In Exeter's business district, Holiday Inn Express Exeter East is a welcoming haven. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax with coffee in the lobby or meet colleagues at the restaurant. With laundry services and luggage storage available, previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available
Main amenities (10)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Self parking
2 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry service
$75 nightly
The total price is $90
$90 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
57 reviews
(57 reviews)
Highlights
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
21 reviews
(21 reviews)
Highlights
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Guardian Road Exeter Business Park, Exeter, England, EX1 3PE
What's nearby
Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Westpoint Arena - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
University of Exeter - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Exeter Cathedral - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 10 min drive
Newcourt Station - 5 min drive
Pinhoe Station - 22 min walk
Digby & Sowton Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Polsloe Bridge - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Pret a Manger - 19 min walk
Wigwam Bar - 4 min drive
Toby Carvery - 17 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Exeter. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
149 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 6 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 43
Wheelchair-accessible parking
6 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 6 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Exeter Holiday Inn Express
Exeter M5
Holiday Inn Express Exeter
Holiday Inn Express Exeter M5
Holiday Inn Express Exeter M5 Jct 29
Holiday Inn Express M5
Holiday Inn Express M5 Jct 29
Holiday Inn Express M5 Jct 29 Hotel
Holiday Inn Express M5 Jct 29 Hotel Exeter
Holiday Inn Express Exeter M5 Jct 29 Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Bed
Parking
Food
Location
Lobby
Shower
Elevator
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of choices and fresh food. (45 reviews)
The restaurant and meals were very good, with a nice touch of an inclusive breakfast. (5 reviews)
The property is pet-friendly and welcoming to dogs, with a provided welcome amenity. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
Really great stay
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
The hotel is in a good location as not far from the M5 and the park and ride for the city is opposite. Also close to restaurants. Good size car park.
Really friendly and helpful staff, made us feel very welcome.
Very comfortable and clean room.
We would definitely stay here again.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 14, 2025
Friendly staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 15, 2025
Comfortable and convenient for an overnight stay. Would be happy to use this hotel again.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2025
Accommodation was clean, spacious and quiet. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Would visit again when in this area and would highly recommend it.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 14, 2025
Restaurant was basic but okay. Friendly staff
Valerie
Valerie, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 21, 2025
Arrived very late staff were fantastic
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 27, 2025
Great location for airport and access to the south west of England
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 2, 2025
Clean and comfortable, great free breakfast
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 30, 2025
Very convenient location for the city. Easy parking, comfortable hotel and great breakfast!
Philippa
Philippa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Good overnight stopover
Friendly welcome, clean room and ideal for our overnight stopover. Breakfast is buffet style, we went down for breakfast early so no issues with food. Would stay here again.
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 2025
Good value hotel near the M5. Quiet spot, clean room, decent breakfast buffet (was very busy). Unusually for a budget hotel the air conditioning actually worked. Reception staff friendly. All in all a good stay.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 5, 2025
Good welcome including pack for the dog which was really appreciated. Comfortable room and good breakfast.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Very convenient stopover with very comfortable beds. Slight problem with sink which was resolved within minutes of it being reported. Good breakfast with food being topped up all the time and tables cleared and cleaned promptly. All staff were very helpful and impressive.
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 21, 2025
Clean, friendly staff lovely breakfast
Celia
Celia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 29, 2025
Breakfast was excellent. Very good choice
The air-conditioning in my bedroom 144 catch blowing out lots of Black bits all over the bed, I did Report it to reception, even after that it was still blowing out bits. I stayed from the 26th of June till the 29th of June
Pamela
Pamela, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 21, 2025
Good overnight stopover
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 28, 2025
Convenient location to park and ride and restaurants. Friendly welcoming staff. Room needs a freshen up in look but was clean. Nice dove shampoo and soap. There was only two tea bags and no spoon or stirring stick on arrival but can pick up extras from front desk.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 4, 2025
Lovely friendly staff very clean and comfortable nothing too much trouble
Yvonne
Yvonne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 29, 2025
My parents have stayed here numerous times as so close to a family member. Always come back and say how much they enjoy their stay and how friendly the staff are
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
Lovely clean room, only 2 cups and tea/coffee for 3 people, comfortable bed and pillows
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 16, 2025
Good stay
Good comfortable stay... breakfast was average though not must choice with hot offering
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 26, 2025
I stay at this hotel whenever I am in Exeter as it is close to my customers site. Never had an issue, the staff are always friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2025
Nice hotel in a good position, disappointed having to pay £6 for overnight parking, the hotel being too greedy.
michael
michael, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 20, 2025
Expedia couldn’t get hold of hotel to refund or change my booking therefore I lost the money