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The Telstar

2.5 star property
Hotel in Exeter with free parking

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Located near University of Exeter, The Telstar welcomes travelers with its warm atmosphere and inviting lobby fireplace. Guests can relax in the beautiful garden, enjoy the terrace, or sip drinks at the bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite, Private Bathroom (2 adults 2 children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
77 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, England, EX4 4DW

What's nearby

  • University of Exeter - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spacex - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter St David's Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Imperial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mill on the Exe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thatched House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Exploding Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Clock Tower Fish Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Telstar

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Telstar and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Free newspapers, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1900
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Telstar Hotel
The Telstar Exeter
The Telstar Hotel Exeter

Frequently asked questions

Is The Telstar pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Telstar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Telstar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Telstar located?

Situated in Exeter, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Exeter, Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery, and RAMM. Gandy Street and Harlequins Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes. Exeter St David's Station is only a 4-minute walk and Exeter Central Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

The Telstar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 587 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for a visit to Exeter Uni open day. Great full English breakfast set us up for a full day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean! I’ve never stayed anywhere with a shared bathroom before but it was absolutely no issue. Very cosy room and welcoming. Breakfast was great. We slept so well. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The triple room was clean and ensuite. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking that was a great bonus. Lovely vegan breakfast and had gluten free options. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the basic single room which was comfortable and adequate for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property! The common area and breakfast were great. The room and bathroom were clean, well decorated, and comfortable. The neighborhood was fun! Our only complaint was no parking available but we found a spot in the street easily.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating hosts, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff -so many of them.Excellent welcome.Breakfast was a treat -so rare to get one at all these days.Such a breakfast -so big.Just one problem -TV didn't work properly for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a lovely room by a little patio. West facing so I watched the sun go down with a lovely view. The people at the hotel were very helpful and friendly. The laundry smelt amazing! A quaint courtyard with a water feature made a great place for a quick cuppa. There is also a lounge and dining area, both cosy. A perfect 10ish minute walk to the town and I had parking- huge plus. I would not hesitate to stay again, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice welcome by the staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, friendly people, suited our family fine. Free parking which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed at this property many a time while daughter been at uni . Friendly staff . Lovely property close to station would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely independent hotel. Would stay again for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great breakfast !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the city centre, comfortable well equipped room. The staff were friendly and helpful. Fabulous breakfast 👍 Thanks Telstar. Ian and Jacqui.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, cafetiere and ground coffee in the room, very nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and clean room with a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brillaint stay, the hotel is quirky, and we had a wonderful breakfast, extra thanks to the breakfast staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally suited for the Railway station and bus services plus a handy Wetherspoons just down the road the room I was in was road facing but not a problem it was nice and compact and a very comfortable bed, the full English breakfast I had was delicious plus facilities the hosts were lovely can’t fault anything I would definitely stay here again. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected, but I slept really well, the bed is very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast . Walkable to town centre . Great we could leave car to go shopping before check in. Only lost points - could not sit up in bed as in attic under slope . Think beds should be moved around. Some tv channels we could not watch as reception not good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff/owners. Really helpful Room and bathroom very clean, nicely prepared and presented.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great Walkable Town/Station/Uni Staff great and lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Would stay again

Lovely welcome on arrival. Room and bathroom well presented. Amazing views from room.
The view
The view
My room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time to stay at this Hotel. We like the staff and property location, near train station. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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