The Formby Hotel

The Formby Hotel Reviews

The Formby Hotel

82 Formby Rd, Devonport, Tasmania, 7310, AustraliaView Hotel Details
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3.9/5
Good
15 review
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Location3.9
Amenities3.9
Service3.9
Cleanliness3.9
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Guest User
Shared Male Dormitory - Per Bed
Stayed in Sep 2024
Business travelers
1 review
4.2/5
Very Good
Posted on Sep 15, 2024
Formby Hotel provides a decent stay with a convenient location. However, it would be nice if they offered a buffet-style breakfast. The rooms could also be a bit cleaner with a fresher scent. Additionally, there were no staff present during my stay, which was a bit inconvenient. If the price were a little lower, it would be perfect. Formby Hotelは、便利な立地で快適に過ごせますが、ビュッフェ式の朝食があれば良いなと思いました。また、もう少し清潔で部屋の匂いが良ければさらに良いと思います。滞在中スタッフがいなかったため、少し不便に感じました。もう少し価格が安ければ最高です。
Maimon Top
Superior Queen Room
Stayed in Aug 2023
Couples
21 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Aug 31, 2023
A good location across Devonport Ferry terminal, with a view of the Spirit of Tasmanià. Suitable for backpackers. Complete with Aminities. Friendly receptionist. Ample parking.
The Can
Shared Female Dormitory - Per Bed
Stayed in Jan 2024
Solo travelers
8 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 7, 2024
Goooooooooooooggggg
Shared Male Dormitory - Per Bed
Stayed in Feb 2024
Solo travelers
5 review
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Apr 7, 2024
I booked a room for just one night in transit, thinking it would be enough if I could just sleep, but it was quite hard to share a room with someone I didn't know. However, the hotel itself wasn't bad.
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Anonymous User
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - Alex
Stayed in Sep 2023
Solo travelers
66 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 11, 2023
Very good and clean. The shared kitchen is very lively when everyone cooks together. The room is not big but it is clean. There is a Coles supermarket a little further away. It is recommended to go there. It is very good.
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Guest User
Stayed in Mar 2024
Other
2.0/5
Posted on Mar 5, 2024
Comfortable bunk beds. Kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes all of the 4 days we stayed. Our room had dirty clothes in the cupboard, as well as a bag with rotten fishing stuff (bait?) No light in our room, but the friendly staff immediately changed the bulb. Clean towels every day, and free parking. Central location with the best view of the harbor. The balcony in front is the place where people can smoke. The floor in our room was dirty, and there was a book,a sock and a plastic cover under the bed. Our room, no. 10, was right outside a very noisy ventilator. The fire escape was blocked by laundry racks. We have stayed in hostels for nearly 4 months, and this is the dirtiest we have seen.
Guest User
Stayed in Feb 2024
Other
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Feb 28, 2024
My wife and I were heading to Devonport and needed something on short notice. Fortunately this did the trick. The bed was comfortable and the facilities were very much appreciated. And whilst the room was located above a bar, the noise was never an issue. Also of note is the location which was close to the CBD and provide a front row seat to see the colossal ferries come in. Very nice place indeed!
Guest User
Stayed in Sep 2023
Other
3.0/5
Posted on Sep 6, 2023
we ate at the restaurant a few times in the past and always enjoyed our food there but this time we were most disappointed. the fish roulades were dry and unappealing, the lamb salad was greasy and the other meals were sub par. Was it the chef's night out? the Restautant surroundings are inviting and it is well positioned in town where you can see the ferry come and go, staff are nice and helpful. not the best dinner experience this time
Guest User
Stayed in Aug 2023
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 6, 2023
excellent accommodation- the room was clean, good attention to detail - the hotel is professionally run - the bistro is excellent with great menu selection - will definitely be back. The quality of the food is also excellent, great location for Devonport and the spirit of Tasmania and the cost is very reasonable - couldn’t recommend it highly enough
Guest User
Stayed in May 2023
Other
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on May 10, 2023
I had a very enjoyable stay at the Formby Hotel in Devonport. The staff were welcoming and friendly and happy to help with things like carrying my luggage up the stairs. The room was light, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable and the en suite was bright and lovely with plenty of hot water. The room had a great view of the river and the Spirit of Tasmania. Downstairs there is a nice restaurant and Pokies venue and the hotel is close to shops and not far by car to supermarkets. There was off street parking in the yard behind the hotel next to a bottle shop. I highly recommend the Formby Hotel and look forward to staying there again.
Response from Property: Thank you so much for this lovely review. Sincerely appreciate the detail you have supplied as we are sure this will help future guests when researching where to stay. Thank you so much and we are so pleased you enjoyed!
Guest User
Stayed in Mar 2023
Other
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Mar 15, 2023
Very pleasant and homely Spotlessly clean Quiet Helpful staff A couple of flights of stairs was a bit of a challenge for me as an older woman When I checked in the first time on my way to Hobart a very kind young woman named Candy hauled my bag upstairs
Response from Property: Thank you for the review and pleased you enjoyed our staff. We fully understand the stairs can be difficult for some guests but our staff are always willing to assist with luggage if available.
Guest User
Stayed in Jan 2023
Solo travelers
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Jan 31, 2023
YES..this place is very nice (warned of the downstairs noise , so I took earplugs) I loved my weekend stay.Got a park outside, both nights👍.Room was top notch, could see the Spirit, come & go. Room service, excellent. Restaurant was excellent, best garlic chicken meal, Ive ever had, & the pints were nice & cold. Had to buy a bottle of blend 43 coffee, the free stuff was not good .Keep up the good service😊
Response from Property: Thank you Anthony! Sincerely appreciate the review
Guest User
Stayed in Jan 2023
Travel with friends
1.0/5
Posted on Jan 31, 2023
Good paint job engines broken, travelling group braced open fire exit to let in the cats and night-crawlers. Could here them meowing and coo-ing from door to door Rang the night number ( voice recording for mobile ) rang mobile was sworn at and abused . Told “I don’t care”. Then received the explanation that the number was security and had nothing to do with hotel anymore. I would say it was the owners telling lies. Give this place a miss, plenty of better options.
Guest User
Stayed in Dec 2022
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 20, 2022
We walked in and they fitted us in. We enjoyed our last evening in Tasmania with really tasty food and great wine with fast friendly service. I had fantastic tasting Salmon which they cooked to my preference. My wife had yummy sliders. Both matched with Tasmania wines. Well done to everyone involved.