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title: "Madsen Retreat, Penguin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Madsen Retreat in Penguin: rated 9.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Madsen Retreat

Carmantown, Penguin, Australia

9.4 ·  Exceptional 44 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 5 in Penguin ·  7.1 Location score
## About Madsen Retreat

Madsen Retreat is a guesthouse in Carmantown, Penguin, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 44 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 160 m from the centre of Penguin. The nearest beach is 320 m away. The nearest airport, Devonport Airport (DPO), is 31 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2017

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

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## How Madsen Retreat scores

Compared with the average hotel in Penguin.

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Beach access **9.2**

Penguin average

## Amenities

SpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **6**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penguin Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Devonport Airport (DPO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">69 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penguin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">160 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Big Penguin290 m
-   The Historical Machinery Club of Tasmania620 m
-   Farmlet By The Sea1.7 km

## Madsen Retreat: in detail

Madsen Retreat provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including express check-in or check-out, to ensure guest satisfaction. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Madsen Retreat have a separate living room incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Madsen Retreat. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by spa and sauna, ensuring a soothing experience.

### Compare

## Compare Madsen Retreat with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Penguin Waterfront Escape](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/penguin-waterfront-escape-penguin/) Resort ★★★★ 260 m away
    
    9.4 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/madsen-retreat-penguin-vs-penguin-waterfront-escape-penguin/)
-   [The Madsen Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-madsen-boutique-hotel-penguin/) Hotel ★★★★ 370 m away
    
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-   [Penguin Beachfront Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/penguin-beachfront-apartments-penguin/) Apartment ★★★ 370 m away
    
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## Questions about Madsen Retreat

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Madsen Retreat?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Madsen Retreat?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Madsen Retreat from the airport?

The nearest airport, Devonport Airport (DPO), is 31 km away in a straight line.

### Is Madsen Retreat close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 320 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Madsen Retreat have?

Madsen Retreat has 4 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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