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The Blue Ball Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Exeter with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Double Room (Room 1 NOT QUIET)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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Sandygate, Exeter, England, EX2 7JL
  • Place, Sandy Park Rugby Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pynes Hill Estate
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Westpoint Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Room 3)

Double Room (Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Room 2)

Twin Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Room 4)

Family Room (Room 4)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Room 1 NOT QUIET)

Double Room (Room 1 NOT QUIET)

Double Room (Room 1 NOT QUIET)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Exeter

At The Blue Ball Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Adrenalin Games Paintball and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas. English breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this Exeter hotel, you'll be 20.4 km (12.7 mi) from Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Adrenalin Games Paintball - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pynes Hill Estate - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Exeter - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcourt Station - 16 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery Exeter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Blue Ball Inn

Hotel in Exeter with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Exeter hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Blue Ball Inn offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 per person

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Blue Ball Inn?

The closest beach to The Blue Ball Inn is Exmouth Beach (11.2 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Ball Inn?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Ball Inn on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$169.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blue Ball Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is on offer daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Blue Ball Inn?

No, The Blue Ball Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Blue Ball Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but very clean, secure and renovated. Pub was pleasant with excellent food. Overall stay was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025