The Turks Head

Hotels
9.4 (901 reviews)
202 High Street , Exeter , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Street noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and hair in beds, affecting the impression of cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Numerous instances of friendly and accommodating staff contributing positively.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as a strong point with a central and vibrant setting.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were described as lovely, but some mentioned issues with coldness or noise.
Amenities
8.88
Generally acceptable, although breakfast options were lacking.
Value for Money
9.34
Adequate pricing relative to location and room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Good atmosphere in the pub, but limited food offerings mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.88
Positive sentiments overall, with some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:51

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Exeter

Terrace and Bar: Enjoy the picturesque views from our terrace and unwind at our cozy bar after a day of exploring Exeter.

Convenient Location: With Sandy Park Rugby Stadium just 6.2 km away and various castles and harbors within a short distance, our hotel is the perfect base for your adventures.

Modern Amenities: Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and relax in our comfortable non-smoking rooms.

Experience the best of Exeter at The Turks Head. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 901 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Sophy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous room in a great location
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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lucy • couple • gb
8
Great place for a couple of nights
Pros:

Great location and all the staff were excellent. Good choice if you like your real ale - superb selection.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • gb
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • se
6
Cons:

Hard to find with a car , many stairs with a heavy bag, no lift

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • be
9
Als ik terug naar Exeter kom ,zal ik zeker verblijven in Turks. Head
Pros:

Comfortable bed met hoge. Kwaliteit lakens

Cons:

Ontbijt kon daar niet maar wel in de nabije buurt

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great staff, odd smell.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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millie • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
7
Ok, good for location, but not worth the money we paid especially as price was sky high due to gradu
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

The bathroom door is swollen up, no handle on the inside. So you need to either shower with door open or get someone to push the door from the outside.

No fridge, so could store any cold water. Only sparking water in the room.

No shower gel in the shower, just shampoo?

Shower needs to be cleaned it’s go mould on the mastic.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Teena • family_with_children • gb
8
Charming
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, location, character.

Cons:

The pub noise was very loud BUT they do advise of the noise on the website and do provide earplugs so I’m not complaining but just more a word of warning (as I totally missed the warning :)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
10
Pros:

Our room at the Turk's Head was very cozy and had everything we needed for our stay! The room itself was a bit sloped, but this added to the room's charm and we expected it staying in such a historic building. The staff who greeted us and showed us to our room were super friendly and knowledgable, and it was very easy to check out. We would definitely stay here again!

Cons:

We stayed in the second-highest room which involved a few sets of stairs, one of which was a bit wonky. We didn't mind this at all, but note that if you're less agile you may prefer to request a room on a lower floor.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Karla • extended_group • us
10
Great location, pub and rooms!!!
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean, bed was amazing, and to have a great pub next to it!!!

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Amelda • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Really enjoyed the stay and very thankful for the upgrade!
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Amazing place to see, stay and drink Ale.
Pros:

Great location. Nice looking. The building is the proper gem in Exeter. They have they own brewery. Lot of students and visitors over the weekend makes this place special to see and stay.

Cons:

Found slight problem with a ventilation. Some sewer small in the room. But assuming this is due to the age of the building or possibly from the shower which could be not in use for long time.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee