In Exeter .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Exeter hotel, you'll find Go Ape Haldon and Haldon Forest Park. Powderham Castle and Pynes Hill Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Haldon Forest Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Go Ape Haldon - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Exeter Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Newcourt Station - 8 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
The Devon Hotel - 4 min drive
Carriages Bar & Brasserie - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Double Locks - 10 min drive
About this property
The Gissons Hotel
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Exeter hotel
The Gissons Hotel offers its guests a garden, concierge services, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Exeter hotel.
25 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Charging station for electric cars
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Concierge
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
1 conference room
The Gissons Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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.
Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
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 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 major credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Property is also known as
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Gissons Exeter
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Gissons Arms Hotel Exeter
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The Gissons Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 189 reviews
10 - Excellent
74
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 189 reviews
8 - Good
55
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 189 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 189 reviews
4 - Poor
17
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 189 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Gavin
Dec 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Heating didn't work in the room nor the bedside lamp.
Our room was clean and lovely and warm. Free parking directly next to the hotel was great especially as we arrived late in the evening. The receptionist was polite and friendly.
Main downside for us was the noise of the motorway as we are light sleepers and our room was at the front but we did eventually get to sleep. Would suggest good ear plugs!
The restaurant was still closed when we went but as we had rung ahead we had brought breakfast with us.
Would stay again as the price was very reasonable for one night.
jabeen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Glen
Business traveller
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely rooms , nice and warm , great comfy Bed, big shower with plenty of hot water.
Only lost one Star as the bar and restaurant were not open due to Renevation.
Overall a great 3 night stay
This hotel has budget prices, with 5 star service. The staff are accommodating and polite. The hotel is clean and looks modern. Thank you Series ( sorry might have spelt name wrong) because of your brilliant hosting skills i will be returning to this hotel. Only 25 mins from Torquay sea front
Our first night was great- room was stocked with tea coffee milk etc , hair /body wash. however the next morning we had a member of staff enter our room despite having the do not disturb sign on, possibly due to another resident turning it around in the night? So not blaming them at all. We went out for the day and came back to find two people smoking weed in the car park which in turn had made our room stink as our (tiny) window was open during the day. Our tea and coffee etc had not been restocked throughout the day either so had to buy more. There was visible mould and cracks in the bathroom as well as an exposed wire on the towel heater. The lino was coming up of the floor and was squeaking. We felt uneasy as our door would not lock and ended up leaving a day early and going to a premier inn. The bar and restaurant was advertised but never seemed to be open, also seemed like no staff were available at all. We also rang the hotel after the doors were locked and they gave us the code without even taking our name or proof we were staying which didn’t make us feel too safe at all.
Amy Jean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Ann
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff pleasant
Room very well lit, which is a bonus.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Joanne
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Dec 4, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quick prompt check in.
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Russell
Dec 2, 2025
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neil
Travelled with family
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly reception, very clean room, good TV and facilities. Nice big shower.
The manager was absolutely lovely explained everything that we needed to know, helped with booking my car in and extended our stay more than once due to having work done at our home.
The room was lovely and clean and the house keeper she was lovely and friendly.
Would stay again with out a doubt
Shame for no bar and dining. Thanks for ask us to go next door hotel for dinner.
Douglas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Craig
Travelled with partner
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The gentleman who checked us in was nice, though it seems he may have been the only member of staff at the hotel as he mentioned working housekeeping duties too?
The restaurant was closed for refurbishment so we walked round to the hotel next door for food.
The rooms were noisy, we could hear a fellow guest snoring through the wall.
A perfect hotel, as a base to explore the local area, or if on route to Cornwall.
Certainly value for money, and would use again if I needed to.
Though there are very little facilities in the local area (Walking Distance) for families, but ideal for somewhere to sleep after days out.
Room was ok. Cleaning not good. No food or drink facilities. Didn't listen to my phone request for a downstairs room due to my disabilities.
Wouldn't let me charge car overnight as it is a Rapid charger. Charging a good price but if you go over an hour you are charged an extra £4 - this is wavered if uou are staying at the hotel