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Southernhay House Hotel
4.4/541 Reviews

Southernhay House Hotel

Exeter|0.66km from city centre
This was the third hotel we stayed at on this UK trip. We arrived a few hours before the stated check in time and instead of ”you can check in now, but I'll have to charge you for an extra day” we were told that the room would probably be ready in an hour - they'd let us know and we were welcome to have a drink or some lunch. We had both a drink and some lunch and then we were informed that the room was ready and our bags had already been taken upstairs. No extra charge. And unlike so many hotels these days, they actually tidy the room and change out the linens on a daily basis. Just like before Covid! The staff are delightful. After a day or so the staff get to know you and what your preferences are. They brought me glasses of water when I was sitting outside without being asked. The bartenders were very good at mixing cocktails and perfectly made drinks they were unfamiliar with. The food in the restaurant was exceptionally good, although we had one hiccup with a breakfast. We only had dinner there one evening - for a group of 8. It was a bit pricy but the service made it worth it. Very close to the cathedral and shopping. Staff suggestions for dining outside the property were mostly very good. I wish they'd had a lift as it was very difficult for me to navigate the stairs, but I was aware of that before we arrived and I managed. (They did bring the bags down for us when we checked out.) We were a group of three couples staying and they were very accommodating. Any deficiencies are made up by the excellence of the staff.

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Courtyard Exeter Sandy Park
4.2/5106 Reviews

Courtyard Exeter Sandy Park

Exeter|4.73km from city centre
We stayed because our husbands were going to the rugby and the girls having a trip into Exeter. Location of the hotel was perfect not a long walk to the train station for us to get into town. On arrival at 12.30 reception was full queues of people trying to check in or leave bags. A man was sent out to take our car registration and names and then we could wait in the bar until they were ready for us. The boys waited in the bar and we headed off. They were checked in before 3 when they had to leave for the rugby which was good but to be honest we knew we were early and would have been happy leaving the luggage. We were told out of the 3 couples we had an upgrade to what turned out to be an accessible room and to be honest it isn’t an upgrade. I would have preferred the room we had booked which certainly wasn’t accessible. One of the other couples was over charged by £70 on check in - which we did sort out on our return. Whilst shopping we checked to see if our mobile key was ready but no we had to go to check in and do that on return to the hotel so they could Id us seems to defeat the object. On arrival back joined a queue again to activate the mobile key. It seems to be the longest slowest check of any hotel I have stayed in. When we finally got to the front we were given a normal key as it might take a while for the mobile one to work. Good job because it took nearly an hour to activate and then when I tried it it wouldn’t work with my phone. We then went to the bar before dinner again it was packed we managed to get a table but only 2 servers so wait for drinks was a little long. Price was ok. We had a table booked in the view for dinner and the food was lovely and reasonably priced. Again restaurant was very busy but the staff were lovely. Couldn’t have water. On the table as the waitress informed us they had run out of jugs, we said we would wait but she said no they had no jugs? She had to keep topping up from a bottle and she wasn’t allowed to leave the bottle on the table. Perhaps a trip to the next door IKEA May have sorted that. The main meal came with various items missing off of each plate, salsa, salad and chips. Overall was nice though. Breakfast was an another matter, we sat in the bar as the restaurant was packed. The design of the restaurant for breakfast is awful. People queueing for hot food past the croissants and bread and toaster so someone is always in the way. The fruit and cold meat and cheeses on the end of the hot line so missed by a lot of people. Only Greek or soya p,Ian yoghurt noth8ng flavoured, ran out of compote and fruit. Had to ask for the orange juice to be topped up. Just very disorganised and badly set out. Now I know it was a busy rugby weekend but the hotel are obviously fully aware of this. The staff were pleasant and the food in the evening lovely, in the morning ok. The room was clean and lovely - definitely not an upgrade though so please don’t make out it was. I would stay again if husband was going t

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Exeter Cathedral

Southernhay House Hotel
4.4/541 Reviews

Southernhay House Hotel

Exeter|0.25km from Exeter Cathedral
This was the third hotel we stayed at on this UK trip. We arrived a few hours before the stated check in time and instead of ”you can check in now, but I'll have to charge you for an extra day” we were told that the room would probably be ready in an hour - they'd let us know and we were welcome to have a drink or some lunch. We had both a drink and some lunch and then we were informed that the room was ready and our bags had already been taken upstairs. No extra charge. And unlike so many hotels these days, they actually tidy the room and change out the linens on a daily basis. Just like before Covid! The staff are delightful. After a day or so the staff get to know you and what your preferences are. They brought me glasses of water when I was sitting outside without being asked. The bartenders were very good at mixing cocktails and perfectly made drinks they were unfamiliar with. The food in the restaurant was exceptionally good, although we had one hiccup with a breakfast. We only had dinner there one evening - for a group of 8. It was a bit pricy but the service made it worth it. Very close to the cathedral and shopping. Staff suggestions for dining outside the property were mostly very good. I wish they'd had a lift as it was very difficult for me to navigate the stairs, but I was aware of that before we arrived and I managed. (They did bring the bags down for us when we checked out.) We were a group of three couples staying and they were very accommodating. Any deficiencies are made up by the excellence of the staff.

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Southernhay House Hotel
4.4/541 Reviews

Southernhay House Hotel

Exeter|0.28km from schuh
This was the third hotel we stayed at on this UK trip. We arrived a few hours before the stated check in time and instead of ”you can check in now, but I'll have to charge you for an extra day” we were told that the room would probably be ready in an hour - they'd let us know and we were welcome to have a drink or some lunch. We had both a drink and some lunch and then we were informed that the room was ready and our bags had already been taken upstairs. No extra charge. And unlike so many hotels these days, they actually tidy the room and change out the linens on a daily basis. Just like before Covid! The staff are delightful. After a day or so the staff get to know you and what your preferences are. They brought me glasses of water when I was sitting outside without being asked. The bartenders were very good at mixing cocktails and perfectly made drinks they were unfamiliar with. The food in the restaurant was exceptionally good, although we had one hiccup with a breakfast. We only had dinner there one evening - for a group of 8. It was a bit pricy but the service made it worth it. Very close to the cathedral and shopping. Staff suggestions for dining outside the property were mostly very good. I wish they'd had a lift as it was very difficult for me to navigate the stairs, but I was aware of that before we arrived and I managed. (They did bring the bags down for us when we checked out.) We were a group of three couples staying and they were very accommodating. Any deficiencies are made up by the excellence of the staff.

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Travelodge Exeter M5
3.6/541 Reviews
Really great to have an old-style furnished Travelodge - where there's actually a dedicated suitcase space, decent clothes hanging space, shelves, plus enough work surface to accommodate tea/coffee/foodstuffs, dressing table accoutrements (of which I have loads!), all ones work documents plus laptop, and then a TV! Also a large enough bedside table to have phone, tissues, glass of water, specs nearby.
Queens Court Hotel
4.4/5102 Reviews
We used this hotel as our base to tour South Devon. The hotel was above and beyond our expectations. Our room was comfortable, the bathroom was large and well stocked. The hotel staff were exceptional, shout out for Alfie who was so friendly and helpful. The breakfast is amazing! Great choice of individually packaged cereals, fresh fruit, danish pastries, and a choice of hot breakfasts including dishes such as poached eggs with smoked salmon. All topped of by a great choice of clipper teas or coffee. Can totally recommend this little gem of a hotel.
Clarion Collection Hotel Buckerell Lodge
2.6/542 Reviews
We have stayed at the buckerall lodge before as we married in the hotel. We were looking forward to s weekend away bit of Christmas spirit. Never again will I stay at this hotel, pre booked, turned up at time agreed on booking given key by very inefficient staff more worried about there phone and joking with each other, should not be front of house to greet guest very poor manners. Give key then had to ask which room, went up to room waiting to enjoy down time . Entered room OMG door open,towels on floor clearly dirty, bed looked slept in closer inspection reveal used sheets dirty marks dirty pillows well not sure the constitute pillows. Went to complain and the young lady at reception came up told us it was clean and I pointed out pulling the covers over bed and picking up towels was not cleaning the room, she left and huffed at my wife. Again I returned to reception and complained and was offered free drinks for the wait and inconvenience. My wife came down and with the look of sheer disappointment,I asked for a refund as I would not stay now even if it was free. The young lady who had checked our room !!! was talking to another member of staff had to be reminded not to swear in front of guest. This is not the weekend away we wanted Please think before you book SAD DISAPPOINTING
Exeter Court Hotel
4.2/5123 Reviews
Arriving late in the evening, you could be easily mistaken in thinking it’s more like a motel or truck stop. However, this is definitely not so. In the morning you’re greeted warmly by friendly staff like Raj and Grant who simply can’t do enough. Breakfast is full English, toast, porridge, fresh fruit salad. Plenty of tea and coffee. We didn’t always need cleaners in our room, but when we did, not only did they tidy our bed but took the time to fold our personal clothing on the bed so it looked cared for - just like a touch of home! The room was clean and spotless. It’s a great hotel with a vibrant mix of staff. We didn’t use the hotel for evening meals but it seems to be very popular as it is for conferences and weddings. We’d definitely come back again.
Bendene Townhouse - Exeter
4/576 Reviews
What a hidden little gem! With less than 5 minute walk from either of Exeter's train stations the hotel is in a prime location. The team are friendly, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about their city. With tips and ideas of places to eat and visit. The hotel itself has had a wonderful refurbishment throughout and you can tell the team care and want to maintain the high standards. The room was lovely clean and warm. The bed was very comfortable and the TV was a good size for the room. The whole bathroom had been redone and the shower was very powerful.
Southernhay House Hotel
4.4/541 Reviews
This was the third hotel we stayed at on this UK trip. We arrived a few hours before the stated check in time and instead of ”you can check in now, but I'll have to charge you for an extra day” we were told that the room would probably be ready in an hour - they'd let us know and we were welcome to have a drink or some lunch. We had both a drink and some lunch and then we were informed that the room was ready and our bags had already been taken upstairs. No extra charge. And unlike so many hotels these days, they actually tidy the room and change out the linens on a daily basis. Just like before Covid! The staff are delightful. After a day or so the staff get to know you and what your preferences are. They brought me glasses of water when I was sitting outside without being asked. The bartenders were very good at mixing cocktails and perfectly made drinks they were unfamiliar with. The food in the restaurant was exceptionally good, although we had one hiccup with a breakfast. We only had dinner there one evening - for a group of 8. It was a bit pricy but the service made it worth it. Very close to the cathedral and shopping. Staff suggestions for dining outside the property were mostly very good. I wish they'd had a lift as it was very difficult for me to navigate the stairs, but I was aware of that before we arrived and I managed. (They did bring the bags down for us when we checked out.) We were a group of three couples staying and they were very accommodating. Any deficiencies are made up by the excellence of the staff.

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Number of Reviews3,205
Number of Hotels507
Average Price (Weekdays)£127
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Exeter Hotel Guide

There are many discounted hotels on Trip.com. Book your hotel on Trip.com for an amazing travel experience. For trips in Exeter, you can choose hotels around the city center or accommodations near popular attractions. In Exeter, both areas with attractions and the city center are good places to stay.

Exeter International Airport is the primary airport in Exeter. It's easy to reach Exeter. The city can be reached by plane, train, and car.

When visiting Exeter, you can choose from over 48 hotels with great reviews. Exeter has many well-known chain hotels which are suitable for both business trips and vacations. In Exeter, chain hotels such as Holiday Inn Express are one of the top choices among travelers. Holiday Inn Express is the most popular brand among tourists. A popular hotel in Exeter, Larkbeare Grange Bed and Breakfast is also one of the highest rated. Many tourists also stay at The Globe.

In the city center of Exeter, you'll have easy access to The Crossbar. For short trips in Exeter, Castle Drogo, Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park are all good options. The most famous attractions locally are The Bike Shed Theatre.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 7.08°C during the day, 3.92°C at night

• April to June: 13.75°C during the day, 9.25°C at night

• July to September: 17.83°C during the day, 13.5°C at night

• October to December: 10.0°C during the day, 6.67°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 29.52756 cm

• Summer: 19.81496 cm

• Autumn: 20.47244 cm

• Winter: 30.444883 cm

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