Description
Hotel extras
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Central location, close to the Cathedral, Exeter Quay & Underground Passages.
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Complimentary Fitness Suite during your stay. Swimming pool, sauna & jacuzzi chargeable 10GBP
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Secure parking is available at a cost of 16GBP per day
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The Gate House Restaurant features locally sourced dishes.
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Ideal destination for meetings, weddings and private functions
Our accommodation(s)
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Room
Classic Double or Twin Guestroom
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Standard Room with 2 single beds
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 2 x Twin bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Mercure Privilege Guestroom
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Room
Classic Family Guestroom
- 4 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s) and 1 x Double sofa bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Accessible Classic Room with 1 double or 2 single beds
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Accessible Privilege Room with 1 double
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Suite
Executive Suite
- 4 pers. max
- 36 m² / 387 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Most of the accommodation: Corner Room
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Room
Classic Double or Twin Guestroom
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Standard Room with 2 single beds
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 2 x Twin bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Classic Family Guestroom
- 4 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s) and 1 x Double sofa bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Accessible Classic Room with 1 double or 2 single beds
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Room
Accessible Privilege Room with 1 double
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Hotel location
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Southernhay East
EX1 1QF EXETER
United Kingdom
GPS:50.720332, -3.528424
Access and transport
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EXETER BUS STATION
Bus stop
Access: 480 m / 0.3 mi 5 min walk / 3 min drive
EXETER CENTRAL
Railway station
Access: 970 m / 0.6 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive
EXETER ST DAVID'S
Railway station
Access: 2.3 km / 1.43 mi 3 min drive
M5 JUNCTION 29
Highway exit
Access: 6.6 km / 4.1 mi 10 min drive
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PRINCESSHAY
Tourist attraction
Access: 160 m / 0.1 mi 1 min walk / 3 min drive
EXETER CATHEDRAL
Historic monument
Access: 320 m / 0.2 mi 5 min walk
EXETER QUAY RIVER
Tourist attraction
Access: 320 m / 0.2 mi 4 min walk / 2 min drive
SPACEX GALLERY
Tourist attraction
Access: 480 m / 0.3 mi 8 min walk / 5 min drive
EXETER PHOENIX CENTRE
Tourist attraction
Access: 480 m / 0.3 mi 8 min walk / 5 min drive
GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE
Tourist attraction
Access: 480 m / 0.3 mi 3 min walk / 5 min drive
ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL
Museums
Access: 800 m / 0.5 mi 5 min walk / 3 min drive
HARLEQUINS SHOPPING CENTRE
Tourist attraction
Access: 800 m / 0.5 mi 5 min walk / 5 min drive
VUE CINEMA
Cinema district
Access: 1.45 km / 0.9 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive
ODEON CINEMA
Entertainment/theatre district
Access: 1.45 km / 0.9 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive
VUE CINEMA
Entertainment/theatre district
Access: 1.45 km / 0.9 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive
ODEON CINEMA
Cinema district
Access: 1.45 km / 0.9 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive
NORTHBROOK APPROACH GOLF COURSE
Sports centre
Access: 2.57 km / 1.6 mi 25 min walk / 5 min drive
NORTHCOTT THEATRE
Entertainment/theatre district
Access: 2.9 km / 1.8 mi 25 min walk / 7 min drive
EXETER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Sports centre
Access: 4.02 km / 2.5 mi 35 min walk / 7 min drive
CREALY ADVENTURE PARK
Amusement park
Access: 9.66 km / 6 mi 11 min drive
BICTON PARK
Botanical gardens
Access: 20.11 km / 12.5 mi 20 min drive
DIGGERLAND COLLUMPTON
Amusement park
Access: 25.75 km / 16 mi 20 min drive
PAIGNTON ZOO
Zoo
Access: 39.1 km / 24.3 mi 35 min drive
WOODLANDS LEISURE PARK TOTNES
Amusement park
Access: 56.32 km / 35 mi 40 min drive
NAT MARINE AQUARIUM PLYMOUTH
Aquarium
Access: 71.77 km / 44.6 mi 40 min drive
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EXETER QUAY
River
Access: 320 m / 0.2 mi 4 min walk / 2 min drive
EXMOUTH
Beach area
Access: 18.18 km / 11.3 mi 20 min drive
DAWLISH
Beach area
Access: 20.44 km / 12.7 mi 22 min drive
PAIGNTON
Beach area
Access: 39.43 km / 24.5 mi 35 min drive
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PRINCESSHAY
Shopping centre/mall
Access: 160 m / 0.1 mi 1 min walk / 3 min drive
GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE
Shopping centre/mall
Access: 480 m / 0.3 mi 3 min walk / 5 min drive
HARLEQUINS SHOPPING CENTRE
Shopping centre/mall
Access: 800 m / 0.5 mi 5 min walk / 5 min drive
Hotel services
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- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Pets welcome
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- 100% Non Smoking Property
- Room service
The Brasserie Bar
Join us at the Brasserie Bar for a delightful meal, serving from 11am to 9pm. Enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh, local ingredients in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions or a relaxed evening.
Breakfast
The hotel takes great pride in offering guests a vast choice of hot and cold items for breakfast. Daily options include traditional full English, fresh fruit, cereal and a selection of locally produced preserves and jams.
Pool
Just keep swimming and let the worries float away. Our 15m swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna is the perfect way to unwind and charged at £10 per person (including up to 2 children under 16.) Jacuzzi and sauna 16+
Meetings & Events
- Number of Meeting Room
- 7
- Surface of the largest room
- 178 m² / 1915.974 sq ft
- Maximum seats capacity
- 150
- Maximum capacity for banquets
- 120
Weddings
With its stunning contemporary decor, the hotel provides the perfect backdrop for any wedding day. Licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships, it can cater for 10 to 150 guests and offers a range of flexible wedding packages.
Our guest reviews
A bad experience!

TripAdvisor rating 2.0/5
Richard H TripAdvisor review
Customer review rating 2.5/5
Michael D. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL
Dear Michael, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your loyalty over the years and are sorry to hear that you found the hotel to be a bit run-down during your recent stay. We continuously strive to enhance our facilities and ensure a comfortable experience for all our guests. Your comments will be shared with our management team as we work to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a stay that meets your expectations. Best wishes, Alice Reception
Customer review rating 4.0/5
Harry H. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL
Dear Harry, Thank you for your kind words about our friendly staff and enjoyable breakfast during your stays at Mercure Southgate Hotel. We appreciate your feedback regarding the exterior of the building and the condition of the window frames. We take such comments seriously and will ensure that they are addressed as part of our ongoing maintenance efforts. Your input is invaluable in helping us enhance the guest experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Exeter. Best wishes Alice Reception
Thank you Alice

TripAdvisor rating 3.0/5
Rachel M TripAdvisor review
Thank you for leaving a review and I apologies for the issues you had experienced during your stay. We appreciate your feedback and I will make sure it is passed on to the relevant departments. Thank you for the kind words about Alice I will pass this on to her and Im glad she was there to help. Kind regards Jake Mountford / Front Office Supervisor
Pleasant hotel

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5
Nomad37266168596 Couples - TripAdvisor review
Thank you for leaving a review and were very glad you enjoyed your stay with us. All your very kind comments are very appreciated. We look forward to your next stay with us. Kind regards Jake Mountford / Front Office Supervisor
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