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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga overlooks the ocean, offering a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner in a serene setting. Travelers love the garden terrace for relaxation, in-room WiFi, and free self-parking. The helpful staff and quality dining consistently earn visitor praise.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
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LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088

What's nearby

  • Sydney Harbour National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taronga Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port Jackson Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balmoral Beach - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Circular Quay - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buena - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Forage And Graze - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Heirloom Specialty Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Esquire Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Me-Gal Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Luxury hotel near Taronga Zoo
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. The on-site restaurant, Me Gal, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All 62 rooms have comforts such as free international calls and wet bars, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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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

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga located?

Located in Mosman, this luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Taronga Zoo and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Circular Quay. Balmoral Beach and North Sydney Oval are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 785 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the venue was great (location wise). rooms were sizeable and clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was amazing. Definitely going to recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Room was lovely and clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming and we got to have a sanctuary tour. The only negative thing was ordering a coffee at breakfast but never getting it despite following up with the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding experience.Spacious well appointed animal view room. Took in all tours including sanctuary and option after hours zoo tour for small charge well worth it. Recommend for a great 1 night stay with zoo access.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful animal experience!
Wildlife retreat at Taranga zoo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is ama
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

isabel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel to visit Taronga Zoo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, especially with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

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

maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spent one night at the resort, was a very unique experience, highlight was the animal view rooms and tours exclusive to the hotel guest. staff very friendly and knowledgable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KALAB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! Super cool for any animal lover. Staff was also awesome.
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

Khushwant Kaur

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

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect fr quick getaway for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing stay

Amazing stay, amazing staff and facilities. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prateek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience and highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing unique stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you would imagine a zoo stay to be and more. Staff where amazing and kind, the room was beautiful perfectly placed and the overall stay was just amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

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

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. We’re looking forward to going there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eliza

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

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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