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
Exterior
Interior
Lobby
Indoor spa tub
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
The current price is ¥15,034
¥18,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

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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About the neighborhood

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EX1 1QF, England, Exeter, Southernhay East

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spacex - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Exeter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Meeting House (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hourglass - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Exeter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mangos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mercure Lounge - ‬1 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
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on Nov 16, 2025 start from ¥15,034, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, lovely little gym, room a little tired but perfectly serviceable. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is a bit tired but the enthusiasm of the staff made all the difference. The breakfast buffet was first class and I enjoyed using the swimming pool .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome stay, the staff (especially the receptionists!) Were amazing, they went above and beyond to make our stay great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Went for a wedding that was taking place there lovely food and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely 1 night stay great staff and friendly hotel. Needs a lick of paint though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location and good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous room and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good staff.

After my bad experience at my previous hotel the night before the lady on reception was a pleasure and credit to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. All reception and bar staff really helpful. Room changed instantly when I discovered A Con not working. Bar staff went above and beyond to be helpful. Room v good comfortable bed and lovely bathroom. My second visit at this hotel will use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice ghotel and good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Bday weekend stay

Lovely stay for birthday weekend, complimentary drinks and some other lovely bits. Comfortable room, including bathroom essentials. Excellent location for town. Overall lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Great Stay

Great location close to the cathedral, clean and cosy rooms with a lovely warm reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

It is a very comfortable hotel, our room was very clean but could have done with more coffee, sugar ect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are very dated and tired
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the nic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronayne

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

Little break

Love the location . Hotel lovely bed comfortable, great bar. Would be nice to have a free swim with the booking, and less of a car park fee…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
V Good - nice clean room, good breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The reviews online are correct. This hotel does not have functioning air conditioning. Luckily the local temperature was in the low 20s. If it had been high summer it woukd have been unbearable. Fof this hotel to say rooms have AC when they don't and obviously haven’t for a the whole year, is unacceptable. Avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The spa was closed for our stay. I would have expected to have been informed of this prior to arrival. Very disappointing as it was a feature we intended to use as part of our itinerary The room was for a disabled person and the en-suite not as expected accordingly. Also disappointingly this was not made clear to us. There were light bulbs out in the en-suite. The tv remote was not operating properly. Lack of attention to detail overall was not of a standard we have come to expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr

Liked: Staff & service
No air on mmmmm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great hotel but air con issues left me hot.

Stayed here before and previously had issues with the air conditioning which again on this trip was broken leading to an uncomfortable nights sleep. Otherwise love this hotel, great pool, breakfast and service. Staff apologised and offered free drink etc but being able to sleep in a cool room is an essential for me so would make me think twice about booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hee Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very pleasant. Rooms looking a little tired in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025