Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Hotels
Mercure
8 (5485 reviews)
Southernhay East , Exeter , gb

Children allowed
Pets 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. You are able to access the indoor heated swimming pool for only 10GBP per person, this price includes up to 2 children under the age of 16. 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 center. Busses 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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 5485 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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Lucy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

High quality
Lovely food
Good facilities - pool area slightly smelly but a nice facility

Cons:

As above

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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francois solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

La situation géographique
La taille de la chambre
Les équipements : mini bar , coffre fort
La grandeur salle de bain
Le petit déjeuner était très bon

Cons:

La porte de la salle de bain grinçait.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Stephane solo_traveller be
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Donna couple gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Madona extended_group gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
You are my favourite Exeter Hotel
Pros:

Great start to our day

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mihaela solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location was good, close to the city centre and good spread for breakfast.

Cons:

The furniture was very old and you could even see signs of it being gnawed at. Not what you would expect in 2026.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Bar and breakfast

Cons:

Room was a bit tatty and needed updating.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Indrajit couple hk
8
Very courteous and hospitable staff.
Pros:

staff _hospitality, Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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marcus couple gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Beverly solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendy staff

Cons:

No air coditioning

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location, staff and cleanliness. Good value for money.

Cons:

Air conditioning wasn’t working

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children ie
8
City centre location, welcoming staff, park the car & walk to sights, activities, dining & shops
Pros:

Good breakfast. Location is very central, just by Exeter Cathedral with easy access to Quays

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
8
Nice hotel and staff
Pros:

The staff were all very helpful from the reception staff to bar staff and staff who serviced the room.
it was nice to have air conditioning too.
Breakfast was good and a very good selection was on offer

Cons:

The lift was not working from the 2nd floor to 3rd floor. this was an issue as my wife has issues with breathing.
There was a notice in the lift that said the pool was £10. We asked art the reception and were told that it was incorrect and that the pool was free.
My only complaint at breakfast was that on both mornings the plate warmers were not on and the plates were cold, this then made the cooked breakfast cold very quickly.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
6
Average
Pros:

Staff were lovely and helpful

Cons:

Leisure Centre is tired and un clean, desperately needs a re vamp.

Air conditioning not working in rooms.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There was no air con working & guests were not happy as it was so hot & no-one had been informed that the aircon wasn't working before we arrived. Apparently it hadn't been working for 3 weeks! I was sharing a twin room with a friend. The windows only opened slightly and the one small fan they gave us wasn't enough so had to ask for another. There were several guests not happy the next morning. I sent Mercure an email about this the next day but no reply.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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AUBREY solo_traveller gb
5
Very poor and not value for money . Intend to seek compensation for all the problems experienced during my spell at this
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Air conditioning in room did not work
Bed sheet and duvet dirty
No water left in room
Water cold to have a shave

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
8
Warm welcome, great location
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, warm welcome and clear instructions at leisure facilities

Cons:

A lot of noise at front entrance at 11pm (but it was graduation so high-spirited students)

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee