Name: Madsen Retreat
Address: 6A King Edward Street, 7316 Penguin, Australia, 6A King Edward Street, Tasmania, 7316, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $152 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Madsen Retreat

6A King Edward Street, 7316 Penguin, Australia – Excellent location – show map

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Madsen Retreat offers pet-friendly accommodations in Penguin. Free secure on-site parking available. A full cooked English breakfast is available for an additional $15 per person, per night. All rooms have a private bathroom and toilet, and some give access to a spa bath. All rooms provide free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes and slippers. All units provide access to tables, seating and places to relax and enjoy an ocean view. During winter guests can enjoy sitting in front of a wood fire. The guest house offers a private lounge and bike hire. Devonport is 16 mi from the guest house, while Burnie is 9.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Penthouse Suite

1 king bed

and

1 sofa bed

Queen Suite with Spa Bath

1 queen bed

Deluxe Family Suite

Bedroom 1:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2:

1 queen bed

Deluxe King Studio

1 king bed

and

1 sofa bed

2 twin beds

and

1 sofa bed

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

Bedroom 1:

1 king bed

and

1 sofa bed

Bedroom 2:

1 king bed

and

1 sofa bed

Bedroom 3:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 4:

2 queen beds

One-Bedroom House

1 queen bed

Two-Bedroom House

Bedroom 1:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2:

1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.7

Value for money

9.3

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

High score for Penguin

See what guests loved the most:

Damo2876
Australia
“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...”
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Tom
Australia
“Ting was a wonderful host, who went above and beyond to make sure we were happy.”
Anthony
Australia
“Nice spacious room, clean and comfortable with a nice view. Ting, the owner very friendly and helpful, even insisted on carrying our suitcases up the stairs, and back down when we left. Continental breakfast was delivered to our room at agreed...”
Rodney
Australia
“Liked everything about this lovely apartment!! The bed and linen were so nice-the shower was the best and nice sized towels as apposed to tea towel size!! The hosts were such nice people nothing was a bother!! Would come back again and recommend...”
Anna
Australia
“Ting was very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was a lovely inclusion. Although dated, the House was very clean and modern furnishings. We were very comfortable.”
Tangiwai
Australia
“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”
Jonathan
Australia
“Location, great welcome by hostess with lovely ‘goodies’. She was very helpful and provided information about surrounding areas etc.”
Jonah
Australia
“Ting was an exceptional host, very helpful and made us feel very welcome and relaxed”
Lisa
Australia
“A continental breakfast is offered, with local pastries included. The managers communications are fantastic, from ensuring check in times are sorted to notifying of breakfast being served to your room and making sure you have everything you need....”
Clare
Australia
“Lovely decor, very clean, comfortable bed, spacious, enclosed garden, very friendly host.”

Hosted by Christopher Whitelaw and TingTing Cao are the Owners and Ting is the Manager.

9.8

Host Review Score

Christopher Whitelaw and TingTing Cao are the Owners and Ting is the Manager.

Madsen Retreat is a large Mediterranean style home sitting up on a hill with views of Penguin Beach and the town. It sits on 950 sq metres surrounded by its own landscaped lawns and gardens. It is just a 5 minute walk to the beach and main rd of Penguin. It is very quiet and relaxing. You can move freely about the guesthouse and enjoy its dining room, sunroom and outside lawns, gazebo, deck with tables and chairs and barbecue area. It has secure onsite parking. The rooms are spacious and AAA 4 star quality accredited. Its 4 rooms are suitable for people travelling alone, couples, groups and business travellers. It is pet friendly, with fully fenced space for your pets to run around in. All rooms/suites have ocean view, fully stocked mini bar, private ensuites, ceiling fans, internal heating, quality linens and towels, smart tv, free wifi, internal table & chairs, robes and slippers. The business is accredited by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania as a compliant quality tourism business. All rooms/suites are located on the first floor accessed by a short staircase of 15 stairs. All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee facilities, toaster and lavazza coffee machine & barfridge.

Chris and Ting came here from the mainland in 2016 and opened the guesthouse in January 2017. Ting manages the guesthouse and Chris manages the marketing side as well as his other business interests. We are dedicated to offering our guests 4 star excellence. We love meeting people from all parts of Tasmania, Australia and the world. Part of the downstairs area of the guesthouse is our home but we keep out of sight and we welcome guests to use our dining and living room and the sunroom, rear deck with gazebo and adjoining bbq area. We have a large mod kitchen with plates, cutlery, cheese boards, glasses, cups etc. that guests can access by arrangement with us. We can offer extra fridge space as well. Some guests want privacy and stick to their rooms but for the those who like to socialise we are always open for a chat downstairs. We greet every arriving guest and offer you free freshly cooked scones with jam/cream and selection of teas and fresh brewed coffee. Guests who pay full price receive a complimentary continental breakfast and we offer a full cooked breakfast for a competitive price. Your pets are welcome and we will direct you to best places to eat/dine.

Penguin is a jewell of a place in NW Tasmania. Equidistant between Burnie and Devonport (20-30 minutes each way, and just 10 minutes from lovely Ulverstone. Penguin has the perfect beach - crescent shaped with lovely sand and pebbles. Perfect to walk, run or exercise on at low tides. A pedestrian promenade runs the entire length. Animal friendly with two local vets on hand. Great restaurants in Penguin, Ulverstone, Burnie and Devonport and all between. Visitors who check in here for a night, very often decide to extend their stay. The beach drive from Penguin to Ulverstone and the coastal drive from Penguin to Burnie are spectacularly beautiful. Easy access to many beautiful country drives to explore NW Tasmania. Just 1 hour from Port Stanley. Penguin benefits from a dedicated Make Over team of volunteers who keep coming up with great ideas that make the village and surrounds even more beautiful and enjoyable.

Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Madsen Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Property practices

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House rules

Madsen Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. That's about USD 32. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)

Extra bed upon request

AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 18 years old

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Madsen Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note that there is a 1.9% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that there is a limit of one dog. Pets can only be accommodated inside the guest house if they are fully house trained and are not allowed on beds or furniture. There is a single kennel provided outside for your pet. You must bring your own pet bedding and bowls.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Madsen Retreat 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: Central Coast Council DA216038

Guests staying at Madsen Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Madsen Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Madsen Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Madsen Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Beach
Check-in at Madsen Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Room options at Madsen Retreat include:
- Suite
- Studio
- Vacation Home
Madsen Retreat is 650 feet from the center of Penguin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.