Madsen Retreat

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Madsen Retreat in Penguin offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Wellness and Leisure: Guests can relax at the spa and wellness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Burnie Wynyard Airport, the property is a 9-minute walk from Penguin Beach. Nearby attractions include Devonport Oval at 32 km. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast, Madsen Retreat provides private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and room service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Norman
Australia Australia
“Everything about the accommodation and facilities was Excellent there was nothing we didn’t like and Ting is a very friendly, helpful and gracious host”
Meng-houng
Australia Australia
“They gave us a personal welcome and brought our bags up the stairs. There were a lot of complementary drinks and snacks provided. Great location with free parking. Very safe and secure.”
Mark
Australia Australia
“Ting was a lovely host. Nothing too much trouble. Location was great for the town of Penguin. Penguin is a great quiet spot on the north coast.”
Arthur
Australia Australia
“The Madsen Retreat is close to village of penguin, an easy 5 minute walk to the beach. Breakfast was good with a selection from the continental menu to choose from. Ting was very nice, helpful and friendly, ready to assist with anything needed....”
Andrea
Australia Australia
“Great location, with lovely views over to the water”
Vicki
Australia Australia
“Clean, quiet, great location, hassle free check in and out”
Helen
Australia Australia
“Ting was very friendly and provided through information on how to enter property after hours due to late booking and even later arrival. My continental breakfast was amazing, the best l've experienced when staying in Australia. l thoroughly...”
Beatrice
Australia Australia
“Place is absolutely gorgeous! It's very private and relaxing, rooms are spacious and sparkly clean! They have everything you need to make yourself a cuppa and some toast. There's a massive shared kitchen downstairs. There's a fully fenced backyard...”
Jennifer
Australia Australia
“The included continental breakfast that was delivered to our rooms was very generous and extensive. Lovely and fresh. Ting was very friendly and helpful in providing any assistance or information we needed about the area.”
Steven
Australia Australia
“the outlook even on a rainy day was great & location was excellent”

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

Company review score: 9.6Based on 96 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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.

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Madsen Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$32. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during 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. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

License number: Central Coast Council DA216038