Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) - 16 min walk
Restaurants
The Imperial - 4 min walk
The Exploding Bakery - 8 min walk
The Thatched House - 17 min walk
Five Guys Exeter - 8 min walk
Mill on the Exe - 10 min walk
About this property
The Telstar
When you stay at The Telstar, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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 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
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1900
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Telstar Hotel
The Telstar Exeter
The Telstar Hotel Exeter
Frequently asked questions
Does The Telstar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Telstar 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Telstar?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Telstar?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Telstar?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Telstar and nearby?
The Telstar has a garden.
What's the area around The Telstar like?
The Telstar is a short 4-minute walk from Exeter St David's Station and 3 minutes' walk from University of Exeter. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
The Telstar Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2024
Overall it was good
Zekiye
Zekiye, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Back again.
Hi all
This is my 2nd visit to the Telstar and it won't be my last.
A short walk to the town and not far from the university to see my daughter.
Fantastic breakfast, great staff very clean and cosy.👍
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
27 Oct 2024
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2024
Glen
Glen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Excellent — as always
Another excellent stay, in all respects; thanks a lot.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Cute BnB
Lovley welcome. Room very cute. Lots of tea and coffe in room. And bottled water. Lovley temperature in room. No noise from other guests. Very comfy bed. Really cute little BnB. Very close to the city centre and amenities.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Highly recommend
Very, very good. Exceeded expectations.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Value for money and comfortable
It's a nice enough hotel, close to the centre and either train station. There were several nice touches in the room, including a cafetiere. Nice big breakfast, served with a smile.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
Great little stay close to the city centre.
Nice clean room, great view, nice hot shower. Yummy breakfast, free parking and walking distance to the main centre of Exeter. Thanks for a lovely stay. :-)
Jason
Jason, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Sep 2024
Comfortable stay. Clean rooms. Cooked breakfast was tasty. Toilet seat was a bit dodgy - could do with fixing. Also would recommend upgrading the quality of the bed linen. Otherwise, quiet and comfortable.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Sep 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
26 Sep 2024
The place is sold as a hotel but it is very very very small. The spaces are small the rooms are small. The bathroom is a cubby hole. The is being sold as a hotel but it is NOT and should not be marketed as such
Delton
Delton, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Central
Clean and tidy hotel. Comfy bed. Good spot
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
Really nice place. I stayed in room 3 with a shared shower/toilet. Helpful staff and a very good breakfast.
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2024
Excellent breakfast
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Sep 2024
Staff was very friendly and the breakfast and room was perfect.
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Sep 2024
Lovely well situated hotel
Everything was spot on. Friendly professional welcome, compact but clean room, amazing breakfast. Great location too, close to train station and amenities. Spot on.
M
M, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Perfect stay
We were delighted with our stay. The room was a great size with a comfy bed, storage and a sink (we booked a shared bathroom room).
The shared bathroom was right next to the room and it felt like we had it to ourselves the whole weekend as we never had to wait.
The breakfast was amazing, freshly cooked to order and happy with any changes you might want to make.
Great location about a 5-10 minute walk away from the centre of Exeter.
We couldn’t fault our stay and will definitely be staying again.
Bella
Bella, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Excellent stay at the Telstar
Excellent stay staff were very friendly and helpful I shall definitely be using again 👍
William
William, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Very comfortable
Very comfortable, rooms are clean and very well equipped with thoughtful detail, friendly and professional staff and a lovely breakfast, we can only recommend!
Lene
Lene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug 2024
I fell in love with the Telestar Hotel! It is a sweet little B&B with an Alice in Wonderland theme focusing on the white rabbit. My room was small, but very comfortable. The breakfasts offered by this hotel set the gold standard for what I now will measure all other breakfasts against. The staff were kind and helpful. When I go back to Exeter, I will try to stay at the Telestar again. The only thing missing from the hotel was a Cheshire cat!
Sheila
Sheila, 16-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2024
Really nice. Friendly owner who was really helpful regarding our late arrival.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jul 2024
All good here
Arriving shortly after 10pm was handled well with a clear set of instructions. The property is clean, secure and there was a lovely broad selection of breakfast dishes.