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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Josh
    Australia Australia
    Great value! Family Room was well kept with modern facilities including a solid TV. Filters on tap ✔ Walking distance of everything you need in Devonport and had a view of the Spirit of Tasmania.
  • G
    Australia Australia
    Clean Convenient location Staff lovely Food great!
  • Regan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It’s a neat old building. The rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen were clean. A bit of an older crowd, but nice. The location was great. WiFi worked well

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Central
    • Cuisine
      Australian

Amenities of The Formby Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Formby Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash The Formby Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 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.

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.

Please inform The Formby Hotel 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.

FAQs about The Formby Hotel

  • The Formby Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at The Formby Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Formby Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Devonport. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Formby Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Double

  • The prices at The Formby Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Formby Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Central