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The Telstar

2.5 star property

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Very Small) | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Dining
Front of property
Family Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Suite, Private Bathroom (2 adults 2 children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Telstar

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Exeter
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has free newspapers and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception and a front desk safe.
The Telstar offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at The Telstar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Exeter. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute walk from University of Exeter and 15 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1900
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from 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

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

Property is also known as

The Telstar Hotel
The Telstar Exeter
The Telstar Hotel Exeter

The Telstar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 561 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

Karen

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

Would stay again

Lovely welcome on arrival. Room and bathroom well presented. Amazing views from room.
The view
The view
My room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took single room for the night prior to taking part in the Great West Run. Compact and basic but everything one needed, with some very nice extra touches such as real coffee and a tiny cafetiere in the room. The tiles in the bathroom are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff/owners. Really helpful Room and bathroom very clean, nicely prepared and presented.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

C

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Mystery Guide Visit

Great location near St David's Station (travelled on train) and adjacent to City Centre. Got upgraded to a double bed. Breakfast was lovely but was very busy and a bit chaotic but overall my stay was very good value. Also, I left some clothes behind and the team were very helpful in reuniting it with me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misleading Advertisement

On Hotels.com site, I entered three preferences (private rest room, free parking, twin beds) and only one was applied to the room we received (twin beds). No air conditioning and no windows in the room. Broken fan (I had to fix it. Misleadingly named a "hotel" when it is an "English Inn" (converted home). Not clear whether breakfast was included. No hand towels or face towels. Room had odors.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a single room with shared bathroom for one night. The bathrooms were never occupied which was good. Facilities were good and clean, staff were friendly and the breakfast was great! Good price too and so close to the station made it convenient. I would stay again :).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful room with amazing outside sitting area and view. Close to train station and downtown. Breakfast was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great breakfast !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time to stay at this Hotel. We like the staff and property location, near train station. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, cafetiere and ground coffee in the room, very nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brillaint stay, the hotel is quirky, and we had a wonderful breakfast, extra thanks to the breakfast staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ally

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and clean room with a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Quaint friendly accommodation conveniently located

Very friendly, great breakfast. Room quaint with character. definitely different to a big chain hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking not easy. Difficult to sort when arriving in very busy traffic after a long drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexius A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Telstar is a lovely old time bed and breakfast using a converted house (i think). It is relatively close to Exeter St David's train station, and very close to Exeter University. The rate includes breakfast and free parking, which is a big nus. I had the single room with a small shower and toilet. No complaints. The staff are all very helpful. Be warned that there are no lifts in the hotel and the stairway is quite narrow. So those with huge luggage will have some difficulty getting up to the upper floor. Also, from the train station, the Telstar is on a hill. Given the room rate and everything, i am happy to recommend the Telstar. My thanks to Sam and Amy for making the stay a very enjoyable one.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

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

Very convenient and comfortable stay!

Comfortable, quiet and clean. Quirky b&b. Slept very well after long drive and university open day. Walkable to town and the campus. Lovely breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great position near train station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent English breakfast in the morning. Also lots of additional breakfast to choose from including croissants, cereals and fruit salad. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Loved our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Ramsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, conveniently located for both Exeter St. David's and Central railway stations, clean room with comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. My room was at the front and traffic noise was noticeable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family

Fabulous little find

Excellent location and parking ok , very well laid out breakfast with both hot and cold options, hot is cooked to order and was delicious. Very friendly host and offered lots of advice, we stayed here due to looking at the university and the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025