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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and a view into the dining area.
Indoor wedding
Reception
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden deck area, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $96
$80 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1QF
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princesshay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

Exeter

With a stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Exeter, a 3-minute drive from University of Exeter and 13 minutes from Dartmoor National Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Powderham Castle and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach.

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princesshay - 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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prospect Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Samuel Jones - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hourglass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mangos - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Exeter? This hotel has 151 square feet (14 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel has a restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Gate House Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 151 square feet of conference space
  • 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.
  • 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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 11:00 AM
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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
£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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very nice hotel and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was superb and staff are so freindly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location with onsite parking. Friendly staff and comfy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent location. Lovely pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a lovely stay again this visit
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly nice pool and sauna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right in the centre of the city. Great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Spacious room with huge, comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the gym, pool and facilities. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Clean room, Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, amazing location and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at the hotel and would stay again. We didn’t get chance to use any of the leisure facilities but hopefully next time we will.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay and welcoming staff. Rooms was fine but due a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a lovely place to stay, only downside was the cost of the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weep maintained spacious rooms. The hotel staff were very welcoming and breakfast was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay! Great staff! Room lovely. The comfiest bed ever. Great pool facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, tidy and clean, room was a little tired and the mattress wasn’t that comfortable but overall good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service lovely comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with nice rooms, comfortable bed, good pool, delicious bottomless breakfast. Staff very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room. Great location for exploring the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025