# 31 Family-friendly hotels in Exeter (2026)

> 31 family-friendly hotels in Exeter, best reviewed first — including Mill on the Exe. Ratings, locations and details.

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31 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Exeter](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 9](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 31](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/family-friendly)

[Exeter Mill on the Exe ★ 4.4 (3,704) A riverside hotel on Bonhay Road in Exeter, well suited to city breaks with free on-site parking and a garden by the water.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/mill-on-the-exe) [Exeter Leonardo Hotel Exeter ★ 4.2 (1,835) A large seven-storey modern hotel with 170 rooms in Exeter city centre, handy for exploring Devon with chargeable parking nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/leonardo-hotel-exeter) [Exeter The Devon Hotel ★ 4.4 (1,251) The Devon Hotel at Matford in Exeter offers 60 rooms plus a gym and indoor pool, with free on-site parking rare for the city.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/the-devon-hotel) [Exeter Holiday Inn Express Exeter East ★ 4.2 (1,671) Holiday Inn Express Exeter East is a 149-room hotel on Guardian Road with pubs, restaurants and entertainment nearby and easy reach of Exeter and Devon.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/holiday-inn-express-exeter-east) [Exeter Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,766) Hotel on Southernhay East in Exeter, an easy walk from the Cathedral and Princesshay shopping, with 156 rooms and an indoor pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/mercure-exeter-southgate-hotel) [Exeter Woodleigh Coach House - Guest house ★ 4.5 (901) A small guest house in the Devon village of Cheriton Bishop, near Exeter, with just six rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/woodleigh-coach-house-guest-house) [Exeter Woodbury Park Hotel and Spa ★ 4.3 (1,176) Woodbury Park Hotel and Spa near Exeter pairs its own golf course with an indoor pool and spa, set in Devon countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/woodbury-park-hotel-and-spa) [Exeter Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport ★ 4.3 (1,136) Airport hotel near Exeter Airport with 160 air-conditioned en-suite rooms, free parking and easy A30 access for early flights or motorway stops.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/hampton-by-hilton-exeter-airport) [Exeter Premier Inn Exeter M5 J29 ★ 4.2 (1,330) A large, modern three-storey Premier Inn on Fitzroy Road, Exeter, with 142 rooms and easy reach of the M5 and A30.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/premier-inn-exeter-m5-j29) [Exeter Premier Inn Exeter City Centre Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,119) A 120-room Premier Inn tucked into Southernhay Gardens in Exeter, close to the Cathedral, Quayside and Princesshay shopping.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/premier-inn-exeter-city-centre-hotel) [Exeter Red Lion ★ 4.5 (680) A traditional inn in Broadclyst near Exeter, with its own restaurant and bar plus free on-site parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/red-lion) [Exeter Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids ★ 4.2 (1,016) Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids sits on Bonhay Road right next to St Davids Station, with 102 modern en-suite rooms and chargeable parking nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/premier-inn-exeter-central-st-davids) [Exeter Holiday Inn Express Exeter City Centre ★ 4.3 (840) A straightforward 103-room hotel on Tudor Street, Exeter, with breakfast and a bar on site and the city centre within easy reach.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/holiday-inn-express-exeter-city-centre) [Exeter Exeter Court Hotel ★ 4.2 (973) A 62-room hotel just off the A38 near Exeter, well suited to road-trippers and business stays with free parking and EV charging.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/exeter-court-hotel) [Exeter Hotel du Vin Exeter ★ 4.2 (932) Boutique hotel on Magdalen Street in Exeter, with 59 rooms, a spa and gym, suited to couples and city breaks with a bit of comfort.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/hotel-du-vin-exeter) [Exeter Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday ★ 3.9 (1,557) A 98-room hotel on Queen Street in Exeter, a short walk from Exeter Cathedral, with on-site parking and a bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/exeter-rougemont-hotel-by-sunday) [Exeter Kings Arms Inn ★ 4.2 (615) A small 8-room inn at Huishlane End in Exeter, with free parking and a garden, handy for exploring Devon.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/kings-arms-inn) [Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western ★ 4.2 (559) Country hotel near Exeter with 25 en-suite rooms set across Devon countryside, welcoming pets and offering free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/lord-haldon-country-hotel-sure-hotel-collection-by-best-western) [Exeter Travelodge Exeter M5 ★ 3.7 (1,301) Budget hotel at Exeter's M5 services (J30) with a restaurant, breakfast and Costa nearby, plus free parking and pet-friendly rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/travelodge-exeter-m5) [Exeter Thorverton Arms - Inn ★ 4.7 (265) A six-room village inn in Thorverton near Exeter, pairing a traditional Devon pub feel with a spa, gym and indoor pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/thorverton-arms-inn) [Exeter The Telstar ★ 4.5 (311) A straightforward B&B on St Davids Hill in Exeter, with free parking, en-suite rooms and pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/the-telstar) [Exeter The Silverton Inn - B&B ★ 4.6 (218) A seven-room inn on Fore Street in Exeter, with free on-site parking rare for the city centre and a gym, bar and garden besides.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/the-silverton-inn-b-b) [Exeter St Andrews Hotel ★ 4.1 (347) A 19-room hotel in Exeter, Devon, suited to travellers wanting a simple, affordable base with free parking for exploring the city and countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/st-andrews-hotel) [Exeter Weeke Barton Hotel ★ 4.9 (109) Hotel near Exeter with quick access to the city and Dartmoor National Park, plus free on-site parking and a spa.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/weeke-barton-hotel) [Exeter Gipsy Hill Hotel ★ 3.8 (391) Gipsy Hill Hotel is a spacious Exeter property with a garden, restaurant and bar, well placed for the city and Devon countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/gipsy-hill-hotel) [Exeter Toby Carvery Exeter M5 J30 by Innkeepers Collectiion ★ 3.6 (522) Simple en-suite rooms with family options at this Exeter hotel by the M5 and airport, attached to a Toby Carvery restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/toby-carvery-exeter-m5-j30-by-innkeepers-collectiion) [Exeter Bendene Townhouse - Exeter ★ 4.1 (184) A guest house on Richmond Road, Exeter, offering en-suite rooms and breakfast within easy reach of the historic city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/bendene-townhouse-exeter) [Exeter The Oakcliffe ★ 4.5 (81) The Oakcliffe on St Davids Hill offers a restaurant, bar and breakfast alongside free on-site parking, handy for exploring Exeter.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/the-oakcliffe) [Exeter Lower Thornton Farm ★ 4.9 (41) Farmhouse B&B near Exeter with its own restaurant and bar, breakfast included, and easy reach of Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/lower-thornton-farm) [Exeter The Old Vicarage B&B ★ 4.8 (28) B&B on Higher Down in Exeter, close to golf, fishing and walking country, with free on-site parking and en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/the-old-vicarage-b-b) [Exeter Brook Farmhouse ★ 4.9 (23) A farmhouse B&B near Exeter with free parking, an EV charge point and a garden for relaxing after a day out in Devon.](https://staycation.co.uk/exeter/hotels/brook-farmhouse)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Exeter?+

We list 31 in Exeter. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Exeter are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Mill on the Exe (4.4/5, 3,704 reviews), Leonardo Hotel Exeter (4.2/5, 1,835 reviews) and The Devon Hotel (4.4/5, 1,251 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.