The Formby Hotel

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The Formby Hotel
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Scored 8
Rated very good

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About this property

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Rooms with:

    • Mountain view

    • Free parking available at the hotel

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Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Formby
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Lunch US$13
  • 1 bunk bed
US$69 for 3 nights
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Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Formby
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  • 1 single bed
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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - Alex
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Alex
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Bed in 2-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Formby
  • 1 bunk bed
Private kitchen
Mountain view
Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$23 per night
Price US$69
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
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Bed in 2-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Formby
  • 1 single bed
Private kitchen
Mountain view
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$23 per night
Price US$69
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
  • Costs 50% to cancel
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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - Alex
  • 1 bunk bed
Private kitchen
Mountain view
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$23 per night
Price US$69
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Alex
  • 1 bunk bed
Private kitchen
Mountain view
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$23 per night
Price US$69
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Lunch US$13 (optional)
  • Costs 50% to cancel
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cortina
    Australia Australia
    “Beds were comfy with good pillows. Having the bistro on site was very handy. Being so close to the Spirit of Tasmania was excellent.”
  • Hirona
    Australia Australia
    “Very clean, friendly, and view. We stay here once a year.”
  • Sloman
    Australia Australia
    “The room was clean, had all the essentials. There is a common kitchen & space where you can cook, eat and store food. The hallway did smell like cigarettes unfortunately but the room did not. There is also heating! Staff were very friendly and...”
  • Dennis
    Australia Australia
    “Having a private bathroom in a hotel not having to share. Fantastic restaurant. Amazing staff.”
  • Darlison
    Australia Australia
    “The bedding was comfortable. Good air conditioning and amenities for room. There was an accident where we were put in a room where someone else had stayed and it had not been cleaned yet but the staff fixed that immediately and were apologetic....”
  • Bruce
    Australia Australia
    “Exceptional staff, super hygienic and clean, outstanding pub food.”
  • Lakeisha
    Australia Australia
    “The beds were very comfortable and warm. Exceptionally clean rooms. We had a great view of the boats. Hallway was a tad noisy but we still managed to sleep through it. Staff were very friendly and helped us manage to get to the room just due to...”
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    “Location, great staff and really good meals plus the kitchen and lounge area was great.”
  • Cherry
    Australia Australia
    “Great location, front view was perfect and clean room”
  • Aj-australia
    Australia Australia
    “Location, location, location. A wonderful old pub feel in a perfect location. The rooms are generous in size and very clean. There is free parking out back, and everything you need within walking distance.”

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.