Toby Carvery Exeter M5 J30 by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
7.4 (4517 reviews)
Rydon Ln , Exeter , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Lower bathroom sink
Emergency cord in bathroom
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
5.9
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues with mould and poorly maintained areas.
Service
8.4
Friendly and helpful staff noted in many reviews.
Location
8.4
Great location mentioned multiple times, close to amenities.
Room Quality
6.4
Some reviews indicated discomfort with bedding and room conditions.
Amenities
6.9
Basic amenities available, but mentioned fitting issues.
Value for Money
8.4
Consistent feedback about good value for price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Mixed opinions on breakfast quality and consistency.
Overall Experience
7.4
Overall experience is moderate, ranging from good to disappointing in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:15

Property Description

Award-Winning Hotel Near M5 Motorway

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a traditional English menu and ales all day at the Toby Carvery Exeter M5 J30. The carvery menu boasts a variety of meats and a generous vegetable buffet for all-you-can-eat satisfaction.

Comfortable Lodge-Style Rooms
Relax in lodge-style rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. The en-suite shower rooms come with complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Convenient Location
Located just 3 miles from central Exeter, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like Exeter Cathedral. With nearby public transportation options, exploring the historic city centre is a breeze.

Book your stay now at Toby Carvery Exeter M5 J30 for a memorable and convenient experience!

Important information:

Please note that guests must present the credit card used for making the booking upon arrival.

Please note that free WiFi is available only to guests with a UK mobile number.

Room photos are representative and may differ slightly to the room you receive.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 4517 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 7.4
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TonyR family_with_children gb
5
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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adrian solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Rowan couple gb
7
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Clair couple gb
9
Stayed before and will stay again!
Pros:

Basic and comfortable

Cons:

Decor is a bit patchy. Noisy guests.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Nyika couple gb
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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lee couple gb
10
Excellent all round . Happy
Pros:

Location was great just of the motorways . Family were walking distance and short ride to city centre . Breakfast was fantastic cooked very well , hot and staff were very pleasant.

Cons:

Nothing as car park was excellent too

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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philip solo_traveller gb
5
Won't be returning in a hurry
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Gave me a key to room, when I opened door it was already occupied, manager tried to sort but could not understand how I was given wrong room key. The room I had been assigned was also occupied. Finally gave me a family room very cramped, bed uncomfortable and bathroom blind covered in dead moths not to mention stained towels

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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john couple gb
5
It was okay . We were there because of a funeral we were going to in Exeter
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

We had booked a table for the evening . But still had to stand in a cue with people who hadn’t booked before being shown to our table

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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paulette family_with_children gb
4
Pros:

The bed was comfy...the evening carvery was stunning

Cons:

The floors were squeaky....tramps and buggers outside hotel..hallways and corridors smelt old musky ..breakfast was horrendous.. staff un helpful

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
1
The worst hotel in Exeter. Unqualified staff, management needs to be replaced
Pros:

Nothing apart from the can of coke to pour in your own glass and lemon request wasn’t even manageable they were too busy The carvery dinner was standard some vegetables cold the meat was lovely beef was very fatty
Was told by receptionist on arrival if we sat in the restaurant we could have table service no one attended to us after the first waiter my husband had to Que at the bar and was told he needed to wait as the waiter was busy took 5-7 min during this time his food was getting cold we couldn’t finish dinner we had previously noted on booking it was a special stay after our marriage no effort or kindness at all
You could open the bedroom window slightly for air
Shower was hot
Towels were fresh and clean
Bed was comfy and pillows were standard
Clean fresh bedding
Radiator to adjust room temperature was nice and lamps each side of bed working order
Rear facing to residents gardens to
Tissue box in bathroom but empty
Bathroom floor was clean

Cons:

I arrived at reception
I selected the link to check in before arrival to save waiting in the queue at reception. Followed by the message on the booking com app to me
I still queued
Waited 15 min to check in due to errors with Toby with an elderly couple
Receptionist told me the the reason my name was not on her paper check in list was because I checked in on my link sent
She was stressed out with two customers in front of me
She was polite to me
She kindly gave me instructions of what and where to go clearly for dinner and breakfast
She was welcoming when arrived for dinner
Never saw her again
In the room the latch was not working well The shower clip kept popping off had to hold shower head
Good bathroom that was the only plus but the floor needed corners cleaned
There was a dirty sock under the right front side of bed
There was no English tea only herbal and coffee on the tray
The curtains kept falling off the clips so left open
Hallway very stuffy and an awful
Stale smell on stairs carpet was not clean on stairs
Door in room was interconnecting which I did not ask or want when arrived
Next door was banging 3-4-5 am that woke us maybe due to sound from interconnected rooms
Hand wash
and body/shampoo
No body lotion or conditioner or soap
Dinner was table service at restaurant
Explained to me by receptionist
After two soft drinks no one had time to attend us
No table service
Husband went to the bar was told to wait waiter was busy and rude by telling him to ‘wait’
5-6 min standing for a soft drink
Food went cold
We left dinner
Ate not even half
We paid and left
Meat was good beef was very fatty
Vegetables good but greens cold
Booked with breakfast to be told we were
Not on the paper list
Breakfast waitress dark hair glasses who would not give name was very rude in front of two other guests that were appalled and told us she is not a receptionist
Walked past us twice and did not make my eye contact only to raise her voice and when I showed her my booking com...

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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robert family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Joanne family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kamil family_with_children gb
4
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, room was bright and spacious. The breakfast itself very tasty.

Cons:

The attitude of the staff is stinking. Absolutely rude, both in restaurant and reception. The room is in desperate need of being deep cleaned, very dusty. The sink was clogged.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
2
Poor
Cons:

The breakfast was the worst I have ever tried to eat in this country. Eggs where like rubber, bacon was that dried up I could not cut it, sausages where dried up and the beans where like. Bullets. I had to leave it and get breakfast else where.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
1
Abysmal
Pros:

Free parking

Cons:

Staff were incredibly rude on every interaction with them. I went to the front desk to ask a question at around 2:30pm, and without being asked what my enquiry was, I was shouted at that early check is was not available… I had already checked in the previous night.

Fire alarm set off twice, one at 11pm and once at around 8am. On the occasion at 11pm, I asked if they could look at resetting it after the sound ended 20 minutes beforehand, and was told it was a fault with the system and that if they reset it then it would possibly go off again during the night. The light it was presenting in the room was can only be described as a ‘strobe light’ and the staff wished for people to try and sleep through this instead of resetting. If the fire alarm system had a fault then they should not be allowing guests as this is a risk to safety of its occupants

I will never stay at this hotel again

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
3
Thankfully short
Pros:

Only good thing was the location was on

Cons:

The room was tired, dated , shredded lining in curtains , uncomfortable beds.
Dirty carpets - generally shabby

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee