Located close to Exeter Cathedral, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a health club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Gate House Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Exeter, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is in the city centre and near a train station. Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter and Manstree Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Princesshay and Gandy Street. Travelling with kids? Consider St Sidwells Point Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Visit our Exeter travel guide
Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1QF
What's nearby
Exeter's Historic Quayside
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Princesshay
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
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Exeter Central Station
10 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
25 min drive
Restaurants
The Prospect Inn
5 min walk
Venezia Exeter
9 min walk
The Chevalier Inn
6 min walk
Ship Inn
6 min walk
The Hourglass
4 min walk
About this property
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district
Exeter Cathedral is located near Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a health club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Gate House Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and children's 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 an electric car charging station
Express check-out, a front desk safe and a vending machine
A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, highchairs and coffee/tea makers
How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on 15 Nov 2026 start from HK$709, 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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel located?
This family-friendly Exeter hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Exeter's Historic Quayside and Exeter Cathedral. Princesshay and Barnfield 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Great staff. Really handy location for centre of town. Breakfast and food was good all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Simon
21 Oct 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location to explore Exeter City. Short 5 minute strole to the Cathedral and shop. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only criticism we had was that the breakfast buffet was tepid at best both mornings that we were there.
I had great overnight stay for a work trip. My room was spacious and had a nice bathroom. Modern on/off button shower was good. The tv reception was not great (BBC1 didn't work), the carpet a little worn and the shower leaked to the bathroom floor but these were minor details and didn't really impact my overall view. I slept well, the staff were friendly and the best thing was the breakfast. Recommended for an overnight stay.
Amazing place, helpful staff, best amenities including pool and sauna. Have been staying there since 2023. New just refurbished room was given to me this time. All is neat, clean and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Janet
18 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall we had a lovely stay, niggly problem like over head light not working, noise from car park etc. The staff were courteous and helpful. Being a city centre position it was excellent for walking to the city centre etc. The wharf well worth a visit.
I 've been staying there since 2019. Great location, swimming pool, tasty breakfast . Staff are always welcoming and helpful. Just right place to stay.
This hotel is ideally situated for both the charming quayside area and the city centre. Less than 10 minutes walk down a steep hill takes you to the river and canal with their restaurants. 10 minutes in the opposite direction gets you to the Cathedral. The hotel is well appointed and has a spacious car park (fees apply). Our room was very comfortable and nicely appointed, although there were some lighting faults that required repair.
Very nice hotel sadly on my stay the air conditioning did not work and I had to change room due to a musty smell , reception staff very helpful and gym swimming pool very good .
Hotel is fine. Breakfast was fine. Room had no working air-conditioning but after making a call we were upgraded to another room where the air-conditioning was working so everything was fine.