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Formby Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Devonport with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior detail
Family Room (4 share)
Game room
Lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Shared Female Dormitory - Per Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Female Dormitory - Per Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (4 share)

Family Room (4 share)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Male Dormitory - Per Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Male Dormitory - Per Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (3 Share)

Family Room (3 Share)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Devonport

At Formby Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Devonport Regional Gallery and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Devonport Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Central Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Devonport hotel include Bass Strait Maritime Centre and Bluff Beach.

What's nearby

  • Devonport Regional Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Devonport Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Home Hill - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mersey Bluff - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Don River Railway - 5 min drive - 6.1 km

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

Hotel in Devonport with restaurant and bar/lounge
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/games room, coffee/tea in 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)
  • Games 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
3.5 out of 5, Good, 532 reviews
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Central Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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 guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Formby Hotel?

Formby Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Formby Hotel?

As of 9 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Formby Hotel on 10 June 2025 start from AU$126.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Formby Hotel?

Yep, Formby Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Formby Hotel?

The closest beach to Formby Hotel is Coles Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Formby Hotel?

No, Formby Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Formby Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Formby Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Formby Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Formby Hotel was very inexpensive, quiet and convenient to the Spirit of Tasmania. It's an old hotel and the facilities show their age. However, the room was comfortable, the staff were very friendly, and I had a quiet, restful sleep after a tortuous Bass Strait Crossing. I was perfectly happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food and good service in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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