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Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property

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A coastal beach with a large building on a hill, a sandy shore, and pink flowers in the foreground.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a coastal landscape.
Daily full breakfast for a fee
A window with a view of the beach and ocean.
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cliff Road, Newquay, England, TR7 2NE
  • Place, Tolcarne Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Western Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Towan Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a nightstand with a tissue box.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Signature Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Signature Twin Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small shelf with a tissue box.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a phone, and a nightstand with a tissue box.

Deluxe Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the beach.

Signature Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a brown leather chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Sea View

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bench, a desk, and a television.

Premium Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door.

Standard Double Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Cosy)

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

Cabin (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Cosy)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a colorful rug.

Double Room (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a view of the sea.

Premium Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a rug.

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Great Western Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room and a garden.
Great Western Hotel offers 66 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Great Western Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Great Western Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Steam Bar and Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a lift and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 5 minutes by car from Watergate Bay Beach and 11 minutes from Fistral Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Great Western Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a lift. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Newquay hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Steam Bar and Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per night); reservations required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Steam Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per night (295 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Great Western Hotel Newquay
Great Western Newquay
Great Western Hotel Newquay, Cornwall
Great Western Hotel Hotel
Great Western Hotel Newquay
Great Western Hotel Hotel Newquay

Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 941 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 941 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 941 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 941 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 941 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel staff very welcoming and helpful. Lovely big room. Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff in every area. A favourite hotel since 1989.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good, staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, room a bit hot though!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in need of renovation (parts currently underway) but still a very enjoyable stay. Fantastic location with excellent views from dining rooms and bar overlooking the ocean. Staff are excellent and do all they can to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay, with helpful friendly staff. Thanks for always being a reliable team proving a strong service. Look forward to my next stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Beach view was a bit obstructed however we booked last minute so super happy The staff are all absolutely amazing the bar staff could be more friendly especially Stracey
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room kept clean by room cleaners, complimentary biscuits and drink making things were topped every day, very friendly staff and a fantastic bar and resturaunt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room left alot to be desired but the staff were great and the food was good. Our
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the bed comfy. We had a side view of the sea and it was lovely to hear the waves overnight. Breakfast lovely as always.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good value for the cost.comfortable bed,friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, what a great location with fantastic views, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was amazing and a great choice, fantastic english breakfast too, will deffinately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Great size room with lovely comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for our visit and was able to reserve parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

I very much enjoyed my two nights in the hotel. Although a little shabby, my room was comfortable and I enjoyed my view. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were lovely and bar and restaurant clean 👌. The room was very clean and nice. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and polite will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a very nice hotel right on the beach front will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great views of the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Given great room with view of beach and sea lovely and big comfy bed - nice n quiet
Bedroom
Sea view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing break.

Great staff, great food and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, Far Better Than expected! Nice Large Room & Bed, With Great Bathroom Facilities. Would Definitely Stay Again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025