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Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing

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Soundproofing, rollaway beds, bed sheets
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Aerial view
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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 this property

Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing

At Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing, hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy kayaking, then dine onsite at 1856 Bar and Bistro.
Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diamond Island Nature Reserve. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at 1856 Bar and Bistro
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour gym, and kayaking
  • 8 minutes by foot from Redbill Beach and a 4-minute drive from Waubs Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 10 yards away. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing like a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, and an outdoor tennis court.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach motel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bicheno motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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: AUD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in February.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Diamond Island Resort & Penguin viewing Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 533 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Rekha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful environment and so close to the beach. Kids loved the little penguins
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were quite late arriving and even though the office was closed, the manager still came out to greet us. The room was very accessible and easy parking. It was clean, roomy and convenient, as well as good facilities. Even though we were unable to get to the restaurant, the menu looked great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanaporn

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Yanping

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chi Fai

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to see animals including penguins in the accomodation area. Big rooms , clean and tidy, staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel environment is extremely disappointing. Outside the room, the air is filled with a terrible smell because the lawns are covered with animal droppings. It looks like a “green” and pretty grass area at first glance, but the moment you open the door or window, the foul smell hits you. Walking on the lawn ruins the mood completely—your shoes end up covered in filth. When I wanted to cook instant noodles, I found the kitchenware greasy, dirty, and even damaged. There were not even basic utensils like a small knife or scissors. To make it worse, the hotel warns that guests will be fined $35 if they don’t clean the dishes properly. Honestly, how can they expect guests to clean when the provided dishes are already in such a filthy condition? Absolutely speechless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, spacious room, cute penguins
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
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