Spirit of Tasmania

The Alexander Hotel offers budget hotel accommodation in Devonport, on Tasmania's Central North Coast. Devonport is a one-hour-fifteen-minute drive west of Launceston (101 kilometres) and a one-hour drive from the Cradle Mountain National Park (83 kilometres). The Alexander Hotel, a member of the Goodstone group of properties, is located beside the Mersey River, close to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal. Dormitory accommodation for backpackers is available with shared bathrooms, kitchen and common areas. You can enjoy a drink in the Hotel's traditional public bar and lounge bar or visit the gaming lounge. There is live entertainment some weekends and you can choose from the affordable, quality bar menu. Nearby attractions include Cradle Mountain National Park, in Tasmania's World Heritage Area, and Narawntapu National Park, known for its abundant wildlife. You can explore north coast beaches and watch fairy penguins return to their burrows at dusk, or sample fine Tasmanian produce at a local cheese maker, vineyard, or chocolate factory.

The Formby Hotel offers comfortable, clean and affordable superior standard and budget accommodation. The Formby is located in the CBD of Devonport and on the shores of the Mersey River directly opposite the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal. They offer accommodation to suit your every requirement, whether it be a private double or family room with en-suite or shared dorm facilities for those on a budget. This property is clean, comfortable and affordable right in the heart of Devonport, and host to one of Devonport's finest restaurants, 'Central Restaurant'. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar, gaming lounge and adjacent bottleshop. Hostel Rooms are all just two-share and include lockers, linen (changed weekly), towel, sink, new beds, free Wi-Fi, heating, communal bathroom, common room, kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests staying in Hotel Rooms can enjoy an en-suite, tea and coffee facilities, television, linen, towels, fridge, heating, free Wi-Fi, spare blankets and are welcome to use shared lounge and kitchen facilities.

Argosy Motor Inn is perfectly situated in Devonport, gateway to Tasmania's beautiful North West Coast. Situated on the banks of the Mersey River, and just minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal. Argosy Motor Inn offers a choice of comfortable standard motel-style rooms or spacious air-conditioned suites with queen or king-size beds and walk-in showers. Facilities include quality bistro meals, a gaming lounge, bars, function and conference facilities, bottleshop, and a safe play area for children. Nearby you can take a train ride on the Don River Railway, visit Sheffield; the town of murals, or near Deloraine visit a wildlife park and caves. Along the way, do some chocolate and cheese tasting, and feast on raspberries. This region not only offers picturesque rolling farmlands and superb coastal landscapes, but the Argosy is also on the doorstep of world-renowned attractions including Cradle Mountain, Lake Barrington and Leven Canyon. Indeed, many of Tasmania's most visited natural attractions are within a one-hour drive of the property and vary from coastal national parks to world heritage rain forest areas and just about every landscape in between. Make the Argosy your base for a few days exploring the wonderful natural environment of North West Tasmania.