Formby Hotel

Formby Hotel is a practical accommodation option in central Devonport, with the town’s CBD shops and amenities a short walk away. The waterfront walking path runs along the river and around the Bluff precinct, while the hotel is 3.7km from the Spirit of Tasmania and 8.5km from Devonport Airport. That location makes it useful for travellers arriving by ferry, visiting the north-west, or needing a base close to town.

Accommodation ranges from recently renovated ensuite rooms to shared-facility backpacker rooms. Ensuite options include queen rooms, rooms with a queen and single bed, and rooms with a queen and two single beds. They include features such as new carpet, beds and linen, a flat-screen TV, heat pump, desk, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, and ironing equipment. Shared rooms provide access to a communal kitchen, lounge, bathrooms and guest laundry, with lockers and bed linen included; towels can be hired.

The hotel is also home to the Central Restaurant & Bar, which serves meals seven days a week, along with a bar, gaming lounge and TASkeno facilities. Friday-night live music is promoted, and entertainment can also run on some Friday and Saturday nights until midnight. Guests should note that the accommodation is on the first floor with stair access only, and sits above the bar, gaming and dining areas, so it may not suit visitors seeking a particularly quiet stay or step-free access.

Facilities include a communal guest laundry and, for direct bookings, free Wi-Fi, free cancellation and free parking arrangements. On-site parking is limited and cannot be reserved, although house guests can obtain a dashboard permit for free parking in a nearby council car park. With private rooms, dormitory choices, shared guest areas and dining on site, Formby Hotel suits solo travellers, backpackers and visitors looking for straightforward central accommodation. The venue holds a 4.0 Google rating from 336 reviews.