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The Telstar

2.5 star property
Hotel in Exeter with free parking

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Very Small) | Terrace/patio
Family Room, Private Bathroom
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Exeter

At The Telstar you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of University of Exeter and Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include free newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby and luggage storage. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this Exeter hotel you'll find Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • University of Exeter - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Spacex - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Exeter St David's Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Imperial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mill on the Exe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thatched House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Exploding Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Clock Tower Fish Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Telstar

Hotel in Exeter with free parking
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.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1900
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Telstar offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Exeter hotel provides 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

  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from 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

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
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, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Telstar Hotel
The Telstar Exeter
The Telstar Hotel Exeter

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Telstar?

The Telstar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Telstar?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Telstar on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$174.99, 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.

Is parking available at The Telstar?

Yep, The Telstar has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Telstar?

The closest beach to The Telstar is Exmouth Beach (15.4 km).

Does The Telstar serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers can't get enough of the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Telstar?

No, The Telstar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Telstar?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Telstar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 583 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

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Would stay again

Lovely welcome on arrival. Room and bathroom well presented. Amazing views from room.
The view
The view
My room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took single room for the night prior to taking part in the Great West Run. Compact and basic but everything one needed, with some very nice extra touches such as real coffee and a tiny cafetiere in the room. The tiles in the bathroom are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff/owners. Really helpful Room and bathroom very clean, nicely prepared and presented.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

C

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Mystery Guide Visit

Great location near St David's Station (travelled on train) and adjacent to City Centre. Got upgraded to a double bed. Breakfast was lovely but was very busy and a bit chaotic but overall my stay was very good value. Also, I left some clothes behind and the team were very helpful in reuniting it with me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misleading Advertisement

On Hotels.com site, I entered three preferences (private rest room, free parking, twin beds) and only one was applied to the room we received (twin beds). No air conditioning and no windows in the room. Broken fan (I had to fix it. Misleadingly named a "hotel" when it is an "English Inn" (converted home). Not clear whether breakfast was included. No hand towels or face towels. Room had odors.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025