The Formby Hotel

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Scored 8
Rated very good

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Formby Hotel/Alexander Hotels and Backpackers offers varied accommodation across two adjacent properties in Devonport, 500 metres from Devonport Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All accommodation is accessed via stairs. The Formby property boasts rooms with an en suite as well as dormitory-style accommodation. The Alexander property offers double rooms or dormitory rooms, all with shared facilities. Guests can enjoy the games room, bars and The Central Restaurant located at the property. Both dormitory facilities have a communal lounge and kitchen area and an on-site guest laundry. There are various restaurants and shopping a short walk away from the property. Devonport Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away. The Formby Hotel bar has live entertainment downstairs until late on Friday and Saturday nights.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Rooms with:

  • Mountain view

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Queen Room - Formby
  • Costs 50% to cancel
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Lunch US$13
  • 1 double bed
US$263 for 3 nights
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Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Formby
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$76 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - Alex
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Queen Room - Formby
  • 1 double bed
215 feet²
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
City View
River View
Airconditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$88 per night
Price US$263
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
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Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Formby
  • 1 bunk bed
Kitchen
Mountain View
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$25 per night
Price US$76
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - Alex
  • 1 bunk bed
Kitchen
Mountain View
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$25 per night
Price US$76
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
  • Costs 50% to cancel
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Alex
  • 1 bunk bed
Kitchen
Mountain View
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$25 per night
Price US$76
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
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Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Kusala
Australia Australia
“Very conveniently located and good size rooms with all the necessary facilities. Ideal place to stay to catch the ferry”
Lauren
Australia Australia
“Toaster and kettle were provided which was very helpful. The hotel is very close to the Spirit of Tasmania which was also a bonus.”
John
Australia Australia
“Great location, staff were excellent and very helpful. The restaurant is exceptional. Lindy the manager is very hands on and runs a very good hotel. Definitely stay again.”
Patricia
Australia Australia
“The food from restaurant downstairs is excellent And deliciously tasty, nice presentations..”
Shan
Australia Australia
“An on-site restaurant; a quiet, clean and a good sized room;”
Karen
Australia Australia
“The staff very friendly and helpful, the room very clean 9”
Cally
Australia Australia
“We were only here for one night but it was one of the most comfortable nights we had on our holiday. The room was lovely and we had a view of the Boats from our room. Staff were friendly and gave us all the info we needed. Easy to check in and...”
Ella
Australia Australia
“Clean, comfortable, good spot to stay before the Spirit of Tasmania”
Dhamodharan
Australia Australia
“Didn't have breakfast, and the location was good.”
Christall
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Value for money. Excellent location.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Central
  • Cuisine
    Australian

House rules

The Formby Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom is located in an adjacent building from the main Formby Hotel Building, approximately 40 metres away.

Please note that all accommodation, at both properties are located on the 1st floor with access via a staircase only.

The Formby Hotel is home of the popular Central Bar and Restaurant – the bar is open with live music or DJs Friday & Saturday nights until 11pm and some rooms will be affected by noise from this on these evenings.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Formby Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.