Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, New South Wales 2088

"I wanted to add an extra star! Every member of staff we encountered were absolutely marvellous. Will at Reception and Ellen and Sabina (at the superb Me Gai Restaurant) were particularly noteworthy. The food was sensational and the views across the harbour were tremendous. The Zoo is pretty good, too. Over almost 2 days we saw virtually everything that was there to see. Well looked after animals, great shows and interesting presentations. If you have the opportunity, you should stay here at Taronga where you might be able to roar and snore."

"Had an amazing stay! Entry to the zoo, staff were helpful and friendly, if you don’t have a fine dining palate I would recommend having dinner elsewhere as the dinner meal is very fancy. Not to our taste personally but the staff were incredible, the food was beautifully presented and the views from the restaurant were amazing! And the best part is the profits go straight to helping animals such as koalas etc! Would definitely return!"

"The first point I want to make is about the incredible service from start to finish. The entire team were just beautiful, nothing was too much, and we felt so welcome at the retreat. The extra work in showing us a choice of room was really appreciated. Situated a 15 or so minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, this stunning place offered a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life. Even during the school holidays, it is so big that it didn’t feel all that crowded and we were able to enjoy everything within the zoo over a couple of days at a leisurely pace. With young children, I definitely recommend staying a night or two so it’s not such a rush. If we’d only stayed one night I would recommend an early start on the zoo so you have the retreat to revive at overnight. The rooms had everything our family needed for a comfortable night sleep. Be aware the lounge bar menu is quite limited, more so for little ones. The beautiful Me-Gal on site was a wonderful culinary experience, but if you need something between nibbles or a fancy treat then ordering in will be your best bet, as we did on the first night. Breakfast offered a lot of choice and great quality. Special thanks for the beautiful coffees to kickstart my day! The rooms were very clean, well appointed with views of the bay/city or bush land. We had a kangaroo outside our window and could also see across to the city which was magical at night time. Overall a very recommended experience if you’re heading to Sydney. Very glad we found this as an option to break up our trip. Many thanks for our stay."

"Had a wonderful time with my son. Lovely ambient, spent decent amount of relaxing time at the zoo. The rooms are brilliant and comfy. View is magnificent. Love waking up and watch the sun setting. Highly recommend! Gave 1 star less for the room due to the poor noise between rooms. I can hear next door also the corridor."

"Everything was 10 out of 10! I loved how sustainability was at the heart of the retreat. As soon as we arrived all staff were welcoming and willing to assist. Our room was incredible with a friendly koala outside our window. Everywhere was accessible with lifts and ramps. Love how the stay included dinner at Me-gal and access to the zoo."