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The Telstar

2.5 star property

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Executive Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Telstar

Exeter hotel walkable 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.

The Telstar features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Exeter hotel also offers a fireplace in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Telstar is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

More

  • Built in 1900
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 428 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 631 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place with kind staff and a great breakfast! My go-to accommodation in Exeter
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cosy rooms and lovely atmosphere and wonderful staff. Could not fault our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, spotlessly clean toilet. Beautiful view from the window. Very friendly staff showing the place and explaining the stay. Very nice breakfast is a definite bonus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, comfy beds, nice bathroom. Very responsive, lovely breakfast and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Usha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was small, had musty smell but breakfast was okay. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room for solo traveller. Staff helpful and great greakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Lovely staff and awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful and hospitable !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mx A N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Room was comfortable and warm with a lovely view. Breakfast is top class.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price was good. Staff very friendly and helpful. The room was clean but small and we had to open our bags on the beds. Free parking was good. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money and so handy for Exeter St David'd
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located for trains/shops and University
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great breakfast !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for a visit to Exeter Uni open day. Great full English breakfast set us up for a full day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and clean room with a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean! I’ve never stayed anywhere with a shared bathroom before but it was absolutely no issue. Very cosy room and welcoming. Breakfast was great. We slept so well. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the basic single room which was comfortable and adequate for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, friendly people, suited our family fine. Free parking which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The triple room was clean and ensuite. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking that was a great bonus. Lovely vegan breakfast and had gluten free options. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025