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Madsen Retreat

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Penguin with free parking

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Self Contained Two Bedroom Executive Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Seaview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Whole First Floor Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 250 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Self Contained Two Bedroom Executive Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Self Contained Two Bedroom Executive Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The Penthouse Suite | Beach/ocean view

The Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Self Contained Queen Bed Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Family Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Self Contained Queen Bed Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Self Contained Two Bedroom Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Whole First Floor Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Deluxe Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6A King Edward Street, Penguin, TAS, 7316

What's nearby

  • Penguin Undercover Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penguin Tourist Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penguin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johnsons Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mount Montgomery State Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 8 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Hut Milk Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pedro's the Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Renaessance - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Madsen Retreat

Upscale guesthouse near Penguin Undercover Market
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Madsen Retreat. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, newspapers in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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The price is AED 344
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 15 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 15 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Madsen Retreat Guesthouse Penguin
Madsen Retreat Guesthouse
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Madsen Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Ting is a wonderful host! The property is really lovely and in a great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great communication. Nice touches leaving extra goodies. Bonus that you could watch Netflix too. Bed not comfortable though. Like most motels body imprints both sides and need to sleep on middle of bed. Motels in general need to consider better mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great property - very comfortable and everything that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Our hostess was considerate and welcoming and the facilities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Enjoyable and comfortable stay. Ting was a great host. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Easy walking distance to esplanade walkway and eateries. Beautiful place to use as base for north coast travels
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Very nice 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10

I arrived late as explained to the host and basically left early each morning and back very late so only there to sleep. I get txt msgs in bold writing accusing me of smoking and other guests complaining I’ve never smoked and wasn’t there long enough to see any other guests. The host made me feel extremely uncomfortable and not welcome considering I was staying to celebrate my birthday with friends who live nearby I’ll never stay nor recommend this place. I insisted the host check cameras to see my comings and goings I feel like I’ve been judged on my artwork shame on you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This property was ideal for us. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Incredibly clean and friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We were warmly welcomed by a delightful host who made us feel very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Always excellent. Stayed many times. Always lovely. Can't fault it and I am very fussy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Friendliness of Manager - Greeted with hot drinks and cake Helped with luggage Overall a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

A comfortable pleasant room. Note that this is not a hotel - it is a private room in a guesthouse. The owner lives onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

This was one of the most pleasant overnight stays I’ve had. Nothing to dislike about staying here.

10/10

Great host. Always friendly and helpful. Place was really clean and beautiful sea view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

The property was lovely and so were the hosts. You are able to bring your dogs which i thought was very nice of them to do that. All in all a lovely property and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Ting made sure each step of our reservation and stay went well for us we really appreciated her kindness and insight into the surroundings areas. Breakfast in the morning was just perfect plus she made extra bread for us to take on our journey that to Cradle Mountain which by the is spectacular hiking and wildlife adventure. Best wishes Ting hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Ting was great Very helpful and friendly

10/10

What a lovely place with a delightful host. Great communication from Ting, the host and effortless checkin. Ting has a great knowledge of the area and will guide you through anything you need to know. The room is spotless with everything we needed. There’s a pod coffee machine as well. Towels are extra fluffy and there’s good quality shampoo and conditioner. We definitely recommend and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Loved the property. Owner was fantastic with communication. Our only disappointment was booking a spa suite and the spa having time of use restrictions of not being able to be used between 9pm and 9am. With a check out time of 10am we didn’t have time to even use it in the morning which wasnt the point of booking a spa suite in the first place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

You would describe this accommodation as a modern take on a guest house with high end finishes. Rooms are immaculate, but upstairs with no lift so if you have mobility problems it may be an issue. I would say generally for couples not families. The owner, Ting, couldn't be more helpful or obliging.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025