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The Telstar

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Exeter in Exeter

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Very Small) | Terrace/patio
Family Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
77 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, England, EX4 4DW
  • University of Exeter
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Private Bathroom (2 adults 2 children)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite, Private Bathroom (2 adults 2 children)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Exeter

In Exeter .Your stay at this Exeter hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of University of Exeter and Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery. RAMM and Gandy Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Exeter - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spacex - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter St David's Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Imperial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Exploding Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Thatched House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Exeter - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mill on the Exe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Telstar

Hotel near University of Exeter in Exeter
As a guest of The Telstar, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Telstar also features a fireplace in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Exeter hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1900
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Telstar offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay.

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 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Telstar Hotel
The Telstar Exeter
The Telstar Hotel Exeter

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Telstar to the airport?

The Telstar is 11.6 mi (24-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 Telstar?

As of May 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Telstar on May 19, 2025 start from $89.44, excluding 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 Telstar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Telstar.

How close is The Telstar to the beach?

This hotel is 17.6 mi (45-min drive) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 12.3 mi (34-min drive) from Dawlish Warren Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Telstar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Telstar, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Telstar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Telstar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Telstar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Telstar have a pool?

The Telstar does not have a pool.

Does The Telstar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Telstar to downtown Exeter?

The Telstar is 0.5 mi away from Exeter.

The Telstar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 525 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

A great place to stay

A great place to stay for a night. Well laid out room with ensuite and tea/coffee. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

Another great B&B experience

Nice clean room, well equipped. Breakfast however was exceptional, 10/10. Perfect start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jethro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lovely people, solid breakfast. It’s not the most modern hotel but I like that, feels real and honest. Parking is useful and 10 mins walk from city centre. My second time visiting and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff - go out of the way to make sure that everything is as you would wish. Great breakfast, good wi-fi, on-site parking was provided, room fairly typical of city small hotels/guest houses but perfect for our needs. All in all excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Radoslaw

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The telstar was very good value for money, with nicely decorated breakfast and living room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

E A

Liked: Staff & service

Pretty good

There was a problem with the room, but the staff sorted it quickly and made sure I was looked after in the meantime. Really good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were amazing and did everything they could to make ones stay perfect. The food was delicious and well presented, plus special diets were all covered. All jolly friendly and attentive. Love the quirky decorations. It was so good there that I am thinking of booking my whole family in next year for our annual get-together. Only one other comment - your cleaner needs to be more thorough. I was in the single room (16?) and some areas were extremely dusty, like the top of the wall light for instance. I left a full feed-back sheet in the room and I hope the cleaner handed it in and didn't tear it up because of what she might have read! Maybe it willl give her a nudge in the right direction! A big thank you to Telstar - i have already recommended you to friends who visit Exeter every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zekiye

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overall it was good

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Corbett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay such a warm friendly place and the breakfast was lush,will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very homely and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Back again.

Hi all This is my 2nd visit to the Telstar and it won't be my last. A short walk to the town and not far from the university to see my daughter. Fantastic breakfast, great staff very clean and cosy.👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super helpful with tips of things to do in the city and also by allowing me to store my bag after checking out. The breakfast was very good, and the location is convenient, close to the train station and within walking distance to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tat Ming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant little hotel. Perfect for what I needed. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and good breakfast. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024