The Turks Head

Hotels
9.4 (918 reviews)
202 High Street , Exeter , gb

listing image 1
Show all photos

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
See all facilities

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 918 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
A
Astrid • solo_traveller • us
7
A charming and comfortable room in a great location and a fabulous and historic building — though a tad noisy on a rowdy
Pros:

The Turks Head was a gorgeous old building, and my room was comfortable and nicely set-up. The bedroom was extremely atmospheric and cute, and the bathroom was lovely. The location of the property is great, in the heart of town, and it was excellent value for money.

Cons:

Unfortunately I chose a Saturday night which had a major sporting match on, so it was a somewhat noisy night — though the Turks Head thoughtfully provided both an eye mask and ear plugs. It would also have been helpful to include directions on how to use the Nespresso machine for those of us who’ve never encountered one before!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
S
Smith • couple • gb
6
Fab for a quick night but wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Room was so tiny and the bar smelt of bleach

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
W
Wood • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful !
Pros:

Check in was carried out by a very competent Manager and my bags were taken up to a characterful room on the 4th Floor by a characterful member of the Team.

I met a Dickensian gentleman that engaged me in deep conversation and much Martell was consumed.

In the morning a tall lady made me possibly the best coffee I have ever consumed !

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
L
Lindsey • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The staff at the Turks Head were amazing.
Jake greeted us when we arrived and showed us our room.
He was so helpful and informative about the accommodation etc.
We were made very welcome.

The Turks itself is so central in the main street for everything and the food was amazing.

It is a very popular pub and a absolutely must to go and stay there....

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
R
Ruby • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
S
Steph Blake • couple • gb
5
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • couple • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
E
Evie • couple • gb
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lou • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent location and lovely cosy room
Pros:

Convenient location for City Centre, lovely cosy room and an excellent shower.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
W
Wayne • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and great atmosphere in the pub

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
L
Liam • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room with an amazing bed. Pub was a delight too.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
S
Sophy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous room in a great location
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
L
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
J
Jon • couple • gb
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
S
Sophie • couple • se
6
Cons:

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

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
S
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
P
Peter • couple • gb
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
K
Katrina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great staff, odd smell.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee