Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show

4.0 star property

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Property grounds
Aerial view
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
69 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno, TAS, 7215
  • Redbill Beach
    1 min walk
  • Waubs Beach
    3 min drive
  • Apsley Gorge Vineyard
    11 min walk
  • Whalers Return Restaurant
    13 min walk

Room options

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • 1453 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 969 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Ocean View Terrace

  • 807 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Balcony, Sea View

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Apartment, Beachfront

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About this property

Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show

4-star Bicheno motel steps from Redbill Beach
At Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show, hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy kayaking, then dine onsite at 1856 Bar and Bistro.
Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.
An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the motel. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 10 yards away. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show like a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, and an outdoor tennis court.

The motel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 22 to 60 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
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
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 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
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 available for AUD 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 22 to 60 for adults, and AUD 5 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day

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

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

Property is also known as

Diamond Island Resort Penguin Tour Bicheno
Comfort Inn Diamond Island Bicheno
Comfort Inn Diamond Island Hotel
Comfort Inn Diamond Island Hotel Bicheno
Diamond Island Resort Bicheno
Diamond Island Resort Penguin Parade Bicheno
Diamond Island Bicheno
Diamond Island Hotel Bicheno
Diamond Island Resort Bicheno, Tasmania
Diamond Island Resort Penguin Parade
Diamond Island Penguin Tour
Diamond Island Penguin Parade Bicheno
Diamond Island Penguin Parade
Diamond Island Resort Bicheno Penguin Show
Diamond Island Resort Penguin Show
Diamond Island Penguin Show
Diamond Island Resort Penguin Tour
Diamond & Bicheno Penguin Show
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Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show Bicheno
Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show Motel Bicheno

Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 424 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Totally enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ocean view apartment didn’t exactly have an ocean view but the view to the outside garden was nice. Bedrooms were upstairs but the stairs were dangerously designed and taking suitcases upstairs wasn’t a fun task. Apart from that it was comfortable and warm and a free penguin viewing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The staff weren’t that welcoming. The restaurant wasn’t open , we were told to go to the shops and buy our food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. I'm only disappointed that we chose to stay only one night. Rooms were fantastic, reception extremely friendly and helpful, spectacular views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The steak I had in the Restaurant was excellent, tasty, tender and cooked just as Irequested. My wife had fish which she enjoyed. The pillows on the bed were a little too large for comfort and caused a mild neck pain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Able to take dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and access to lovely beach. Penguins an added treat. Our bedrooms were a bit outdated, but comfortable. A balcony would have been nice! Bathroom had a constant sewer type smell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice but a bit tired and run down friendly staff was a bit misleading about Penguin Show not experience I was expecting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmelina

Traveled with partner
The place was clean and staff were alright. Don’t expect much from the penguins tour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location to experience the East Coast.
What a great setup with every convenience of both a well equipment apartment and the facilities of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one penguin showed up, the others got stage fright😁.. A great experience, regardless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent 1 night here with family and we all enjoyed it. Staff were very friendly and our kids loved the pool, restaurant and the Penguin show.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realise bedrooms were upstairs and bathrooms downstairs having very bad arthritis I’m sometimes unable to climb up and down stairs Spoke to the manager and he advised us we had a sofa bed in the room l could use and arranged for housekeeping to bring some extra bedding to our unit Nothing was too much trouble for them Much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diamond Island Resort has very clean and spacious rooms , an expansive well kept green space and only minutes walk from the beach and Diamond Island to explore. We were lucky enough to see two baby penguins and one adult penguin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay included penguin viewing. The gate wasn’t opened after the one hour so we didn’t see the penguins! Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery, great accommodation friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location but there are a few downsides
The location of the resort is wonderful and we had an amazing view from our balcony. The unit was also very spacious. We had dinner at the resort which was very good. The downsides were the room is dated with minimal furnishings but the bed was very comfortable. Also significantly, the phrase Penguin tour is a bit misleading. We stand on a platform on the resort’s grass and hope Penguins come up to the platform area. We are not permitted to enter the beach area where other paid tours go. We stood on the platform 2 nights and never saw a Penguin. If you don’t care about seeing the penguins, it is still a lovely location to stay in. The pool area looks clean and nice too and the views are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Burpengary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with private beach access with lovely friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Apartment needs a VERY deep clean. Significant mold in shower and bathroom. Thick dust in bedroom furniture and tap leaking in kitchenette
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lee Jun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms are nice enough. Cleanliness was a little average. Potato chips on the couch. Lifted the pillows showing it hadn't been cleaned. Lots of rubbish there. Remote for the TV was missing. Complimentary penguin tour while a nice gesture was disappointing. Host didn't talk, just pointed a light at the penguins. A viewing platform is on the property however people were chasing the penguins disturbing their path. Really inappropriate which should have been stopped.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leigh

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management seemed to have no idea. I was supposably given the wrong keys to the wrong room only to find out the room wasnt even ready so I had to wait at least 1 1/2 hrs . Washing machine and the laundry room was very dirty and the Dryer door was damaged and hard to close. At least this facility was free of charge. there was a distinct lack of privacy in the lounge/bedroom area as the blinds didnt cover the window leaving a gap at least 100mm(which the morning sun shone through) and there were no blinds at all on the kitchen window. Will not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023