Southernhay House Hotel

4.5 star property
Georgian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Front of property
Lovely & Luxury Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1NX
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spacex
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Charming Room

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lovely Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lovely & Larger Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 179 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lovely & Luxury Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Exeter

Southernhay House Hotel places you next to Barnfield Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Princesshay. This 11-room, 4.5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Princesshay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Spacex - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Exeter - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Meeting House (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mercure Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rendezvous - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Southernhay House Hotel

Georgian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of Southernhay House Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and phones are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.5 miles (GBP 18 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1805
  • Georgian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 21 and October 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 18.00 per night (0.5 mi away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Southernhay House Hotel?

Southernhay House Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Southernhay House Hotel?

As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southernhay House Hotel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $222.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Southernhay House Hotel?

This hotel is located in Exeter, just steps from Barnfield Theatre and Princesshay, and within a short walk of Exeter's Historic Quayside. You'll also find Exeter Phoenix Centre and Spacex less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Southernhay House Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Southernhay House Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Southernhay House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Southernhay House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Southernhay House Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs and bathrobes.

Does Southernhay House Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Southernhay House Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Southernhay House Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Southernhay House Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Southernhay House Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Southernhay House Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Southernhay House Hotel?

The closest major airport to Southernhay House Hotel is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 11.1 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Southernhay House Hotel?

No, at Southernhay House Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.