Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
Rooms inside Taronga Zoo with harbour views
About this hotel
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga sits inside Taronga Zoo itself, a genuinely unusual position for a Sydney hotel, with rooms and suites offering a choice between bushland, animal or harbour views depending on which side of the property is booked. Every stay includes complimentary access to Taronga Zoo and a buffet breakfast, while dinner at the on-site restaurant looks out over Sydney Harbour, giving guests a reason to stay on property in the evening rather than travelling into the CBD. Circular Quay is 4.2 kilometres away by road, though the zoo's own ferry connection offers a more scenic route into the city when guests do want to head in. A shared lounge with a bar and an outdoor terrace with city and harbour views rounds out the property's common spaces.
- Zoo access included
- Harbour view dining
- Buffet breakfast included
- Ferry link to Circular Quay
Our take
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga suits travelers who want genuine proximity to the animals and complimentary zoo access built into the stay, along with harbour views from a very different vantage point than a CBD hotel. It is a lighter fit for anyone wanting to walk directly to Circular Quay or the Opera House, since reaching the CBD means a ferry or drive rather than a stroll.
- ✓Book an animal-view room specifically if being close to Taronga Zoo's residents is the main reason for choosing this property.
- ✓Use the complimentary zoo access early in the morning before general visitors arrive, since staying on property gives you a head start.
- ✓Take the ferry into Circular Quay rather than driving for a more scenic route when you do want to reach the CBD.
Why we love it
- Inside Taronga Zoo itself
- Complimentary zoo access
- Bushland, animal or harbour view rooms
- On-site restaurant over the harbour