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Investment Highlights
- Substantial freehold hotel positioned next to St David’s mainline railway station in Exeter.
- Located for excellent rail connectivity and near central retail, university, and cultural attractions.
- Existing configuration includes 35 en suite guest rooms and on-site bar and restaurant.
Executive Summary
Lot 116 is available by way of Savills Online auction 20th May 2026.
The Great Western Hotel in Exeter presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold property with immediate redevelopment or value-add potential. Located adjacent to St David’s Station, a principal transport hub, the property offers unrivaled connectivity throughout the South West and into London, drawing steady visitor traffic.
Configured across multiple levels, the building currently features 35 en suite guest bedrooms, expansive ground floor bar and restaurant facilities, and six staff accommodation rooms. Providing scope for efficient reorganization and contemporary upgrades. Current site features create flexibility for operators or developers planning an upscale hospitality experience, budget accommodation model, or alternative mixed-use scheme, subject to consent.
Exeter’s dynamic city centre and major attractions, including the historic Cathedral and University, are within close proximity, underpinning strong leisure, business, and tourism related demand. Potential exists to convert staff accommodation to six additional guest bedrooms and explore expansion options enhancing room count and return profile. With its central positioning and development potential, this asset stands as a rare proposition in a thriving regional city with strong transport and economic fundamentals.
The Great Western Hotel in Exeter presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold property with immediate redevelopment or value-add potential. Located adjacent to St David’s Station, a principal transport hub, the property offers unrivaled connectivity throughout the South West and into London, drawing steady visitor traffic.
Configured across multiple levels, the building currently features 35 en suite guest bedrooms, expansive ground floor bar and restaurant facilities, and six staff accommodation rooms. Providing scope for efficient reorganization and contemporary upgrades. Current site features create flexibility for operators or developers planning an upscale hospitality experience, budget accommodation model, or alternative mixed-use scheme, subject to consent.
Exeter’s dynamic city centre and major attractions, including the historic Cathedral and University, are within close proximity, underpinning strong leisure, business, and tourism related demand. Potential exists to convert staff accommodation to six additional guest bedrooms and explore expansion options enhancing room count and return profile. With its central positioning and development potential, this asset stands as a rare proposition in a thriving regional city with strong transport and economic fundamentals.
Property Facts
| Price | $2,031,506 CAD | Lot Size | 0.15 AC |
| Price Per Room | $58,043 CAD | Building Size | 15,652 SF |
| Sale Type | Investment | No. Rooms | 35 |
| Sale Condition | Auction Sale | No. Stories | 4 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Year Built/Renovated | 1881/2017 |
| Property Type | Hospitality | Tenancy | Single |
| Property Subtype | Hotel | Parking Ratio | 0.34/1,000 SF |
| Building Class | C | Corridor | Interior |
| Price | $2,031,506 CAD |
| Price Per Room | $58,043 CAD |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Sale Condition | Auction Sale |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Property Type | Hospitality |
| Property Subtype | Hotel |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 0.15 AC |
| Building Size | 15,652 SF |
| No. Rooms | 35 |
| No. Stories | 4 |
| Year Built/Renovated | 1881/2017 |
| Tenancy | Single |
| Parking Ratio | 0.34/1,000 SF |
| Corridor | Interior |
Amenities
- Public Access Wifi
- Smoke-Free
Room Mix Information
| Description | No. Rooms | Daily Rate | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Room | 35 | $136.66 CAD | - |
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