3.5-star Exeter hotel close to University of Exeter
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and massage/treatment rooms.
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG offers 104 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Retreat has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG features a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Exeter hotel also offers spa services, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG is a smoke-free property.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Colson's Seafood Bar - This restaurant specializes in seafood. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Dugout - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
Beckett's - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 15 for children
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Beckett's
Colson's Seafood Bar
The Dugout
Things to do
2 hot tubs
24-hour gym
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Full-service spa
3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Elevator
Fixed shower seat
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in room
Height-adjustable showerhead
Portable shower seat
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Vibrating pillow alarm
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
More
5 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Our room was lovely and the location is great. The service at the bar and for breakfast service was poor however. Took forever for our breakfast to arrive, and had to ask for cutlery etc. It was a bit chaotic. The breakfast was very good though, when it did arrive!
I also asked for a bottle of fizz to be in our room as it was my wife’s birthday, which was sorted (along with some very tasty carrot cake!) However, on checkout I realised this cost £60! I checked the bottle online and retails at around £10 in the supermarkets. An expensive mistake!
Won’t rush back, but have certainly stayed at worse hotels.
Marc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Charles
Apr 27, 2025
Exeter stay
Very nice,as usual. Slight disappointment over breakfast. No salt & pepper on the table, no spoon with coffee cup. Gave my breakfast to neighbouring table so slight delay.
This Hotel, was literally right in the middle of a shopping mall and near the Cathedral. Hotel provided details for nearby parking station's, which meant a short bag drag to hotel. Pedestrian zone only. Our room was very modern and spacious. Nice rooftop bar with views to Cathedral. Easy food options nearby.
Accessibility for older people with luggage was a little difficult, as the hotel cant be accessed directly by car
Elizabeth DeFriez
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kathleen, Margate
Traveled with partner
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good but could be quite a bit better!
The positive: Really lovely staff at the front desk and in the restaurant. Nice walkable location. Comfortable bed. Quirky and nice decor. Good coffee drinks at the restaurant.
The needs improvement: Gosh, why can't there be hooks to hang the towels on? There's nowhere to put them! Restaurant: just not...very good. At a guess I'd say the quality of the raw ingredients isn't very good? I like the idea of ordering a hot breakfast but it only really works if the result is tasty. Which it never was.
The "be advised if you're staying here": Our room overlooked a street where there was a busker playing for hours. This meant no peace and quiet during the day. Also, there was some really loud music til 11pm on Friday night - again - just useful to know. It is city centre, so that's for better and for worse.
The "folks, you REALLY need to clean up your act": The spa, when I visited on Friday afternoon, was a disgrace. Used drinking glasses and towels everywhere. No clean towels available in the changing room. No fresh glasses for anyone wanting water (dangerous actually). No one monitoring the temperatures resulting in a steam room I'm pretty sure was dangerously hot. Some marks on one of the two hot tubs that looked suspiciously like it hadn't been cleaned in a while. All it would take is someone coming in every 20-30 minutes or so to have made it a better experience. Definitely not worth £35.
We visited for our anniversary and it was perfect. The room was worth the extra money we would usually pay for a night away as all the facilities were spotless and finished to a high quality. Staff were very friendly and attentive and answered any queries promptly.