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Formby Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lunch and dinner served
Lounge
Family Room (4 share)
Game room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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82- Formby Road, Devonport, TAS, 7310
  • Place, Devonport Regional Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonport Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bass Strait Maritime Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room (4 share)

Family Room (4 share)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (3 Share)

Family Room (3 Share)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

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. East Devonport Beach and Bluff Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Bass Strait Maritime Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mersey Bluff - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Ulverstone West Station - 17 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strait Off the Boat - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The House of Spuds - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miss Jacqueline’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vice Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Master Cafe - ‬2 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.

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.

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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

  • No onsite parking available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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 Hotel Devonport, Tasmania
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Formby Hotel Hotel Devonport

Frequently asked questions

How close is Formby Hotel to the airport?

Formby Hotel is 5.3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Devonport, TAS (DPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Formby Hotel?

As of Mar 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Formby Hotel on Mar 30, 2026 start from CA $114, excluding 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.

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 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Bluff Beach and 2 mi (5-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?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

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. 108 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 372 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Waited a long time, had to find a waiter to serve us. The food was ok, the veal scallopini linguine was all sauce. We wanted to have a little flutter on the pokies and we checked on their website and it said they closed at midnight but they closed the gaming room at 9.00...on a Friday night!!! NA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with own amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

8/10 Good

Peter, Claremont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional, Room clean and tidy, Bed Comfortable and warm - Central Cafe meals were excellent it was just unfortunate that renovations were taking place and parking on the property was limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always good clean comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good, bit of a rattle when boat come in. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style accommodation...renovated, functional and good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price
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

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

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