Penguin Beachfront Apartments

Penguin Beachfront Apartments at 52 Main Road put you directly on the sand in the centre of Penguin, with sea views from the balcony and the town's shops and cafes a short walk away. They are noted as pet-friendly, which pairs well with a location where the morning walk is literally the beach across the road.

Dogs at the apartments

The apartments welcome pets, with charges that may apply. Size and breed limits are not spelled out in public listings, so the details are best confirmed with management before booking, on the property's own site or by phone. Ask about the fee, any room restrictions and advance notice requirements when you book so there are no surprises at check-in. Guest reviews consistently single the place out as comfortable and genuinely welcoming to pets rather than merely tolerant.

The place

The listing describes 4-star apartments plus a 4.5-star penthouse, so there is a range of sizes from couples to families. Reviews highlight the beachfront position, the sea views, spacious and comfortable apartments, generous apartment-size layouts and the easy walk to shops. Rating 4.8 across reviews, it is the best-regarded stay in town, and the balcony over the water is the recurring reason guests rebook.

Getting there and out with the dog

Penguin sits on the Bass Highway between Burnie and Devonport, about 20 minutes each way. The beach in front of the apartments is on-leash near Lions Park, and the designated off-lead stretch begins east of Lions Park along the coastal pathway, which runs straight past the door. For a secure run, the Penguin Dog Park is a fully fenced, double-gated enclosure near the Sports and Services Club. If you want a coffee stop up the coast, Beach Hut Coffee at Ulverstone is the local dog-friendly fixture.

More options in the region are on the Penguin destination page, and the full list is in the TAS stays index.