Title: Penguin Waterfront Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342556&destination=Penguin%2C+Tasmania%2C+Australia&selected=34100994&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Penguin Waterfront Escape ## Photo gallery for Penguin Waterfront Escape ![Exterior - Penguin Waterfront Escape (Penguin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34101000/34100994/3c166fbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Penguin Waterfront Escape (Penguin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34101000/34100994/57872bae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Penguin Waterfront Escape (Penguin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34101000/34100994/2c0cddd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo - Penguin Waterfront Escape (Penguin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34101000/34100994/ce01407e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Penguin Waterfront Escape (Penguin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34101000/34100994/79d08dfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Penguin Waterfront Escape offers a serene retreat with absolute waterfront location and open-plan designs boasting amazing views. Watch the sunrise over Bass Strait from your balcony or unwind on the private deck, perfect for both short and long-term stays. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Penguin Waterfront Escape Penguin Waterfront Escape apartments have absolute waterfront location and feature open plan designs with amazing views at the front and rear of the properties. Watch the sun rise over Bass Strait from your balcony, or sleep in and walk the beach later in the day. Both apartments sleep 4 and feature large open plan kitchen, dining and loungeroom facilities, a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, master bathroom and second large bedroom. There are private decks at the front and rear of both properties. Apartments are fully self contained and are suitable for short or long term stays. Penguin Waterfront Escape is a short 25 minute drive from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and 30 minutes from airports in Devonport and Burnie. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Penguin Waterfront Escape Apartment Penguin Waterfront Escape Tasmania Penguin Waterfront Escape Tas Penguin Waterfront Escape Penguin Penguin Waterfront Escape Apartment Penguin Waterfront Escape Apartment Penguin 105171 ## About the area Penguin is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Montgomery State Reserve and Mount Montgomery Nature Recreation Area, while Ulverstone History Museum and Maker's Workshop Information Centre are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre and Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Lobster Expeditions. [Visit our Penguin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Penguin.dx6342556) [View more Apartments in Penguin](https://www.expedia.ca/Penguin-Apartments.d6342556-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.11320%2C146.07200&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2RqwgAYjc8l5qHVIT9uAQEwG6ss=) Penguin, TAS ### 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 - River Arms Hotel 10 min drive - The Lighthouse Hotel 10 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - Ulverstone Football Club 11 min drive - Beach Hut Coffee 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Penguin Waterfront Escape pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Penguin Waterfront Escape? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Penguin Waterfront Escape? ### What time is check-out at Penguin Waterfront Escape? ### Where is Penguin Waterfront Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Penguin Waterfront Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### K Christine K. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### No place better! Perfect location - perfect views! Kids made amazing memories here. Central location makes every day a breeze. ##### K Christine K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### amazing view We had a lovely stay at Penguin. It is such a lovely little town and the apartment has a perfect view across Bass Straight. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee C. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Penguin Getaway What a wonderful apartment! Modern, immaculate, conveniently located, gorgeous view of the ocean, and lovely hosts. Our stay was a bit too short and we weren’t ready to leave. We will just have to go back 😊 ##### Aimee C. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bronwyn F. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Views! Amazing views, walking distance to cafes and restaurants. Very well maintained property, seamless check in and out process. ##### Bronwyn F. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff C. Oct 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great position Fabulous Property great position very clean ##### Jeff C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim K. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome and very relaxing. Everything you would ever need for a fantastic location. ##### Kim K. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lyn M. May 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Nice time. Friendly locals ##### Lyn M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula A. Feb 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing View What an amazing Beach view with close proximity to shops. We enjoyed coming to Penguin and relaxing. Comfortable beds, amazing bath and showers with everything we could need. Great safe car parking as well. Thank you. ##### Paula A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Philip B. Jul 21, 2018 #### Perfect, family friendly apartment. We loved every minute of our stay. With 3 young boys I was a little worried about the size, but WOW these apartments are huge & the view is so amazing it instantly relaxes you. Everything is in walking distance. The owners are lovely & very accommodating. We will book again! ##### Philip B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie S. Oct 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful waterfront retreat What a wonderful place to relax! ##### Sophie S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noela M. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Experience Tasmania Penguin where is that in Tasmania We have found the best places to stay are not the popular places One of the best places we have stayed Ultra perfection everything we needed was there large rooms plenty of blankets Kitchen was bigger than mine at home and right on the waters edge ##### Noela M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian A. Jan 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely modern and comfortable accommodation Lovely modern and comfortable accommodation. Libby and Terry were very quick to reply to any questions we had. ##### Ian A. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania T. Nov 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property and Position Great property extremely clean with great position and hosts. ##### Tania T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny W. Jul 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic This is one of the best locations on the coast. Easy stopover to our destination on the west coast. Very comfortable, warm and stunning views over the ocean. ##### Jenny W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon P. Jan 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular absolute waterfront apartment Panoramic ocean views. Fully equipped with all modern appliances. Beautifully laid out. ##### Sharon P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarrod H. Oct 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic We spent one fantastic night at Penguin. And what a view - the photos don’t do it justice. Location is spot on with everything nearby. Apartment is extremely well thought out and has everything you need. The deck was the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a coffee in the morning and a drink in the evening. Wish we could have stayed longer - plan on heading back one day! ##### Jarrod H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn D. Sep 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot Lovely well equipped property with beautiful relaxing views ##### Carolyn D. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny W. Sep 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocean views An excellent place with a stunning outlook. ##### Jenny W. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calvin H. Aug 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful My family & I stayed here en route to our move to Queenstown. It was a beautiful surprise to stay there the night, enjoy the view & reset. Clean, warm & all the things you could want in a place to stay. Owners were lovely to deal with, friendly & accomodating. No issues. ##### Calvin H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohammad M. Jan 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property We have enjoyed every second and view from seating area. Very nice property. Owners are very helpful. ##### Mohammad M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy B. Jan 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful apartment and location Everything about this apartment was perfect. Location ,facilities, comfort, view, all were ideal. Just wish we had more time send could stay here longer. ##### Kathy B. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### todd s. Dec 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bliss Bliss ##### todd s. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerryn D. Oct 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome apartment on penguin main beach Absolutely stunning apartment with awesome beach/ocean views, supermarket next door, pub meals for tea 2 min walk up the rd, all in all a very relaxing stay to end our Tasmanian holiday! ##### Kerryn D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donella C. Sep 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location and beautifully appointed. Excellent experience ##### Donella C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon H. Aug 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Views We stayed for a night wish it had of been longer the apartment was lovely with amazing views and everything we needed we will be back . ##### Sharon H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019