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Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
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Aerial view
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $147
$133 nightly
$147 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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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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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Apsley Conservation Area - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Redbill Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Bicheno Penguin Tours - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Bicheno Blowhole - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peggy’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Shack Tasmania - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Long Boat Tavern Bicheno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Bay Patisserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Bistro - ‬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 transportation

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

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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 26 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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

Property 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

Property is also known as

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Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 551 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, relaxing stay by the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms were very clean. Excellent food at restaurant. Staff were very helpful. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhengyang

Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

On

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob

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

8/10 Good

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious room,. Dining/restaurant good. Wi-fi is very haphazard in the rooms. Was too rainy to stand outside for a connection
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorilynn

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Penguins
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to see numerous animals and was even able to see a whale off shore.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Everyone was friendly and the penguin viewing was a great bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Chanaporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet relaxing place to stay. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff, minor things broken or not working in room. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive. Floors were sticky. Not very private. Very basic. No where near Wineglass Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Amenities
Great ocean views, great spot for penguin viewing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. The penguin watch at night was great. Good set up to cook for yourself in the units.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The penguin viewing was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were stunning. The penguins were adorable and I would recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonothan

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