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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy warm hospitality and hearty breakfast at this Exeter East hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring the city's business district and attractions

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds - Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG (Exeter)
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East, in the business district, offers a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, lobby coffee, and an on-site restaurant. Amenities include laundry services and luggage storage, with staff praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Exeter, Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG is in the business district and near the airport. Princesshay and Gandy Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. St Sidwells Point Leisure Centre and Exeter Phoenix Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Exeter travel guide
Map
Guardian Road Exeter Business Park, Exeter, England, EX1 3PE

What's nearby

  • Powderham Castle
    Powderham Castle
    22 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Adrenalin Games Paintball
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pynes Hill Estate
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • University of Exeter
    10 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Digby & Sowton Station
    4 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oriental City
    3 min drive
  • Miller & Carter
    2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    19 min walk
  • Toby Carvery Exeter
    17 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG

Hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Bicycle parking, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in FuturePlus, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 7 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pynes Hill Estate, Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, and Adrenalin Games Paintball. University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus and Northbrook Approach Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km). Pinhoe Station is 22 minutes by foot and Digby & Sowton Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ludivina

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, the location is very good , the room is clean, the staffs are good & the breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed, friendly staff and lovely breakfast def stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpful staff. good location for flights from Exeter airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location very nice hotel good bar and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a pleasant experience. The staff were friendly, the evening meal was good as was the breakfast. If the hotel has high occupancy the restaurant can get very busy at breakfast time, but the reception staff did warn us of this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nithyanand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was seamless; the reception staff was helpful. Good breakfast options; and nice location as it wasn’t too close to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, very friendly staff, lovely breakfast 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice clean rooms breakfast was good
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, lovely welcome. Room nice and clean lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff gave us a lovely warm greeting and room was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and varied and the staff were welcoming and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, decent size room, comfy bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean efficient nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good staff all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean quiet room, shower not very powerful. Nice selection of food for breakfast and quick check in. £3 for 24hrs parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myra Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Check in perfect and very helpful. The hotel and the room were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for Exeter airport early flight!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and well appointed, and the staff were very friendly and served us quickly. The breakfast was way better than what we expected - no complaints at all - I would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location just off the motorway. Easy to access the city or beyond The staff are always great, nothing is ever too mup
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025