University of Exeter Holland Hall
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$122
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Prices for University of Exeter Holland Hall
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From
$122
/ night
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at University of Exeter Holland Hall average $96 in April, the cheapest month, and $114 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| April | $96 |
| June | $105 |
| July | $114 |
| August | $106 |
| September | $107 |
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Cheapest: April (~$96)
About this property
With a stay at University of Exeter Holland Hall in Exeter, you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Exeter and 8 minutes from Exeter Cathedral. This guesthouse is 8. 7 mi (14 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 9. 6 mi (15. 5 km) from...
Location
With a stay at University of Exeter Holland Hall in Exeter, you'll be steps from University of Exeter and a 3-minute drive from Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery. This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Dartmoor and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Exeter Phoenix Centre.
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Laundry service
Elevator / Lift
Room Service
Tennis Courts
Location
Clydesdale Road, Exeter, England, EX4 4SA, United Kingdom, Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Room options
1
Double Standard
Room details
Sleeps 4
Refrigerator
Guest reviews of University of Exeter Holland Hall
8
Very good
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What guests think
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At University of Exeter - Holland Hall, travellers consistently find basic, generally clean rooms, standout buffet breakfasts with lovely views, friendly staff, and good value, alongside common practical trade-offs of a hilly, sometimes hard-to-find campus setting.
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At University of Exeter - Holland Hall, travellers consistently find basic, generally clean rooms, standout buffet breakfasts with lovely views, friendly staff, and good value, alongside common practical trade-offs of a hilly, sometimes hard-to-find campus setting.
Rooms are compact and no frills, with comfortable beds, but several report heat from limited ventilation and no air conditioning, plus cramped wet-room showers with clingy curtains and occasional seagull noise when windows are left open. Parking can involve a long walk or closures during campus works, and some guests struggled with signage to locate buildings or reception. Best for budget-minded visitors seeking a simple on-campus base.
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Facilities
Campus facilities are practical: gym and pool access are available, though swimming requires a paid entry. Parking is free by permit yet often inconvenient or a long walk due to closures or works; some buildings have lifts and pleasant shared areas with views.
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Sarah
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Long walk to carpark if you’ve had a long journey
Long walk to carpark if you’ve had a long journey
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Thomas
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No frills room but that was as expected. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff. Parking not ideal but that may be temporary as some work going on.
No frills room but that was as expected. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff. Parking not ideal but that may be temporary as some work going on.
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Barbara
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The only negative aspect of the stay was parking, given that you advertise free parking and the picture shows a large parking area. Otherwise a cute room with enough of what I needed for a night away. Breakfast was absolutely amazing, thank you all
The only negative aspect of the stay was parking, given that you advertise free parking and the picture shows a large parking area. Otherwise a cute room with enough of what I needed for a night away. Breakfast was absolutely amazing, thank you all
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Eunice
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
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Jordan
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This appears to be a dorm handling guests when there are no students. Possibly due to construction, it was a bit of a puzzle to find the building and then to find the reception desk. There was no outside signage at the entrance that I found. Checkin was easy. The facility is several buildings; it was perhaps a one-minute walk across the courtyard to our building. There are staircases but there are also lifts; it was not necessary to use the stairs. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. (Nothing to sit on but a desk chair, though.) I don't believe they gave me WiFi information, but there was a fairly obvious open network that worked fine. Parking... well, there's parking that's a one or two minute walk from the reception entrance, but if that's full (as it was on the Saturday of a bank holiday) you park in a larger lot that is about a half-mile walk from the buildings, so more like a ten to fifteen minute walk. Breakfast was cafeteria-style, simple but good: cereal, fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, breads, baked beans, mushrooms, juices. It's served downstairs from reception, so again a minute or so walk between buildings, plus two lift rides.
This appears to be a dorm handling guests when there are no students. Possibly due to construction, it was a bit of a puzzle to find the building and then to find the reception desk. There was no outside signage at the entrance that I found. Checkin was easy. The facility is several buildings; it was perhaps a one-minute walk across the courtyard to our building. There are staircases but there are also lifts; it was not necessary to use the stairs. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. (Nothing to sit on but a desk chair, though.) I don't believe they gave me WiFi information, but there was a fairly obvious open network that worked fine. Parking... well, there's parking that's a one or two minute walk from the reception entrance, but if that's full (as it was on the Saturday of a bank holiday) you park in a larger lot that is about a half-mile walk from the buildings, so more like a ten to fifteen minute walk. Breakfast was cafeteria-style, simple but good: cereal, fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, breads, baked beans, mushrooms, juices. It's served downstairs from reception, so again a minute or so walk between buildings, plus two lift rides.
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Emily
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Reception team very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a wide variety and staff again very pleasant My only qualm is that the hotel list as swimming pool with no note or asteroid of extra charges. It cost £7.50 for me and my son to swim.
Reception team very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a wide variety and staff again very pleasant My only qualm is that the hotel list as swimming pool with no note or asteroid of extra charges. It cost £7.50 for me and my son to swim.
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Ian
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Liked common areas to eat and socialise which were spacious. Did not like the closure of the dedicated nearby parking when no building was taking place. The reception staff were responsive and helpful when there were any issues. Some noise from other guests around 1pm. Excellent views and free facilities eg sports. A really enjoyable stay for 50th anniversary alumni - thank you all.
Liked common areas to eat and socialise which were spacious. Did not like the closure of the dedicated nearby parking when no building was taking place. The reception staff were responsive and helpful when there were any issues. Some noise from other guests around 1pm. Excellent views and free facilities eg sports. A really enjoyable stay for 50th anniversary alumni - thank you all.
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Liliya
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was poorly ventilated, hard to breathe especially in the bathroom. the property advertised a pool on the campus yet you need to pay to enter which is not the most convient idea. The place also had a family of spiders living on the selling and spider nests aswell as black hair everywhere in the bathroom.
The property was poorly ventilated, hard to breathe especially in the bathroom. the property advertised a pool on the campus yet you need to pay to enter which is not the most convient idea. The place also had a family of spiders living on the selling and spider nests aswell as black hair everywhere in the bathroom.
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Jone
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hate parking,
Hate parking,
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John
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and simple place to stay, the breakfast was great and the gym and pool were brilliant too
Clean and simple place to stay, the breakfast was great and the gym and pool were brilliant too
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe rooms and linens as clean or spotless. A few mention issues such as smelly or dated carpets, spiders or hairs in bathrooms, and infrequent sheet changes on longer stays.
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Kirsty
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
clean, tidy and quality rooms and accessible to the town and good buffet breakfast
clean, tidy and quality rooms and accessible to the town and good buffet breakfast
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Lisa
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean. Location excellent. The grounds aroind the university are beautiful. Breakfast superb
Very clean. Location excellent. The grounds aroind the university are beautiful. Breakfast superb
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Stella
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The University Accommodation was very clean and well cared for. The Staff were very polite and helpful. The room was clean and very acceptable. You do need to bring all your own essentials as toiletries are limited to hand soap. Don’t forget a hairdryer if you need one. Breakfast was most appealing.
The University Accommodation was very clean and well cared for. The Staff were very polite and helpful. The room was clean and very acceptable. You do need to bring all your own essentials as toiletries are limited to hand soap. Don’t forget a hairdryer if you need one. Breakfast was most appealing.
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Sarah
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good points first: bed comfortable Good breakfast Shower hot But the reason this gets such a low rating is the carpet absolutely stank. I saw it was new carpet in the hallways but the room carpets desperately need replacing. I tried dousing it with body spray to no avail, but it really marred my stay. I feel for the poor student that gets this hall in term time.
Good points first: bed comfortable Good breakfast Shower hot But the reason this gets such a low rating is the carpet absolutely stank. I saw it was new carpet in the hallways but the room carpets desperately need replacing. I tried dousing it with body spray to no avail, but it really marred my stay. I feel for the poor student that gets this hall in term time.
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Joy
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic option for a reasonably priced couple of nights stay! Basic student accommodation with no frills. Water piping hot and room spotlessly clean. Staff were more than helpful and looked after me very well. The buffet breakfast was great and a good selection. Some gluten free options are available. It’s about a 20 - 30 minute walk (I walk quite fast) from the station and also to town. NB there is a very steep hill to the campus so if you’re pulling a suitcase it could be wise to take a taxi from the station! So if you’re looking for a cheap overnight stay with no frills but safe, clean and comfortable- then this option is ideal! Plenty of tea and coffee is available. Hairdryers are available upon request. Loved it’
Fantastic option for a reasonably priced couple of nights stay! Basic student accommodation with no frills. Water piping hot and room spotlessly clean. Staff were more than helpful and looked after me very well. The buffet breakfast was great and a good selection. Some gluten free options are available. It’s about a 20 - 30 minute walk (I walk quite fast) from the station and also to town. NB there is a very steep hill to the campus so if you’re pulling a suitcase it could be wise to take a taxi from the station! So if you’re looking for a cheap overnight stay with no frills but safe, clean and comfortable- then this option is ideal! Plenty of tea and coffee is available. Hairdryers are available upon request. Loved it’
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Xin
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I stayed here again after four years—back then we were in Clydesdale Court, and this time we chose the guest rooms in Holland Hall. The campus was beautifully quiet during term break, and the staff were as friendly and helpful as ever. My room was simple yet spotless, with a lovely view. The bathroom was spacious and the shower had excellent water pressure—just be mindful of the wet floor afterward. If you need a hairdryer or other small extras, simply ask at reception. Despite a large academic conference onsite, check‑in, breakfast, and every aspect of my stay ran smoothly. Breakfast was excellent, and the dining hall is spacious with its own pleasant outlook. There’s also a cozy social area beside reception—both indoors and outdoors—which is perfect for relaxing. All in all, a peaceful, nice stay—I’d happily return again.
I stayed here again after four years—back then we were in Clydesdale Court, and this time we chose the guest rooms in Holland Hall. The campus was beautifully quiet during term break, and the staff were as friendly and helpful as ever. My room was simple yet spotless, with a lovely view. The bathroom was spacious and the shower had excellent water pressure—just be mindful of the wet floor afterward. If you need a hairdryer or other small extras, simply ask at reception. Despite a large academic conference onsite, check‑in, breakfast, and every aspect of my stay ran smoothly. Breakfast was excellent, and the dining hall is spacious with its own pleasant outlook. There’s also a cozy social area beside reception—both indoors and outdoors—which is perfect for relaxing. All in all, a peaceful, nice stay—I’d happily return again.
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Rana
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a safe facility. The room was clean and organised with clean and fresh beddings and towels. Finding rooms was not easy.
It was a safe facility. The room was clean and organised with clean and fresh beddings and towels. Finding rooms was not easy.
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Justin
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very basic but clean and tidy
Very basic but clean and tidy
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Liliya
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was poorly ventilated, hard to breathe especially in the bathroom. the property advertised a pool on the campus yet you need to pay to enter which is not the most convient idea. The place also had a family of spiders living on the selling and spider nests aswell as black hair everywhere in the bathroom.
The property was poorly ventilated, hard to breathe especially in the bathroom. the property advertised a pool on the campus yet you need to pay to enter which is not the most convient idea. The place also had a family of spiders living on the selling and spider nests aswell as black hair everywhere in the bathroom.
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Sarah
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great option for a low cost stay within easy walking distance of the centre. Free parking- reception will provide a pass to display in your car. Good, clean rooms with tea & coffee making facilities. Towels and a small bar of soap provided, but no shampoo or shower gel. Excellent breakfast with plenty of hot and cold dishes, vegan/ vegetarian options, juices, tea and coffee. Would definitely stay again.
Great option for a low cost stay within easy walking distance of the centre. Free parking- reception will provide a pass to display in your car. Good, clean rooms with tea & coffee making facilities. Towels and a small bar of soap provided, but no shampoo or shower gel. Excellent breakfast with plenty of hot and cold dishes, vegan/ vegetarian options, juices, tea and coffee. Would definitely stay again.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and compact with comfortable beds and, in some cases, broad views. Several note heat and limited ventilation (restricted window opening, no A/C) and small wet-room showers with clingy curtains; some rooms lack TVs, and seagulls can be noisy with windows open.
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Ian
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great breakfast and stunning views , overall a good experience, will be back. Thank you all … Ian
Great breakfast and stunning views , overall a good experience, will be back. Thank you all … Ian
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chris
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Pricey for a small room with no TV but clean and quite comfortable. Excellent breakfast but no other meals available.
Pricey for a small room with no TV but clean and quite comfortable. Excellent breakfast but no other meals available.
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Chrissie
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are small but adequate. The facilities are great for what they are. Breakfast was good. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Its great dor a quick stop but anything more than a few nights it could be uncomfortable.
Rooms are small but adequate. The facilities are great for what they are. Breakfast was good. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Its great dor a quick stop but anything more than a few nights it could be uncomfortable.
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Christoph
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I found it a bit annoying that the window in my room could only be opened a bit. I don't understand why for security reasons windows cannot fully be opened (in what is essentially a 1st floor room)
I found it a bit annoying that the window in my room could only be opened a bit. I don't understand why for security reasons windows cannot fully be opened (in what is essentially a 1st floor room)
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Paul
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and tidy, but small and spartan. Small shower with dreaded curtain in a wet room. Hard bed. Great breakfast
Clean and tidy, but small and spartan. Small shower with dreaded curtain in a wet room. Hard bed. Great breakfast
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Jamie
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The tap water gave me a horrific stomach, definitely not safe for consumption (despite no signs to the contrary) and the breakfast was mediocre at best. Shower was inconvenient, the curtain just sticks to you because its like 60cm away from the wall.
The tap water gave me a horrific stomach, definitely not safe for consumption (despite no signs to the contrary) and the breakfast was mediocre at best. Shower was inconvenient, the curtain just sticks to you because its like 60cm away from the wall.
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Jolene
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Would be nice if the windows/doors would open to allow more cool air to enter during the evening/night. Gets very warm in room with no a/c.
Would be nice if the windows/doors would open to allow more cool air to enter during the evening/night. Gets very warm in room with no a/c.
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Lorraine
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sadly disappointing. We had a small room on the top floor with two small windows - not the full length windows shown in the pictures. So the room felt dark and very basic. Small bar of soap was the only toiletry provided. Tiny kettle- not big enough for 2 cups even though we’d booked it as a double room. Not the fault of the accommodation provider but the noise from the seagulls was so loud throughout the night that we had to close the windows but there was no fan or other means to circulate the air. So the room was hot and stuffy. I’m sure other rooms in the buildings are better but sadly that wasn’t our experience.
Sadly disappointing. We had a small room on the top floor with two small windows - not the full length windows shown in the pictures. So the room felt dark and very basic. Small bar of soap was the only toiletry provided. Tiny kettle- not big enough for 2 cups even though we’d booked it as a double room. Not the fault of the accommodation provider but the noise from the seagulls was so loud throughout the night that we had to close the windows but there was no fan or other means to circulate the air. So the room was hot and stuffy. I’m sure other rooms in the buildings are better but sadly that wasn’t our experience.
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Anne
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I should start by saying this is a hall of residence and so we were not expecting a boutique hotel. But, the price suggested that it would be somewhat better than a room designed for one person with a double bed shoved in the middle. The bed was in fact comfortable but there was barely enough room to walk round it. The bathroom was really just a wet room where everything got wet and the shower curtain stuck to you. The toilet paper was like sand paper. It was very hot but, if you left the windows open to cool it down, it was very noisy. There were absolutely no concessions to the fact that we were paying guests rather than students. In short you are a captive audience and therefore the prices are inflated.
I should start by saying this is a hall of residence and so we were not expecting a boutique hotel. But, the price suggested that it would be somewhat better than a room designed for one person with a double bed shoved in the middle. The bed was in fact comfortable but there was barely enough room to walk round it. The bathroom was really just a wet room where everything got wet and the shower curtain stuck to you. The toilet paper was like sand paper. It was very hot but, if you left the windows open to cool it down, it was very noisy. There were absolutely no concessions to the fact that we were paying guests rather than students. In short you are a captive audience and therefore the prices are inflated.
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Brian
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It took 40 years but I finally made it to university!😂 The room was a standard dorm room with basic facilities. And a wonderful view from the 13th floor. And as it was after the end of the term it was very quiet and empty. All you can eat breakfast included, so a great start to the day.
It took 40 years but I finally made it to university!😂 The room was a standard dorm room with basic facilities. And a wonderful view from the 13th floor. And as it was after the end of the term it was very quiet and empty. All you can eat breakfast included, so a great start to the day.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with straightforward check-in. Downsides are isolated: strict check-in timing, one report of brusque breakfast staff, and occasional communication issues around fire-alarm testing or invoicing.
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Alison
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We chose this accommodation for convenience for our son's graduation. It was great that we could leave the car before checking in and use a room to change in too. The check in time was very strict, we understand probably because there are so many rooms to get ready during graduation but when it turned 3pm we were told it might take a bit longer. Just wondering if maybe more staff are needed at this time? There was only a few minutes delay in the end The room itself was basic but clean and the bed comfortable. It was very hot but we did see we could borrow a fan if needed. The shower wasn't really big enough for my husband's stature of 6.5 as he was unable to shower without the curtain sticking up him. It was great to have tea and coffee-making facilities in the room. It would just have been nice to have had enough for 2 drinks each to start with. You can ask for more at reception but we hadn't realised there wasn't enough for two and reception was a walk outside away and it was raining. In summary choosing this accommodation was convenient and reasonably priced so ideal for the one night. Staff were friendly and the breakfast plentiful and tasty with a great view to enjoy. Would definitely recommend to others looking for somewhere to stay for graduation.
We chose this accommodation for convenience for our son's graduation. It was great that we could leave the car before checking in and use a room to change in too. The check in time was very strict, we understand probably because there are so many rooms to get ready during graduation but when it turned 3pm we were told it might take a bit longer. Just wondering if maybe more staff are needed at this time? There was only a few minutes delay in the end The room itself was basic but clean and the bed comfortable. It was very hot but we did see we could borrow a fan if needed. The shower wasn't really big enough for my husband's stature of 6.5 as he was unable to shower without the curtain sticking up him. It was great to have tea and coffee-making facilities in the room. It would just have been nice to have had enough for 2 drinks each to start with. You can ask for more at reception but we hadn't realised there wasn't enough for two and reception was a walk outside away and it was raining. In summary choosing this accommodation was convenient and reasonably priced so ideal for the one night. Staff were friendly and the breakfast plentiful and tasty with a great view to enjoy. Would definitely recommend to others looking for somewhere to stay for graduation.
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Eunice
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
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Ann
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You get what you pay for but no complaints at all. The staff we came across were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic and clean but had what we needed. Breakfast is self service . Good choice and great views across the valley. It’s a good 10 minutes walk from the train station, all up hill so a taxi may be needed if you mobility is not too good.
You get what you pay for but no complaints at all. The staff we came across were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic and clean but had what we needed. Breakfast is self service . Good choice and great views across the valley. It’s a good 10 minutes walk from the train station, all up hill so a taxi may be needed if you mobility is not too good.
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Stella
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The University Accommodation was very clean and well cared for. The Staff were very polite and helpful. The room was clean and very acceptable. You do need to bring all your own essentials as toiletries are limited to hand soap. Don’t forget a hairdryer if you need one. Breakfast was most appealing.
The University Accommodation was very clean and well cared for. The Staff were very polite and helpful. The room was clean and very acceptable. You do need to bring all your own essentials as toiletries are limited to hand soap. Don’t forget a hairdryer if you need one. Breakfast was most appealing.
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Jordan
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This appears to be a dorm handling guests when there are no students. Possibly due to construction, it was a bit of a puzzle to find the building and then to find the reception desk. There was no outside signage at the entrance that I found. Checkin was easy. The facility is several buildings; it was perhaps a one-minute walk across the courtyard to our building. There are staircases but there are also lifts; it was not necessary to use the stairs. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. (Nothing to sit on but a desk chair, though.) I don't believe they gave me WiFi information, but there was a fairly obvious open network that worked fine. Parking... well, there's parking that's a one or two minute walk from the reception entrance, but if that's full (as it was on the Saturday of a bank holiday) you park in a larger lot that is about a half-mile walk from the buildings, so more like a ten to fifteen minute walk. Breakfast was cafeteria-style, simple but good: cereal, fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, breads, baked beans, mushrooms, juices. It's served downstairs from reception, so again a minute or so walk between buildings, plus two lift rides.
This appears to be a dorm handling guests when there are no students. Possibly due to construction, it was a bit of a puzzle to find the building and then to find the reception desk. There was no outside signage at the entrance that I found. Checkin was easy. The facility is several buildings; it was perhaps a one-minute walk across the courtyard to our building. There are staircases but there are also lifts; it was not necessary to use the stairs. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. (Nothing to sit on but a desk chair, though.) I don't believe they gave me WiFi information, but there was a fairly obvious open network that worked fine. Parking... well, there's parking that's a one or two minute walk from the reception entrance, but if that's full (as it was on the Saturday of a bank holiday) you park in a larger lot that is about a half-mile walk from the buildings, so more like a ten to fifteen minute walk. Breakfast was cafeteria-style, simple but good: cereal, fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, breads, baked beans, mushrooms, juices. It's served downstairs from reception, so again a minute or so walk between buildings, plus two lift rides.
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Stuart
Jul 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice place to stay, good view of the countryside, room was basic but covered requirements. Good selection at breakfast but it was graduation period so very busy. Staff very pleasant and helpful. If you want to walk to town be prepared for a long walk back up the hill but there are local taxi services
Nice place to stay, good view of the countryside, room was basic but covered requirements. Good selection at breakfast but it was graduation period so very busy. Staff very pleasant and helpful. If you want to walk to town be prepared for a long walk back up the hill but there are local taxi services
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Joy
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic option for a reasonably priced couple of nights stay! Basic student accommodation with no frills. Water piping hot and room spotlessly clean. Staff were more than helpful and looked after me very well. The buffet breakfast was great and a good selection. Some gluten free options are available. It’s about a 20 - 30 minute walk (I walk quite fast) from the station and also to town. NB there is a very steep hill to the campus so if you’re pulling a suitcase it could be wise to take a taxi from the station! So if you’re looking for a cheap overnight stay with no frills but safe, clean and comfortable- then this option is ideal! Plenty of tea and coffee is available. Hairdryers are available upon request. Loved it’
Fantastic option for a reasonably priced couple of nights stay! Basic student accommodation with no frills. Water piping hot and room spotlessly clean. Staff were more than helpful and looked after me very well. The buffet breakfast was great and a good selection. Some gluten free options are available. It’s about a 20 - 30 minute walk (I walk quite fast) from the station and also to town. NB there is a very steep hill to the campus so if you’re pulling a suitcase it could be wise to take a taxi from the station! So if you’re looking for a cheap overnight stay with no frills but safe, clean and comfortable- then this option is ideal! Plenty of tea and coffee is available. Hairdryers are available upon request. Loved it’
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Wiktor
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good rooms, beautiful location at the university campus. A rather poor breakfast service with nearly only fried food available. Difficulties with obtaining an institutional invoice, hopefully to be solved by mail.
Good rooms, beautiful location at the university campus. A rather poor breakfast service with nearly only fried food available. Difficulties with obtaining an institutional invoice, hopefully to be solved by mail.
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Lucy
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was far smaller than appeared in the picture, halls are dated, bathroom is not well aired and not stocked even with a bathmat. Woodwork is peeling and room is stuffy, bed is small for 2 people and parking is unnecessarily far away when campus is empty. Breakfast staff and unfriendly and militant. Won’t be using services again and this is a shame as was really looking forward to experiencing campus and being so central.
The room was far smaller than appeared in the picture, halls are dated, bathroom is not well aired and not stocked even with a bathmat. Woodwork is peeling and room is stuffy, bed is small for 2 people and parking is unnecessarily far away when campus is empty. Breakfast staff and unfriendly and militant. Won’t be using services again and this is a shame as was really looking forward to experiencing campus and being so central.
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Sara
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My only complaint was that there was regularly scheduled fire alarm testing which I was not informed of. Other than that it was easy and convenient.
My only complaint was that there was regularly scheduled fire alarm testing which I was not informed of. Other than that it was easy and convenient.
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Location
Set on the university campus with attractive grounds and views, it’s handy for graduations and campus events and walkable to town or the station. The steep hill makes returns strenuous, and signage or construction diversions have caused confusion.
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Catharine
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is student accommodation and is very good value for money. It isn't, and doesn't pretend to be 4 star, but works well and has all the basics. There weren't any lifts in the block I was in, but staff were happy to help with cases. As it was outside term time, there were no buses on the campus, which is hilly.
This property is student accommodation and is very good value for money. It isn't, and doesn't pretend to be 4 star, but works well and has all the basics. There weren't any lifts in the block I was in, but staff were happy to help with cases. As it was outside term time, there were no buses on the campus, which is hilly.
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Anthony
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very handy location, we were attending a Pendragon weekend, so was perfect place to still next to venue on campus, couldn’t fault it
Very handy location, we were attending a Pendragon weekend, so was perfect place to still next to venue on campus, couldn’t fault it
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Joanne
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely clean room, great breakfast and very helpful reception. Great location and views across Exeter.
Lovely clean room, great breakfast and very helpful reception. Great location and views across Exeter.
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Clive
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Considering this is student accomodation the quality is good. Just be warned if you are not driving this property is on a very steep hill. Overall though Good value for money.
Considering this is student accomodation the quality is good. Just be warned if you are not driving this property is on a very steep hill. Overall though Good value for money.
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Kenneth
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good couple of nights stay. Price good, clean room, fantastic view and breakfast was excellent. Staff nice and helpful. Within walking distance of the graduation ceremony 👍
Good couple of nights stay. Price good, clean room, fantastic view and breakfast was excellent. Staff nice and helpful. Within walking distance of the graduation ceremony 👍
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Eunice
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
10
Ann
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You get what you pay for but no complaints at all. The staff we came across were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic and clean but had what we needed. Breakfast is self service . Good choice and great views across the valley. It’s a good 10 minutes walk from the train station, all up hill so a taxi may be needed if you mobility is not too good.
You get what you pay for but no complaints at all. The staff we came across were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic and clean but had what we needed. Breakfast is self service . Good choice and great views across the valley. It’s a good 10 minutes walk from the train station, all up hill so a taxi may be needed if you mobility is not too good.
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Michael
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is beautiful and very handy from Exeter St Davids station. It is a steep uphill walk from there, but I enjoyed it. My room was clean and functional as advertied. The breakfast was excellent with a huge variety if options.
The location is beautiful and very handy from Exeter St Davids station. It is a steep uphill walk from there, but I enjoyed it. My room was clean and functional as advertied. The breakfast was excellent with a huge variety if options.
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Stuart
Jul 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice place to stay, good view of the countryside, room was basic but covered requirements. Good selection at breakfast but it was graduation period so very busy. Staff very pleasant and helpful. If you want to walk to town be prepared for a long walk back up the hill but there are local taxi services
Nice place to stay, good view of the countryside, room was basic but covered requirements. Good selection at breakfast but it was graduation period so very busy. Staff very pleasant and helpful. If you want to walk to town be prepared for a long walk back up the hill but there are local taxi services
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Karnbodi
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the university , lovely beautiful ground, lots of walkway , beautiful surrounding nature , big beautiful mature trees which well taking good care of. Great choice of breakfast , great value for money. enjoyed breakfast ( though hot breakfast a was Luke warm, could improve on hot food temperature ) However, take time to find Holland Hall as several building near by , improvement can be made with clear signage ( front door said reception , however, at time unsure ? reception for Holland Hall or for student reception. Overall enjoyed staying at Holland Hall . great value for money . Will visit again in future . Thank you
We loved the university , lovely beautiful ground, lots of walkway , beautiful surrounding nature , big beautiful mature trees which well taking good care of. Great choice of breakfast , great value for money. enjoyed breakfast ( though hot breakfast a was Luke warm, could improve on hot food temperature ) However, take time to find Holland Hall as several building near by , improvement can be made with clear signage ( front door said reception , however, at time unsure ? reception for Holland Hall or for student reception. Overall enjoyed staying at Holland Hall . great value for money . Will visit again in future . Thank you
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Dining
Breakfast is a highlight: buffet style with plenty of choice, vegetarian/vegan options, and scenic dining-room views. Minor drawbacks include occasional lukewarm items, coffee-machine or filter-coffee gaps, a 7:30 a.m. start time, and a few average ratings.
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Jean-Christophe
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I wish breakfast would be available sooner than 7.30 a.m. I nearly missed my plane from Stansted yesterday!
I wish breakfast would be available sooner than 7.30 a.m. I nearly missed my plane from Stansted yesterday!
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Jamie
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The tap water gave me a horrific stomach, definitely not safe for consumption (despite no signs to the contrary) and the breakfast was mediocre at best. Shower was inconvenient, the curtain just sticks to you because its like 60cm away from the wall.
The tap water gave me a horrific stomach, definitely not safe for consumption (despite no signs to the contrary) and the breakfast was mediocre at best. Shower was inconvenient, the curtain just sticks to you because its like 60cm away from the wall.
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Mark
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed again at the venue but this time midweek the only small criticism I have is that they chose not to do filter coffee jugs at breakfast which was disappointing as was very welcome at the weekend when clearly more guests were staying. I would however suggest just keeping one jug on the go in mid-week would have been nice
Stayed again at the venue but this time midweek the only small criticism I have is that they chose not to do filter coffee jugs at breakfast which was disappointing as was very welcome at the weekend when clearly more guests were staying. I would however suggest just keeping one jug on the go in mid-week would have been nice
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Eunice
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
The buffet breakfast was excellent: there were wide choices to suit every taste. The reception staff were exceptional: we have seldom encountered such a welcoming, considerate team. They did all they could to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. During our stay, there was extensive building work being carried out on the campus -which resulted in diversions and restricted parking spaces - but this was obviously a temporary problem.
10
Ann
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You get what you pay for but no complaints at all. The staff we came across were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic and clean but had what we needed. Breakfast is self service . Good choice and great views across the valley. It’s a good 10 minutes walk from the train station, all up hill so a taxi may be needed if you mobility is not too good.
You get what you pay for but no complaints at all. The staff we came across were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic and clean but had what we needed. Breakfast is self service . Good choice and great views across the valley. It’s a good 10 minutes walk from the train station, all up hill so a taxi may be needed if you mobility is not too good.
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Emily
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Reception team very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a wide variety and staff again very pleasant My only qualm is that the hotel list as swimming pool with no note or asteroid of extra charges. It cost £7.50 for me and my son to swim.
Reception team very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a wide variety and staff again very pleasant My only qualm is that the hotel list as swimming pool with no note or asteroid of extra charges. It cost £7.50 for me and my son to swim.
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Wiktor
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good rooms, beautiful location at the university campus. A rather poor breakfast service with nearly only fried food available. Difficulties with obtaining an institutional invoice, hopefully to be solved by mail.
Good rooms, beautiful location at the university campus. A rather poor breakfast service with nearly only fried food available. Difficulties with obtaining an institutional invoice, hopefully to be solved by mail.
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chris
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Awesome setting and very clean and quiet Bed was very small and the shower while clean and functional was small enough that the curtain sticks to you Tbh it’s hall’s so wasn’t expecting too much The lack of any working coffee machine however was not something I was over the moon about I’d stay here again if I couldn’t find somewhere better
Awesome setting and very clean and quiet Bed was very small and the shower while clean and functional was small enough that the curtain sticks to you Tbh it’s hall’s so wasn’t expecting too much The lack of any working coffee machine however was not something I was over the moon about I’d stay here again if I couldn’t find somewhere better
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Sarah
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great option for a low cost stay within easy walking distance of the centre. Free parking- reception will provide a pass to display in your car. Good, clean rooms with tea & coffee making facilities. Towels and a small bar of soap provided, but no shampoo or shower gel. Excellent breakfast with plenty of hot and cold dishes, vegan/ vegetarian options, juices, tea and coffee. Would definitely stay again.
Great option for a low cost stay within easy walking distance of the centre. Free parking- reception will provide a pass to display in your car. Good, clean rooms with tea & coffee making facilities. Towels and a small bar of soap provided, but no shampoo or shower gel. Excellent breakfast with plenty of hot and cold dishes, vegan/ vegetarian options, juices, tea and coffee. Would definitely stay again.
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John
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and simple place to stay, the breakfast was great and the gym and pool were brilliant too
Clean and simple place to stay, the breakfast was great and the gym and pool were brilliant too
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From 15:00 to 22:30
Before 10:00
FAQs about University of Exeter Holland Hall
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. There is also an electric car charging station available.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 10:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request, but it is recommended to confirm with the hotel in advance.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Exeter, near a train station, and is close to cultural highlights such as the Exeter Northcott Theatre and Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery. Notable landmarks include Exeter's Historic Quayside and National Trust Killerton, with the University of Exeter and Exeter Cathedral also nearby.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is heated. The operational hours are not specified, so it is advisable to check with the hotel for specific details.
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