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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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

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About this property

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5-star hotel in Mosman
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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
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

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. 577 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 624 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

8/10 Good

Tingting

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel stay and views of the harbour were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

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

Comfortable room with a view

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.
This is from our balcony
View from the lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and relaxing break away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Greatest stay I’ve been to lately!

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!!!
Night walk
Baxter outside our room
Hotel
View from breakfast area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay with the Koloa's

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect!!!! The staff went above and beyond to help us. The property was beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

5 star!

Amazing stay! Insane views, delicious food & the private tours were exceptional. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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