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Located 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. At the bed and breakfast, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, and all beds have electric blankets. All rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and a shower, and certain rooms at High On Penguin have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with a seating area. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodations. Devonport is 16 mi from High On Penguin, while Burnie is 9.3 mi from the property. Devonport Airport is 19 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
Bedroom 5:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Penguin
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  • Bernice
    Canada Canada
    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...
  • Tfj100
    Australia Australia
    Great Concept, host was very friendly, 5 bedrooms gave great flexibility
  • Barry
    Australia Australia
    Breath taking views! The decks were fabulous and it was exceptionally well appointed. A very eclectic and interesting vibe.

Hosted by Gerard Leary, Owner

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Gerard Leary, Owner
High On Penguin is an accommodation establishment in Penguin, a popular seaside town situated on the North West Coast of Tasmania. High On Penguin offers affordable accommodation with self-catering cooking facilities and breakfast ingredients. High On Penguin is located on a hill close to the town centre with panoramic view of the Penguin township and the coastline to the east. There are a number of excellent restaurants and coffee shops within a ten minutes walk. It is less than five minute walking distance to the beach. High On Penguin has five comfortable guest rooms. Each room is decorated on a rock ‘n roll theme. There are two guest lounges with large screen TV’s and a large collection of music CDs and DVDs and music memorabilia. A large private balcony has fantastic sea views and barbecue and dining facilities. High On Penguin is an easy 25 minutes drive from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and 30 minutes drive from airports in Burnie and Devonport. Penguin is a scenic 90 minutes drive from the Launceston airport.
I am a part time senior secondary college teacher. On the 1st of June 2012 I asked Ronnie & Maggie Burns to perform the opening of High On Penguin. Ronnie is a legend of early Australia rock 'n roll and Maggie had a long association as a choreographer on the long running TV production - Young Talent Time. High On Penguin's five bedrooms - the Jimi Hendrix room, the Neil Young room, the Joni Mitchell room, the Bob Dylan room and the Janis Joplin room are decorated with memorabilia and have biographies etc. of each artist. Why these five artists - they are the owner's favourite artists of the 60's and 70's. The downstairs lounge area has a working Wurlitzer Jukebox, a large screen TV with surround sound and a large collection of CDs and DVDs. This room has fantastic panoramic sea views. The stairway between the two levels of the house is decorated with music memorabilia - featuring a male and female rock 'n roll hall of fame. The area at the top of the stairs contains more music memorabilia and music books. The upstairs lounge is very spacious. It has a large screen TV with surround sound, a restored record player, lots of LPs and a large collection of CDs and DVD
High On Penguin is located on a hill close to the town centre with panoramic view of the Penguin township and the coastline to the east. There are a number of excellent restaurants and coffee shops within a ten minutes walk. It is less than five minute walking distance to the beach.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of High On Penguin
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

High On Penguin takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash High On Penguin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform High On Penguin of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about High On Penguin

  • Check-in at High On Penguin is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at High On Penguin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at High On Penguin include:

    • Vacation Home

  • High On Penguin offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • High On Penguin is 2,450 feet from the center of Penguin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.