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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: March 2026

Exeter Southgate Hotel is a wedding venue located in Exeter, Devon. This stunning property allows couples to get married in a historic city that features the Exeter wall and iconic blossom trees. You and your loved ones can expect to enjoy an unforgettable celebration in a picture-perfect event space.

Facilities and Capacity

Exeter Southgate Hotel is located just a stone's throw from the Cathedral, where you and your beloved can enjoy a photoshoot to mark your day. Your ceremony will be a magical experience, with floor-to-ceiling windows illuminating the indoor event space. Alternatively, should you wish to celebrate outdoors, your gathering can take place outside on your own private terrace. The wedding breakfast will be enjoyed in the reception room with its adjoining outdoor area, making it the ideal location to enjoy your arrival drinks and canapes and even hold a BBQ or hog roast. Honeymooning couples and invited guests can even take advantage of the hotel's luxurious guest rooms. With its 156 bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and private dining spaces, you and your loved ones can take advantage of the hotel's amenities as you extend your festivities.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the city
Large hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Fitness centre

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Exeter Southgate Hotel

Lois
Lois Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding

We got married on the 03/05/2025 at the Southgate Mercure Hotel. Aritra was our wedding planner and whilst this was his first time doing a wedding, he went over and above to make sure we had the most special day along side Petra. I cannot fault one part of our wedding day, from start to finish the service we received was exceptional. From a private room to get ready, fresh pastries and smoothies on tap, music to lighten the mood from the start. Every detail was outstanding, the food, the organisation, the cleanliness, the turnaround of the day flowing seamlessly. We were incredibly lucky to get married in sunshine, so the orangery room was perfect for our ceremony and the reception room felt great too. For the price of what was included in our wedding day and the service we received I feel incredibly lucky and would do it all over again in a heart beat.
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Meet the team

Millie Pascoe
Millie Pascoe
Meetings and Events Supervisor

Hello all Newly Engaged!!

I am Millie - the Meetings and Events Supervisor here at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel.

From your first enquiry through to the big day itself, I’m here to make the planning process feel organised, exciting and completely stress-free.

Whether it’s an intimate celebration or a larger reception, I pride myself on attention to detail and making sure every moment feels just right. I can’t wait to help bring your vision to life 🤍

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Southernay East EX11QF Exeter (Devon)
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