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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near University of Exeter

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Lunch and dinner served
Interior
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1QF
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Exeter
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Exeter

City center stay.With a stay at this Exeter hotel, you'll be steps from City Wall and a 5-minute walk from Exeter's Historic Quayside. Cygnet New Theatre and Barnfield Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spacex - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Exeter - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪George's Meeting House (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Exeter Central - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea on the Green - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near University of Exeter
As a guest of Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. 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 vending machine, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the family-friendly Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Exeter hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 14 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers 156 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 16 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

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 16.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 16.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Pool fee: GBP 10 per day

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

£10 is charged per adult, per entrance to access the pool area. Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool when accompanied by an adult, to a maximum of 2 children per adult. Adults must be in the water to actively supervise children.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel to the airport?

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is 5.6 mi (17-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 Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

As of Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on Jul 11, 2025 start from $91.0, 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 Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel.

How close is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.4 mi (33-min drive) from Dawlish Warren Beach and 11.5 mi (31-min drive) from Red Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 16.00 per night.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have a pool?

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel to downtown Exeter?

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Exeter.

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronayne

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

Little break

Love the location . Hotel lovely bed comfortable, great bar. Would be nice to have a free swim with the booking, and less of a car park fee…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location and good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little bit wary having seen some recent not so good reviews, but everything was excellent from the front desk team to the room and breakfast. Great hotel, great location, parking a real bonus on a very busy weekend in Exeter..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
It is a very comfortable hotel, our room was very clean but could have done with more coffee, sugar ect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed here a few times and the location is great. The rooms are nice but we’ve always picked this hotel over others with better rooms due the pool and spa. I was really disappointed to learn guests now have to pay an additional £10 per person to use the facilities once at the hotel. Along with the pool fee and the £15 parking fee, plus breakfast charges it works out quite expensive and you could get a more luxurious room elsewhere. It’s a shame as we have enjoyed our stays at the Mercure but when you get less for more money it’s time to shop around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Finlay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Exeter city hotel

Well situated hotel which I’ve stayed in before. Room was ok but the pillows really lumpy and uncomfortable and bed sheets bobbly feel. Very noisy as above entrance and staff lon break or guests smoking outside talking. Disappointing now costs £15 to park and also have to pay for pool use as this was included last stay. Not sure if I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were comfortable. Excellent shower. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Siobhain

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine howard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
was not happy that the swimming pool was an extra charge which was not made clear on booking. Breakfast was expensive for what was on offer, kept having to ask for them to replenish items and also plates for hot food were cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the breakfast was very disappointing. It would be so much better if tea/coffee and toast could be brought to the table as quality from machine is poor and toaster is rubbish! The choice of food was limited and cooked food was dried up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

No issues. Walls in rooms could do with a new lick of paint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was great. 1 room smelled a little damp in the wet room. The others smelt of smoke. But other than that they were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Barnstaple

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

Room needs some work and lots of things broken in hotel. Breakfast cold and fruit was frozen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025