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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)
Terrace/patio
Lovely & Luxury Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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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, University of Exeter
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Charming Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Charming Room

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lovely Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lovely Room

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

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Lovely & Larger Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lovely & Larger Room

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

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Lovely & Luxury Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lovely & Luxury Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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 - Saint Luke's Campus - 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
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬2 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 dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. 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.

Property is also known as

Southernhay House Hotel Exeter
Southernhay House Exeter
Southernhay House
Southernhay House Hotel Hotel
Southernhay House Hotel Exeter
Southernhay House Hotel Hotel Exeter

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.

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 Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Southernhay House Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

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.

Are there hot tubs at Southernhay House Hotel?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Southernhay House Hotel?

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, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Southernhay House Hotel.

Southernhay House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Lymington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great Bar lady. very helpful staff also very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Lady that checked us in was lovely, real asset to the hotel. Looked after us at all points of our stay from reception to bar drinks and breakfast, she was amazing. Hotel is lovely with a great character and vibe, breakfast was excellent and the sun terrace is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming house with great food and bar service. We were treated very well. Location was great as well. Would recommend enthusiastically to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and homely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Lymington

ok hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Exeter

We spent a very relaxing w/e at Southernhay House. The rooms are luxurious, spacious, clean and very comfortable. The staff are welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Bar and restaurant are both beautifully designed with many references to the building's historic past. The food was excellent also.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is perfectly located. The staff is simply incomparable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff are great!

Absolutely fantastic, staff couldn't help us enough. Really great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Fei

Traveled with partner
說實話，我看了小紅書過來的，地理位置很OK，但房間真的不行，小不說了，廁所只夠一個人轉身，居然還沒有咖啡機！！想喝咖啡只能每天去下樓買到院子喝。歷史建築物是噱頭，但我覺得價格太貴，兩晚550磅。花園還行吧，可能我住英國，覺得還行吧，價格太高。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable bed . Incredible bath . Very convenient for cathedral , station and sights . Staff very courteous . Only whinge is for the cost of the room I would have expected more choice of tea s , coffees milk etc and maybe a pack of biscuits !! Despite warning I thought more care could have been taken for dietary intolerances or warning me to find an alternative restaurant for evening meal .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, not enough water in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al, UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location in attractive street close to city centre, charming hotel, really friendly staff and excellent breakfast, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie, High Wycombe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem in the heart of Exeter! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was epic. Super clean and so geared up for Covid. Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel

Great hotel, really good location, fit out and staff, brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Exeter Warm Welcome Back!

It has recently just reopened and was very well set up and organised to deal with social distancing but keeping a very welcoming greeting with excellent service throughout our stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable stay.

This small hotel has an interesting history and is very close to shopping and the Exeter Quayside. We received a very warm welcome on arrival, with tea and biscuits. Our bedroom was very comfortable with a well appointed bathroom. Although a limited menu for dinner the food was freshly prepared, plentiful and delicious. Breakfast is excellent with fresh orange juice, pastries, and a good choice of hot dishes. Loved the pancakes, bacon and maple syrup! Like dinner everything was freshly prepared. Service was friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The only downside is the lack of parking on site but there is plenty of on street parking and a multi storey car park is only three minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent boutique hotel in Exeter

Beautiful rooms, excellent food. Worked well for a brief visit to Exeter. Close to cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay away from boring chains

Good hotel that’s a change from the chains. Didn’t have hair conditioner in the rooms which I thought was odd and there is a student block opposite which has a lot of noise middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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