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Madsen Retreat

Guesthouse in Penguin

Guesthouse★★★★4-star4.5 (45 reviews)

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About

Madsen Retreat is a guesthouse to stay in Penguin. The guesthouse is close to Penguin Beach and Johnsons Beach, about 0.9 km from Penguin Miniature Railway Station. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 45 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms are beautiful and clean with great wifi..

What guests mention

friendly staff3cleanliness2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

  • Penguin Beach0.4 km
  • Johnsons Beach1.0 km
  • Preservation Bay Beach2.6 km
  • Midway Beach4.0 km
  • Three Sisters Nature Reserve Lookout4.3 km
  • Goat Island access point5.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Devonport Airport (DPO) 30.5 km → all hotels near DPO
Nearest station
Penguin Miniature Railway Station0.9 km
Nearest beach
Penguin Beach0.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 12.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Madsen Retreat?

From Madsen Retreat, the nearest station, Penguin Miniature Railway Station, is about 0.9 km away; Devonport Airport (DPO) is around 30.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Madsen Retreat from the beach?

The nearest beach, Penguin Beach, is about 0.4 km from Madsen Retreat in a straight line.

How is Madsen Retreat rated?

Madsen Retreat scores 4.5 out of 5 across 45 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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