The Telstar – Family Hotel in Exeter | From 103$/Night

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About the Hotel

77 St Davids Hill, Exeter, United Kingdom

“The Telstar's location made exploring Exeter's attractions incredibly convenient!”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

The Telstar offers en-suite double rooms, family suites with two bedrooms, and single rooms. Each room includes a smart TV, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Family Suite 22 features a small garden. Rooms at the back overlook the river valley.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast includes locally sourced free-range eggs, artisan sausages, and Fair Trade coffee. Options range from full English (with vegetarian and vegan versions) to porridge, fresh fruit, and omelettes. Dietary needs like gluten-free bread and soya milk are available upon request.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from St David's train station and a 10-minute walk from Exeter city centre and the cathedral. Exeter International Airport is 15 km away. Free on-site parking is available, though spaces are limited.

Nearby Attractions

Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Rougemont Castle, and the Quayside are within 1 km. Dartmoor National Park, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, and Powderham Castle are short drives away. The Jurassic Coast is accessible for day trips.

Services & Sustainability

Guests receive keys for their rooms and the main entrance. The hotel recycles waste, uses eco-friendly cleaning products, and harvests rainwater. Staff assist with tour arrangements, including fishing, hiking, and guided walks on Dartmoor.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

130 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

3 Single beds

Heating

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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City Centre

Exeter3000 ft

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 6.3 mi

Bristol (BRS) 67.2 mi

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

77 St Davids Hill, Exeter, United Kingdom

Map view

77 St Davids Hill, Exeter, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Church

Exeter Cathedral

3900 ft

Museum

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

3200 ft

Landmark

Exeter Quay

3900 ft

Park

Northernhay Gardens

3200 ft

Castle

Rougemont Castle

3200 ft

Landmark

Underground Passages

3200 ft

Landmark

St Nicholas Priory

3900 ft

Landmark

Queen Street

3200 ft

Landmark

St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses

3000 ft

Church

St Pancras Church

2400 ft

Landmark

Exeter Riddle Sculpture

2800 ft

Landmark

Statue of Richard Hooker

2800 ft

Church

St Stephen's Church

2800 ft

Landmark

Blue Boy Statue

3200 ft

Landmark

Year of the Pedestrian Statue

3100 ft

Landmark

The Medieval Exe Bridge

3900 ft

Landmark

Exeter - Catacombs and Lower Cemetery

3400 ft

Museum

Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

2500 ft

Landmark

Blitz Fountain and the Phoenix Blitz Memorial

3400 ft

Event hall

Exeter Guildhall

3900 ft

Church

St Martin's Church

3000 ft

Event hall

Tucker's Hall. The Guild of Weavers

2900 ft

Shopping Area

Princesshay

3200 ft

Landmark

The House That Moved

3300 ft

Landmark

Clyston Mill

3400 ft

Landmark

Budlake Old Post Office

3400 ft

University

University of Exeter

1.2 mi

Bridge

The Iron Bridge

3900 ft

Nearby

Art object

Redvers Buller

800 ft

Queen Street

Miles' Clocktower

800 ft

Restaurants

Dinosaur Cafe

1200 ft

5 New North Road

The Clock Tower Fish Bar

1400 ft

53 Queen Street

Sandwich Royale

1400 ft

53 Queen Street City Centre

Brody's Breakfast Bistro

2200 ft

23-24 Queen Street

Taste Great Food

2500 ft

22 Harlequins centre Paul Street

Caribbean868

2900 ft

Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Stall 40 High Street Exeter

Red Panda Exeter

2800 ft

29 Gandy Street

Greggs Exeter

2900 ft

195 High Street

The Chevalier Inn

2900 ft

80-81 Fore Street

Family-focused reviews and ratings

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92%

loved it and would return for another family vacation

9.2/10

Perfect

Rooms

7.6

Location

8.3

Service

9.8

Dining

10.0

Richard

United States, January 2025

10.0/10

Wonderful stay! The breakfast was excellent, the shared bathroom was perfect, and the location was great.

Rooms

9.0

Room was a great size with a comfy bed and good storage; shared bathroom was convenient.

Service

10.0

Friendly and helpful staff, always willing to accommodate requests.

Location

9.0

A short, pleasant walk from the city center, perfect location.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was amazing, freshly cooked and customizable; definitely a highlight.

Facilities

9.0

Everything was clean and in good working order.

Rachel

United States, October 2024

10.0/10

Great value for money, cute hosts, and the most amazing breakfasts!

Rooms

8.0

Room was exactly as expected, small but comfortable and clean.

Service

10.0

Cute and very helpful hosts. Made me feel right at home.

Location

7.0

Convenient for my needs, didnt explore much though

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was truly amazing, even my dog Floss got her own breakfast!

Facilities

9.0

Bathroom was spotlessly clean with a hot shower, everything worked well.

Floyd

United States, August 2024

9.0/10

Amazing breakfast and helpful staff! My single room was cozy, but the heat was an issue.

Rooms

7.0

Small single room with a balcony but it was quite hot, though the bed was comfy.

Service

10.0

Staff were exceptionally helpful, kind, and polite.

Location

8.0

Short walk to the city center, but it's uphill from the station.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was amazing, even fulfilling special requests (fried bread!).

Facilities

8.0

All the necessary amenities were available.

Jake

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

Great location, friendly staff, and amazing breakfast. Room was small, but the overall experience was positive.

Rooms

6.0

The room was tiny; but the bed was comfy. It felt like there was no space to unpack.

Service

9.0

Staff were warm and accommodating throughout my visit.

Location

9.0

Really convenient to the train station though a bit of a climb.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was terrific; I wish I'd had time to eat there the other day.

Facilities

7.0

Limited space in the room but everything I needed was there.

United States, April 2024

9.0/10

Quirky and charming place with exceptionally friendly staff! Breakfast was a good surprise.

Rooms

8.0

My single room was perfectly clean and compact, though a bit small. I loved the vintage touches like the old radios.

Service

10.0

The staff were very nice - helpful with parking and went above and beyond with a late breakfast order!

Location

5.0

I didn't explore much, but the location seemed convenient.

Dining

10.0

The unexpected bacon sandwich and coffee were fantastic - such a cute gesture!

Facilities

8.0

Clean room and shower, everything worked well enough.

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The Telstar – A Favorite for Families in Exeter

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Breakfast & Dining

Location & Transport

Nearby Attractions

Services & Sustainability

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

Family-focused reviews and ratings

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