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The City Gate Hotel

Property class: 4

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A conservatory with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central hanging light fixture.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and string lights.
A bar area with brick walls, wooden bar counter, and stools.
A cozy interior with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, England, EX4 3RB
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and large windows.

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, window, and a television on the wall.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Exeter

The City Gate Hotel places you in the centre of Exeter, within just a 5-minute stroll of Exeter Cathedral and within 15 minutes of University of Exeter. Highlights at this Art Deco inn include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Exeter inn you'll find Dartmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Exeter Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Exeter Phoenix Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princesshay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Exeter - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chevalier Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The City Gate Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4-star Exeter inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The City Gate Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 20
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night plus a one-off GBP 20 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

City Gate Exeter
City Gate Hotel
City Gate Hotel Exeter
Hotel City Gate
The City Gate Hotel Exeter, Devon
City Gate
The City Gate Hotel Exeter Devon
The City Gate Hotel Inn
The City Gate Hotel Exeter
The City Gate Hotel Inn Exeter

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The City Gate Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The City Gate Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The City Gate Hotel on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$178, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The City Gate Hotel?

The closest beach to The City Gate Hotel is Dawlish Warren Beach (14.8 km).

What makes The City Gate Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The City Gate Hotel.

Does The City Gate Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The City Gate Hotel?

No, The City Gate Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The City Gate Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The City Gate Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The City Gate Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 539 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique bedroom pub in a great location to walk everywhere. Friendly helpful staff with good pub food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay with our 2 dogs. Staff were very helpful and gorgeous boutique rooms. Lovely breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really chic room with lots of treats and amenities. Excellent staff too. Superb breakfast and coffee. I could not fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also spot on, would recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely quiet hotel, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. The amenities were excellent and the hotel itself is perfectly located. The staff were really helpful and very friendly. The food in the bar was also excellent both in quality and value for money. I would recommend the hotel and the bar to anyone travelling to Exeter
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central venue, really well presented with a lovely bar and restaurant and outside area. The room was fab, but be warned there’s a lot of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, service, rooms and food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but unfortunately the AC did not work properly during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but well appointed. Very spacious and modern bathroom. Just down the hill from the high street, making the hotel quiet but well located. Beautiful pub below with great outdoor and indoor spaces.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Very helpful and friendly. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I believe its pets friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again when we return to Exeter. Very comfortable room. Especially appreciated nice toiletries, including conditioner and body lotion, and having a well lit bathroom with magnifying mirror made getting ready for the day so much easier. We enjoyed the vegan options and good coffee for breakfast. Lovely accommodations and super nice people. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Exeter

This is an amazing place to stay when Exeter. Good location, very nice food and a bery friendly staff 🤗
The bar/lounge area
Pimms Fizz
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay in a conveniently location with a very friendly bunch of staff, very relaxing break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top level floors have rooms with slanted ceilings. This takes up air space and makes those rooms a bit awkward to move. The tanks up there make loud noises when filling too. May be a more pleasant stay if you book rooms on the 1-2 floor. Nice bar/brunch area downstairs and friendly staff. Near downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was ok for one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with everything you could want in it. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for shopping and the hotel served an amazing roast dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, very big bed. Staff were all super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

A fantastic stay at City Gate Hotel. Really enjoyed the large bedroom, the bar and restaurant downstairs, and the delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025