Situated in Penguin, in a building dating from 2002, High On Penguin offers barbecue facilities and guestrooms with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a garden. At the bed and breakfast, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, and all beds have electric blankets. All rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and a shower, and certain rooms at High On Penguin have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with a seating area. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Devonport is 26 km from High On Penguin, while Burnie is 15 km from the property. Devonport Airport is 31 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Penguin
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  • Barry
    Australia Australia
    Breath taking views! The decks were fabulous and it was exceptionally well appointed. A very eclectic and interesting vibe.
  • Liesl-mari
    Australia Australia
    Themed like a music hall of fame but a gorgeous comfy home as well with an exceptional view.
  • David
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    excellent accommodation, very helpful owner, unexpectedly hearty breakfast included in the price, wonderful environment and house, luxurious equipment, probably the most magical of all that we have ever visited. Thank you.

Hosted by Gerard Leary, Owner

9.9
9.9
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Gerard Leary, Owner
High On Penguin is an accommodation establishment in Penguin, a popular seaside town situated on the North West Coast of Tasmania. High On Penguin offers affordable accommodation with self-catering cooking facilities and breakfast ingredients. High On Penguin is located on a hill close to the town centre with panoramic view of the Penguin township and the coastline to the east. There are a number of excellent restaurants and coffee shops within a ten minutes walk. It is less than five minute walking distance to the beach. High On Penguin has five comfortable guest rooms. Each room is decorated on a rock ‘n roll theme. There are two guest lounges with large screen TV’s and a large collection of music CDs and DVDs and music memorabilia. A large private balcony has fantastic sea views and barbecue and dining facilities. High On Penguin is an easy 25 minutes drive from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and 30 minutes drive from airports in Burnie and Devonport. Penguin is a scenic 90 minutes drive from the Launceston airport.
I am a part time senior secondary college teacher. On the 1st of June 2012 I asked Ronnie & Maggie Burns to perform the opening of High On Penguin. Ronnie is a legend of early Australia rock 'n roll and Maggie had a long association as a choreographer on the long running TV production - Young Talent Time. High On Penguin's five bedrooms - the Jimi Hendrix room, the Neil Young room, the Joni Mitchell room, the Bob Dylan room and the Janis Joplin room are decorated with memorabilia and have biographies etc. of each artist. Why these five artists - they are the owner's favourite artists of the 60's and 70's. The downstairs lounge area has a working Wurlitzer Jukebox, a large screen TV with surround sound and a large collection of CDs and DVDs. This room has fantastic panoramic sea views. The stairway between the two levels of the house is decorated with music memorabilia - featuring a male and female rock 'n roll hall of fame. The area at the top of the stairs contains more music memorabilia and music books. The upstairs lounge is very spacious. It has a large screen TV with surround sound, a restored record player, lots of LPs and a large collection of CDs and DVD
High On Penguin is located on a hill close to the town centre with panoramic view of the Penguin township and the coastline to the east. There are a number of excellent restaurants and coffee shops within a ten minutes walk. It is less than five minute walking distance to the beach.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of High On Penguin
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

High On Penguin takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash High On Penguin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform High On Penguin 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about High On Penguin

  • Check-in at High On Penguin is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • High On Penguin is 800 yards from the centre of Penguin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • High On Penguin offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Room options at High On Penguin include:

    • Holiday Home

  • The prices at High On Penguin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.