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title: "The Formby Hotel, Devonport: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Formby Hotel in Devonport: rated 8.4 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★
# The Formby Hotel

East Devonport, Devonport, Australia

8.4 ·  Very good 230 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 10 in Devonport ·  4.0/5 on Google, 339 reviews ·  6.9 Location score
## About The Formby Hotel

The Formby Hotel is a hotel in East Devonport, Devonport, Australia. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 230 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 830 m from the centre of Devonport. The nearest beach is 670 m away. The nearest airport, Devonport Airport (DPO), is 5.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 24

- **Floors:** 1

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

82 Formby Road [goodstone.com.au](http://www.goodstone.com.au/the_formby)

## How The Formby Hotel scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Devonport

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Beach access **8.1**

Devonport average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

339 Google reviews

-   5★37%
-   4★35%
-   3★15%
-   2★6%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **63**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **48**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">670 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Devonport Airport (DPO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Devonport</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">830 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Trenches-Jack Mason Museum370 m
-   Imaginarium Science Centre400 m
-   Eternal Memories1.1 km
-   Beconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre1.3 km
-   The Mudeye Factory1.4 km
-   Bass Strait Maritime Museum1.5 km

## The Formby Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Formby Hotel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the The Formby Hotel with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At The Formby Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Create unforgettable moments with your fellow voyagers just steps away, at hotel's bar and nightclub, for a delightful evening together.

### Compare

## Compare The Formby Hotel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Dannebrog Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dannebrog-lodge-devonport/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 840 m away
    
    8.4 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dannebrog-lodge-devonport-vs-the-formby-hotel-devonport/)
-   [Barclay Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barclay-motor-inn-devonport/) Motel ★★★★ 1.1 km away
    
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-   [Argosy Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/argosy-motor-inn-devonport/) Motel ★★★★ 1.5 km away
    
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## Questions about The Formby Hotel

### How do guests rate The Formby Hotel?

The Formby Hotel has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 230 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Devonport.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Formby Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at The Formby Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Formby Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Devonport Airport (DPO), is 5.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Formby Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 670 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Formby Hotel have?

The Formby Hotel has 24 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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