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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
Interior
Beach
Indoor spa tub
Lobby
Located in Exeter's business district, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers a welcoming retreat for families and travelers. Enjoy a traditional English breakfast, unwind in the sauna, spa tub, or indoor pool. The 24-hour front desk ensures helpful staff are always available.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1QF

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

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Prospect Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hub Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪On the Waterfront - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near University of Exeter
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a health club at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Gate House Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free extra beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and portable fans

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

  • 151 square feet of 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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
£10 is charged per adult, per entrance to access the pool area. Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool when accompanied by an adult, to a maximum of 2 children per adult. Adults must be in the water to actively supervise children.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
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

Does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 16.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel located?

This family-friendly Exeter hotel is located in the business district, within 1 mi (2 km) of City Wall and University of Exeter. Princesshay and Cygnet New Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Exeter Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) is 12 minutes.

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