Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral. It offers a health and fitness center with an indoor swimming pool and a gym. Mercure Exeter Hotel also has a sauna and a whirlpool spa. Each of the hotel’s rooms features Freeview TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There are also a number of interconnecting rooms available. The Terrace lounge bar has a secluded patio, while The Gate House Restaurant offers elegant dining. Traditional Devonshire afternoon tea is also served. It is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel to the shops and restaurants of the city center. Busses are available along the High Street, and Exeter Central Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Exeter, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Coombs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent central location. Fantastic breakfast. Lovely comfortable sleep, room was very clean and wonderfully decorated.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location for strolling around the city, but quiet as well. Well appointed in line with the trusted Mercure brand.
  • Razan
    Jordan Jordan
    Receptionist are friendly I guess his name is Karin he made upgrade to our room , we just stayed one night but the room was clean the bed is comfortable and the toilet is clean and the shower was also excellent Highly recommend
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Martyn was excellent on the front desk, I had booked a double but wanted 2 singles and he sorted it for us.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Warm and friendly staff, central, convenient location, and terrific parking. Special kudos to Kieran, who greeted us warmly and made us feel very welcome. Generally, a terrific experience. Highly recommend.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant and clean room with nice bathroom - central location and great to have the pool on site. I knew that you had to pay extra for the pool. The room was £10 more than I'd been told on booking.com but the hotel didn't charge me for the pool so...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel with easy walking to the Town centre. Staff were all amazing
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Very clean room. Friendly and helpful staff on reception and the pool area.
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed before and it is a great location and a really good hotel
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly. They made a huge effort on my birthday and went above for us. It lovely clean hotel. The pool was lovely and the jacuzzi was lush.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Gate House
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Additional charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian

House rules
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly.

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral.

Enjoy yourself at the Spa Naturel with complimentary use of the fitness suite during your stay. You are able to access the indoor heated swimming pool for only 10GBP per person, this price includes up to 2 children under the age of 16. There is also a sauna and a whirlpool (age restrictions apply.)

Each of the hotel’s rooms features Freeview TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There are also a number of interconnecting rooms available.

The Terrace lounge bar has a secluded patio, while The Gate House Restaurant offers elegant dining. Traditional Devonshire afternoon tea is also served.

It is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel to the shops and restaurants of the city center. Busses are available along the High Street, and Exeter Central Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away. Parking is available on site and charged at £15 per 24-hour period.

Please inform Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

  • Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Gate House
  • Guests staying at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quad
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Exeter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on this page.

  • Yes, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Locker rooms