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Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Interior
Aerial view
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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69 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno, TAS, 7215
  • Place, Diamond Island Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Apsley Conservation Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Redbill Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Beach View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 135 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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7.6 out of 10
Good
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  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bicheno

Located in Bicheno, Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Redbill Beach and Waubs Beach. .This beach motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Bicheno Penguin Tours and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Whalers Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Diamond Island Nature Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Apsley Conservation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Redbill Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Bicheno Penguin Tours - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bicheno Blowhole - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobster Shack Tasmania - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peggy’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Long Boat Tavern Bicheno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Bay Patisserie - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing

Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local cuisine at 1856 Bar and Bistro, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Bicheno? This motel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
1856 Bar and Bistro - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 35 for adults and AUD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 1856 Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Business services

  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 26 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 35 for adults, and AUD 5 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to February
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 549 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly place and beautiful setting with private entrance to beach where penguins nest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Dorilynn, North Plains

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed upstairs w premium room w balcony. Very spacious. Comfortable and relaxing. The bed was the best of all my stays in Australia. You can even see the difference penguins come in at night as well as walk on the beach only 15 feet away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN, East Hanover

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Great amenities. Comfortable, spacious and clean apartment with spectacular ocean view. So many complimentary offerings: private beach, penguin watching and washing machine. We enjoyed ourselves and ran out of time!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

On

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Easy quick check in, the room is spacious. The views and the location are amazing. The beach is so picturesque, loved seeing all the animals around the property- bunnies, wallabies, and the penguins!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff was friendly, beach was amazing but the real highlight was the penguins and the rabbits.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong Liang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhengyang

Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot, should have stayed two nights as much more comfy than previous spot. Super quiet, penguin viewing evening tour lots of fun plus we saw a bonus bandicoot! Service OK, restaurant shut but it's very close to other venues tho they do close early. Bicheno blowhole worth a look. Was 2m high at low tide on a calm day so must really get pumping at times.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and well presented. Wonderful location and being dog friendly is a big plus for this resort. Lots of wildlife and pleasant staff. Will stay here again. Out of Bicheno a bit is good as quiet from any road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check-in was quick and the woman was very friendly and cheery. The location is awesome. I would definitely recommend the beach view rooms at the end of the site as these view directly onto the ocean and Diamond Island. When I arrived, there were rabbits graving there. A little later in the afternoon, some deer showed up. A bit later, some wallabies were there. And then the highlight; after the sun goes down completely, the fairy penguins return to their nesting boxes which are also located outside of these rooms. The hotel has a free viewing area for guests (accompanied by a staff member to provide info etc), which saved money having to pay for a tour, which uses the same beach. The rooms are basically like an apartment. 2 stories, the living room ,kitchen and a toilet on the ground and bedroom and bathroom on the upper, as well as a balcony overlooking the ocean. Kitchen as a microwave, kettle, toaster, hot plates, pots/pans, cutlery, crockery etc. There is also a small gym and guest laundry which is free ( apart from laundry powder which can be purchased from reception if needed. No major negatives, just a few minor things. The blinds in the bedroom have gaps between them, so they don’t block all light. Since the sun rises early in Summer, room was really light by 530am. Rooms could do with some touch up ( marks on walls etc. Bathroom had a jet tub ( good, but I didn’t use it) and a shower. The shower was quite small. None of this would stop me from staying again.
Vie from room 27, beach view room
Wallabies graving outside my room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good. It has it's faults, for example the room had cobwebs in some corners and windows weren't very clean. They also left milk that was 2 months expired in the fridge, and my young child drank it without looking. Luckily no food poisoning. I think the upper floor room we stayed in hasn't been occupied for months as all other occupants were... retirees. So only ground floor rooms were ever occupied. But for us more able bodied we were given a big top floor room with an unbeatable view. I can't emphasise just how good the view is. Everything was very spacious and comfortable. The bathroom is huge and has a spa bath in it. And the highlight is the free penguin viewing at dusk. They have their own staff with red torches to help you view the penguins that come up from the beach and onto the property lawn. I highly recommend this place if you can overlook the minor issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, good facilities, friendly check in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t come here for penguin tour. I choose this hotel because of it. But it’s not good at all. We could only see two penguins from far away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonothan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Our room We had several people in our group over 70 that had walking difficulties and nowhere on the hotels.com website did it state that the 2 bedroom units required walking a set of stairs to get to the bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonothan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Reception staff fantastic Violeta exceptional. Rooms ok but seemed bathroom only half refurbished
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonothan

The room was tidy and the staff were very helpful esp Vioella
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were not impressed with the restaurant our food was not to our liking mine was overcooked, the pumpkin soup was thick and not worth eating. In all I would rate the meal 1/10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nikole

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay and chill, needs a little tlc but has everything you need. Beds are comfy. Pool needed a bit of a clean but also know they have limited staff and cant keep onto everything. Overall, will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025