The Turks Head

Hotels
9.4 (1029 reviews)
202 High Street , Exeter , GB
+44 1392 706013

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Street noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and hair in beds, affecting the impression of cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Numerous instances of friendly and accommodating staff contributing positively.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as a strong point with a central and vibrant setting.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were described as lovely, but some mentioned issues with coldness or noise.
Amenities
8.88
Generally acceptable, although breakfast options were lacking.
Value for Money
9.34
Adequate pricing relative to location and room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Good atmosphere in the pub, but limited food offerings mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.88
Positive sentiments overall, with some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:51

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Exeter

Terrace and Bar: Enjoy the picturesque views from our terrace and unwind at our cozy bar after a day of exploring Exeter.

Convenient Location: With Sandy Park Rugby Stadium just 6.2 km away and various castles and harbors within a short distance, our hotel is the perfect base for your adventures.

Modern Amenities: Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and relax in our comfortable non-smoking rooms.

Experience the best of Exeter at The Turks Head. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

All rooms are accessible by stairs only, between 2-4 flights.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1029 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Gravett • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Very welcoming

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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andrew • couple • gb
7
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Mollie • couple • gb
10
The moment me and my mum walked in the pub the staff came right to our attention and was so excited and enthusiastic abo
Pros:

The instant welcoming atmosphere with the decor and staff ! It was the best sleep I’ve ever had , I felt so safe and secure

Cons:

Nothing it was lush

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
10
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Nic • couple • gb
10
Beautiful!
Pros:

Centrally located

Cons:

No parking, but we did manage to find one nearby eventually, which had 24 hour parking.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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kate • couple • gb
7
Good spot on high street. Room was nice. Outside noise not great but ear plugs supplied.
Pros:

The room was nice

Cons:

The outside noise (was a Saturday night)

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • it
8
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely hotel in great location
Pros:

Lovely staff, very pleasant room with great facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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gerben • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Erg vriendelijk personeel. En ik werd gratis geupgrade naar een mooiere kamer dan ik had geboekt.

Cons:

Ik denk dat het vooral de scheve vloer was in de kamer. Verder beviel alles goed.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Pros:

The location is perfect, right in the town centre. The room was lovely, cosy and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.

Cons:

We parked in the station car park, which was convenient, but it would have been helpful to receive information about parking before arrival, perhaps with a special rate or discount for hotel guests.

There was no breakfast offered at the hotel, although we were kindly advised of a nearby café. Unfortunately, we couldn’t remember the name in the morning! It might be a good idea to leave the café details on a little note in the room, perhaps along with a small discount for hotel guests.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • in
6
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Natalya • couple • de
9
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Richard • couple • gb
9
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Lucy • couple • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We stayed for 1 night on our way home to Cornwall. On arrival each member of staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. The room was very comfortable and very clean. Everything provided for our stay. We chose to eat in the bar and the food served was excellent. Wr sampled the ales brewed on site and had a very enjoyable evening. The room was very quiet and we slept well. Will definitely be our go to accommodation when we visit Exeter.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • solo_traveller • gb
9
Loved it,but!!
Pros:

A great find in an amazing location and a lovely pub.but!!

Cons:

This place was only let down by cr@^k heads over the other side of the road.
They were there shouting all night(should of known witht the provided earplugs)which made it very hard for my wife to sleep.
I know this isnt the pubs fault,but if you get a chance get a room at the back(unless the cr@ck heads move to the back).
We will definitely stay again though.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely clean comfortable room. Staff very helpful

Cons:

Quite noisy until bar shuts but we were prepared for that. Luckily ear plugs are provided in room

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
9
Clean, comfortable, great location + a pub!
Pros:

Great location. Well appointed rooms. Welcoming staff and an excellent, historic pub.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
7
Gig out.
Pros:

Super close to The Phoniex and carpark. Staff friendly and helpful. Good idea to supply ear plugs as experience gas proced it can get noisy on a weekend or bank holiday due to locations.

Cons:

Lighting was a bit dim for my personal taste but fitted with ambience of the older world room.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • ie
8
Good value comfortable stay in a central location
Pros:

Very central over a lovely pub with good food

Cons:

Perfect, as described, a comfortable b&b over a pub. Quiet on the Tuesday night we stayed but I would imagine weekends in summer could be noisy as there are rooftop beer gardens

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee