The Formby Hotel, Devonport
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
The Formby Hotel features 22 air-conditioned rooms with plasma televisions. Guests can choose from double rooms with shared facilities or comfortable, freshly renovated rooms on the 1st floor. Some rooms may experience noise on Friday and Saturday evenings. Rooms provide free toiletries and include a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. A kitchenette with a refrigerator is available for cooking and food storage. Amenities include ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a dining table, a washing machine, a dryer, an electric kettle, an AM/FM alarm clock, a flat-screen TV, and carpeted floors. A Queen Bed and Single Bed Room with Ensuite is available for $170.00. Single bed rooms provide linens, an electric wall heater, a clothes airer, lockers, and a free standing fan. Guests have access to communal areas, including a common room/lounge, kitchen, laundry (washer & dryer), and bathrooms. Free WiFi and free parking are available.
Dining and Refreshments
Guests can dine at the Central Restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and offers local Tasmanian food. The Central Bar operates Friday and Saturday until late in the morning. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A shared kitchen is available for guest use. Various restaurants and shopping options are available near the hotel.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Formby Hotel offers various recreational opportunities, including an arcade/game room. Live entertainment is available downstairs in The Formby Hotel bar on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight. Guests can explore the Mersey Bluff State Reserve and Don Heads Conservation Area for natural beauty. The hotel also has a gaming lounge and TASkeno facilities. A waterfront walking path extends along the river.
Location and Access
The Formby Hotel is located in Devonport, 10 km from Devonport Airport and minutes from Devonport Ferry Terminal and Devonport Regional Gallery. It is a short stroll to all CBD shops and amenities, 3.7 km to the Spirit of Tasmania, and near landmarks such as Southern Wild Distillery (0.3 km), Home Hill National Trust (2 km), Vietnam Veterans Memorial Avenue (1.5 km), Kmart Devonport (1 km), Antique Emporium (0.3 km), Tasmanian Trail (2 km), and Roundhouse Park (0.3 km).
Hotel Services
The Formby Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, free self-parking, and laundry facilities. Featured amenities include a shared kitchen. The hotel provides reliable service and professional staff to ensure a great time. The reception office is unattended between 12 noon and 2pm, but check-in is available via staff in the Central Restaurant or Gaming/Lounge area. The hotel also offers dining, bar, and function services. The Bottle-O is located at the adjacent Alex Hotel.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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