With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG in Exeter, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of University of Exeter and Pynes Hill Estate. .This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus.
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
Newcourt Station - 5 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Greggs - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Toby Carvery - 17 min walk
Costa Coffee - 19 min walk
KFC - 3 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG
Hotel in Exeter with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG offers 149 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
In-room cot
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 accessible parking spaces
Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 6 per night
Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Exeter Holiday Inn Express
Exeter M5
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter M5 Jct 29
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Quick and easy check in. Very comfy bed and pillow. Room itself and the bathroom are clean. Breakfast was included. There’s a simple tea and coffee bar. No mini fridge. Hair dryer and iron are provided.
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.
Really happy with our stay, we only stayed one night as part of a long journey but I knew booking a Holiday Inn Express would be worth it. Very reasonably priced, great comfortable room, hot shower and nice breakfast in the morning.
Lovely, well-presented hotel with very friendly, helpful staff. Evening food was VERY expensive and breakfast was a buffet, but not a great selection. No plug sockets anywhere near the bed. Even just a USB each side would have been handy!
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.
Didn’t like the fact that we had to pay double for our room.
Rosilyn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Gareth
Travelled with family
2 June 2025
Lady at front desk was helpful in changing our room to a pet free room, which was a good start, hotel generally well cleaned, however room had dust build up in areas where the hoover seems to just miss regularly. Dinner and Breakfast is a no go area if you require anything fresh due to any dietary requirements as the general answer is its all pre-made and the chef can't do anything else, so you have to make do with what is given.
Gareth
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann
Travelled with family
2 June 2025
All the staff was so good and helpful, nothing was too much trouble, any little problem I had was dealt with in a friendly and professional manner,
Especially Ben , he helped me on two occasions.
Thank you for my stay,
I would recommend your hotel.
Ann
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Maggie
Travelled with family
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The curtains need replacing as there are holes and so not completely blackout.
Overall good for a quick overnight stay. Service at reception particularly helpful going above and beyond.
Breakfast was ample and varied.