In a quiet spot near the Devonport Ferry Terminal, Formby Hotel offers an inviting atmosphere. Savor lunch and dinner at Central Restaurant or unwind with coffee in the lobby while connecting to WiFi; previous guests loved their stay.
Bass Strait Maritime Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Mersey Bluff - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Don River Railway - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 8 min drive
Ulverstone West Station - 16 min drive
Penguin Station - 22 min drive
Railton Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Laneway Cafe - 5 min walk
Prem’s Seafood Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
Noodlebox - 5 min walk
Harbour Master Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Formby Hotel
When visiting Devonport, Formby Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Central Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch plasma TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Central Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does Formby Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Formby Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Formby Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Formby Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Formby Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Formby Hotel and nearby?
Formby Hotel has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Formby Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Central Restaurant.
What's the area around Formby Hotel like?
Formby Hotel is a short 8-minute drive from Devonport, TAS (DPO) and 4 minutes' walk from Devonport Regional Gallery.
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Formby Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Old style accommodation...renovated, functional and good value
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Great stay, restaurant was very convenient
Kaidan
Kaidan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2025
Good food and good service in the dining room.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Everything was great
Norbert
Norbert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2025
The food in the restaurant was excellent and the wait staff were lovely
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
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.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
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.
H D
H D, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
great room, spacious, exceptionally clean, central location, fantastic if taking the spirit of Tasmania
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Always clean and tidy, staff always friendly
Wade
Wade, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2024
We stay here regularly when visiting Tasmania
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Price
Abdul
Abdul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Very clean
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
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.
Karlie
Karlie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2025
For the price it was ok.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Exactly what it advertised
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 1, 2024
Good price for a good room
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
We often stay here when visiting this part of the North West Coast.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
It was well priced clean the restaurant down stairs was great
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
Bed was perfect and restaurant staff were amazingly helpful
yolanda
yolanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 20, 2023
Great spot
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2024
fairly basic room, but nice and clean, good food and drink downstairs, and live music!. enjoyed the stay
nick
nick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2024
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.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
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