Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Dog Friendly Review
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is worth knowing before you weigh up its genuine merits for travelling with a dog. Where this hotel earns its keep is in how freely your dog can move through the shared spaces, because dogs are welcome in the bar, in the restaurant, in the lounge and out on the terrace, so you are not confined to your room when you fancy a drink or a meal. Most of the rooms are dog friendly, and there is no weight or size limit, which means a large dog is as welcome as a small one and you have real choice at booking. The pet policy is public, so you can check the terms yourself rather than discovering them on arrival, and green spaces and parks sit nearby for the walks your dog will need.
On the practical side, the fee is £15 per night, and since the hotel provides no dog bed, no bowls, no treats and no dog food for sale, you should treat that charge as buying access rather than any in-room kit, so pack your own bedding, bowls and food. There is no damage deposit to find at check-in, which softens the arithmetic a little and spares you an upfront lump sum. You can bring up to three dogs to a room, unusually generous headroom if you travel with more than one, and cats are welcome to stay too, so a mixed household is catered for. Do not expect any hands-on help, as there is no dog-walking service, no dog-sitting service and no grooming, so every walk, feed and settle is yours to manage across the stay.
The restriction you must plan around is that dogs may not be left alone in the room, so any trip out means either taking your dog with you into the bar, lounge, restaurant or onto the terrace, or not going at all, and that shapes every hour of your day. There is no garden your dog may use and no dedicated dog space or wash area, so the nearby parks become essential rather than optional for exercise and cleaning off muddy paws. The staff are not trained for canine guests, and with no poop bags, toys or walking guidance provided, you carry the full load yourself. This stay suits an owner who wants their dog beside them at every meal and drink and is happy to bring all their own gear and never leave the dog alone. Anyone needing to pop out dog-free, or wanting real support and amenities on site, should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 18/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 16 September 2026.
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Is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel dog friendly?
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
Yes. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel charges a pet fee of £15 per night. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
Up to 3 dogs are permitted per room at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
No. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, including the bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Are cats welcome at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel too?
Yes. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
Yes. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel allows dogs and cats to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel hold?
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel holds a Rank D rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel?
The pet policy at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee of £15 per night applies, up to 3 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.