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The Telstar

2.5 star property
The lobby fireplace creates a cozy retreat after exploring nearby gardens, while friendly staff serve cooked-to-order breakfast for a truly memorable stay.

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Located near University of Exeter, The Telstar welcomes travelers with its warm atmosphere and inviting lobby fireplace. Guests can relax in the beautiful garden, enjoy the terrace, or sip drinks at the bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Exeter is home to The Telstar. Rougemont Castle and St Nicholas Priory are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Harlequins Shopping Centre and Gandy Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clip 'n Climb or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Visit our Exeter travel guide
Map
77 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, England, EX4 4DW

What's nearby

  • Royal Albert Museum and Gallery which includes interior views
    Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Exeter Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • City
    Exeter's Historic Quayside
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Exeter
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Imperial
    4 min walk
  • Mill on the Exe
    10 min walk
  • The Thatched House
    17 min walk
  • BrewDog Exeter
    11 min walk
  • Five Guys
    8 min walk

About this property

The Telstar

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Telstar and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Telstar pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Telstar?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Telstar on Mar 12, 2026 start from $98, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Telstar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Telstar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Telstar located?

Situated in Exeter, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Exeter, Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery, and RAMM. Harlequins Shopping Centre and Gandy Street are also within 10 minutes. Exeter St David's Station is only a 4-minute walk and Exeter Central Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Telstar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 607 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mx A N

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but functional room. Very clean shared facilities. Outstanding breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property! The common area and breakfast were great. The room and bathroom were clean, well decorated, and comfortable. The neighborhood was fun! Our only complaint was no parking available but we found a spot in the street easily.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a lovely room by a little patio. West facing so I watched the sun go down with a lovely view. The people at the hotel were very helpful and friendly. The laundry smelt amazing! A quaint courtyard with a water feature made a great place for a quick cuppa. There is also a lounge and dining area, both cosy. A perfect 10ish minute walk to the town and I had parking- huge plus. I would not hesitate to stay again, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff -so many of them.Excellent welcome.Breakfast was a treat -so rare to get one at all these days.Such a breakfast -so big.Just one problem -TV didn't work properly for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great Walkable Town/Station/Uni Staff great and lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
The ground floor room was clean and warm. The beds comfortable. The ensuite is very small and not heated a heated towel rail would help together with more than one hook on the door to hang clothes/ towel. The curtains need to be thicker so light doesn't come through. A larger cordless kettle would be safer than the travel kettle. The handle on the old wardrobe is loose. The welcome and service was warm . The breakfast was tasty. The property is between Exeter St Davids and Central and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay such a warm friendly place and the breakfast was lush,will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Would recommend this hotel, very handy for Exeter shops . Clean and cosy with lovely breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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