Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Restaurant/places to eat, People, Landmark view, Drinks

Restaurant/places to eat, City view, Landmark view

4.7

Outstanding(1,909 Reviews)

Hotel in Sydney

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

Nestled within Taronga Zoo and overlooking Sydney Harbour, Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is an eco-retreat offering stylish accommodation in a relaxed bush setting. Located in Sydney, the property features a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Darling Harbour

5.3 mi

Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

6.5 mi

Art Gallery of New South Wales

3.7 mi

Taronga Zoo Sydney

0.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

$$$$

4.7

Outstanding(1,909 Reviews)

Hotel in Sydney

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Darling Harbour

5.3 mi

Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

6.5 mi

Art Gallery of New South Wales

3.7 mi

Taronga Zoo Sydney

0.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(1,909 Reviews)

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3.5

Jun 2024

Good , but not something I would do again . Costing much higher than experience received .

Breakfast Location was amazing . The sctual Breakfast was disappojnting , plates and food items were not regulary replenish , I had to ask for Bread , Butter , plates. Also some hot food options were cold, ie scrambled egg Service was ordinary .

5.0

Apr 2024

Lovely hotel

Animal view room was great. Koala outside the room. Dinner at Me-Gal was delicious

4.5

Apr 2024

Retreat away from the city

The animal view room was very unique - a little koala slept outside of our room on the trees. Friendly staff and we loved the private sanctuary tour.

5.0

Apr 2024

Great family zoo-cation!

Great way to spend 2 days at Taronga Zoo. Arrive on the day to and check in. Walk around the zoo and get access to your room by 2pm. Join the Australian animal walk within the accomodation, grab dinner at the restaurant or drive out to grab food around Neutral bay, head back for a night zoo walk to see animals activities at night. Then back to the lobby for some snacks and drinks at the bar. Rest for the night and have breakfast with a view. Check out and walk around for the rest of the day at the zoo! Highly recommended. A+++++ Great family activity.

3.0

Apr 2024

Glad we came, would reccomend for a family visit, kids would love it

Room was comfortable and access to the zoo really good. Staff super friendly and helpful.

Didn’t see a single animal in our overpriced animal view room. Just some scrub and a tree. With the zoo so close I wouldn’t bother.

5.0

Mar 2024

Top overnight stay in Sydney

Everything. Especially the koala having breakfast outside our bedroom window

Nothing

5.0

Oct 2023

Can't wait to return.

Included breakfast was extremely good, and the view was awesome! The included tours before and after hours with zoo staff were extremely fun and informative.

Nothing. It was fantastic!

3.0

Oct 2023

enjoyed most of it , it was for our 25th anniversary

breakfast was great and the views were fantastic

room could have been cleaner,found long hair in the bathroom floor, part of a kids drawing under the bed , would have liked a better view of the animals,disopointed with our view

5.0

Oct 2023

Magical

We enjoyed the whole experience It's the first time we have ever done the overnight stay and it didn't disappoint us. In fact we have expressed our pleasure to multiple friends and family members. We will definitely be back.

Nothing to complain about. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

3.5

Oct 2023

worth a stay if you have kids

great views and nice to see and hear the koala noises at night

early check out at 10am is Rediculous. should be more civilized 11am and later breakfast

4.0

Oct 2023

Family friendly

Clean and tidy with buffet breakfast included

Room was smaller then expected

5.0

Sep 2023

An amazing experience, well worth the money

The experience of waking up amongst the animals was amazing and the views were exceptional

Limited food choices for kids at dinner time

4.0

Sep 2023

Fantastic way to see Taronga zoo.

Fantastic retreat tour led by the very informative guide Bridie.

The food and drinks were overpriced.

5.0

Jul 2023

It’s definitely something you need to experience!

The wildlife retreat is absolutely stunning, the view from the Lounge area In reception, to the stunning rooms, and the view at breakfast…… OMG!!!! Waking up with Koalas at your bedroom window and then looking down in the beautifully maintained wildlife sanctuary was just amazing. Would totally recommend to anyone!

I don’t think there was one thing we found one thing that we didn’t like.

5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Friendly staff amazing experience

Nothing will come again

5.0

Jun 2023

Have recommended this place to everyone at work. Woujd definitely stay again.

room was amazing & comfortable. so close to the zoo.Staff were AMAZING.

cocktails were very expensive

3.0

Jun 2023

Nice experience but I wouldn’t recommend.

The location and views were amazing

The breakfast was disappointing because people don’t understand hygiene and were touching and licking the knife used for the butter. Not able to use cash and the food at me-gal was average.

2.0

Jun 2023

Not worth the money!

I liked the wedding that I attended. Other than that, there isn't much I did like about my stay here. Please see below on what I didn't like for further info.

The hotel itself was extremely hard to navigate around with minimal assistance from staff. We were charged an additional $200+ and were not advised why despite me trying to contact the property on numerous occasions. We only stayed as we were guests at a family wedding but really wish we had taken a taxi home to our city apartment. Nothing special about the place and not worth the money we were charged.

5.0

Jun 2023

This should be on everyone bucket lists!!

The view was amazing & the room was extremely well presented.

nil

4.5

Jun 2023

very enjoyable especially being up close to the animals

The view and the tours.

no provision of a shower chair for a amputee.

4.5

May 2023

Superb

The friendly attitude of all the staff and the ambiance of the hotel.

4.5

May 2023

Great birthday staycation

The sanctuary tour was really great, staff very friendly and could tell they loved their job. Very kid friendly. Buffet breakfast was great, so many options. Accommodating to a late checkout with short notice.

Only downside was the cleaning staff entered our room without knocking which was disappointing.

5.0

Apr 2023

Weekend Getaway

Everything was amazing. Facilities, food, accommodation. Was just stunning. Exceeded expectations. View was world class, and close up encounters with the locals were amazing.

Nothing. We loved it. Absolutely perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything. The private tours, night tours, the room, the staff... everything

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Loved the facilities, breakfast was great, staff were very attentive and friendly.

Without a car it is a little hard to get around as not much is around.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

We liked the fact we could see animals from our room Loved the tour of the zoo and the shows The staff was fabulous and the dining facility was wonderful

Loved everything

4.5

Apr 2023

fantastic

views, cleanliness

access, intercom broken, directions to car park?

4.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Beautiful location! The wildlife tour was brilliant!

Staff sometimes did not seem to be overly trained - no major issue but minor irritations like not get drinks right and having to remind them of service requirements in the fine dining reataurant

4.5

Mar 2023

Superb

Breakfast was excellent. Special Gluten free toaster much appreciated. Zoo location, special tours all great!

The previous guests must have used the kettle to boil milk and it looked disgusting when trying to make a cup of tea. Reception was slow to respond , it took almost two hours and two calls to address the issue. Kettle was replaced.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Sydney?

The average price for a rental in Sydney is $235 per night. This rental is $288 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Hotel in Sydney

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Hotel in Sydney

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Sydney?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Wildlife Retreat at Taronga pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Wildlife Retreat at Taronga?

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