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Formby Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior detail
Family Room (4 share) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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82- Formby Road, Devonport, TAS, 7310
  • Devonport Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Mersey Bluff
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Don River Railway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Female Dormitory - Per Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room (4 share)

Family Room (4 share) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4 share)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Male Dormitory - Per Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Male Dormitory - Per Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room (3 Share)

Family Room (3 Share) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (3 Share)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Devonport

Close to airport.Stay at this Devonport hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Devonport Regional Gallery and 2 miles (3 km) of Devonport Ferry Terminal. Bass Strait Maritime Centre and East Devonport Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Devonport Regional Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Devonport Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Home Hill - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mersey Bluff - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Don River Railway - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ulverstone West Station - 16 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hill Street Grocer - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Devonport RSL Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Central Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elimatta Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Formby Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Formby Hotel also features an arcade/game room, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Devonport hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Formby Hotel offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. 42-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can expect some noise in the guestrooms from the onsite bar which has entertainment until late on Friday and Saturday nights.
Check-in for this property is based at the property's gaming lounge.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Formby Hotel Devonport
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Formby Devonport
Formby Hotel Devonport, Tasmania
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Formby Hotel Devonport
Formby Hotel Hotel Devonport

Frequently asked questions

How close is Formby Hotel to the airport?

Formby Hotel is 5.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Devonport, TAS (DPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Formby Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Formby Hotel.

How close is Formby Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Bluff Beach and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Back Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Formby Hotel offer free breakfast?

Formby Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Formby Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Formby Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Formby Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Formby Hotel have a pool?

Formby Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Formby Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Formby Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Formby Hotel to downtown Devonport?

Formby Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Devonport.

Formby Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 356 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, restaurant was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People with luggage finding it difficult to get up stairs and getting through the locked door at the top of the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the restaurant was excellent and the wait staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night . Nice and clean, location was convenient when getting off the spirit of Tasmania. Had a bar meal downstairs which was very nice. Wasnt too noisy on a Thursday night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable - the free upgrade was a lovely surprise. The communal kitchen could be cleaner and tidying but that all depends on guests and still serves its purposes - everything else was tidy and as clean as can be. Check and staff also friendly. Best value to for money you could find
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what it advertised
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lilian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really great, helpful and went out of their way to ensure I could get in late at night. The dorms are excellent, with only two beds each and there's a sink and fan in each room with table, chairs and extra blankets. It was quiet, clean, convenient and the only small points lost on my rating were due to the very loud creaky door and floorboards at my door which made me feel like I was waking the whole floor when I went to the bathroom. Also the kitchen was full of dirty pots and pans, counter and fridge were a mess - this was due to grubby clients ignoring the very clear signage and rules which weren't enforced, though I did come late at night and leave very early so it could just be timing. They provided great facilities including tea and coffee, a big lounge area etc but it was disappointing that so many taps were leaking heavily and wasting water. Otherwise excellent and very comfortable, great location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JOBY CYRIAC

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
NA
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

paulo, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
The building is old... Not much noise control and every morning the room beside had alot of noise preventing to sleep..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

H D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Decent place for location close to the spirit of Tasmania. The place does look a bit dated but good for a short stay and money value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 1 night as it was quite late when we arrived off the ferry. Great little hotel and staff were very helpful and even carried our bags upstairs as there was no lift. Also kitchen had closed by the time we arrived. Room was very nice and bed was comfortable. Parking was around the back. Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It suited my purpose of staying overnight before a morning sail on the Ferry. The food that I had brought to my room was of very high standard. It's a pub with accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and tidy, staff always friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Cheap Saturday night accommodation for spirit of Tasmania ferry - pub with parties on! Room fine, even a full bath - kitchen smells floating upstairs. THE FORMBY HOTEL is now known as THE CENTRAL!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Napoleon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the curtains and the room lets in a lot of noise through the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great room, spacious, exceptionally clean, central location, fantastic if taking the spirit of Tasmania
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel, Singapore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and big.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024