Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Hotels
Mercure
8 (5660 reviews)
Southernhay East , Exeter , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfortable room
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room amenities
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
The shower door in my room was pretty disgusting and really needed a good clean.
Service
8.93
Staff were very friendly and helpful, with good service at check-in.
Location
8.97
Great location, very central, perfect for the Christmas market and shopping centre.
Room Quality
7.42
Uncomfortable main bed in family room and issues with the air conditioning.
Amenities
7.95
Standard amenities including spa pool and various food options available.
Value for Money
7.41
Paid for half board stay, but menu was limited and not as expected.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Lovely food and good bar menu, but some food items were served cold.
Overall Experience
7.93
An overall satisfactory stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:45

Property Description

Central Location with Stunning Views
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers a prime location in central Exeter with picturesque views of the historic old cathedral.

Luxurious Health and Fitness Facilities
Enjoy the hotel's health and fitness centre featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, and whirlpool spa for ultimate relaxation.

Dining Excellence and Relaxation
Indulge in elegant dining at The Gate House Restaurant, sip on drinks at the Terrace lounge bar with a secluded patio, and savor traditional Devonshire afternoon tea.

Experience the best of Exeter with a stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).
Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral.

Enjoy yourself at the Spa Naturel with complimentary use of the fitness suite during your stay. Access the indoor heated swimming pool is free of charge for guests. There is also a sauna and a whirlpool (age restrictions apply.)

Each of the hotel’s rooms features Freeview TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There are also a number of interconnecting rooms available.
The Terrace lounge bar has a secluded patio, while The Gate House Restaurant offers elegant dining. Traditional Devonshire afternoon tea is also served.

It is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel to the shops and restaurants of the city centre. Buses are available along the High Street, and Exeter Central Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

Parking is available on site and charged at £16 per 24 hour period.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 5660 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Philippe couple gb
4
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
5
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
8
Adequate
Cons:

Having to wait 25 minutes for 2 gluten ftee sausages to be presented at bteakfast.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great room, comfy bed, tea/coffee making in room
Nice bar. Breakfast was good value and is one of the best hotel breakfasts we've had in a long time @

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Aris solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

thin walls and next door were up all night partying so kept me awake 11pm - 6am

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Ayra solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Dina solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
6
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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A. couple gb
4
Potential to be a high quality hotel with lots to offer but quality of service needs to improve.
Pros:

Location is very good. Car park useful.

Cons:

Broken air con
Light in bathroom not working
Mould on bathroom ceiling above shower
Dust in bedroom
Staff in hospitality need to be aware of empty serving dishes

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
Comfortable hotel in great location.
Pros:

The receptionist was very helpful and welcoming on arrival. We were checked in early and upgraded to a privilege room. The room was very comfortable with good facilities. We booked breakfast for the next morning on arrival at a reduced rate. The breakfast was excellent.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
8
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Vanda couple gb
10
We booked our stay for the night before our wedding for my fiancé and then the night of our wedding.
Pros:

My now husband stayed the night before we got married and then both of us on our wedding night. We asked about breakfast in the morning and were told that we hadn’t included it in our booking which was fine but to go straight through to the dining room and we would be seated and free and deal with this after. We did and when we left (I also asked for a later checkout) we went to settle up and were told it had been ‘taken care of’. We were very shocked we had been given breakfast and a late checkout for no further expense. Very kind and wry much appreciated.

Cons:

To be honest, I was expecting a slightly larger room, having looked at the photos when we booked it but it was very comfy.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Hans couple nl
7
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Martyn couple gb
8
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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3 solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Juan carlos couple gb
8
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Derek family_with_children gb
7
Could have been better , some staff members did not do their job very well
Pros:

The room was fine , breakfast good, location good bar area was good .

Cons:

The restaurant staff good have been more helpful , I asked for some cutlery and was told to go to the drawers and I will find cutlery in one of the drawers , I asked another waiter who totally ignored me , I ended up taking the cutlery off a table that had been set for four people

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Jonathan extended_group gb
4
Pros:

Reception was very helpful on arrival with changing our beds into two singles instead of a double.

Cons:

On the morning of departure, we had three knocks and entries of cleaning staff that woke us up three separate staff. This was hours before check out time and really ruined our sleeping schedule and also was worrying as we could have been getting changed.

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Jim couple gb
8
2026-09-07 via Nuitee