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Southernhay House Hotel

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A bar area with a long counter, multiple taps, and a menu.
A modern building with large glass windows, a set of steps leading to a seating area, and two lanterns on the steps.
A brick building with a covered entrance and columns, featuring a banner that reads "SOUTHERNHAY HOUSE".
A dining room with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a Scrabble board, wine glasses, and a Scrabble tile rack.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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36 Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1NX
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large window, a chandelier, a bed with white and patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Charming Room

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a metal-framed bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Lovely Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a framed artwork above the bed, and a door to the right.

Lovely & Larger Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 179 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a radiator. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the nightstand.

Lovely & Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture, and a view into a dining area.

Luxury Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Exeter

City center stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Barnfield Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Princesshay. St Martin's Church and Exeter Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princesshay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Exeter - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CUCKOO Taproom & Bottleshop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Southernhay House Hotel

Upscale Georgian hotel perfect for exploring Exeter
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Southernhay House Hotel.

This 4.5-star Exeter hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1805
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Southernhay House Hotel offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.5 miles (GBP 18 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 21 and October 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6.00 to 29.00 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 18.00 per night (0.5 mi away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southernhay House Hotel to the airport?

Southernhay House Hotel is 11.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southernhay House Hotel?

As of Sep 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southernhay House Hotel on Sep 17, 2026 start from $304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southernhay House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southernhay House Hotel.

How close is Southernhay House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.5 mi (39-min drive) from Dawlish Warren Beach and 11.7 mi (31-min drive) from Red Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southernhay House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southernhay House Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 6.00 and 29.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Southernhay House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Southernhay House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southernhay House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Southernhay House Hotel have a pool?

Southernhay House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Southernhay House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Southernhay House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southernhay House Hotel to downtown Exeter?

Southernhay House Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Exeter.

Southernhay House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central, clean, the best crisp clean sheets ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff are great!

Absolutely fantastic, staff couldn't help us enough. Really great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming house with great food and bar service. We were treated very well. Location was great as well. Would recommend enthusiastically to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is perfectly located. The staff is simply incomparable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great Bar lady. very helpful staff also very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

ok hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Lady that checked us in was lovely, real asset to the hotel. Looked after us at all points of our stay from reception to bar drinks and breakfast, she was amazing. Hotel is lovely with a great character and vibe, breakfast was excellent and the sun terrace is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and homely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here!! It’s brilliant.

We loved it. Quirky and comfortable room, great friendly staff and amazing location for getting to the nearby restaurants and the cathedral. We didn’t eat at the hotel because of its closeness to everything so can’t comment. Great setting and great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Exeter

We spent a very relaxing w/e at Southernhay House. The rooms are luxurious, spacious, clean and very comfortable. The staff are welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Bar and restaurant are both beautifully designed with many references to the building's historic past. The food was excellent also.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable bed . Incredible bath . Very convenient for cathedral , station and sights . Staff very courteous . Only whinge is for the cost of the room I would have expected more choice of tea s , coffees milk etc and maybe a pack of biscuits !! Despite warning I thought more care could have been taken for dietary intolerances or warning me to find an alternative restaurant for evening meal .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fei

說實話，我看了小紅書過來的，地理位置很OK，但房間真的不行，小不說了，廁所只夠一個人轉身，居然還沒有咖啡機！！想喝咖啡只能每天去下樓買到院子喝。歷史建築物是噱頭，但我覺得價格太貴，兩晚550磅。花園還行吧，可能我住英國，覺得還行吧，價格太高。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, not enough water in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location in attractive street close to city centre, charming hotel, really friendly staff and excellent breakfast, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem in the heart of Exeter! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was epic. Super clean and so geared up for Covid. Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel

Great hotel, really good location, fit out and staff, brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Exeter Warm Welcome Back!

It has recently just reopened and was very well set up and organised to deal with social distancing but keeping a very welcoming greeting with excellent service throughout our stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable stay.

This small hotel has an interesting history and is very close to shopping and the Exeter Quayside. We received a very warm welcome on arrival, with tea and biscuits. Our bedroom was very comfortable with a well appointed bathroom. Although a limited menu for dinner the food was freshly prepared, plentiful and delicious. Breakfast is excellent with fresh orange juice, pastries, and a good choice of hot dishes. Loved the pancakes, bacon and maple syrup! Like dinner everything was freshly prepared. Service was friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The only downside is the lack of parking on site but there is plenty of on street parking and a multi storey car park is only three minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent boutique hotel in Exeter

Beautiful rooms, excellent food. Worked well for a brief visit to Exeter. Close to cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay away from boring chains

Good hotel that’s a change from the chains. Didn’t have hair conditioner in the rooms which I thought was odd and there is a student block opposite which has a lot of noise middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This hotel has a fantastic location, minutes from the cathedral and all shops and restaurants. The team at this hotel are so welcoming and helpful and serve the most beautiful and well thought out breakfast...little pot of berries, yoghurt and granola, mini croissants, fresh orange juice and then a delicious menu to select your actual breakfast from. The bar is a really nice area and they make great cocktails. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in central Exeter

Great to find a well appointed , clean , characterful hotel with thoughtful touches and not too commercial . Lots of atmosphere in the bar on Friday evening . Didn’t stay for breakfast as I had booked room only - but smelt and looked great as I walked past on the Saturday morning . Will definitely be back .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Canry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a happy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hervorragendes Frühstück. Sehr zentrale Lage mit viele Restaurants in Fussnähe. Einziger Abzug: kein Schrank im Zimmer. Ansonsten haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Exeter

Characterful and welcoming hotel with lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019