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Gipsy Hill Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Exeter

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Breakfast and lunch served
Serves lunch and dinner
Meeting facility
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Gipsy Hill Lane, Exeter, England, EX1 3RN
  • Place, Sandy Park Rugby Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pynes Hill Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Westpoint Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

Standard Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Exeter

Close to airport.You'll find Pynes Hill Estate and Adrenalin Games Paintball within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and Broadclyst Leisure Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Pynes Hill Estate - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • University of Exeter - 9 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Pinhoe Station - 11 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery Exeter - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oriental City - ‬14 min walk
  • Horse & Groom
  • ‪Choys - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Gipsy Hill Hotel

3-star hotel near University of Exeter
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Gipsy Hill Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Exeter hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gipsy Hill Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 4.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 4.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Gipsy Hill Hotel Exeter, Devon
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gipsy Hill Hotel to the airport?

Gipsy Hill Hotel is 3.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gipsy Hill Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gipsy Hill Hotel.

How close is Gipsy Hill Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.9 mi (43-min drive) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 10.1 mi (29-min drive) from Exmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gipsy Hill Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gipsy Hill Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 4.50 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gipsy Hill Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gipsy Hill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gipsy Hill Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gipsy Hill Hotel have a pool?

Gipsy Hill Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Gipsy Hill Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gipsy Hill Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gipsy Hill Hotel to downtown Exeter?

Gipsy Hill Hotel is 3 mi away from Exeter.

Gipsy Hill Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 337 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet comfy hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was an adequate stop over. It was good value for money but requires some refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gipsy Hill Hotel is a little bit tired but this is to be expected in a building of this vintage. The staff are fantastic and they work tirelessly to accommodate our needs as conference guests. Jackie is a diamond.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel closed for business not informed untill I got there
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pilar Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quality -price

Large room with comfortable beds. The hotel has beautiful antique furniture and it's a pleasure to look at. Large TV in the room. Good water pressure in the bathtub. Heating working very well. No problem with parking. Long stairs to get to the room. Staff very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won’t be returning.

We arrived and no one was at the reception, we rang the bell no one. In the end we ended up calling the hotel number and then the receptionist appeared at the desk. The hotel is very dated, musky smell throughout. Only toiletries provided (after stating provided) was a small bar of soap. We had to go buy shower gel. Net curtain had holes and ripped and windows with black mould. Carpet stained with a red mark. The shower was powerful and hot although again not overly clean. Small tea and coffee station table which was good although the table was worn. After a long day we wanted a decent sleep at least but the bed especially left side you could feel the springs. Don’t mind the dated decor but would appreciate more cleanliness at least!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it was away from the immediate noise of the traffic and a nice distance from the main road, without feeling too isolated. I also liked the style of furniture in the hotel and the way you felt you could almost be in a different era, when you were in the bedroom and in the sitting area downstairs, it was a good heartwarming feeling. I was transported to a less hectic time and lifestyle in the few days i stayed here and i wish i could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, easy to park, good bar, nice food, friendly and quick service, comfy beds and quiet rooms that aren't stuffy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but cold, I had to ask for the heating to be put on. The food was embarrassing, I've had better meals from a supermarket cafe. Friendly staff but a very dated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The outer entrance to the annex was full rubbish cigarette ends and litter. My batroom sani-bin was full to the top of medical? tubes, it had not been emptied before my arrival. This could have been a bio hazard and also reflected on the overall cleanliness of the room. I reported what I had found to a member of staff the following morning. No apology from the hotel has been forthcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff Small points - consider leaving heating on all night and updating showers
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Our stay at the gypsy hill hotel was amazing really impressed with the family room we stayed in there was plenty of space and the staff was lovely and friendly the breakfast was amazing to and plenty to have. And most important of all my children loved the stay and didn't want to leave thankyou very much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gypsy Hill Hotel, Exeter, UK.

Our stay was amazing. Very enjoyable and pleasantly very surprising considering its location. The aproach is on a narrow road. Very comfortable room and clean. Breakfast was good. We stayed one night and did not have any other meal. Noticed it was rated as a 3 star hotel. Think it should have 4 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay

My stay at the Gypsy Hill Hotel was good, the staff are very helpful & friendly. We are a meal in the evening of Lamb Shank & it was delicious. The breakfast was well cooked & there was plenty to fill you up. The only slight downside is that the rooms could be revamped & modernised. The room was clean but could have been cleaner. The beds were comfortable & there were plenty of cupboards for clothes etc. So I would recommend this Hotel to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GAIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family visit to Exeter

The rooms were spacious and very clean and tidy. Good shower and toilet facilities in our ensuite bathroom. Nice comfortable beds for my wife and I plus our 13 year old son. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the cooked breakfast was both delicious and plentiful. Plenty of cereals or toast, bread and marmalade, jam options as well for those who didn't want a full English. Will definitely stay here again if rooms are available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here.

The only good thing about this hotel was the lovely friendly lady on reception. The room we was given must have been last decorated 25 years ago. Filthy stained walls, carpet, rusty light fittings, mould on bathroom tiles and ceiling. A “bewear” sign in the hall stated it was being redecorated, no sign of any such works. Other than the sign and some floor covering, the only thing to beware of is the state of the place. At breakfast there was no staff greeting or acknowledgement, presumably it was one of the owners on duty. They acted like royalty and clearly have no customer service skills. It wasn’t the best cooked breakfast with cheap ingredients being used. The condition of the dining area was a lot better than our room to be fair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol

Good in Parts

It was good enough for one night and the dinner was good. Some of the service could be better but the waitress at breakfast was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant and helpful staff. Hotel a bit tired but clean anf comfortable nevertheless. Good fish and chips in the restaurant and delicious bacon with the cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Laurence

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very disappointing, not recommended

Very disappointing. Staff were very rude when we got there, rushing to book us in. Breakfast was very slow, nothing put out even though we had to book a time to come down for it, had to ask for virtually everything to be topped up from cutlery, to juice, to eggs, to bread, to sausages. A good breakfast, but it took so long for everything to arrive what you had on your plate was already cold. Cleanliness - this left a lot to be desired, the toilets had signs up to guide you on cleaning your hands with soap for 20-30 seconds etc, but despite this, the hotel never left any soap out the whole time of our stay. The grounds on the photo must of been taken years ago, the rooms in the horrid motel part behind it had rubbish, broken wood and was generally a mess - not nice to look out onto. For the money it cost to stay here, very disappointed. One good thing, the bed was comfy and the pillows good, although the divan bases were tattered and stained. Very disappointing and would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joy margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff, excellent food and super breakfast. Clean tidy and comfortable, just a little dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but in need of major refurbishment

The hotel is basically quite old, tired and in need of major update. It was comfy and the staff were welcoming, friendly and polite. It served our purpose as a base whilst visiting relatives nearby. Our room smelt musty, there were cobwebs around the window frames and dead insects under the armchairs. The bed was comfy but very old. The floorboards creaked. The buffet breakfast was tasty and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are courteous and helpful. Rooms are clean and tidy. Definitely no complaints about the evening meals, only downside was not being able to get an early breakfast on the Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff and very helpful. Property a little tired and for money paid, would have expected a little better communication condition. Little bit of paint and attention would be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff seemed great, friendly and responsive. The breakfast was good and the bedding clean. Th shower was tong and hot. That's where the good points end. On arrival we found our room (in the 'Bungalow') had a filthy carpet, mould on the ceiling in the bedroom and especially in the bathroom, the walls were covered in marks with peeling wallpaper and a light shade that was completely 'on the wonk'. The 'hairdryer' was more of a 'hair warmer' and the complimentary toiletries consisted of a microscopic bit of soap. Worst of all the there were several hairs of unknown origin in the bath and the bathroom floor as dirty. If the bathroom had been cleaned previously it was an extremely poor job. We went back to reception and asked for another room but they were full apparently. The manager then came and cleaned the bathroom and was very apologetic but the state of the room as a whole was a long way past apologies. We searched for another room anywhere close but sadly everything was sold out (Devon in August...). So we were stuck. Room conditions & decor like this would have been poor in the 70s. The staff seem to really want to do a good job and the breakfast was excellent. So why don't they actually drag the rooms into at minimum presentable standard? There are plenty of other things problems I would talk about (no tables laid for breakfast, cobwebs and spiders happily loving in the 'Lawns' room where breakfast is served etc.) but you probably get the drift already. Avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel has a wanderful garden and terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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