Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Hotels
Mercure
8 (5238 reviews)
Southernhay East , Exeter , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfortable room
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room amenities
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
The shower door in my room was pretty disgusting and really needed a good clean.
Service
8.93
Staff were very friendly and helpful, with good service at check-in.
Location
8.97
Great location, very central, perfect for the Christmas market and shopping centre.
Room Quality
7.42
Uncomfortable main bed in family room and issues with the air conditioning.
Amenities
7.95
Standard amenities including spa pool and various food options available.
Value for Money
7.41
Paid for half board stay, but menu was limited and not as expected.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Lovely food and good bar menu, but some food items were served cold.
Overall Experience
7.93
An overall satisfactory stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:45

Property Description

Central Location with Stunning Views
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers a prime location in central Exeter with picturesque views of the historic old cathedral.

Luxurious Health and Fitness Facilities
Enjoy the hotel's health and fitness centre featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, and whirlpool spa for ultimate relaxation.

Dining Excellence and Relaxation
Indulge in elegant dining at The Gate House Restaurant, sip on drinks at the Terrace lounge bar with a secluded patio, and savor traditional Devonshire afternoon tea.

Experience the best of Exeter with a stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel.

Important information:

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 £16 per 24-hour period.Please inform 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 5238 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Andrew Tylr solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Pleasant and friendly staff. Nicely located near the city centre and cathedral. Pool is a bonus. Good value for money.

Cons:

Breakfast choices decent but not outstanding - eggs were ok but scrambled needed to be fresher. Guess i caught them before a new batch was delivered.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
5
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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JulieQ solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great central location in Exeter, Clean and comfortable.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Heidi couple gb
8
Lovely room, great location
Pros:

Location was perfect !

Cons:

Breakfast didn’t have much choice, would have liked to have seen more ‘not cooked’ options

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
4
Dissapointing
Cons:

The room looked like it was last udated in 1999. Couldnt charge my phone on the bedside as the plug was covered in gaffa tape. No coffee in the room. All the above would be acceptable if it was half the price. Stayed in better Premier Inns!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Kay couple gb
10
Lovely stay in a perfect location
Pros:

We have stayed at the Mecure before so that's why we booked again..location ...cleanliness .breakfast all excellent

Cons:

paying for the hotel car park

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely lady at reception checking us in. Nice clean hotel, perfect central location.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Gavin family_with_children gb
10
Over night stay for shopping trip, swimming pool was excellent the staff were kind and friendly
Pros:

Great location, spacious family room

Cons:

Breakfast was a little pricy for small eaters

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
10
2nd time of staying. Lovely staff perfect location
Pros:

Perfect location

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Marie couple gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Welcome on arrival. Quality of room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Nandi family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Hallett solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
9
Pros:

It was great to have complimentary use of the spa and gym.
Very helpful staff. Room was well-appointed. Bar facilities welcoming.

Cons:

The car parking prices have gone up since our last stay. Also we find the breakfast prices high for 2 people.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-05-03 via Nuitee