Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
View from room
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
View from room

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Animal View Room, Inc. Zoo Entry, Breakfast, Parking & Tour

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bushland View Room, Inc. Zoo Entry, Breakfast, Parking & Tour

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 10 minutes from Circular Quay. .This luxury hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Sydney Opera House and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Taronga Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sydney Harbour National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port Jackson Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balmoral Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Circular Quay - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney St Leonards Station - 8 min drive
  • Wynyard Station - 9 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buena
  • Chargrill Charlie's Mosman
  • Forage And Graze
  • The View Restaurant
  • Me-Gal Restaurant

About this property

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Luxury hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Taronga Zoo
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.

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
  • 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

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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 839 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Khushwant Kaur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was relaxing and mesmerizing. We loved the staff and service. They surprised my daughter with kangaroo stuffy for her 8th birthday. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for their extra exceptional service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

eliza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a animal view room but somehow i can see the harbour bridge in my room as well. I can enjoy the view of both koala n harbour bridge, great value for money. But the $25 added tour is not as good as i expected, can skip.
View from room in the morning, koala and the bridge
Cutie Koala just outside your window
Nice view from the lounge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Twiddle to Koala was right outside my room. I had a great experience with the private tour of the sanctuary was a nice treat. The oysters at the restaurant are the best I’ve ever had - don’t skip out on those! Breakfast was also so delicious, get there at 7 when it opens to snag a good view of the sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was perfect except the staff came across as too pretentious. Would I go back, definitely, but I’ll avoid the staff as much as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

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

10/10 Excellent

Chaeeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and had a nice view (animal view). The staff were very friendly and welcoming, overall an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ace

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elena My Han

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
General stay was great and a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location within the zoo. Great for private tours
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MINHO

Liked: Staff & service
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was better than expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, unique, and beautiful place; couldn’t have asked for a better first night in Australia!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place and experience like no other. Amazing architecture and obvious thought and consideration going into every decorating detail. Unlike others we had a terrific experience with dinner service. It is only held back by mediocre breakfast service with no one clearing dishes or asking for additional drink orders. There is also visible garbage bins in the alley next to the room access that could easily be covered with a bamboo cover.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 3 x rooms to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday. The venue and experience was more than expected!! The check-in was smooth and hassle-free. We were offered a complimentary night tour of the zoo as well as the sanctuary tour that same afternoon. Breakfast menu had variety and quality. Restaurant staff were courteous and polite - except 1 who spoilt the morning breakfast service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the proximity to the ferry. Just 12 minutes to the opera house and harbor bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel, with great service and unbelievable views over Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay. Waking up with the koalas was unreal. We would enjoy time in the lobby looking over the city. I participated in the night tour and saw more animals out and about in the cool air. Really enjoyed our stay and found the buses were convenient for getting out to beaches like Manly and Balmoral. Not only is the food fantastic, the restaurant has an even better view of the harbour!
Our view from the animal bush room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel and I’m so thankful we discovered it and didn’t stay at a downtown location. Convenient location with beautiful views. You can literally walk off the property and straight into the zoo. There is also a convenient ferry to Sydney located at the zoo entrance. We had several koalas in the tree directly off our room along with other fun Australian critters. The staff is the best and everyone was very helpful. A young lady at the front desk named Izzy went out of her way to answer our many questions. She’s a great employee and needs to be on the board of directors or at least get a huge raise. This is an amazing hotel and I highly recommend it for a 3-4 day vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025