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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Taronga Zoo

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

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  • 323 sq ft
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  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Circular Quay - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 7 min drive
  • St. James Station - 10 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Source Espresso Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Buena - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Forage And Graze - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloom at Mosman - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Heirloom Specialty Coffee - ‬18 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. 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.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2019
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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
  • 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 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

  • 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.

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga to the airport?

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is 15.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wildlife Retreat at Taronga have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga.

How close is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (24-min drive) from Manly Beach and 10.5 mi (40-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wildlife Retreat at Taronga offer free breakfast?

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Wildlife Retreat at Taronga have a pool?

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga does not have a pool.

Does Wildlife Retreat at Taronga have a restaurant?

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is home to Me Gal, which features ocean views.

Does Wildlife Retreat at Taronga have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga to downtown Sydney?

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is 2.7 mi away from Sydney.

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 657 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

Mazen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully acquainted and modern rooms, spacious bathroom. Beautiful main lobby area and bar which makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the city views. Cleanliness was good but the floor
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

A really wonderful stay!

I absolutely loved staying here, so much better than I expected. Our room was calming, clean and comfortable just what we wanted. The view of the kangaroos from our room was uniquely brilliant and the whole vibe in the hotel was awesome. Breakfast and dinner were great with exceptional harbour views. Then the access to the zoo is super easy and I enjoyed the guided tour parts too! Can't recommend enough and it is all for charity which is even better!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanus

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality from the team at Wildlife Retreat! The whole compound from the accommodation to the zoo and even the tours provided was very well planned and thoughtful. Fantastic use of the space they had and highly recommended for families. Make sure you do the night walk tour, it was an amazing experience being allowed into the empty zoo at night. Special shout out to one of the front desk staff Cameron who entertained our little daughter and was super helpful with our airport transfer as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydnye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for Mother's Day. It is a beautiful property, with lux amenities, comfortable beds and has fantastic dining options. The highlights of course are the animals, plants and the overall beautiful environment. The kangaroo enclosure was just outside our window, and there was a spectacular waterfall outside the door. It was a joy to stay in such a nice property and have an Australian native wildlife sanctuary outside. The stay includes two days to explore the zoo and tours. I highly recommend it as a family adventure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anatoly

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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
An amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Amazing spot but needs rooms to be revamped

Amazing view from the lounge and Me-Gal restaurant. Rooms are small for family of 2 and a toddler. If you have dust allergy, do carry your meds as room was not as clean. We could clearly hear someone walking in the room upstairs as well so a little noisy. Animal room is good if you are lucky to see 1 koala for more then 5 minutes your entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, very friendly staff, rooms and everything were quite quite nice. Plus, it's the zoo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Suk Fong

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the most amazing hotel! There was a koala right outside our room. The hotel was easy to access by ferry and bus. We LOVED it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

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

DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE

A unique experience staying inside the zoo. Free zoo access, VIP access to the animal refuge (with guide) and special night tour of zoo, amazing view of Sydney, excellent breakfast buffet, and a koala bear nested just out of arms reach of my open window. Highlight of our week in Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Winchester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is wonderful. The rooms are well appointed and the staff are very helpful and welcoming. The location of the property makes a zoo visit exceptionally easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view and convenience of the zoo. Disappointed with food and dinning options. Breakfast was a let down. The best staff was andrew the tour guy. He was friendly and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Unique

My teenage daughter and I stayed in an animal view room. We were in room 144 which is the koala block. We had trees outside our room but didn't see our resident koala from our room during our stay. We did get some great photos during the complimentary sanctuary tour The hotel is described as a luxury boutique eco retreat. I wouldn't say it's a 5 star standard. The staff were attentive, friendly and approachable. The view from the N'gurra lounge/reception of the bridge and skyline is amazing. We were on a ground floor room, the room was basically equipped with a king bed, 2 arm chairs and a small end table. The tv had included movies or free to air but no ability to cast or stream. The bed was comfortable, a pillow menu would be appreciated Our room was equipped as accessible and while that is a great feature to have available for guests who require it, the shower was a nightmare. The bathroom layout was toilet in the corner (with rails), vanity along the wall with a single sink and a shower in the other corner with a shower curtain. The floor doesn't have sufficient slope so the whole floor gets wet. There was a Hand-held shower and a rainwater head and a fold down bench if required. We opted to do the night tour of the zoo at $25pp excellent and well worth it. Buffet breakfasf was great and included, parking and zoo admission. One off unique expereience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosen

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
His early such an amazing place to stay. Views straight into animal enclosures opening up the window to amazing sounds of birds and seals in the morning. Every interaction with stuff members were so pleasant and they were all incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Sleeping at the zoo

Booked this on a whim but was more than impressed with everything. Exceptional customer service across the board. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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