Name: Madsen Retreat
Address: 6A King Edward Street, Penguin, Tasmania, Australia, Penguin, Tasmania, Australia
Rating: 9.23

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 166 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Family

100%

What guests think

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Travellers describe Madsen Retreat as a clean, comfortable place with modern touches and a warmly welcoming host, praised for smooth communication and check‑in, while its convenient, walkable location near the beach, seafront and town makes exploring Penguin easy.

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8

Andy

28 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, responsive and friendly host.

6

daniela

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Should have had censor lights outside as it was very dark going up the stairs outside

8

Jeff

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern facilities, great location.

10

Eric

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really great place to stay . Easy access and trouble free check in . Room was very clean and comfortable , big bed with views of the water . 5 minute walk to beach and main shopping area. Highly recommend.

10

Charles

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to downtown Penguin and serveral nice restaurants and cafes.

6A King Edward Street, Penguin, Tasmania, Australia

Location

With a stay at Madsen Retreat in Penguin, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Penguin Undercover Market. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Penguin Tourist Information Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Penguin Beach.

Penguin Undercover Market(0.1 Miles)

Penguin Tourist Information Centre(0.2 Miles)

Penguin Beach(0.6 Miles)

Johnsons Beach(0.7 Miles)

Penguin General Cemetery(0.9 Miles)

Mount Montgomery State Reserve(1.7 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Breakfast is available, including options for breakfast in the room. Specific details about the type and cost of breakfast are not provided.

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of AUD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Late check-in is available for a fee of AUD 25 for arrivals between 21:00 and midnight. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in arrangements.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The property is located near the beach, just steps from Penguin Undercover Market, 0.2 km from Penguin Tourist Information Centre, and 0.3 km from Penguin Beach. Other nearby attractions include Johnsons Beach (1.1 km) and Mount Montgomery State Reserve (2.8 km).

Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

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