The Turks Head

Hotels
9.4 (1000 reviews)
202 High Street , Exeter , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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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!

Important information:

All rooms are accessible by stairs only, between 2-4 flights.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1000 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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Joseph Pezzack solo_traveller hk
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Xavier solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Raphaële couple gb
9
Superbe.
Pros:

Excellent accueil et service, attentif et professionnel. Chambre tres confortable, lumineuse, literie au top. Nous avons passe un agréable weekend. Un grand merci pour vos petites attentions.

Cons:

La rue etait plutot bruyante, ce qui est completement normal pour le centre ville.
Il manque des etageres et autres rangements dans la salle de bain.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Taryn couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location, very comfortable rooms, clean and tidy, friendly staff!

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Highly recommended - if visiting the area again, would stay again.
Pros:

Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Room was clean, comfy and homely.

Cons:

Parting was tricky as it was a busy day in Exeter.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Matt couple gb
10
Fantastic stay, staff were great
Pros:

Location and staff

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The King's Suite was a lovely, clean room to stay in. It was fairly spacious, and had great facilities like a coffee machine, kettle and fan. We stayed during a heatwave so it did get quite hot in the room, but the powerful fan provided in the room did an excellent job of keeping us cool. The bed was very comfortable. Despite one window facing a high street, and the other window facing a pub garden, the noise wasn't bad at all. We slept soundly.
The food was amazing at the Turk's Head and the staff were incredibly friendly.

Cons:

The room was a bit awkward to get to as it's right at the top of a couple of narrow staircases.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Naomi solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group gb
10
If you are looking to stay somewhere with character and apriate the little touches, this is the plac
Pros:

The thought that went into what was in the room, the shower was powerful and the hair dryer was decent.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Saunders solo_traveller gb
10
Brilliant Alround
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The room was up a steep flight of stairs. But that was part of the charm

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jinks solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Marion couple fr
7
Nice and well-located room, perfect outside of hot summer days
Pros:

The room is very nice, spacious, and clean. Located right in the city center and above a cool pub.

Cons:

We were on the last floor and the room was very hot. Definitely not well-suited for a heatwave, or hot summer days. We barely slept that night but the hotel was kind enough to do a partial refund after we explained the room’s conditions. If it hadn’t been that hot or if we had been on a lower floor, we probably would’ve had a much nicer stay.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Georg solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Schönes Zimmer über einem urigen Pub. Mit modernem Ventilator zum Kühlen.
Schönes Badezimmer mit besonders hübschen Fliesen. Tolle Dusche.
Topp-Lage zur Kathedrale und zur Innenstadt.

Cons:

Ein kleiner Kühlschrank auf dem Zimmer wäre schön gewesen.
Parken ist schwierig; nur in öffentlichen Parkhäusern möglich.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
8
Good. I liked the way they already had a fan on in the room before we arrived on a very hot day
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Access to terrace from upstairs. A room in the pub which didn't have the football playing.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
9
Nice one night stay
Pros:

Only stopped one night so was ideal

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.
Would just like to mention we were on top floor it wasn’t a problem for us but may not be suitable for someone physically impaired or elderly

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Filippo couple it
10
Pros:

Staff is lovely and very helpful !
Terrace and pub are amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Defo staying there again
Pros:

Stayed in room 6 top floor very satisfied with the room very quirky as floor is all over the place due to the building being 700 yrs old
Nicely decorated and furnished staff where fantastic

Cons:

Only neg was the stairs to the top as very narrow and steep

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mike extended_group gb
2
Dreadful !
Pros:

No breakfast provided

Cons:

Room totally inhabitable.
Access to room a fire hazzard

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Will definitely be back if we are down that way
Pros:

The staff were amazing and could not do enough for us especially during the extreme heat.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee