Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Hotels
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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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Monica • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Excellent location.

Cons:

My room was dated. Bulky brown furniture that is not practical..

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were particularly friendly and the room and breakfast wre all exceptional.

Cons:

I was kept awake for over an hour by a man talking on his mobile phone outside of the hotel in the carpark in the early hours of the morning!!!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gira • family_with_children • hk
9
Excellent and comfortable hotel in Exeter
Pros:

Excellent location within a few minutes walk of cathedral, restaurants and main shopping areas.
Despite central location, once inside the hotel it is quiet and calm inside the rooms - perfect for a restful stay after days of sightseeing and walking.
We didn’t book breakfast but we ended up adding it to our stay and it was worth it - very good buffet selection, large and tastefully decorated eating area including terrace outside.
We ate dinner in the restaurant one night and the choice of food and wine was ample, overall a good value meal.
Room service we used once and it was a prompt and courteous service.
All staff were lovely and friendly, very helpful and really made us feel welcome.

Cons:

Minor point - housekeeping staff start quite early in the morning and tended to be quite noisy talking loudly outside rooms.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great staff, location and facilities. Good sized amd well equipped room.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about here. Note parking is an additional charge that has gone up in price.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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ajit • couple • gb
8
On the whole we were happy with what the hotel offered. We had interaction with one bar staff and found him very helpful
Pros:

Convenient to most of the places of Interest that one would want to visit.

Cons:

The Reception area, which is the first area all visitors go through , could do with a makeover. The carpet looks like it has seen its better days!!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Blanca • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Limpieza, ubicación y amabilidad del personal

Cons:

El desayuno poco variado, especialmente por la fruta

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
5
Mediocre for the price
Pros:

Location as central plus parking (at an additional cost of £16 for 24 hours though)

Cons:

Bedroom was above the reception area so all the smokers were outside talking loudly plus guests coming and going.
Also of the two high up windows (little to no view) only one would open and that was the only ventilation for the room so it smelt stuffy.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Melvyn • couple • gb
8
We had a great time, shame about my dinner, it was not up to standard of the hotel
Pros:

location - fantastic
breakfast was tasty, really lovely
room - beautiful, updated, cosy, pretty
staff lovely
spa lovely, slippery floor

Cons:

dinner in the restaurant took an hour (for the main courses), my salad was limp with too much store bought dressing which just tasted like vinegar and had an overload of croutons.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
10
Brilliant stay, food and pool. Well done
Pros:

Rooms were comfy, clean and spacious.

Cons:

Nothing it was absolutely lovely

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great staff, would stay again
Pros:

Top notch staff, friendly, professional

Cons:

No air con
Room was a little tired, felt a little grubby

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Karyn • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent hotel in great location
Pros:

Quality of room

Cons:

Slightly cheaper car parking!!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Masud • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Justine • couple • gb
4
Very disappointing and very overpriced.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Having to pay for parking when the price of the hotel was over priced already.
Shower that overflowed due to blocked plug. Rooms are rather basic and no hair conditioner , windows don’t open properly and air conditioning doesn’t work well. Very hard pillows. Breakfast was mediocre as not much choice other than cooked.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • couple • nl
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Esmat • family_with_children • eg
8
Pros:

Comfortable and quite

Cons:

It’s ok

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
7
Perfect hotel choice for university drop off and parking that allowed us to explore the city on foot
Pros:

Hotel was very hospitable and my dog allowed in room and bar.
Staff were friendly
We were allocated a refurbished room which was really nice
We didn’t have time to use but the leisure centre is a nice feature

Cons:

No decaf cappuccino option at breakfast
Only decaf coffee sachet
My partner cannot drink caffeinated

Not enough bottled water in room mini fridge for menopausal woman! Couldn’t open the windows for air!!

People checking in next to me got their parking free of charge but I had to pay £16.

2026-09-13 • 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