Madsen Retreat

Property class: 4

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Located close to Penguin Undercover Market, Madsen Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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The Penthouse Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Family Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Whole First Floor Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 250 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Seaview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Penguin, Madsen Retreat is near the beach. Penguin Undercover Market is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Penguin travel guide
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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
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Penguin General Cemetery
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • River Arms Hotel
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • The Lighthouse Hotel
    10 min drive
  • Ulverstone Football Club
    11 min drive
  • KFC
    10 min drive

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 smoke-free premises
    • Barbecue grills, newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Madsen Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of AUD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Madsen Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of AUD 25.

What time is check-out at Madsen Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Madsen Retreat located?

Situated in Penguin, this guesthouse is steps from Penguin Undercover Market. Penguin Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Madsen Retreat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Modern facilities, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to downtown Penguin and serveral nice restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very nice and clean rooms and an amazing host...we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Clean, responsive and friendly host.
Penguin chick from viewing area at Calico
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very quiet and comfortable, had all we needed for a great stay. Great to be able to walk to shops and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Ting is a wonderful host! The property is really lovely and in a great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hidden gem.. excellent hosts

Ting is an exceptional hostess. Very organised and efficient but also very welcoming and personable. Lovely suites. Very clean and a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Our hostess was considerate and welcoming and the facilities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable and comfortable stay. Ting was a great host. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The perfect place to relax and recharge. The manager of this property is SO helpful and the property is homely and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable stay

A warm welcome from Ting with useful info about where to eat. The ocean view room was just that. We were offered room service for our continental breakfast which was plentiful. Short walk to the seafront. I managed to leave my sunhat behind and Ting kindly agrred to post it on to friends in Perth, our last stop before we head back to London.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Owners are very attentive Great location and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was exceptional and Ting, the host goes ‘above and beyond’ to make her guests feel right at home. Great for short getaways or family vacations. Two thumbs up recommendation 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property - very comfortable and everything that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy walking distance to esplanade walkway and eateries. Beautiful place to use as base for north coast travels
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredibly clean and friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Always great!

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were warmly welcomed by a delightful host who made us feel very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of Manager - Greeted with hot drinks and cake Helped with luggage Overall a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023