Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral. It offers a health and fitness centre with an indoor swimming pool and a gym. Mercure Exeter Hotel also has a sauna and a whirlpool spa. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Exeter, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Max persons: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$323
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$22
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$145 per night
Price US$434
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
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Max persons: 2
US$201 per night
Price US$603
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$126 per night
Price US$379
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$154 per night
Price US$463
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 7 left
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
161 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$323
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$22
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$145 per night
Price US$434
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$201 per night
Price US$603
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$126 per night
Price US$379
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$154 per night
Price US$463
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 7 left
  • 2 single beds
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$323
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$22
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$145 per night
Price US$434
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$201 per night
Price US$603
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$126 per night
Price US$379
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$154 per night
Price US$463
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 7 left
  • 1 double bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$130 per night
Price US$390
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$22
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$167 per night
Price US$502
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$224 per night
Price US$671
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$149 per night
Price US$446
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$177 per night
Price US$531
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
194 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$130 per night
Price US$390
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$22
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$167 per night
Price US$502
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$224 per night
Price US$671
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$149 per night
Price US$446
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$177 per night
Price US$531
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Free cancellation before 7 January 2026
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

Niki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hotel is lovely and clean. Beds are great, location fab as are the staff
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The reception staff were welcoming and friendly, engaging us in conversation and recommending the bar and spa area.
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The suite was great roomy and comfortable. The monkey restaurant on site was vibrant and warming a bit of a limited menu but what we had was very nice.
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very good situation , good sized comfortable room. Good pool .
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, kids pack. Nice hotel, beautifully decorated for Christmas too.
Kev
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel was excellent, the staff were all very polite, friendly, professional, Paula on reception sorted out a couple of things for me. The food was very good especially breakfast. The room was very good, my bed was extremely comfortable, and I...
Serena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Convenient location. Well appointed rooms . Lovely fitness and pool area. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful
Curtis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good position. They have now gone back to not charging extra for the pool which is how it should be. Breakfast is excellent. Staff friendly
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything was marvellous from your reception staff to your bar staff and also the staff doing the breakfast booking. I found my room clean and the bed and chairs comfortable. The food i had was great and hot and there was such a variety on offer.
Shirley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully decorated for Christmas Friendly yet professional staff Very pleasant public areas eg bar, lounge Really convenient to city centre and cathedral

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Gate House
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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. You are able to access the indoor heated swimming pool for only 10GBP per person, this price includes up to 2 children under the age of 16. 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 Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.