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Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Obley Road, Dubbo, NSW, 2830
  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dubbo Observatory
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lazy River Estate
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Taronga Western Plains Zoo
This smoke-free lodge features an outdoor pool, express check-out, and a garden. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Steps from Taronga Western Plains Zoo and 8 minutes by car from Dubbo Observatory
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Dubbo lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Zoofari At Taronga Plains
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Lodge
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Dubbo
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Lodge Dubbo

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay. You won't regret a thing.
This exceeded all expectations. I was concerned upon booking that the actual experience and rooms might be overhyped or a bit silly, but everything was just incredible. One of my best stays in Australia by far. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. You were receiving 5 star treatment throughout. The rooms are stunning and nothing beats opening the curtains at sunrise to 3 zebra walking by your patio. I felt transported to Africa. You won't regret booking it. The Zoo itself is truly unmissable and we enjoyed two days exploring it by car and bicycle. The animals are superbly treated and have enormous enclosures. 5 stars.
View from giraffe viewing area right next to lodges.
View back to safari lodges from within the enclosure (during safari)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary Kuning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How can you not like living in a luxurious tent in a wildlife refuse? Could only have been improved by willing away the rain.....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZONGTAO

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay with the animals
Absolutely amazing stay. Excellent view of zoo animals from room. Staff were friendly and went beyond excellent to make stay enjoyable.comfortable room with great views. Included activities were amazing and made a more enjoyable stay. Excellent meals included. Every one should do this trip at least once in their life
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very nice, the staff is very friendly. We really liked everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful safari based experience
Wonderful experience with very professional staff, accommodation is amazing. All meals fully catered and wonderful. Make sure you arrive at 2.00pm to make the most of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great night of accommodation, the only problem was the menu variety. The evening meal wasn’t very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend Zoofari lodges, upon arrival a warm welcome with a swift check in process, then shown to our magnificent tents, with everything required for our two night stay. Stylish with cosy bedding, heating, tea coffee's, bath robes, hot showers, etc. Amazing meals in morning and evenings in an intimate african style restaurant. Well informed tours and oustanding customer relations made us feel very welcome and looked after. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If I could give more than 10/10, I would!
This place is absolutely amazing and worth every cent! Firstly, the staff are incredible - everyone was so nice, welcoming, accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. I had a medical episode and they checked in with me whilst in hospital (so lovely) then on our return, they had saved dinner for us, set us up by the fire in the Lodge to relax and unwind. The food was delicious! African dishes with amazing flavours. It was great to get many small dishes to share so you could try so many things including crocodile and camel! The chef is accommodating with any allergies, requests etc. She also came out to make sure everyone was happy and answer any questions we had about the dishes. Breakfast dishes were beautiful as well. The grounds are great and you definitely feel like you are out in the middle of nowhere. Our accommodation was gorgeous (we were in the Ostrich cabin) it was very private. It was winter and extremely cold. Whilst the cabin had great heating, you still get cold drafts (because ultimately it’s a canvas tent) so take a few layers of clothing. :) The tours were fun. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and you could see how well all the staff of the zoo get along. I cannot rate this place high enough. I just wish I lived closer so I could visit again.
The Ostrich Cabin
Inside the Ostrich Cabin
Inside the Ostrich Cabin
Inside the Ostrich Cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience. Lovely animals, lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme and Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful overnight stay at Zoofari Lodge. Food, tours, lodging were all amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lai Shan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great to see the wild animals so close and the staff was friendly. the two tours included was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a surprising amazing experience. Thought this would be good but it’s exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful and the animals were much closer than expected. Dinner was great and chef catered for my individual needs though i would have liked the option of sitting with others. Breakfast was quite disappointing - pancakes were cold and not accompanied by fresh fruit as was noted on menu - excuse that there were many children who chose pancakes really didnt sit well with me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time at the zoo especially the accomodation, the amazing dinners, breakfasts & great tour hosts all up the family had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Different food options for dinner would have been better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at Zoofari Lodge, Taronga Western Plains Zoo! Our stay exceeded our expectations. We loved being close to the Savannah animals grazing in front of our tent. The food is unique and superb and the staff friendly and helpful. The daily tours provided close up encounters with a number of animal species and staff were caring and knowledgeable! Highly recommend this stay and overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible experience for the whole family
Amazing experience, can not recommend highly enough! The view from our patio of the animals was incredible - I have been on safari in Africa before, but this experience was just as incredible - and much easier with the kids in tow! The food was delicious, staff fantastic, and everyone we met so helpful and passionate about the work they do. They only thing I would say is it would be amazing if families with younger children could nominate a slightly earlier time for dinner and the start of the nighttime safari (appreciate this may not be possible given things need to work most of all for the animals) but the nighttime safari kicking off at 8pm made it a little tricky for some of our younger attendees to attend :) Overall though, incredible experience and one we will never forget! Thank you Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024