3 Star Hotel

The Formby Hotel

82 Formby Road, Devonport, Australia View Map

$81 nightly

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Formby Hotel/Alexander Hotels and Backpackers offers varied accommodations across two adjacent properties in Devonport, 1640 feet from Devonport Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All accommodations is accessed via stairs. The Formby property features rooms with an en suite as well as dormitory-style accommodations. 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.

1,152 Reviews

7.8Good
Cleanliness
8.4
Staff
8.8
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “had to share the room with a pig, had to sleep in a bunk bed, i'm 64, 130 kgs and 200cm tall. don't fit in bunks”
  • “The location of this hotel is one of a kind; it is located right opposite the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at Devonport, providing a…”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Room (4 Guests) - Formby1/4

Family Room (4 Guests) - Formby

270 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Family Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

248 sqft • 2 Bunk, 1 Double

  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Dining table
Superior Queen Room1/2

Superior Queen Room

1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Queen Room - Formby1/4

Queen Room - Formby

216 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Formby1/4

Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Formby

108 sqft • 1 Single

  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Formby1/4

Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Formby

108 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack

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    What Guests Loved

    7.8
    Good

    Based on 1,152 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.4

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    Pros +

    • had to share the room with a pig, had to sleep in a bunk bed, i'm 64, 130 kgs and 200cm tall. don't fit in bunks
    • The location of this hotel is one of a kind; it is located right opposite the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at Devonport, providing a great view outside of the hotel building and the convenience to visit the nearby stores. The price was reasonable and affordable.
    • Kim was very friendly; she helped me find my room and answered my questions promptly.

    Cons -

    • The room looks smaller and older than I expected according to the photos on this website.
    • Didn’t know there was a microwave in the kitchen ( wasn’t told) hard to find parking behind hotel
    • Parking problems 1st in good luck or park up roadNo elevator
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    4MickPosted on: 2-20-2026

    had to share the room with a pig, had to sleep in a bunk bed, i'm 64, 130 kgs and 200cm tall. don't fit in bunks

    8YuanPosted on: 2-18-2026

    The location of this hotel is one of a kind; it is located right opposite the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at Devonport, providing a great view outside of the hotel building and the convenience to visit the nearby stores. The price was reasonable and affordable.

    The room looks smaller and older than I expected according to the photos on this website.

    8Yi-linPosted on: 2-16-2026

    Kim was very friendly; she helped me find my room and answered my questions promptly.

    8InsiaPosted on: 2-16-2026

    The room was very clean, and looked very cozy. the view was spectacular. We especially enjoyed the common room setting, which had tables to share a meal and a kitchen to cook/warm your food. The process was hassle free. I look forward to come back!

    9TracyPosted on: 2-16-2026

    Great location, great price. One large room for the family to stay the night before catching the spirit back to Melbourne

    Didn’t know there was a microwave in the kitchen ( wasn’t told) hard to find parking behind hotel

    6KevinPosted on: 2-16-2026

    Pleasant

    Parking problems 1st in good luck or park up roadNo elevator

    6SandraPosted on: 2-14-2026

    Was conveniently located to Spirit of Tasmania.

    I booked through booking dot com and chose a room with two beds.We were given a room with one bed.

    9LucyPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Great Location, Everything was clean and Lovely, the Pub downstairs was great for a meal

    9TiborPosted on: 2-12-2026

    great location and super friendly and helpful staff awesome views

    7StevenPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Cheap and ideal for night after Spirit of Tasmania day sailing. Avoid the backpackers accommodation as it is rather busy.

    Bunk beds, designed for young people.

    9OzbikePosted on: 2-7-2026

    Well located hotel. Clean comfortable rooms close to town centre

    7TimPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Central location off the ferry.well priced .has a dining area serving good “pub” meals .the staff were very helpful and friendly.the double room had been recently refurbished.

    Plumbing in the bathroom needs attention , Luke warm shower with low pressure

    7GregPosted on: 2-6-2026

    We would stay again &...

    The parking is really not adequate.You drive around looking for “The Formby” which has no sign but the place is called The Central. Very confusing.

    8JovitaPosted on: 2-4-2026

    Location and cleanliness.

    The name on booking .com is Formby Hotel which is written above the inner main entry door but on the building itself it is also known as Central Hotel too.

    8MatthewPosted on: 2-2-2026

    Old great hotel .

    Great staff cleaning rooms and toilets and showers well cleaned.

    8Dip6Posted on: 1-31-2026

    Ease of coming and going

    Sounds of the neighbours. I could hear their regular talking. I suggest they brick up the door between the rooms so the conversation can't be heard.

    4BelindaPosted on: 1-30-2026

    It was very close to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal. Comfy bed, lovely staff.

    There was no hot water for showers at 7:30am. The doors and hallways were noisy.

    6LucasPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Comfy bed

    Rooms were old, Walls were peeling and floors were sticky

    9AlexPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Extremely affordable considering how centrally located the hotel is. Also learning about some of the history of the hotel and the city of Devonport was interesting too.

    Sharing a room is never ideal, but considering how cheap the room was it was a very economical way to travel.

    7MariaPosted on: 1-27-2026

    Locación, staff and cleanliness. Great value for money.

    Facilites need an upgrade.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Restaurant
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that the Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom is located in an adjacent building from the main Formby Hotel Building, approximately 131 feet away. Please note that all accommodations, 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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    82 Formby Road, Devonport

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