Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
2a Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, 2088 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1559 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
All round an amazing unforgettable experience . Staff and zoo guides fantastic. Animal experiences amazing. Couldn’t fault anything. Restaurant great and fantastic view of harbour, city.

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Nestled within Taronga Zoo and overlooking Sydney Harbor, Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is an eco-retreat offering stylish accommodations in a relaxed bush setting. Located in Sydney, the property features a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms and suites offer bush land, animal or harbor views. All rooms have a private bathroom, a seating area, flat-screen TV, a safe and free WiFi. Included for guests is complimentary access to Taronga Zoo. guided tours, parking, and buffet breakfast. Dinner is also available at the on-site Me-Gal restaurant with views of Sydney Harbor. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga also features a shared lounge area which includes a bar and an outdoor terrace with city and harbor views. Taronga Zoo is a not-for-profit organization and all revenue from the Retreat goes towards Taronga’s important wildlife conservation programs. Circular Quay is 2.6 mi from Wildlife Retreat at Taronga and the nearest airport is Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport, 11 mi from the accommodations.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 30, 2019- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar

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- SSheryl
New Zealand
“All round an amazing unforgettable experience . Staff and zoo guides fantastic. Animal experiences amazing. Couldn’t fault anything. Restaurant great and fantastic view of harbour, city.” - Jeffrey
United States of America
“Beautiful facilities…awesome views and sounds of the refuge wildlife right at your room!!” - Ellen
United States of America
“Everything was perfection. This is truly a unique experience and you feel so good that it also helps the zoo/animals. Plus the room is absolutely gorgeous, comfortable, and geared toward the sanctuary. The restaurant is delicious. Plus the...” - Stephen
Germany
“A unique accommodation experience. Modern well designed rooms. Excellent breakfast. Friendly efficient service. Enjoyable and interesting private zoo tours. Nice bar.” - Christian
Canada
“What a memorable stay. The rooms at the Wildlife Retreat are very comfortable and offer good views of native Australian wildlife - In fact, there were koalas hanging out right outside! Our package included some really great experiences - a...” - Luis
Australia
“The staff! Francine at the front desk and the tour guides are very friendly and knowledgeable” - TTyler
United States of America
“Everything!!! The staff were amazing. Most professional and welcoming I’ve ever experienced. We were difficult. Arrived early, checked out late, had two kids throwing up and I never felt like an inconvenience. We also had a room next to the...” - Ophir
United States of America
“The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, we could see several animals from our window which was very nice, including a koala who moved around between trees. We enjoyed the afternoon tour for guests at the hotel grounds and the explanations and...” - Patrick
Australia
“Love seeing the koala from our room, and love the dinner in Me-Gal.” - Ariya
Thailand
“The staff at the wildlife retreat was really nice, friendly and helpful. The view from the receiption area was spectacular, seeing the Sydney sky line & Harbour bridge. The rooms were very cosy and nicely decorated and breakfast was lovely. The...”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Does this price include tickets to the zoo?
Good evening, Thank you for your enquiry. Our bed and breakfast rate does not include entry to the zoo but tickets can be purchased from Taronga's ad..Answered on 1 January 2020when do you open with the corona virus
The Wildlife Retreat is now open and welcoming guests again on Thursday - Saturday nights.Answered on 1 August 2020Hi Room for 2 adults and 1 11 year old what bedding is available for the 11yo
Hi there, Our maximum occupancy per room is 3 people. We are able to add an additional rollaway bed to the room at no extra charge. Thank you for yo..Answered on 26 June 2022About dinner, how many restaurants do you have?
Hi there, thank you for your enquiry. We have one restaurant on-site which is our Me-Gal Restaurant. Our lounge bar also offers a small range of bar ..Answered on 15 August 2022We have 2 children, they are aged 1 and 2. We only require 1 cot. Does this room allow 4 occupants?
We recommend the maximum number of occupants of a room be 3 to ensure guests comfort and safety. We are able to provide cots at our guests request.Answered on 1 August 2020Do the rooms have twin share bed option
Yes our rooms can be provided as a twin share.Answered on 1 August 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Me-Gal
No additional info available
Amenities of Wildlife Retreat at TarongaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local culture
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Interconnecting room(s) available
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 64.60USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 64.60USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
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Check-in at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Tour or class about local culture
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The prices at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga include:
- Double
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The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga has 1 restaurant:
- Me-Gal
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Guests staying at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is 2.7 miles from the center of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.