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The Gissons Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with verdant gardens surrounding this hotel, while staying connected to explore the neighborhood's attractions

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OYO The Gissons Hotel sits in a quiet setting where guests can unwind in the tranquil garden. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay. The property offers practical amenities including self parking, an electric car charging station, and storage for luggage.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Exeter is home to The Gissons Hotel. Go Ape Haldon and Northbrook Approach Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Stover Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clip 'n Climb or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Kennford, Exeter, England, EX6 7UD

What's nearby

  • Haldon Forest Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Exeter Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Pynes Hill Estate - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newcourt Station - 8 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Devon Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carriages Bar & Brasserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Double Locks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Gissons Hotel

Property highlights
The Gissons Hotel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gissons Hotel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like air conditioning and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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 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 major credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gissons
Gissons Exeter
Gissons Hotel
Gissons Hotel Exeter
Gissons Arms Hotel Exeter
Gissons Arms Hotel
Gissons Arms Exeter
Gissons Arms
The Gissons
Gissons Arms
The Gissons Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gissons Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gissons Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– midnight for a fee of GBP 25.

What time is check-out at The Gissons Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Gissons Hotel located?

Situated in Exeter, this hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Go Ape Haldon and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Haldon Forest Park. Powderham Castle and Northbrook Approach Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Gissons Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quick prompt check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

Great hotel to explore the Devon Area.

A perfect hotel, as a base to explore the local area, or if on route to Cornwall. Certainly value for money, and would use again if I needed to. Though there are very little facilities in the local area (Walking Distance) for families, but ideal for somewhere to sleep after days out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shame for no bar and dining. Thanks for ask us to go next door hotel for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Excellent stay

Excellent hotel, located conveniently close to Exeter. Service on arrival was clear and helpful, the room was tidy and had all the needed amenities. Parking was plentiful. Bed was very comfortable and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Good nights rest

Great nights sleep after long journey. Well worth visit. Location good and room very comfortable and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, warm, polite service, warm shower, nice fluffy towels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have done with an extra pillow and maybe a mattress topper on the bed but otherwise everything was great. Very good value. Very helpful when we had to check in late.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service , functional clean room , great for a value over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you we had overnight stop Staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price. Room was clean and had the basics. Only downside it was quite noisy at night being next to a main road. Other than that it was a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owner, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, friendly helpful staff. Very clean and tidy. Especially liked the air con unit in the room. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Business trip

Stayed before & like the decor of the hotel. From check in to check out no problems or complaints other than bed a bit hard. Ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good stay and location, potential to be better.

The stay was perfectly fine, and the staff were friendly. Hotel is in need of some TLC or investment however. The restaurant and bar area is currently closed, and when we were there, there was minimal staff. Has a lot of potential to be a great place for accessing the rest of Devon area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

It was spotlessly clean and the owner more than helpful. It is a shame that there is no restaurant on site at present but the meal at the hotel a short walk away was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. Cleaning not good. No food or drink facilities. Didn't listen to my phone request for a downstairs room due to my disabilities. Wouldn't let me charge car overnight as it is a Rapid charger. Charging a good price but if you go over an hour you are charged an extra £4 - this is wavered if uou are staying at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice people
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was really nice - large and spacious with a refurbished bathroom, but there was no food available at all. We did though have a lovely meal at the local pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very disappointing, looks very run down from the outside, photos are obviously from better times. Restaurant shut down and derelict, room clean but basic with lino floor and tiny shower. Only positive was the convenient location from the M5

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Very pleasant hotel.

Very pleasant hotel , rooms clean and comfortable, good service from hotel staff. Only downside, window was ceiling window with blind so no natural light . Unfortunately bar and restaurant not open due to outside company not turning up. Nice pub serving food about a 10 minute walk . Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Tired

Not for me. Bit tired and decorated over, noisy on main road, behind a petrol station and adjacent to abondone building lot dark tatty car park . Owner very pleasant but bar/ restaurant closed for re-furbishment. Room small and bathroom needed attention. Shower screen hanging off and difficult to use. Bottle of cheap handwash on sink
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Amenities
The property itself is nicely renovated and staff were friendly. We were however disappointed that the bar was closed for refurbishment and then breakfast wasn’t available as the chef was off sick - surely a continental breakfast could have been an option. None of this was conveyed to us prior to arrival. The hotel is located away from any other amenities so we couldn’t even slip out and get food.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no food available which was inconvenient but mainly there was no bar !!! Or rather there was a bar but it wasn’t open. We weren’t made aware of this at the time of booking & it was a massive inconvenience. We were using the hotel as a base to travel far & wide revisiting some of the places we went on honeymoon thirty four years ago as it was our anniversary week. After each day travelling it would have been nice get back to the hotel & relax with a few drinks. As it was we had to settle for buying alcohol locally & having it in our room so as not to drink & drive. Hardly romantic. Our room was a good size & everything was clean & tidy. The location & views leave a little to be desired but the main issue was not to be forewarned that there was no functioning bar. That was unforgivable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Somewhere to sleep, nothing else.

I didn't realise the hotel was being renovated and had no amenities, this wasn't clear on the booking site. As it was late evening and I was a solo female I felt like I wouldn't feel safe walking down the road to get drink/snacks, so I think even if the place is being renovated it still needs something for visitors to buy if they need something. The carpark looked very dodgy and as a first impression it wasn't great. On a positive note when I arrived the man at the desk was very polite and helpful, check in was simple. The room was average, a bit dated and quite small. The bedside table light didn't work so it was a choice of ceiling spotlights or darkness. The TV worked fine. Internet was good. Bed was not very comfy and certainly wasnt as described in the hotel listing. There was constant road noise from the motorway outside but I drowned it out with the 3 fans that were in the room! I probably wouldn't stay again. My photos won't attach on this site for some reason so I don't think they want people to know about the rooms!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024