The Best Hotels in Exeter

An impressive building with an outdoor pool open all year round, Hotel du Vin Exeter boasts free WiFi, a bar and 24-hour front desk.

All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and a monsoon shower, and some have a bath. Modern touches include and a flat-screen TV.

The library has over 750 books while the spa offers a selection of treatments, and sessions at the spa must be booked in advance. For some exercise, guests can use the pool.

The lounge, where snacks are available, overlooks the walled gardens that surround the hotel. The inside/outside pool is located in the walled garden, just across the lawn from the Ren spa. The restaurant boasts a theatre-style kitchen and British and traditional dishes, and the bar specialises in cocktails.

In the heart of Exeter, a 15-minute walk from Exeter Central Rail Station, Hotel du Vin Exeter is just 20 minutes’ drive from Exmouth.

Warm hospitality, good cuisine and excellent golf, leisure, spa and events facilities are on offer at Woodbury Park. Free parking and free WiFi is provided.

The luxurious, en suite bedrooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. All have an LCD TV. Many rooms have stunning views over the parkland greens and 550 acres of countryside.

As well as Aura Health and Beauty Spa, the hotel has a leisure club. Facilities include: a 18-metre pool, a sauna, a hot tub, modern fitness facilities, personal fitness programmes, Hydro Pool, Steam Room and ice shower, health screening.

At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost.

This recently converted 200-year-old original mill house is located on the banks of the river Exe in Exeter. Headweir Mill House features a garden, free parking and free WiFi, just a 10-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral.

All rooms are en suite and feature hot drink making facilities including Nespresso® coffee machines, flat-screen smart TV's, luxury beds and bedding, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and ironing facilities. Some rooms have garden and river views.

University of Exeter is 1.5 km and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 11 km from Headweir Mill House.

Hotel Indigo - Exeter by IHG has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Exeter. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features luggage storage space, and currency exchange for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast city views. The rooms have a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at Hotel Indigo - Exeter by IHG will be able to enjoy activities in and around Exeter, like cycling.

Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 6.9 km from the accommodation, while Newton Abbot Racecourse is 27 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 8 km away.

The City Gate is located in the centre of Exeter with a traditional pub, dining room and garden surrounded by the historic city wall.

Each air-conditioned boutique en-suite bedroom features a power shower or a bath, with toiletries provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Sky channels and a Nespresso coffee machine, while complimentary port and homemade sweet treats are waiting for guests on arrival.

The dining room has a secluded patio for Al Fresco dining and offers a menu with seasonal locally-sourced produce with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.

It is a 5-minute walk from City Gate to Exeter High Street and The Guildhall shopping centre, while Princesshay is a 10-minute walk away. Exeter Cathedral is 400 metres from the City Gate, while Exeter University is 1.6 km away.

Exeter Central train station is a 5 minute walk from the property, while Exeter St David’s is 10 minutes away.

Set in Exeter, 20 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Weeke Barton offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 22 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 20 km from Castle Drogo, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The property is allergy-free and is situated 25 km from Powderham Castle.

The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the hotel each room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes Full English/Irish, vegetarian and vegan options. At Weeke Barton you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Riviera International Centre is 32 km from the accommodation, while Tiverton Castle is 37 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 26 km away.

The Ley Arms is set in Exeter, 11 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 16 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, as well as 6.1 km from Powderham Castle. It is situated 27 km from Riviera International Centre and offers luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast has facilities for disabled guests.

The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and with satellite channels.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Guests may eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails.

Castle Drogo is 30 km from The Ley Arms, while Totnes Castle is 33 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 15 km away.

Located in Exeter, 3.6 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, by IHG provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 27 km from voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, by IHG, while Powderham Castle is 14 km away. Exeter International Airport is 3 km from the property.

In the city centre, Leonardo Hotel Exeter is less than a mile from St Davids Railway Station, the historic quayside and Exeter Cathedral. It boasts a 24-hour reception, restaurant and bar. The shopping quarter at Princesshay is a 2-minute walk away.

The stylish bedrooms feature Dream beds with crisp white linens, flat-screen TVs with Freeview and a large work space. The spacious bathrooms boast spa toiletries.

The Bar and Grill at Leonardo's offers all-day dining with an extensive grill section alongside burgers, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. Leonardo Hotel serves illy coffee – illy is an iconic, family run, Italian coffee brand.

The Exeter hotel also provides services such as dry cleaning/laundry. Public parking is available close to the hotel and internet access is available in public areas.

The elegant, Victorian, 4-star Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday is in the heart of Exeter, opposite Exeter Central Rail Station, 5 miles from the M5 motorway.

The classic bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a work desk and Wi-Fi access, and a TV with satellite channels.

Drakes Restaurant is on the ground floor of Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday and offers traditional British food.

Drakes Bar provides an informal dining experience, whilst Nelson's Lounge offers light snacks throughout the day, together with delicious afternoon teas.

With its friendly service and fine surroundings, Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday is a good base for your stay in Exeter. City centre shops are within easy walking distance.

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.

Situated less than a 10-minute walk from the centre of Exeter and a 20-minute drive from the Dartmoor National Park, it is next to the beautiful St Davids Church and cemetery. Townhouse Exeter is a Grade II-listed Victorian property modernised to provide guests with en-suite rooms and free WiFi.
Some rooms have feature fireplaces and all come with towels and free toiletries.
This guest house is committed to use locally sourced fair trade, home made and free range products when possible.
The antique shops and boutiques of Topsham are a 20-minute bus-ride away, and a wide array of water sports can be enjoyed in Exmouth.
The M5 motorway is just over 10 minutes' drive away providing onward travel to Bristol and beyond. The major port of Plymouth is just under an hour away by car. Exeter University is 15 minutes' walk away and a 5-minute stroll from Exeter Central Railway Station.
If booking with breakfast, our continental styled breakfast is served in-room, delivered straight to your door in the morning.

This intimate hotel is set in a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence in central Exeter. It offers luxurious rooms, a cocktail bar, a casual club room and a private garden just 5 minutes' walk from Exeter Cathedral.

Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout.

A full English breakfast or delicious cooked options are served alongside croissants, orange juice and Cornish yoghurt in the morning. The bar menu is served all day and has home-made comfortable classics.

Southernhay House is 5 minutes’ walk from the Princesshay Shopping district and 8 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can walk to Exeter Central Train Station in 10 minutes and Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.

Located in the centre of Topsham, just 4 miles from Exeter, The Globe is a beautifully renovated 16th-century coaching inn. Combining modern comforts and period charm, it offers luxurious rooms and an enticing menu.

The boutique-style rooms at the Globe, Topsham feature comfortable Vi-Spring beds and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. A luxury 2 bedroom apartment is available for families or those who prefer more space.

Decorated with rich textures and colours, guests can relax in the charming bar and enjoy speciality coffees, fine wine and award-winning ales. Exciting menus feature local Devon and West Country produce, with daily-changing specials making the most of fresh ingredients.

Topsham has a village atmosphere and is by both rail and bus routes, with Topsham Rail Station just 7 minutes’ walk away. Guests can also enjoy various river trips and country walks nearby, as well as numerous independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Set in Exeter, 300 metres from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Powderham Castle is 12 km from Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park, while Castle Drogo is 33 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 7 km away.