Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
The listings of booking offers for each property take into account the compensation paid to us by our partners. Prices shown may be for varying room types. Prices displayed are the lowest available, corresponding to the least expensive room type available, as provided from our partners as of the time of the user’s search.
The Salutation Inn
68 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HL England
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Did you already book this hotel?
Tell us so we can help you plan.
Avg. £176 /night, 3/19 - 3/20
£195
per night
£149
per night
£103
per night
Mar
Apr
19 Mar
Today
21 Mar
23 Mar
25 Mar
27 Mar
29 Mar
31 Mar
2 Apr
4 Apr
6 Apr
8 Apr
10 Apr
12 Apr
14 Apr
16 Apr
18 Apr
Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
#1 of 1 hotels in Topsham
Location
Rooms
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Situated in the heart of Topsham, The Salutation Inn has been providing bed and sustenance to sailors, travellers and revellers for nearly 300 years, with Tom and Amelia Williams-Hawkes at the helm for the past five years. Executive Chef, Tom has worked with some of the best names in the industry - Gordon Ramsay, Michael Caines and Marcus Wareing, while Amelia, manages front of house. With six renovated bedrooms and a high-reputation for gourmet feasting, The Salutation continues to be the go-to destination for celebrations and special occasions, while their GlassHouse is the perfect daily escape for coffee, cake and afternoon tea.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Children's television networks
Meeting rooms
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
First aid kit
Bathrobes
Dining area
Housekeeping
Room service
Seating area
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Separate dining area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Location
68 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HL England
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Grade: 78 out of 100
78
21 Restaurants
within 0.3 miles
Reviews
5.0
425 reviews
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Reviews summary
This summary was created by AI, based on recent reviews.
Powered by AI
The Salutation Inn has garnered commendation for its spotless rooms and the warm hospitality provided by its attentive staff, an aspect that guests consistently highlight. While the beds are comfortable and the amenities, including quality dining options and kitchenettes, are well-received, there are mixed feelings regarding the hotel's value, with some questioning the cost relative to the experience.
Moreover, travelers enjoy the clean and inviting atmosphere, though a few yearn for more luxury. Issues with in-room beverage facilities have also been noted by some visitors.
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Mixed
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
Was this helpful?
Tripadvisor is not responsible for this summary or the opinions in it. For more information, please read the traveller reviews and learn more about how the site works.
Traveller rating
- 387
- 28
- 9
- 1
- 0
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Detailed Reviews
Had lunch here today, whilst our car was serviced in Exeter. We sat in the conservatory in the sunshine, with a glass of Pinot Blanc, then ordered from the fixed price lunch menu. We both chose the crispy ham hock terrine with pickled vegetables, nice contrast of textures, followed by line caught pollack, with a spicy ketchup sauce, served with potato purée, broccoli and samphire. Beautiful crisp skin on our fish, very smooth potato purée, the sauce really complimented the fish, it was spicy without being too hot. No room for dessert, but a very good cappuccino to finish.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking not that easy, Topsham has very narrow streets! Has some lovely small shops, definitely...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The staff in the Salutation are their main asset and their attentiveness and professionalism are a credit to the proprietors. Although I’m afraid that when paying over £500 for a two night stay the overall experience falls way short of expectations.
The bed and pillows are extremely comfortable, the bathroom is well appointed and toiletries are of very good quality. Breakfast is very good, and so it should be at the price, but I do have an issue about having to pre-order the night before.
The room overall, however, lacked a feeling of luxury. The tv remote worked after a fashion (I think the batteries were on the way out - does no one check them?). But the main issue is with the tea/coffee facilities. I know that in some respects this is minor but taken in the context of the room description and the price is very relevant. The room description states there are both tea and coffee machines. So, there is a kettle and a choice of 3 teas . There is no coffee machine. There are two coffee pods but these have to be taken to a communal kitchen area to use. The jar of instant coffee provided was empty. Bizarrely there is a cafetière provided but no ground coffee to put in it. I went without. I’m sure the management of the establishment will throw this back by saying that I should have raised it with them at the time. No, the fact is that this isn’t good enough when you are charging so much.
Would I stay again? Probably not.
The bed and pillows are extremely comfortable, the bathroom is well appointed and toiletries are of very good quality. Breakfast is very good, and so it should be at the price, but I do have an issue about having to pre-order the night before.
The room overall, however, lacked a feeling of luxury. The tv remote worked after a fashion (I think the batteries were on the way out - does no one check them?). But the main issue is with the tea/coffee facilities. I know that in some respects this is minor but taken in the context of the room description and the price is very relevant. The room description states there are both tea and coffee machines. So, there is a kettle and a choice of 3 teas . There is no coffee machine. There are two coffee pods but these have to be taken to a communal kitchen area to use. The jar of instant coffee provided was empty. Bizarrely there is a cafetière provided but no ground coffee to put in it. I went without. I’m sure the management of the establishment will throw this back by saying that I should have raised it with them at the time. No, the fact is that this isn’t good enough when you are charging so much.
Would I stay again? Probably not.
Read more
Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
A lot to digest? Read an AI-generated summary of recent traveller reviews.
Our now go to fish restaurant, undoubtedly the best around! We dined here with friends on Good Friday so was a full house and the food was amazing, well worth the money, a fish platter to share for £46 and add a whole lobster for just £39.. amazing value! The staff were on point too, so attentive, never had to fill our own glass once..! Can’t wait for my next visit
Read more
Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Just had a wonderful first stay at the Salutation Inn. Lovely room, great location and friendly, relaxed staff. We've already booked to return. We also had a fabulous dinner at the restaurant ( - to note, they have just started a residents menu if you eat before 8pm. ) Wonderfully cooked fish as you would expect. Can't wait to go back. Also an added bonus, you can help yourselves to free cereals, toast in the morning from the galley room on the first floor.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: You can help yourself to free breakfast if you just fancy cereal or toast.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We had 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast and loved our stay . The room was clean and comfortable and we really appreciated the galley where we could make ourself Nespresso coffee with real milk from the fridge ( fruit and breakfast items also available to guests but we didn’t need them ) .
Breakfast fruit/yoghurt and a choice of cooked food was all freshly prepared and served to us at our table ; smoked haddock and poached egg highly recommended as well as the home made marmalade.
Dinner was excellent on both nights and our waitress recommended a red wine that was very drinkable and good value for money .
The weather exceeded expectations, always a bonus , so we walked miles and enjoyed some good sightings of waders on the estuary and we saw a variety of bird life in and around the RSPB centre .
Darts Farm has a wonderful choice of produce and gift items and we would highly recommend the whole area, the Salutation Inn and their amazing staff .
Breakfast fruit/yoghurt and a choice of cooked food was all freshly prepared and served to us at our table ; smoked haddock and poached egg highly recommended as well as the home made marmalade.
Dinner was excellent on both nights and our waitress recommended a red wine that was very drinkable and good value for money .
The weather exceeded expectations, always a bonus , so we walked miles and enjoyed some good sightings of waders on the estuary and we saw a variety of bird life in and around the RSPB centre .
Darts Farm has a wonderful choice of produce and gift items and we would highly recommend the whole area, the Salutation Inn and their amazing staff .
Read more
Date of stay: April 2022
Value
Rooms
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We booked into the Salutiation Inn for my partner's birthday. I had booked us the large room and on the day was presented with what only can only be described as a two room, two bathroom suite that was bigger than most 2 bed flats! It was a warm day so we were pleased that the windows opened and a fan was available so we could skeep well. The matress was soft as a cloud! We ate at the inn and the food was fantastic. The scallops were tender and not over cooked, we opted for the beef for our main and again it was excellently presented - the meat was cooked perfectly and the favours were well balanced. Although we were full we could not resist dessert and again they were fabulous. The service throughout our stay also can not be faulted. Thank you all!
Read more
Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Outstanding all around- Service, rooms, layout, location and food- loved having a separate kitchen on bedroom floor. Hired 4 rooms and all very well furnished . Saturday night gala dinner was delicious and all the plaudits you read about the food are correct.
Happy 10th anniversary to Salutation
Happy 10th anniversary to Salutation
Read more
Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Room 1 wa a worth it
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stayed a few times and had 3 nights recently . Good to have parking on site in Topsham. Rooms are warm and comfortable with plenty of space and open access to refreshments and basic breakfast items in a designated area . Staff all friendly and helpful. Would have appreciated a couple of easy chairs as plenty of space for them.
Lots of independent retail places around , good pubs and restaurants ( although the Salutation food is excellent ) and lots of interesting waders around on the estuary and from the hide you can get to round the road from the goat walk .
Lots of independent retail places around , good pubs and restaurants ( although the Salutation food is excellent ) and lots of interesting waders around on the estuary and from the hide you can get to round the road from the goat walk .
Read more
Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We had a wonderful stay here, made to feel completely welcome by all the friendly staff we met - from reception through to housekeeping. Lovely rooms with everything you could need including use of a small kitchenette for guests to make tea, coffee and toast! Clean room, comfy bed, lovely bathrooms. Good value, nice they make single guests so welcome with their pricing. Definitely planning to come back.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Topsham is a lovely relaxing place to visit and this is a lovely place to stay.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
My husband took me here for lunch as he had previously had a good experience, however the food was mediocre and small portions. I had to send my meal back as the langoustines were overcooked and the new potatoes a little hard. The meal was fine the second time, but my husband had long finished his small seabass fillet (with a mini plant pot of skinny fries that didn't look particularly freshly cooked) by the time my food came. For the prices charged it was a very poor standard. I certainly wont rush back - if you want fresh fish I recommend going to Rockfish instead!
Read more
Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We didn't stay at the Salutation Inn so I cannot answer your question
I would suggest you email the hotel directly on salutation topsham. co.uk as not all hotels look at TripAdvisor regularly. But just to help a little from London you would get train to Exeter and change at St David's or central station and take the exmouth branch line to topsham. The hotel is a five minute walk from the station. I would guesstimate the distance from centre of Exeter is about 8 miles
REGRET No disabled access upstairs. We are a grade 2* listed building which prevents any possibility of providing lift facilities upstairs. Regards and apologies for delay in getting message and my reply - EdW-H
"The best we slept in was top quality, I a very light sleeper, manged to sleep all night. Extremely pleasant place to stay. "Read full review
"Parking not that easy, Topsham has very narrow streets! Has some lovely small shops, definitely worth looking in."Read full review
…
PRICE RANGE
£132 - £168 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandDevonExeterTopsham
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect nightly room rates, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingTHE SALUTATION INN - Updated 2025 Reviews, Photos & Prices
Frequently Asked Questions about The Salutation Inn
Which popular attractions are close to The Salutation Inn?
Nearby attractions include Topsham Museum (0.3 miles), The Bridge Inn (0.3 miles), and Topsham Quay Antiques Centre (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Salutation Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Salutation Inn?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a dining area, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at The Salutation Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Salutation Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Galley Restaurant, The Restaurant At The Salutation Hotel, and The Globe.
Is The Salutation Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Topsham.
Does The Salutation Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to The Salutation Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting A La Ronde (3.8 miles), Powderham (2.3 miles), and The House that Moved (4.0 miles).