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The Blue Ball Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Exeter hotel

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Photo gallery for The Blue Ball Inn

A cozy bar area with a Christmas tree, wooden bar counter, and a rustic ceiling.
An outdoor dining area with a signboard displaying safety instructions.
A traditional building with a sign reading "BLUE BALL Country Pub with Rooms".
A cozy room with a fireplace, a glass vase with flowers, a wine glass, and pumpkins on the floor.
A neatly made bed with white linens, two pillows, and two folded towels on a green bedspread. There are framed artworks on the wall above the bed and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Sandygate, Exeter, England, EX2 7JL
  • Place, Adrenalin Games Paintball
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Park Rugby Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Westpoint Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Room 3)

A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and framed artwork on the wall.

Double Room (Room 3)

  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room (Room 2)

A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, framed artwork, and a sign on the wall.

Twin Room (Room 2)

  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (Room 4)

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a green area rug, and two folded towels on the floor. There are three framed wall art pieces above the bed.

Family Room (Room 4)

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Room 1 NOT QUIET)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Room 1 NOT QUIET)

  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Exeter

In Exeter .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Adrenalin Games Paintball and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Westpoint Arena and Pynes Hill Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Adrenalin Games Paintball - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pynes Hill Estate - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Westpoint Arena - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • University of Exeter - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newcourt Station - 16 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery Exeter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Choys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Blue Ball Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Exeter hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Exeter hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Blue Ball Inn offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Blue Ball Inn to the airport?

The Blue Ball Inn is 4 mi (11-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 The Blue Ball Inn?

As of Jul 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Ball Inn on Aug 16, 2026 start from $121, 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 The Blue Ball Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Blue Ball Inn.

How close is The Blue Ball Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 10 mi (38-min drive) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 8.2 mi (23-min drive) from Exmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blue Ball Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Blue Ball Inn, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.50 per person. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Blue Ball Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Blue Ball Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Blue Ball Inn have a pool?

The Blue Ball Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Blue Ball Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Blue Ball Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Blue Ball Inn to downtown Exeter?

The Blue Ball Inn is 1.8 mi away from Clyst Saint George.

The Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but very clean, secure and renovated. Pub was pleasant with excellent food. Overall stay was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy with character. The heating wasn’t working but they left a portable heater which helped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025