Travelodge Exeter M5

Hotels
JacTravel
7.6 (96 reviews)
Moto Service Area, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, England, EX2 7HF , Exeter , GB

Facilities

Express check-out
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out

Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good value for money
Cons:
Difficult to find

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
Clean throughout the hotel, though some areas appear tired.
Service
7.95
Staff members were consistently friendly and helpful.
Location
7.99
Easy access to nearby transport options and local eateries.
Room Quality
7.44
Rooms are clean and comfortable with adequate amenities.
Amenities
7.47
Adequate facilities including tea and coffee in-room.
Value for Money
7.93
Good value based on the overall experience and clean environment.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Limited mention of food services, standard offerings.
Overall Experience
7.45
Positive experiences reported, with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:45

Property Description

Convenient Location

Enjoy a centrally located stay at Travelodge Exeter M5, just a short drive from key attractions like University of Exeter and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium.

Nearby Attractions

Explore nearby landmarks such as Adrenalin Games Paintball, Pynes Hill Estate, and Westpoint Arena, all within a few kilometers of the hotel.

Comfortable Accommodation

Relax in one of the 102 guestrooms designed to make you feel at home during your stay in Exeter.

Book your stay at Travelodge Exeter M5 for a convenient and comfortable experience in the heart of the city.

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

Property Policies

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 96 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 7.95
Location: 7.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 7.45
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carlaozzy Couples Newton Abbot, Devon, England
10
Warm welcome
Pros:

Lovely warm welcome on a cold and dreary January evening. Was checked in by Sophie and she was very efficient and thorough. Room was spotless and everything in order...plenty of teas, coffees, and soap dispenser full with plenty of toilet rolls. Warm and comfy room, only thing I would say is very squeaky floorboards. ( room 235) but apart from that would definitely stay again.

2026-01-17 via Tripadvisor
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deanos760 Business
10
Exeter M5
Pros:

Helpful checkin staff called Shaun, very knowledgelable about the area and very quick to get us a room ready and checked in, room very clean and warm, no noise even though you're next to the M5! Amazing

2026-01-15 via Tripadvisor
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X914PRmarkg Solo travel
10
Perfect location perfect hotel for travelling to SW
Pros:

Exactly how a hotel stay should be. Booking well in advance for only 24.99.
The hotel was easy to access just off a motorway junction.
I simply arrived at reception was asked my details by the polite and efficient Shannon and given a key for my room. The room was spacious modern and very clean and well maintained.
The towels were all clean and fresh.
What impresses me most though is that despite it been a large busy hotel you simply can't hear anything from the other rooms.

Checking out simply involved putting my key in a drop box.

Faultless.

2026-01-14 via Tripadvisor
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peterbradford908 Couples
10
Airport access
Pros:

Exactly what we needed for access to airport..although we only travel 1 1/2 hours away with bad weather forecast we decided to do a night over before our early flight..£35 ..what a bargain for peace of mind ..and lovely staff ..(thanks Shannon )👍

2026-01-04 via Tripadvisor
4
496bertp Couples Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
10
No bells and whistles, just great service and good value for money. Thoroughly recommended.
Pros:

Too often people criticise Travelodge but I think it's important to get things in context. You can't get The Ritz Hotel for Travelodge prices. It's a budget hotel and I've always been happy with the excellent service from staff wherever I've stayed. Exeter, in particular, is on my preferred list as parking is good, it's location for the south west of England is perfect, it's in a very safe area and the rooms are comfortable. Nowhere else has mattresses like Travelodge, they are the best. Things may occasionally not be as they should due to turnover of guests but staff are always quick to respond at all locations. Travelodge is inexpensive and functional. Everything else over-and-above is bling and, if that's what you want, there are plenty of expensive alternatives if you want to pay a lot more money.

2026-01-04 via Tripadvisor
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sallykernow Solo travel
10
A very comfortable night
Pros:

I stayed for one night on my way to see family at Christmas. The staff on check in and check out were friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were clean and very comfortable. I would happily stay again. Very good value and with the option to cancel if my plans changed.

2026-01-03 via Tripadvisor
5
502louisag Solo travel Gosport, Hampshire, England
10
A perfect place to stay 👌
Pros:

GB0815 Travelodge Exeter M5

Hotel was easy to find with a car park alongside the hotel. On arrival I was greeted by Leah she was polite and made me feel welcome.

I travel alone so it's important I feel safe and I certainly did here. My room was easy to find with great instructions from Leah.

My room was amazing and everything I needed. It was spotless clean. Lovely beds with extra pillows. Bathroom was very clean and good size with a small bath which I am grateful for.

I slept like a baby and heard no sound from the services across the road. Perfect.

On check out I was greeted by Emma another lovely member of staff, very polite and bright 🌞 (happy)

I would definitely stay here again it was perfect. I only stayed 1 night but you could stay here a lot longer and be happy 😊

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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DayTrip32595652329 Friends getaway
10
Clean & Tidy. Excellent Price
Pros:

Checked in without any issues even though it was a change of shift. Staff very friendly and helpful when we asked about a taxi into the city providing us with one that arrived with 2 minutes.

Room was very clean with plenty of towels. The bed was comfortable.

Located next to the M5, so easy to find.

Excellent value, will definitely stay again.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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paulcP7294LK Solo travel
10
Short Stay
Pros:

Excellent location next to M5 with a petrol station adjacent for your onward journey.
Clean room and bathroom with free tea and coffee facilities in the room.
If hungry there is a place next door for meals and drink.
Large car park with amble free spaces.
Excellent value for money and can't fault my stay.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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michaelfQ8687ON Family
10
Home from Home visiting Famoly
Pros:

Have stayed at many Travelodges over the years, and stay at Exeter when visiting my Grandchilden, i find this perfect for me, very clean well maintained, polite staff, who are very helpful, rooms are clean, well serviced well and good size

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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rebeccalY2915ER Solo travel
8
Clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Room was very clean and fresh with everything I needed. Everything worked. Nice to have a bathtub in the bathroom. Very good value on the night I stayed. Right beside motorway services so convenient but obviously a bit of noise. Take earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Reception staff friendly and helpful. Check in very easy.

2025-12-23 via Tripadvisor
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U908UQwayneb Family
10
Lovely staff and pleasant stay
Pros:

Upon arrival we were greeted and welcomed by the lovely receptionist called Shaun. He was incredibly helpful and efficient when checking in and when we had later questions about the area. The room was spotless and we all had a restful night. Really convenient location for us as its close to the airport, would happily stay again in the future.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
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P220UJrogerr Family Chudleigh, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England
10
Exeter M5 Travelodge
Pros:

Lovely rooms, comfy bed and amazing staff, all very smiley 😆 happily stay again and would recommend to anyone! Was a pleasure

2025-12-19 via Tripadvisor
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iansB5274KE NONE
2
Dirty, run down rooms!
Pros:

The hotel was dirty the bathroom smelt with stains all over the bath, so couldn't have a shower there was hair in the bed and filthy stained carpets all over the room. It says online recently refurbished rooms maybe in 1990! We arrived late so we were so tired so didn't complain we left early on the morning as we couldn't even have a shower, shocking a complete waste of money

2025-12-16 via Tripadvisor
2
2602Dinesh1984 Business Bristol, England
2
Worst maintenance
Pros:

The room had some unpleasant smell, the carpets were stained and dirty condition . The shower was extremely difficult to turn off.Definitely do not recommend for family

2025-12-14 via Tripadvisor
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debbiebT4916VG Family
10
Very good experience
Pros:

All clean and tidy, comfy beds
Value for money
Very quiet
Easy to access
Staff friendly
Shaun the receptionist Shaun very friendly and polite

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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tracyvC8629XY Friends getaway
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

A lovely comfortable stay . Park and Ride , and train station all nearby so can leave car at Travelodge and explore City Centre easily.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
4
424jeanetteh Solo travel Truro, Truro District, Cornwall, England
8
Excellent value and clean.
Pros:

I had a good experience. The hotel was tired and worn looking in places BUT the staff I met were helpful and friendly, my room was sparsely furnished but very clean with everything I needed. Lovely hot shower. I parked right outside. Even though the services are next door , and I had the window open , it was not too noisy. I would definitely stay again . Thank you.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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L9468LEclarer Family
10
Happy to stay again.
Pros:

I rang before leaving for my journey and told them I was arriving early in the morning. At 4:30am Thursday morning Chris was expecting us. As we were parked in the overflow carpark he let us in from there. He was polite and kind. The room was great 2 double beds. The room was clean and fresh and was glad to make a cup of tea when I got in. When we left we were let out by the overflow carpark too.
We couldn't here any noise out side from the motorway.

2025-11-22 via Tripadvisor
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110francish Solo travel
10
Great value for money
Pros:

Excellent location, Excellent facilities Excellent reception by Carla, room good size great bathroom, tea and coffee in room

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor