Located in Exeter, Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Pynes Hill Estate and Adrenalin Games Paintball. .This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus.
What's nearby
Adrenalin Games Paintball - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
Pynes Hill Estate - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
University of Exeter - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
Exeter Cathedral - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
Getting around
Digby & Sowton Station - 4 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Oriental City - 3 min drive
Miller & Carter - 2 min walk
Costa Coffee - 4 min drive
Toby Carvery Exeter - 17 min walk
Greggs - 16 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG offers 149 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a vending machine, and bike parking.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
In-room crib
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 accessible parking spaces
Elevator (43 inch wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7 per night
Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Exeter M5
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1000 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Adam
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was spotless! Prices for drinks were steep, why do you get tea coffee in room but no hot chocolate? Went to the bar and paid £4.00 for a cup of hot chocolate!
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Sharon
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, decent size room, comfy bed and pillows
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Roger M
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very pleasant welcome became even better when we found we had been upgraded to a larger room and were given a free drink token. Room was large with a very large bed but there was a marked lack of plug sockets & USB ports. We borrowed an extension lead with several sockets from friends. Breakfast, included in cost, was mediocre at best. Parking in the hotel car park was an extortionate added extra despite a 50% reduction for guests. This was especially extortionate when we returned to the hotel on our first night to find the car park full. They made space for us in the staff car park.
Wow very impressed for the money, it was outstanding. Very friend and helpful staff. Comfy bed, however a small double I think. The hotel is quiet and breakfast (included) is very good. Would definitely return.
Staff lovely on checking in.
Very helpful.
Rooms and breakfast good
Disappointed with evening meal. Toastie mother in law got came out after the other food hard and not edible after the wait we had.
Should have complained but didnt.
Would stay again but maybe not have the evening meal.
Hotel would benefit from few more relaxing seating areas for drinks and relaxing
Great welcome and check in! We were upgraded to a King which was a lovely surprise. Breakfast was fantastic but busy as expected. Easy parking - you get a voucher code from reception when you check in. Bar had a decent selection and a small variety of snacks also available.
Conveniently-located hotel. Helpful staff. Good-sized twin bedroom with wonderful beds and clean and adequate facilities. Very poor dinner. Draughty dining area owing to direct line to automatic entrance doors.
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracey
Nov 17, 2025
Tracey
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
Business traveler
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble (particularly Matt 😊). The room was clean and a comfortable temperature. The restaurant food and breakfasts were excellent. Would 100% stay here again.
The breakfast menu was varied and fresh. The croissants were delicious! My husband said the scrambled eggs were too dry, but everything else was perfect! Our room was spacious and commfortable. I loved the firm pillows.
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Julian
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and tidy, however did have a smell of damp when you entered.
All colleagues were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Dinner took close to 50 minutes to arrive with no warning of delay.
Julian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jo
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, lovely breakfast.
Jo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Cheryl
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room decor a little dated. Did not sleep well due to poor mattress. Shower head faulty.
Staff were very attentive and friendly
Breakfast and dinner very good
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Kelvin
Business traveler
Nov 6, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasant staff, but room was very basic for the price and food was atrocious.
Kelvin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Rashmil
Nov 6, 2025
The hot water in the faucet smelled like sewage. I had to