealand. We had 3 koalas outside our wildlife viewing room during our entire stay! The sanctuary tour and zoo admission was a wonderful perk! Staff was welcoming and very helpful.
Sweet Koala Bear outside our wildlife viewing room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast buffet had options galore and the onsite barista was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great views, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

María Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place ever!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just a magical place to wake up with all the animal sounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026