The Telstar

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August 2025

September 2025

Enjoy a balcony with a table and chair, taking in the surrounding views.

Traditional British homes line St. David's Hill, with The Telstar pub offering available rooms.

Cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and coffee table, featuring a vase with fresh flowers.

Guests can dine in comfort at this stylish space, surrounded by natural light and a potted plant.

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, bookshelf, and bedside table.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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77 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, England, EX4 4DW

University of Exeter
‪3 min walk‬
Exeter Cathedral
‪11 min walk‬
Exeter's Historic Quayside
‪13 min walk‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Excellent

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Suite, Private Bathroom (2 adults 2 children)

Exceptional

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Single Room

Wonderful

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

Wonderful

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Exceptional

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Excellent

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Stunning staircase leads to a room with a large window, flanked by ornate railings and a patterned carpet.

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

About this property

The Telstar

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Exeter

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has free newspapers and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace and a front-desk safe.

The Telstar offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at The Telstar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Exeter. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a bar are available.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
Just a 3-minute walk from University of Exeter and 15 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee

As a guest of The Telstar, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Telstar also features a fireplace in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Exeter hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
A bar/lounge

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

DVD player

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Built in 1900
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

DVD player
Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Restaurant dining guides

Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets: GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
A late check-out fee will be charged
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Telstar Hotel

The Telstar Exeter

The Telstar Hotel Exeter

The Telstar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Benjamin

3 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

2 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed in a single room with shared bathroom for one night. The bathrooms were never occupied which was good. Facilities were good and clean, staff were friendly and the breakfast was great! Good price too and so close to the station made it convenient. I would stay again :).

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner

1 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Beautiful room with amazing outside sitting area and view. Close to train station and downtown. Breakfast was top notch.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with group

28 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff and a great breakfast !!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Georgetown

Travelled with partner

26 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is our second time to stay at this Hotel. We like the staff and property location, near train station. Great breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

25 Apr 2025

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

Great breakfast, cafetiere and ground coffee in the room, very nice staff.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Travelled with family

21 Apr 2025

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

Brillaint stay, the hotel is quirky, and we had a wonderful breakfast, extra thanks to the breakfast staff.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ally

18 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner

13 Apr 2025

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

Staff very welcoming and clean room with a very nice breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

11 Apr 2025

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

Quaint friendly accommodation conveniently located

Very friendly, great breakfast. Room quaint with character. definitely different to a big chain hotel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Parking not easy. Difficult to sort when arriving in very busy traffic after a long drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexius A

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Telstar is a lovely old time bed and breakfast using a converted house (i think). It is relatively close to Exeter St David's train station, and very close to Exeter University. The rate includes breakfast and free parking, which is a big nus. I had the single room with a small shower and toilet. No complaints. The staff are all very helpful. Be warned that there are no lifts in the hotel and the stairway is quite narrow. So those with huge luggage will have some difficulty getting up to the upper floor. Also, from the train station, the Telstar is on a hill. Given the room rate and everything, i am happy to recommend the Telstar. My thanks to Sam and Amy for making the stay a very enjoyable one.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with family

30 Mar 2025

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

Very convenient and comfortable stay!

Comfortable, quiet and clean. Quirky b&b. Slept very well after long drive and university open day. Walkable to town and the campus. Lovely breakfast!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great position near train station

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family

25 Mar 2025

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

Excellent English breakfast in the morning. Also lots of additional breakfast to choose from including croissants, cereals and fruit salad. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Loved our stay. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Ramsey

Travelled with family

25 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

everything was great

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

23 Mar 2025

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

Very helpful staff, conveniently located for both Exeter St. David's and Central railway stations, clean room with comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. My room was at the front and traffic noise was noticeable.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family

22 Mar 2025

Fabulous little find

Excellent location and parking ok , very well laid out breakfast with both hot and cold options, hot is cooked to order and was delicious. Very friendly host and offered lots of advice, we stayed here due to looking at the university and the location was perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

17 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

14 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent all round. Definitely recommend

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Mar 2025

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

Good, apart from the shower.

Owners were friendly, room was clean and had all we needed. Double bed was comfy but was just 2 beds pushed together which kept making a gap in the middle. Only real disappointment was the shower as the pressure was almost non existent. Overall it was a nice place to stay for the night.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025