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About this property

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.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Ecotourism Australia
    Ecotourism Australia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Corey
    Germany Germany
    Our stay included tickets to the zoo plus a private tour of the animal sanctuary, and we paid extra for a private night time tour of the zoo. Also, our room looked directly onto kangaroos! Highly recommend!
  • Marie
    United States United States
    The breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour from the lobby lounge and the restaurant alone are worth the trip — absolutely stunning at every hour of the day. As a family with two teens who love animals, being able to stay at the zoo was a real...
  • Jamieatl
    United States United States
    Even if you don't wake up to koalas in the tree just outside your window (we had a very early flight), the hotel is simply amazing. From the first moments at reception—inside an elegant lobby with sweeping views of Sydney across the bay—to the...
  • Juliette
    Australia Australia
    So comfortable and the tours were so interesting. We did the Sanctuary Tour, the Night Tour and the Aviary morning tour.
  • Gehan
    Singapore Singapore
    Amazing experience—we loved it! Easy access to the zoo and a great place to unwind.
  • Arianna
    United States United States
    So peaceful and woke up to seeing a koala outside my window! The entire experience was seamless.
  • Amber
    Australia Australia
    The fact it was at the zoo and you felt very relaxed around the animals
  • Vicky
    United States United States
    The location was fabulous. I loved the fact that we had Koala's right outside our bedroom window. The rooms were very comfortable and modern. The buffet breakfast was fantastic and you couldn't beat the view. Staff was friendly and they offer...
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    The breakfast selection had options for everyone with different choices daily. The view overlooking part of the retreat and the Sydney skyline can’t be beat.
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Everything about this property was top notch. It’s was just Booking.com which made and is still making it nearly impossible to remove one day from my trip and receive a credit (4/8). I’ve called and Taronga has called. Promised have been made yet...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Me-Gal

    No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $64. 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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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.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. 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.

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