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The Madsen

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near Penguin Undercover Market

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Penthouse
Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Penthouse
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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64 Main Road, right next to the Commonwealth Bank, Penguin, TAS, 7316
  • Place, Penguin Tourist Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Undercover Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin General Cemetery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Penthouse

Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Family Spa Suite

Beachfront Family Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Spa Room

Executive Spa Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Waterfront Suite

Waterfront Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Penguin

Seaside stay .You'll find Penguin Undercover Market and Penguin General Cemetery within a 15-minute walk of this Penguin guesthouse. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dial Range Forest Reserve and Leven Canyon Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Penguin Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penguin Tourist Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penguin Undercover Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Johnsons Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Penguin General Cemetery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 6 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪River Arms Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hey Buddy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Indian Curry - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Madsen

4-star beach guest house near Penguin Undercover Market
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Madsen. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Penguin guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Madsen offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information 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 Hotel Penguin
Madsen Hotel
Madsen Penguin
The Madsen Boutique Hotel Penguin, Tasmania
Madsen House Penguin
The Madsen Boutique Hotel Penguin Tasmania
Madsen Guesthouse Penguin
Madsen Guesthouse
The Madsen Boutique Hotel Penguin
The Madsen Penguin
The Madsen Guesthouse
The Madsen Guesthouse Penguin

The Madsen Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 265 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, had everything I needed. Complimentary port! Lovely facilities. Close to beach. But would have been good to have someone to greet us. At least there was clear instructions. Shower leaked and made a mess but was nice and hot. enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Penthouse stay.. possibly the best accommodation we've experienced in a while Guaranteed to return A++++
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful. Very relaxed and easy going.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a stay in Penguin. Secure property and friendly staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Madsen was wonderfully located and a short walk from cafes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint property with lovely views of the ocean. The hotel manager was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Symon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy memories - even if for only 1 night

After a long drive from Strahan it was such a delight to get to our room at the Masden. Had a front room with a view of the water. The room was modern, clean and comfortable with some added extras like a spa bath and microwave. Easy access, lots of street parking and little cafes to eat at close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bruce is the best host! The main level ocean view room is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleep to the sound of the waves

We loved our return visit to the Madsen at Penguin. We were ab le to stay in a room overlooking the beach and with opening window we could listen to the waves as we went to sleep. The Queen sized bed was very comfortable. The room and bathroom were very clean. Microwave and tea making with plunger coffee available. Very close to shops, cafes and the Penguin Brewing Co. We love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and some nice extra touches.Good value and central to other town facilities.We loved our short stay and will return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jeanette

Another night staying in beautiful Penguin We have stayed numerous times at the Madsen So convenient to everything and always so inviting thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Rooms neat and tidy. Extra power points needed near the tv.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a boutique hotel

I was put in a room which was not in the hotel, but down the driveway, out the back. There were broken blinds, so people could see in from the driveway. There was a hole in the bedroom door which someone had done a shoddy job of trying to putty up. There was a dent in the bedroom wall. The headboard was not attached properly and the bed was uncomfortable. The bathroom was not clean. I just felt dirty being there and did not enjoy my stay. It does not meet my definition of a boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024