Reviews of The Raffles 4 stars
11 Blackall Road, Exeter, EX4 4HD, United Kingdom
#8 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in Exeter
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1001 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Juliane
Australia2 reviews9.0“The Raffles.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
3 flights of stairs. 😅
We liked that it was within walking distance from the city. The room was large, the bed comfortable and the cooked breakfast very nice. Daniel the host helped my husband carry the luggage up 3 flights of stairs. Very hospitable. A lovely old building too.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Dunham
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing it was all good
It's easily walkable to the main area. Good to have parking and the breakfast was very good with a good choice.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Geoffrey
United Kingdom58 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Saw a concert at The Phoenix Arts centre only 10 minutes walk away.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room a bit small
Great location and private car park at no additional charge.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom19 reviews8.0“Welcoming and convenient location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and rooms well supplied with variety of teas and coffees and toiletries. Breakfasts very good and freshly cooked.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Carl
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Lovely quest house, good vibes.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Good location, lovely old house, nice garden, parking, helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Richard
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Perfect night's stay, pillows felt like clouds!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing perfect
Location perfect, breakfast delicious. Room & house lovely. Staff friendly & catered well for our diets. We felt very relaxed there, probably the best B&B we have stayed in. Hard to explain but the house had such a calming easy atmosphere.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Bryan
United Kingdom17 reviews10“Perfect overnight stay a lovely hotel and friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Chose Exeter and this hotel as a stop over for our Journey to St Ives. Location was very easy to get to from the M5. Parking was private and spacious. We arrived very early and the hotel staff allowed us to park and took our bags and moved them to our room whilst we explored and enjoyed Exeter. Room was really nice and the bed was comfortable. Showers were good too. The building is older and full of character which is what we prefer. Breakfast for really enjoyable. Location was perfect and easy to drive across the city to the A30 the next day sign posted Oakhampton.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Christiane
Germany8 reviews10“Fantastic stay, couldn’t be better.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is all perfect ! There is absolutely nothing to criticize 😊
We had a fantastic stay at The Raffles. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly and the room was so clean with a typical English furnishing. We had such a warm welcome and felt immediately at home. In the morning we had our breakfast in a lovely tiny dining room and it couldn’t be better. There was a full English breakfast with all additionales we asked for, all fresh cooked and very tasty. Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice and Cereals etc. We really hope the guest house will be continued, so we will come back for sure. Thanks for the lovely stay 🥰
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jennifer
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Welcoming and friendly traditional guest house”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. All good!
Breakfast was delicious. Lovely ingredients. All staff super friendly and welcoming. 10 minute walk to Exeter City centre. Very convenient.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom34 reviews3 helpful votes10“Very enjoyable, weather improved as well which helped considering recent rainfall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing comes to mind. Ideally situated for what we wanted for a 2 day break.
Location was perfect, just 5 mins to shops and restaurant that had been pre booked. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice. Very homely atmosphere.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Melanie
United Kingdom1 review10“Gorgeous little B&B with lovely hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All the staff are friendly and welcoming. The raffles is extremely clean and has a lot of original features. Breakfast had a lot of choice. Loads of gluten free choices for me. Very short walk to Exeter.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom19 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Helpful staff Good breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Carine
Belgium3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely breakfast, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Cressida
United Kingdom25 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Excellent stay very enjoyable thank you to our hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Some of the streets houses were not as well kept but that didn’t affect our stay it’s just first impression. Parking permits only outside but once you get the map to the car park behind the property up a small alley there are spaces in a small private car park.
Near to the centre and the shops, also near to the venue where we were attending a birthday party. Secure parking behind the property. Pretty garden if we had wished to sit out. Lovely antique furniture in the rooms. Excellent selection to choose from at breakfast and a great full English. Very quiet, a great nights sleep
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom9 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to improve
Warm welcome by friendly host. Immaculately clean accommodation. Good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Karen
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Would thoroughly recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
There really wasn't anything that could have been better.
We were made very welcome at The Raffles by staff and family. We particularly appreciated the very comfortable bed, good quality bed linen and towels, the superb breakfast and all the attentiveness to dietary requirements.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Nigel
United Kingdom10 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quirky, comfortable, clean. Management and staff are very nice and helpful and informative.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Nichola
United Kingdom22 reviews1 helpful vote10“A lovely place to stay, will stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It has a homely feel, the room was spacious and the facilities modern. Breakfast was lovely and the staff friendly. Location perfect and a 10 min walk to the town centre.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Wesley
United Kingdom1 review10“Great”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly and rooms were clean with great breakfast!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Chris
Australia22 reviews6 helpful votes10“This is what a guest house should be like.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing I can think of. Daniel could not control the weather!
Daniel and the staff. Just exceptional, flexible and friendly service. Great breakfast. The atmosphere is old fashioned and charming. Rooms are comfortable. Guest house hospitality at its best.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nigel
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Welcoming owners, went out of their way to be helpfull.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect location for city centre, comfortable, friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Relaxing and would highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable room and excellent staff. The breakfast was delicious and plenty of options for gluten free.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Gill
United Kingdom37 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Loved the well looked after antiques adorning all the rooms, felt characterful but also very clean
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Astrid
United States5 reviews9.0“We very much enjoyed our stay at the Raffles Hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Some family members and I stayed at the Raffles Hotel, and were extremely satisfied with our visit. The rooms were comfortable and cozy — my single room was on the smaller side, but plenty large enough for my needs. There was off-street parking available for my rental car, and the wifi worked perfectly. The breakfast (included in the price) was delicious and varied, including vegetarian and vegan options. The rooms were nice and quiet, and the amenities were much appreciated.
Stayed in March 2024
