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The Telstar

2.5 star property

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Dining
Front of property
Family Room, Private Bathroom
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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77 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, England, EX4 4DW
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite, Private Bathroom (2 adults 2 children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Telstar

Hotel in Exeter with free parking
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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from University of Exeter and 9 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
  • 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.

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 self 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 597 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevork

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating hosts, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed at this property many a time while daughter been at uni . Friendly staff . Lovely property close to station would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice welcome by the staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally suited for the Railway station and bus services plus a handy Wetherspoons just down the road the room I was in was road facing but not a problem it was nice and compact and a very comfortable bed, the full English breakfast I had was delicious plus facilities the hosts were lovely can’t fault anything I would definitely stay here again. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great value choice for a night’s stay in Exeter

Very well run traditional guest house with friendly and efficient staff and in a good location for St David’s station and the city centre. Decent WiFi and an excellent breakfast with vegan and gluten free options. My single room (12) had a shared bathroom which was fine and there was a sink in my room plus a fan which was useful in the heat. Some quirks with TV reception a bit dodgy, the lamp didn’t seem to work unless I was being thick and the fan may need adjusting to avoid the noisy start but otherwise a great value choice for a night.
Vegan brekkie - the avacado was a bonus
Single room with shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely independent hotel. Would stay again for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected, but I slept really well, the bed is very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Selcuk

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

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

Great staff!

Very accommodating staff. Arrived on one of the hottest days of the year. Staff member offered me an air conditioning unit. He’d also tried to keep the room as cool as possible, prior to check in. Would recommend people to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the city centre, comfortable well equipped room. The staff were friendly and helpful. Fabulous breakfast 👍 Thanks Telstar. Ian and Jacqui.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room with a record player and LPs, outside terrace with chairs and table, fabulous breakfast and friendly, helpful staff... what's not to like? We'll be back, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Pleasant stay

Welcoming and friendly staff, old fashioned hotel with modern amenities - small room with tiny en suite but very well equipped and clean . Breakfast excellent. Location handy for St David’s train station and the town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Lovely old Victorian house run by a delightful family. Our room was spacious and charming. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very accommodating to our complicated dietary restrictions (some vegetarian, multiple allergies). We would definitely stay again next time we're in Exeter! Travelers without a car should know that, although very close to St. David's station, the walk to the hotel is up a steep hill. But well worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Cambridge

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in was awesome, even though we arrived later than originally expected. Room was great, beds comfortable. My only concern has been that when I booked I didn't pick up the fact that our room did not have an ensuiite bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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