Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Richard
United Kingdom
“Comfortable good sized room and bathroom. Well equipped, including a fridge which was an unexpected bonus.” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“Loved our stay here..bed was really comfy..breakfast was delicious..used gym and swimming pool etc..found it odd that we had to pay to use a towel poolside..even tho we paid to use the pool..if we had realised we would have brought our towel from...” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Loved staying with you everything was above & beyond what I expected” - Anthony
United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel was very good to walk in to the main street and near the Cathedral. When we arrived at reception we were greeted with a friendly smile and a helpful receptionist. A map of the city was given to us so we could find our...” - Jill
United Kingdom
“The central location. It was welcoming with an attractive, spacious reception area. The staff on reception were warm, friendly and professional. The dining area was welcoming, clean, well organised and breakfast choice was excellent.” - Paula
United Kingdom
“Good size, comfortable room. Very pleasant staff. Great location!” - Louisa
United Kingdom
“Great location. Lovely staff. Great room. Nice bar.” - Victoria
United Kingdom
“Comfy beds, good night sleep, nice and quiet location, just around the corner from the cathedral” - Loretta
United Kingdom
“Great location, about a 5 minute walk to the cathedral and the centre of Exeter. Really nice room, good size, comfortable bed, great shower. Perfect for a one night stay or longer.” - Clive
United Kingdom
“Good location easy parking , excellent self service breakfast with a fabulous choice ! Our set on visit would definitely return when in the vicinity!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Gate House
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).
Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.
Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly.
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral.
Enjoy yourself at the Spa Naturel with complimentary use of the fitness suite during your stay. You are able to access the indoor heated swimming pool for only 10GBP per person, this price includes up to 2 children under the age of 16. There is also a sauna and a whirlpool (age restrictions apply.)
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. Parking is available on site and charged at £16 per 24 hour period.
Please inform Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.