19 of the best beachfront hotels in Newquay, UK

By Joe

The Headland Hotel

Headland Hotel Newquay

Overlooking Fistral Beach, this stylish Victorian hotel features a Five Bubble rated spa, surf school, approach golf course and a wonderful sea-view terrace. Awarded a 5-stay AA rating, the Headland Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Newquay centre.

The impressive leisure facilities include a brand new Aqua Club which includes 6 outdoor and indoor pools (open all year round). The spa includes a Cornish salt steam room, a Swedish sauna, a hot tub, and experience showers. Treatments by Elemis, Thalgo and OPI can be booked in the state-of-the-art ash wood panelled rooms or work out in the fully equipped Life Fitness gym.

There are three restaurants, and the hotel has been awarded an AA rosette. Guests can enjoy fresh local seafood in the formal candlelit restaurant or in the more relaxed Terrace which features an outdoor veranda with stunning beach views. Afternoon teas and Cornish breakfasts are available, and the bar offers cocktails and fine wines.

The spacious 5-star bedrooms at The Headland have free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. All rooms feature a cosy seating area, work desk and a modern bathroom with waffle robes and free toiletries.

The hotel has a communal laundry room, where guests can access a washing machine and a tumble dryer, as well as ironing facilities.

Perched on a rugged headland, this hotel is just a 20-minute walk from Newquay Railway Station. Free on-site parking is available, and Newquay Golf Club is a 5-minute walk away. The surf school also offers coasteering, stand-up paddleboarding and private surfing lessons.

Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa

Situated overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, this adults only hotel and spa boasts a bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel features panoramic views of Fistral Bay, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

The hotel’s luxury Spa boasts a sauna, a hot tub, and a beauty salon. Spa treatments include massages, facials and body wraps form GAIA Skincare.

Fistral Beach Hotel features beautifully designed rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms have luxury complimentary toiletries.

The Bay Bar and the Dune Restaurant feature stunning coastal views. Dishes from the à la carte menu are prepared using local and seasonal produce.

Home to Newquay Railway Station, Newquay’s lively town centre is 1 miles away. Free private parking is available and Newquay Cornwall Airport is within a 15-minute drive

Tolcarne Beach Accomodation

These apartments offer accommodation right on the beach. Each apartment has sea views across Tolcarne Beach.

Discover the sea, surf and collection of beach accommodation at the family-run Tolcarne Beach Village. Tolcarne Beach has a wide stretch of sand and offers the chance to pursue water sports such as surfing or boogie boarding.

The attractive, stylish apartments are 3 to 5 minutes’ walk from Newquay town centre, and 3 minutes’ walk from the train station.

Access to the apartments is down a narrow cliff road or via steps. Parking is available on the beach or further along the cliff road.

The Harbour Hotel

Set in Newquay, Harbour Hotel offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from The Harbour Beach and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning services. The hotel features family rooms.

At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. At Harbour Hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The accommodation offers a continental or à la carte breakfast.

Popular points of interest near Harbour Hotel include Towan Beach, Fistral Beach and Tolcarne Beach. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 6.8 miles from the hotel.

Oceanside Hotel

Overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, the Oceanside Lifestyle Hotel boasts sea views. The hotel is within a 10-minute walk from Newquay town centre and adjacent to the golf club.

Some bedrooms offer views of the sea and Towan Headland. Each room has an en-suite shower and a flat-screen LCD TV with Freeview.

At the bar and terrace coffees and cocktails are served. Guests are able to watch the sunset over the Atlantic sea on a summer’s evening. The Hotel hosts a number of functions and events on site over the year.

Newquay coach station is 0.6 miles from Oceanside Lifestyle Hotel, while Newquay railway station is 1 miles away.

Lewinnick Lodge

Stunning Atlantic views are offered at this boutique hotel set above the Pentire Headland cliffs, along with designer rooms and a modern restaurant. Famous Fistral Beach is just 5 minutes’ drive away.

Sleek and bright with fantastic views, every room at Lewinnick Lodge comes with a luxury king-size bed, crisp white bed linen, and a modern bathroom with a power shower and organic toiletries. You can relax with a DAB radio with bluetooth speakers, as well as a flat-screen TV with the latest movies on demand.

Serving modern British cuisine and specialising in fresh fish dishes, The Lodge’s restaurant provides breakfast each morning and uses local Cornish produce. Guests can dine in the bright restaurant, or relax out in the beer garden or sun terrace in warm weather. The property also offers a 24-hour reception.

Stunning coastal walks can be enjoyed all around the lodge, while the esplanade is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Newquay’s town centre is less than 10 minutes away by car, and Newquay Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. Attractions including the Blue Reef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo are located 2 miles away.

Porth Beach Hotel

Enjoying panoramic views of Porth bay and beach, Porth Beach Hotel provides family-run hotel accommodation.

Each room offers en suite bathrooms with showers, Smart TVs with Netflix, tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary Cornish shortbread biscuits, a bottle of filtered water, hairdryer, organic toiletries, towels blackout blinds and is daily serviced by a housekeeping team. Some rooms feature a Nespresso coffee machine.

The accommodation has a bar, a lounge with a TV, books and board games, and a terrace overlooking the beach. A buffet breakfast is offered daily, including freshly baked croissants and breads, yoghurts, fruits, local cheeses and meats, plus an a la carte menu of hot food.

Porth town centre is a 10-minute walk away and Newquay town centre and airport are within 3 miles. Porth Beach Hotel is on the North Cornwall coast and St Austell, Truro and the South Cornwall coast are within 20 miles.

Great Western Hotel

Situated in Newquay’s lively centre, this 3-star hotel offers an impressive cliff-top terrace and bright bedrooms. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the restaurant serves fresh local seafood.

The spacious rooms at Great Western Newquay have an en-suite bathroom and complimentary luxury toiletries. All rooms offer tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer, and many have beautiful sea views and comfortable seating areas.

Steam Restaurant serves an international menu with Mediterranean specialities, and features a large terrace for al fresco dining. The bar offers a selection of beverages and a world wine list, and traditional Cornish breakfasts are available daily.

Set on a cliff, Great Western is just 200 yards from Newquay Railway Station. Newquay Cornwall Airport is a 15-minute drive away, and the sandy Tolcarne Beach is four minutes’ walk away from the the property. Fistral Beach is 15 minutes’ walk away.

Travelodge Hotel

With the Great Western Beach on its doorstep, this Newquay Seafront hotel is the perfect place to explore the many attractions of this hip, laid-back seaside resort.

If you’ve had your fill of the stunning Cornish beaches and gnarly waves, pay a visit to the Newport Zoo or Blue Reef Aquarium or shiver your timbers at Pirate’s Quest.

All standard double rooms feature a comfy king size bed with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet. Our on-site restaurant and bar serves breakfast and tasty evening meals.

Esplanade Hotel

Overlooking Fistral Beach with stunning Atlantic views, the Esplanade Hotel has an indoor child-friendly swimming pool, a spa bath, and a sauna. Fresh, local produce can be enjoyed in the hotel’s Ocean View Restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Bathroom amenities and a hairdryer are provided in all modern tiled bathrooms. Contemporary wooden furnishings and a purple feature wall are in each spacious room.

Local Cornish ales and ciders are served in the hotel’s Pebbles Bar, which can be enjoyed in the stylish bar seating area or on the large sun terrace. Full English and continental breakfasts are served in the restaurant which has Atlantic Ocean views.

Home to the Quiksilver Surf School, all guests receive discounted surf lessons. There is also an indoor, child-friendly swimming pool, hotel bar, plus indoor and outdoor play areas for the children. Family Wii nights and biscuit decorating are also on offer.

Fistral Beach Surf School is located on site. Newquay town centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk away and Newquay Golf Club is 550 yards from the Esplanade Hotel. Newquay Rail Station is a 20-minute journey on foot.

Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

On a rugged cliff side in the Cornish village of Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa offers wonderful views across the Atlantic. The 4-star boutique hotel has a luxury spa and restaurant.

The leisure centre features a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, games room and a resident surf instructor. Guests can relax in the adults-only thermal suite with a sauna, hot tub and steam room.

The award-winning Herring Restaurant serves modern Cornish cuisine, featuring quality local produce. Wild Café offers a range of popular dishes, from colourful tapas to traditional favourites.

Rooms at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa have stylish decor and free internet access. All rooms have a refrigerator and work desk, and the private modern bathroom features free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The family-owned Bedruthan Hotel & Spa is situated between Newquay and Padstow. Free on-site parking is available, and Merlin Golf Club and Driving Range is 5 minutes away by car.

Atlantic Hotel Newquay

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Kilbirnie Hotel features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a fully equipped fitness suite, and a secluded sun terrace.

An en suite bathroom and a TV are featured in each room at The Kilbirnie, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Fresh local produce and seafood are used to create traditional English cuisine in the on-site restaurant, and a wide variety of wines from the hotel’s cellar are also on offer.

Surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing can all be enjoyed at the local beaches of Fistral and Watergate, which are both within 10 minutes’ drive. The Eden Project is a 30-minute drive and features the world’s largest indoor rainforest.

Sands Resort Hotel

Situated along Cornwall’s picturesque north coast, Sands Resort Hotel & Spa overlooks golden beaches and offers 2 swimming pools and free activities such as mini golf and tennis.

Guests can enjoy a massage in the on-site spa or work out in the gym. There is also a resident hairdresser who caters for men, women and children.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the restaurant and includes cooked items, croissants, yoghurts and cereal. Lunch and dinner are also available, as well as a children’s menu.

An en suite bathroom is provided in each room at Sands Resort, as well as a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

The beach is just a 5-minute walk away, while Newquay Zoo, Blue Reef Aquarium and DairyLand Farmworld are a within a 10-minute drive. The Eden Project is 35 minutes away by car and features the world’s largest greenhouse.

Legacy Hotel Victoria

Boasting a majestic location on the cliffs of Newquay looking out over the bay, this hotel is in Newquay’s centre. It has an indoor pool with sea views.

The shops of Newquay’s centre are less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, and the famous Fistral Beach can be reached in 20 minutes on foot. Newquay Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away, and Newquay Golf Club is a 15-minute walk.

There is a heated pool for guests to relax in. Guests can exercise in the small gym. Ooh La La Spa offers a range of relaxing spa and beauty treatments.

With views of Newquay, rooms each feature satellite TV, and guests can enjoy free tea and coffee in the room. There is a private bathroom, and many rooms boast lovely sea views. The rooms are accessed by the central staircase.

Senor Dicks serves authentic Mexican food.

This is our guests’ favourite part of Newquay, according to independent reviews.

Best Western Hotel Bristol

The Hotel Bristol is located on clifftop over looking Tolcarne Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features a swimming pool, sauna and Wellness Clinic. Guests can enjoy the onsite restaurant and bar. There is on-site parking available and free WiFi throughout.

Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There are also en-suite bathroom facilities. Some rooms overlook the beach.

There are 2 guest lounges at the property and you can play table tennis at the hotel. Best Western Hotel Bristol has 3 conference rooms and offer business facilities including photocopying and printing.

Popular local activities include water sports, surfing and walking.

Fistral Beach is 1.4 miles from Best Western Bristol, while Newquay Zoo is 900 yards from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 3.7 miles from Best Western Hotel Bristol.

Barrowfield Hotel

Offering an indoor pool and a restaurant, Barrowfield Hotel is located in the seaside town of Newquay. With free WiFi access available in public area and free limited parking, the property is just 9 minutes’ stroll from the beach and Newquay Train Station.

Each room here includes a TV and a seating area. Featuring a bath or a shower, the private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Extras include bed linen.

At Barrowfield Hotel there is a communal sauna and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and luggage storage. There is also a ballroom offering frequent evening entertainment (not available during August).

The hotel is 1.7 miles from Fistral Beach and a 13-minute walk from Newquay Zoo. Newquay Cornwall Airfield is less than 5 miles away and Blue Reef Aquarium is a 19-minute journey on foot.

Pentire Hotel

Perched high on Newquay’s Pentire Headland, Pentire Hotel sits between Fistral Beach and the Gannel Estuary. The hotel has wonderful views, a modern leisure centre and free Wi-Fi.

The bright and airy bedrooms at Pentire each have a private modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms feature tea/coffee facilities and a TV, and some have sea views.

Pentire Leisure Centre features table tennis facilities and a pool table. Guests can relax in the leafy gardens and spacious sun terrace.

The traditional restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring quality local produce and fresh seafood. Cooked breakfasts are available daily, and the lounge bar offers fresh coffee and speciality beers.

Just a 20-minute walk from Newquay centre, The Pentire Hotel is a mile from Newquay Golf Course. Free on-site parking is available, and Newquay Railway Station is a 5-minute drive away.

Glendorgal Hotel

Set in 17 acres of private headland overlooking the Atlantic, Glendorgal offers free parking, free Wi-Fi access, and beach-themed rooms with impressive coastal views.

All of the modern rooms of this self-catering Hotel feature en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities and LCD TVs.

The Watermark Cafe & Bar offers views across Porth Beach from the spacious conservatory.

Private on-site parking is available.

Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium are within easy reach, and the Eden Project is just 30 minutues’ drive away.

Porth Veor Manor Hotel

Superbly situated on the north coast of Cornwall, AA 3-star Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Porth Veor Manor provides charming accommodation overlooking Porth beach, just 1 miles from Newquay.

A beautiful mid-19th century property, Porth Veor offers tranquil, comfortable rooms, some with delightful beach views. Each room is equipped with satellite TV, and Wi-Fi is available in the lounge and bar.

Guests may enjoy a relaxing drink in the bar. Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Porth Veor Manor has a lounge and conservatory, with open log fire.

There is an outdoor heated swimming pool and picturesque terraced gardens, where guests may enjoy the views.

Free parking is available. Breakfast is available to all guests on a room basis for GBP 12.95 per person, per day.

About the author

Hey there! I’m Joe, a 38-year-old Cornish local and a passionate traveler. I reside in the beautiful coastal town of Newquay, nestled in the heart of Cornwall.

Born in the picturesque town of Penzance, I’ve been fortunate enough to call Cornwall my home throughout my entire life.

Growing up surrounded by the stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of this region, I developed an unwavering love for Cornwall and all it has to offer.

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