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Reviews of Diamond Island Resort & Bicheno Penguin Show 4 stars

69 Tasman Highway, 7215 Bicheno, Australia

#62 of 78 hotels in Bicheno

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1499 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Great opportunity to see penguins
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cafe options limited - no early coffee

    Great location Spacious rooms and area surrounding

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice location and nice hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast. Disappointed they closed viewing area at 5.30

    The view and penguin viewing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely area. Early morning walk on sand spit to the island is a must
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had a funny smell

    Location and sweet little penguins

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful natural environment, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bedrooms were in an A frame style roof, sleeping on the sloping side of the room the bed is too close to the wall and a danger to hit your head.

    Loved being able to see the penguins on site.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    We loved this place and would highly recommend it. Families were great as were the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t a toilet upstairs

    The location and facilities were fantastic and great value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night

    facilities, room

    location", "beach"

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay in a special spot! Love Bicheno and will be back! Bonus to see the fairy penguins!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great 'quiet' location! Lots of room and good kitchen facilities etc.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    This resort is up for sale: this would explain a general lack of commitment. However the location more than made up for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen cleaning part of T&C’s: extra charges mentioned. No breakfast ono Dinner menu expensive and popular (cheaper) dishes not available. Not much guiding or local knowledge presented regarding penguins on the tour. Loose pavers outside sliding doors a bit dangerous.

    Exquisite natural coastal feature location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place in Bicheno
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The units could be cleaner, a lot of dirty spots to the walls and carpet. The night penguin tour isn't great, a random staff member just waiting for a penguin to show up, not quite explaining anything in particular about them, might as well go to the beach and look for yourself!

    Location and lovely outside area with BBQ, direct access to the beach! Penguins arrive at night time :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location. Well appointed unit

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our apartment had bedroom upstairs and toilet downstairs.Stairs a bit steep.

    Great location.Penguins onsite was a definite plus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Amazing views, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The penguins come in earlier and there is a separate company that runs the show which is different from what the resort shows. The resort inclusive penguin show is after they are back from the water. Still a good show when you see the penguins in their homes.

    Beautiful property and surrounds. Amazing views and clean rooms updated facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location, OK accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were sold on the concept of seeing the penguins, as advertised in the listing, stu choose this over other chapter options, but the area is closed to guests until the paying tour goes through, so by the time you're allowed in, the penguins are settled for the night and at best you can spot one or two in the conservation area run by a conservation group. No bedside tables or milk in the unit.

    The location is superb and the beach was gorgeous. Its a lovely little town. Beds were comfy (except the sofa bed lol, but it's a sofa bed!), and it was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unsupervised penguin walking to nests, guessed interfering with their access . Bit dated property

    Location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Go for the Penguins
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was average. Food was just OK and service was slow. Needs to be better cleaned. Resort looks tired and needs updating.

    Great location with private beach and access to island off shore. Fairy penguins on site are a bonus. Top floor apartments have a great view over water.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old and tired rooms

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Right next to beach, property needs some love
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were getting slow makeover by the looks of things but no bedside tables in bedrooms, no extra rugs or cushions. Penguins were freaked out by the number of people watching them.

    The property was right next to the beach, pool was chilly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice self-contained apartment on the beach just outside of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only disappointing thing was we only saw one lonely distant penguin at the penguin show. I know the penguins aren't guaranteed, but it was a bit disappointing.

    The location was right on the beach and immediately adjacent to the causeway out to the island. The apartment was nicely appointed and had everything you need.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not the fault of the hotel, but unfortunately we did not get to spot any little penguin the night I was there (no blame here, just an information).

    The personel was very friendly. The park is nice to enjoy a relaxing place. The location is also great to travel around the eastern coast of Tasmania and visit the Bay of Fires or Freycinet National Park.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only had one small saucepan. More utensils would have been good.

    Loved the ocean, nice little walk to the beach. Good location Bath had a spa, not sure it it worked or not, we didn't use it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Shack
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was all good.

    Well-equipped cabin, nice location near the beach, friendly staff, good facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a pity we didn't see the penguin.

    It's like an apartment. The ground floor we have kitchen, living room and a toilet. The first floor we have one bathroom and one bedroom which are so nice. And just park your car in front of the building. We even see many wallabies outside the building. Everyday there would be the penguin tour at night and just check from the reception.

    Stayed in March 2024

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