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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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About this property

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with health club and indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers 156 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from City Wall. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Steps from City Wall and Cygnet New Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to 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.

Event space at this hotel measures 151 square feet (14 square metres) and includes conference space. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 16 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: 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!

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower drain was blocked causing the water to overflow. Check in was easy and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The spa was closed for our stay. I would have expected to have been informed of this prior to arrival. Very disappointing as it was a feature we intended to use as part of our itinerary The room was for a disabled person and the en-suite not as expected accordingly. Also disappointingly this was not made clear to us. There were light bulbs out in the en-suite. The tv remote was not operating properly. Lack of attention to detail overall was not of a standard we have come to expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BALANCE FOR BUSINESS LIMI

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

Business Trip

Helpful staff at all times - Lovely rooms and an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did what it said on the tin. Good city centre hotel with parking and a pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic well laced stylish hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, lovely little gym, room a little tired but perfectly serviceable. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great if paid for the night before- parking charges a little steep- however hotel great, super location and staff very welcoming and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent throughout
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

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

Swimming and gym only available at extra £

Disappointing that pool and gym only available at extra charge of £10. This is not explained by hotels.com but in small print on hotel site. Please update info. I also think it is in unreasonable of hotel to charge guests extra. Room modern and comfortable and breakfast and extra cost good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The reviews online are correct. This hotel does not have functioning air conditioning. Luckily the local temperature was in the low 20s. If it had been high summer it woukd have been unbearable. Fof this hotel to say rooms have AC when they don't and obviously haven’t for a the whole year, is unacceptable. Avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

First impressions

The reception area is nice, staff is helpfull.The rooms are clean ,but the overall impression of the rooms is that they need updating.It all looked very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lenroy

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

Extra charge, plus extra charge!!!!

Decent hotel, in a pretty much perfect location. Gymnasium usage was complimentary (but the facility wasn't very good). Use of the pool/jacuzzi carried an additional charge, even if you were a hotel guest. Parking also carried an additional charge. Very clever, seeing as guests would be charged to park anywhere else they found nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby, bar and restaurant have an elegant and timeless feel. I loved relaxing on the terrace with a cup of tea and a book. The room was large but my air conditioner didn’t work and the bed felt worn/old. I mentioned it to the desk and they put a mattress topper on the bed which really fixed the issue. The windows opened and in late August with the fan in the room - I was comfortable. The comfort of the rest of the hotel and the fantastic sauna, pool and hot tub made up for the bed and air con to the point that I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Air con rooms is a lie

This was my second stay this year with the last approx 5 months ago. On that occasion, the air conditioning was not working in the more expensive privilege rooms and the staff informed me they knew, and this had been the case for months. With the recent warm weather, I checked the website to make sure the privilege rooms are being listed as including having air conditioning as they are more expensive and in fact, they do confirm this as a feature. Low and behold, five months on there is still no air-conditioning, but they are happy to take your extra money and promote it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here quite often on business and unfortunately there seems to be a gradual decline in maintenance and general condition. The air conditioning in the rooms is still not working and in the room I had this time the TV would not function. It’s not a cheap hotel and the service/ food and pool area usually great however the rooms themselves really need some attention.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for venturing out into Exeter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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