The Turks Head

3.0 star property
Tudor hotel with bars/lounges and restaurant

Photo gallery for The Turks Head

Classic Double Room
Classic Double Room
Comfort Double Room
Exterior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Explore the area

Map
202 High St, Exeter, England, EX4 3EB
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Exeter
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Exeter

The Turks Head puts you in the heart of Exeter, steps from Exeter Cathedral and within a 15-minute stroll of University of Exeter. Highlights at this Tudor hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .With a stay at this 3-property class Exeter hotel, you'll be 12.3 km (7.6 mi) from Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Exeter Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spacex - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Exeter - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Devon Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Exeter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Turks Head

Tudor hotel with bars/lounges and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A complete renovation of The Turks Head was completed in August 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Exeter hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1200
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Turks Head offers 6 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 outdoor lighting
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 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 outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

The Turks Head Hotel
The Turks Head Exeter
The Turks Head Hotel Exeter

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Turks Head?

The Turks Head offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Turks Head?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Turks Head on 3 Apr 2025 start from NZ$132.43, 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 Turks Head?

The closest beach to The Turks Head is Devon Cliffs Beach (16.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Turks Head?

No, The Turks Head does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Turks Head?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Turks Head's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Turks Head?

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

Are pets allowed at The Turks Head?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Turks Head Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We want to stay here again.
We loved our stay in Room 4. Extremely comfortable and spacious room. Had everything we needed - kettle, Nespresso machine, hairdryer, iron etc.. 4 USB sockets around the bed for charging of devices. They are low key with their housemaid service which suited us, but if you ask for it, they provide. Good bed. Shower was strong and did put water a bit over onto the bathroom floor. Just needed a bit of moving of the shower head and of the bath mat to resolve. Stairs were a struggle with the suitcases and WiFi was not good but we had data on our phones so this was not really a problem. Good choice of tv stations. Noise from the pub downstairs or from was not a problem. We asked and received a bucket of ice every night for drinks in the room. Bar staff were extremely accommodating. That reminds me that check-in is at the bar as you walk into the pub. Then you come out of the pub and the entrance to the rooms is off the high street to the left of the pub main entrance. Great location in Exeter for seeing the sights, shopping and restaurants. Pretty level unless you’re going down Fore Street! Without a doubt, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Reg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in a micro brewery.😀 Had dinner elsewhere, so didnt try the beer, but it smelled good. Comfortable and quirky. Noisy until 11pm, but that was no problem to us. Good situation, but no parking. Fun place; would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just had a overnight stay just what we wanted very comfy we would return again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun pub downstairs. Beautiful clean big boutiquey rooms upstairs. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find in the centre of Exeter. We loved the room and the pub downstairs. The bed was a little on the small side but room was cosy and quiet considering it’s in a pub!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel
Absolutely lovely hotel .. smack in the center of Exeter. Lovely boutique feel. Very quiet, quirky and private. The best shower I have ever experienced! lol Would highly recommend.. I don't usually do reviews .. but this hotel is definitely worth the mention
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location in heart of town. Right next door to The Guild Hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely room at a high price with no sleep attached
Hardly slept a wink. Having read reviews about not staying in the cheaper rooms above the pub we stumped up the extra to get a Comfy Room. But the noise from the High Street was insane. All night. The rooms are hot so you have to open the windows, but drunken singing, bottles smashing, general high jinks shouting were unbearable. So we closed the windows to slowly par boil until the road sweepers and cleaners arrive at dawn, followed by trucks delivering to the shops, followed by another street cleaner lorry, and general bustle of a city high street coming to life before you should be awake. It's unfortunate as the room is lovely and comfortable. There is no staff support. It isn't a hotel. It is, by definition a room above a pub. The 'manager' or person in charge was pretty grumpy about having to check you in while dealing with bar customers. All of this is largely unavoidable and as long as your expectations are focussed on staying at a pub, with minimal service, and you're a good/heavy sleeper then this place is excellent, I'd recommend it. But if you want a hotel-like experience at the hotel rates you'll be paying then forget about it. This is about as far from that as you can imagine. We passed another guest on the stairs as they checked in and left within an hour. It can be that bad if you want more and at the room prices, you should get more. Parking is also a problem but that's not the Turks' fault. A lovely room at a high price with no sleep attached.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky and stylish cozy room, perfect for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centre of Exeter with shops bars restaurants and Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay. Lovely, quirky and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Loved the location, the building is quite old so has some interesting quirks (floors not level), but our room was overall quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue, lovely people and a great room a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the thick of things around the corner from Exeter Cathedral. The lack of an elevator and the narrow stairs meant that one of us with mobility issues left a heavier bag downstairs. The late 10 am breakfast resulted in a later than expected start for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Zdenka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely, cosy room with everything we needed (coffee machine with capsule (refill available), lots of tea options, lovely decaf coffee bags, kettle etc. It is nice historic building. The rooms are beautifully done. They are directly above the associated pub so expect some noises (especially If you are there at the weekend). Eye masks and earplugs are provided in the room 👍 The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was good with powerful, hot shower and good ventilation. A great location. After exploring sunny Exeter we had a refreshing non alcoholic “Old Mount Cider” in the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much. This is a lovely pub with cozy rooms and friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good food and great craft beer brewed on site.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

AHMAD SHUKRI, Gelugor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were excellent- friendly and helpful. The property is old and quaint - not suitable for anyone with mobility problems as there are no lifts and the stairs are narrow, uneven in part. We stayed over a bank holiday weekend and our room overlooked the high street- it was very noisy till about 4 am one morning. The hotel provided ear plugs for such occasions!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENRY J.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of history.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023