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The Madsen Boutique Hotel, hotel in Penguin

The Madsen Boutique Hotel is situated in Penguin and features a fitness centre. With a terrace, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a bar.

The views and the service
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
429 reviews
Price from£77.82per night
Penguin Beachfront Apartments, hotel in Penguin

Situated across the road from the beach in Penguin, Penguin Beachfront Apartments offers self-catering accommodation. The beautiful Cradle Mountain National Park is a 1-hour drive.

Location size of unit Very clean
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
664 reviews
Price from£104.45per night
Penguin Waterfront Escape, hotel in Penguin

Boasting an oceanfront location on the shores of Bass Strait, Penguin Waterfront Escape offers a private balcony with sea views. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen.

Fantasic view, good location and well set up.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
227 reviews
Price from£114.90per night
High On Penguin, hotel in Penguin

Situated in Penguin, in a building dating from 2002, High On Penguin offers barbecue facilities and guestrooms with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a garden.

Breath taking views! The decks were fabulous and it was exceptionally well appointed. A very eclectic and interesting vibe.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
54 reviews
Price from£125.34per night
Happy Backpacker, hotel in Penguin

Just a 12-minute walk from Johnsons Beach, Happy Backpacker offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar/restaurant. Guests can socialise in the shared lounge or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen.

Located centrally in town with easy access to the beach; super friendly staff; value for momey
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
23 reviews
Price from£39.69per night
Sunrise at Penguin, hotel in Penguin

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sunrise at Penguin is located in Penguin.

The location, views, very well equipped, cosy.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
132 reviews
Price from£125.34per night
Madsen Retreat, hotel in Penguin

Madsen Retreat offers pet-friendly accommodation in Penguin. Free secure on-site parking available. A full cooked English breakfast is available for an additional $15 per person, per night.

Great host, lots of space
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
155 reviews
Price from£121.74per night
Penguin Seaside Homestay, hotel in Penguin

Penguin Seaside Homestay is situated 300 metres from Penguin and its lovely beach. It offers 160 degree views of the ocean and township. The property is a 5-minute walk to the beach and shops.

Location was awesome site to see over the ocean, sunrise was always beautiful, breakfast was yummy
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
141 reviews
Price from£62.67per night
Empty Nest, hotel in Penguin

Offering a garden and sea view, Empty Nest is situated in Penguin, 300 metres from Penguin Beach and 400 metres from Johnsons Beach.

It was an awesome place to stay. It was close to everything. It was exceptionally clean, the view from the big windows is amazing.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
64 reviews
Price from£109.67per night
House on Hampson, hotel in Penguin

Offering a garden and garden view, House on Hampson is located in Penguin, 1.6 km from Johnsons Beach and 33 km from Devonport Oval.

We liked that the house was well equipped with everything we needed, beautifully styled, fantastic view from the decking. The location, a short walk to the beach and the centre of town was very convenient.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
32 reviews
Price from£153.02per night
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What guests said about Penguin:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Wayne is the most warm and welcoming home stay host.

    Wayne is the most warm and welcoming home stay host. He and his two gentle border collies welcomed us and our kelpie into their beautiful home which sits near to but well above the beautiful beaches and main street of Penguin offering magnificent views of the vast Bass Strait. The people of Penguin are very friendly, the community run Op Shop full of fashions and treasures, bakery offering a huge range of delicious treats and free bikkies for visiting dogs, the fabulous Seasons by the Sea restaurant sitting right on the beach and run by delightful mother and daughters offering excellent local wines and creative food to die for! Clean accessible golden beaches with dog friendly leash free options, clean public toilets and lawns and play areas for children. The Neptune Hotel bistro on the seafront offers restaurant quality food served by the most welcoming friendly staff.
    Mem
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Seasons by the Sea - restaurant that serves local, seasonal...

    Seasons by the Sea - restaurant that serves local, seasonal menu. The food and the service was fabulous, all this while overlooking the sea. Penguin is easy to walk around and has a lovely beachside walk along the coast.
    Ken
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Penguin is a beautiful sea side town with lots of charm from...

    Penguin is a beautiful sea side town with lots of charm from the park to the beach with several interesting eateries to explore. Also a few interesting shops. The nearby town of Ulverstone while larger than Penguin is only 10 minutes away by car and has its own charms to explore. The mountains behind Penguin looked interesting and our host, Wayne had many suggestions for interesting places to explore. I cannot rave enough about how wonderful the included breakfast was. Our host made delicious scrambled eggs, fried mushroom, tomatoes and toast. This easily kept us going all day with only a light lunch.
    Timothy
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Growing up in Tassie an Island, its nice to stay by the Sea...

    Growing up in Tassie an Island, its nice to stay by the Sea when you need to relax and switch off. I visited the Tulip Festival at Table Cape near Wynyard, I also went to the Penguin Markets on Sunday and walked along the beach in perfect October Spring weather.
    tim
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It was great to stay in a spacious apartment with lots of...

    It was great to stay in a spacious apartment with lots of windows and great view directly out to the ocean. Easy walking with good footpaths and easy access (via the ramps) to the beach. There are some very nice cafes and good pub food.
    Malcolm
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Penguin is a beautiful friendly seaside town, that punches...

    Penguin is a beautiful friendly seaside town, that punches well above it's weight in quality restaurants and shops! El Perro Tapas Restaurant& Bar & The letterbox cafe are stand out options!
    Michelle
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Penguin

  • From £125.34 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    We were amazed by the stunning view. The interior decoration made us feel like immersing in a music world. The kitchen was fully equipped. We were provided ingredients for a full breakfast which was not advertised. We had the privilege to enjoy the whole house with five bedrooms which could accommodate 13 people, though we were only two couples. The owner only rents to one party no matter how many people the group has. Highly recommended if you’re going to Cradle Mountain or penguin viewing at Lilico Beach.
    Bernice
    Canada
  • From £121.74 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    House was very close to Penguin center and the beachfront but also set back enough that it was nice and quiet. Owner was very nice and very accommodating, with lots of helpful local information and suggestions, Room was nicely appointed with sea views, very comfy bed and nice walk through shower and bathroom. It was also nice to be able to use the rear, enclosed garden and sit out on the garden furniture to relax. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
    Damo2876
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 100 reviews
    We enjoyed a fabulous 4 day stay at Penguin Beach House. It was in an excellent location to the town centre, a 10 minute walk into town along a new walkway. The kitchen was very well equipped and the basic condiments available were very handy. The three main bedrooms in the main section of the house were very comfortable as were the two bathrooms. The reverse cycle A/C made the living room very comfortable in the evening.
    Patricia
    Australia
  • From £125.34 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    Lovely outlook above one of the gems of Tasmania, Penguin. Spacious home which the host provides unexpected additions such as eggs, breads, jams and others. You’d expect such things inHigh end Hotels, but I haven’t encountered at many B&B’s. Owner is very welcoming and thought I’d enjoy my stay so I booked an additional night on arrival. Thank you, Gerald for having such an amazing property.
    Daniel
    Australia
  • From £114.90 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 227 reviews
    the apartment located at a wonderful place that you may see the moonrise from the living room. and the super markets are near by, in front of us are white sand little playground. the apartment itself is well designed, clean and provides bug tub. really really in love with here!
    SHENG-LEE
    Taiwan
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 132 reviews
    Our Hosts, Fran & Terry welcomed us on our arrival to their beautifully appointed house across the road from the beach. If I could give 6 stars I would as all of our needs were fulfilled. The evening port was certainly appreciated. Look forward to a return visit.
    Helen
    Australia
  • From £62.67 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews
    Wayne was a fantastic host, very friendly and accommodating. He served up a delicious breakfast and was very informative about what to do in the area. The room and shared living space were great, it felt like home.
    Stephen
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 76 reviews
    We were very glad we chose this accommodation. The cottage was a wonderful and tasteful application of Tasmanian timber put to fantastic use. It was quiet, secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of Penguin.
    Keith
    Australia
  • From £77.82 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 429 reviews
    Hotel located in a great location right on the esplanade in Penguin. The hotel is bespoke and the building is quite old but neat and tidy. The bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep.
    Daryll
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews
    Comfy and quiet. Relaxing spot with everything I needed for a quick trip for work. Kitchen well equipped, gas stove, pots etc to eat in. Great outlook in green gully. 2 mins from Penguin Centre.
    Tania
    Australia
  • From £121.74 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    Location was great, as we had not long arrived in Penguin. Finding accommodation was pretty hard, as a lot of places were full and we came across your site. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Exc
    Tangiwai
    Australia
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 23 reviews
    Love the closeness Of The beach and the hotel like accommodation is great and you don't have to go far for a great meal Bass strait is right at your door step 😍🤩😍🤩😍🥰🥰🥰🥰
    Steven K Carney
    Australia
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 122 reviews
    The view is amazing and the owner was so kind. We really enjoyed everything about it. Penguin is a very nice little town. Enjoyed the fresh eggs and meeting the farm animals.
    Patricia
    United States
  • From £104.45 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 664 reviews
    The property is very well located near the centre of town. Parking and access was exactly as described and the unit was well well presented for our arrival.
    Tim
    Australia
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 163 reviews
    The Motel is well located in the village of Penguin. The room was well stocked with essentials for a self contained stay.
    Graham
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews
    We enjoyed our 3 days at Sunny Gum, which was good value for money; clean: warm; comfortable and only 1 km from Penguin.
    Wendy
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 76 reviews
    The views were amazing, the cows were a bonus. Combustion heater was so fantastic really felt like home.
    Rebecca
    Australia
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 163 reviews
    Penguin is a lovely place to visit and the motel was easy to find on the main road.
    Barbara
    Australia
  • From £104.45 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 664 reviews
    The apartment was very central to everything in Penguin.
    Diane
    Australia
  • From £109.67 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 64 reviews
    Short walk to centre of penguin
    Melissa
    Australia