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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a health club and a sauna

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Lunch and dinner served
Indoor spa tub
Interior
Lobby
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1QF
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Exeter
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Exeter

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel places you next to City Wall and within a 5-minute walk of Exeter's Historic Quayside. This 156-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spacex - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Exeter - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪George's Meeting House (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Exeter Central - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea on the Green - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a health club and a sauna
Guests staying at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is available for GBP 16.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and laptop-compatible safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 16 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gate House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 16.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Pool fee: GBP 10 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on Jun 20, 2025 start from $84.35, 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's there to see near Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

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

Is there parking available at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 16.00 per night.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Gate House Restaurant.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

The closest major airport to Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 5.6 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

No, at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overpriced

Room was cold, heating panel was broken. Parking was extra £15 as at a lot of hotels, pool was an extra £10 which is unusual and they had no steam room and jacuzzi was broken so an expensive swim. Hotel and breakfast were good apart from that but expensive when you add £25 for parking and pool, plus £18 for an average buffet breakfast to £101 for the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful and pleasant staff. Noisy during night with guests banging doors and talking in corridors.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good - gym slightly dated but still useful to have
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sad seeing it’s decline

Having stayed here on and off over the last 10 years, it’s sad to see the quality and standards of the hotel and some of the staff declining. Room carpet was filthy, when I asked if they could find me a TV remote control, which had more working buttons, as I was unable to adjust the volume or select some of the channels, it took around six hours for housekeeping to bring me one which didn’t work, followed by another three which didn’t work, and then maintenance bought a selection and the best they could do was one I could change channel and volume, but could only turn it off by switching it off at the plug on the wall behind the TV I dined in the bar on my second night and went around three tables, trying to find a salt grinder with anything in. When I ask the staff if they could fill one up for me, they just went round all the other tables until they found one with anything in and just left all the empty ones for everyone else to deal with. It just feels like people don’t care and I’m not being managed to make the guest experience a good one
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very lovely stay. Just a little disappointed the jacuzzi wasn’t working.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for convenience, staff friendly, food 👌. Noise from other rooms ie snoring, not ideal. £15 per day extra for parking plus £10 each extra to use pool, excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Bristol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager, Peter was in my opinion the best host, plaudits to this fine gentleman
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok for a short stay. Bit worn. Great location. Fab staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, privilege room very comfortable and warm, everything worked. Breakfast good, parking good and a very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shame about check in

I do love this hotel but on this occasion we had a hour and half wait for our room to be ready, we did get a complimentary drink while we waited though and use of the spa during our stay but couldn't take advantage of this as we were only there one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

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

Great stay but no perfect. Could improve

Good hotel! Very well located. Lovely staff. Clean & tidy. Great for a couple going away. What stopped it from being perfect: Heating in room kept going off (did provide portable heater on request. Complimentary water in lobby was often empty or there was empty glasses. Parking was £15 per night, that was a niggle of mine. Tv had a lot of channels which didn’t work. Even the basic ones!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very pleasant. Rooms looking a little tired in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good service

Clean, comfortable but somewhat dated. Surprised to be charged extra to use leisure facilities, never encountered this before. Air con in room didnt work, but was given a small radiator heater. Was expensive for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Thanks to Paige

We had a warm welcome. Our room was on the small side for a twin and there was a huge tv completely in front of the mirror! The bathroom felt recently decorated and was very clean. We had bad neighbours fighting during the night but the staff managed to sort the problem out after an hour.(3-4am!) Paige helped us with a misunderstanding over the swimming pool in the morning and we enjoyed a warm clean swim. The spa man was friendly. Paige gave us another room for our second night which was much quieter and we slept very well. We will return and hope Paige will be there to look after us again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025