Best Hotels in Exeter (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in Exeter for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in Exeter, United Kingdom, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Where to stay in Exeter.

Looking for a hotel in Exeter? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
10rated 4★ or higher
35,306verified guest reviews
4.3/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in Exeter, 10 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 35,306 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Mill on the Exe at 5.0/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

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40 best hotels in Exeter.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Mill on the Exe — hotel in Exeter#15.0/5
★★★

Mill on the Exe

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 3,305 reviews

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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel — hotel in Exeter#24.7/5
★★★★

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 1,643 reviews

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White Hart Exeter by Marston's Inns — hotel in Exeter#34.4/5
★★★

White Hart Exeter by Marston's Inns

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 1,639 reviews

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Leonardo Hotel Exeter — hotel in Exeter#44.4/5
★★★★

Leonardo Hotel Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 1,622 reviews

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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG — hotel in Exeter#54.4/5
★★★

Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 1,555 reviews

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Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday — hotel in Exeter#64.4/5
★★★★

Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 1,486 reviews

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Blue Ball Inn — hotel in Exeter#74.7/5
★★★

Blue Ball Inn

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 1,247 reviews

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Premier Inn Exeter Hotel — hotel in Exeter#84.4/5
★★★

Premier Inn Exeter Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 1,234 reviews

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Travelodge Exeter M5 — hotel in Exeter#93.4/5
★★

Travelodge Exeter M5

Exeter, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 1,208 reviews

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The Devon Hotel — hotel in Exeter#100.0/5
★★★

The Devon Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

0.0/5 · 1,167 reviews

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Hampton By Hilton Exeter Airport — hotel in Exeter#113.4/5
★★★

Hampton By Hilton Exeter Airport

Exeter, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 1,138 reviews

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Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club — hotel in Exeter#124.4/5
★★★★

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 1,084 reviews

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Premier Inn Exeter City Centre hotel — hotel in Exeter#133.4/5
★★

Premier Inn Exeter City Centre hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 1,048 reviews

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The Globe — hotel in Exeter#144.4/5
★★★★

The Globe

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 971 reviews

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Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids — hotel in Exeter#155.0/5
★★★

Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 951 reviews

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The Turks Head — hotel in Exeter#165.0/5
★★★

The Turks Head

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 908 reviews

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Exeter Court Hotel — hotel in Exeter#174.4/5
★★★

Exeter Court Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 903 reviews

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Hotel du Vin Exeter — hotel in Exeter#184.4/5
★★★★

Hotel du Vin Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 858 reviews

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Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter — hotel in Exeter#195.0/5
★★

Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 825 reviews

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The City Gate Hotel — hotel in Exeter#205.0/5
★★★★

The City Gate Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 818 reviews

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The Farmers Union — hotel in Exeter#214.0/5
★★★

The Farmers Union

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.0/5 · 772 reviews

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Holiday Inn Express Exeter City Centre by IHG — hotel in Exeter#224.7/5
★★★

Holiday Inn Express Exeter City Centre by IHG

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 724 reviews

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The Nobody Inn — hotel in Exeter#235.0/5
★★★★

The Nobody Inn

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 701 reviews

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Flying Horse — hotel in Exeter#245.0/5
★★

Flying Horse

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 681 reviews

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Clarion Collection Hotel Buckerell Lodge — hotel in Exeter#253.4/5
★★★★

Clarion Collection Hotel Buckerell Lodge

Exeter, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 653 reviews

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Best Western Exeter Inn & Suites — hotel in Exeter#265.0/5
★★

Best Western Exeter Inn & Suites

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 605 reviews

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Kings Arms Inn — hotel in Exeter#273.7/5
★★

Kings Arms Inn

Exeter, United Kingdom

3.7/5 · 581 reviews

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The Old Thatch Inn — hotel in Exeter#283.7/5
★★★

The Old Thatch Inn

Exeter, United Kingdom

3.7/5 · 581 reviews

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Royal Beacon Hotel — hotel in Exeter#292.7/5
★★★

Royal Beacon Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

2.7/5 · 534 reviews

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Exeter Inn — hotel in Exeter#304.4/5
★★★

Exeter Inn

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 526 reviews

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Lord Haldon Country Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western — hotel in Exeter#314.7/5
★★★

Lord Haldon Country Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 513 reviews

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Best Western Gipsy Hill — hotel in Exeter#324.7/5
★★★

Best Western Gipsy Hill

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 391 reviews

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Fingle Glen Hotel — hotel in Exeter#332.7/5
★★★

Fingle Glen Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

2.7/5 · 368 reviews

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Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park — hotel in Exeter#345.0/5
★★★★

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 367 reviews

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Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG — hotel in Exeter#354.4/5
★★★

Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 321 reviews

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St Andrews Hotel — hotel in Exeter#365.0/5
★★★

St Andrews Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 299 reviews

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Portsmouth Exeter — hotel in Exeter#371.4/5
★★★

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Portsmouth Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

1.4/5 · 284 reviews

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Queens Court Hotel — hotel in Exeter#385.0/5
★★★

Queens Court Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 281 reviews

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Great Western Hotel — hotel in Exeter#395.0/5
★★

Great Western Hotel

Exeter, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 270 reviews

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Thorverton Arms Inn — hotel in Exeter#404.4/5
★★★

Thorverton Arms Inn

Exeter, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 244 reviews

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What are the best hotels in Exeter?
The top-rated hotel in Exeter right now is Mill on the Exe (5.0/5 from 3,305 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in Exeter, United Kingdom, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in Exeter cost?
Nightly prices in Exeter vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of Exeter is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in Exeter with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in Exeter offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these Exeter hotels good for families?
Many of the Exeter hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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