Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Fistral Beach

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In the heart of Newquay City Centre, Great Western Hotel offers a warm welcome with a playground for kids and a garden to unwind. Enjoy international cuisine at Steam Bar and Restaurant, connect to WiFi in public areas, or simply relax with daily housekeeping.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £53
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Cliff Road, Newquay, England, TR7 2NE

What's nearby

  • Tolcarne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Western Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newquay Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Towan Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lusty Glaze Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 9 min drive
  • Newquay Station - 2 min walk
  • Quintrell Downs Station - 8 min drive
  • St Columb Road Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cod End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Towan Blystra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rebellion Roast House & Moonshine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oceans Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Fistral Beach. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Steam Bar and Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and overall value get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Off-site parking within 295 ft (GBP 11 per night); booking required
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 19 January 2026 to 20 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 11 per night (295 ft away)
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Western Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great Western Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Great Western Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Great Western Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Great Western Hotel and nearby?

Great Western Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Great Western Hotel?

Yes, Steam Bar and Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Great Western Hotel like?

Great Western Hotel is in Newquay City Centre, a short 9-minute drive from Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) and 7 minutes' walk from Tolcarne Beach. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Great Western Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a good choice of continental and cooked food and delicious options. (27 reviews)
  • The property's location next to Great Western beach offers stunning views and easy access to the beach. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was good and had a hot option, and the restaurant offered a mesmerizing sea view. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Beach
Restaurant
Bed
Breakfast
Food
Parking

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The hotel was really nice and accessible.
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gillian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel was close to the beach but hotel it’s self needs some work the room smelt and so did the the hall ways.
louise, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was scruffy, with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Bed old and very bumpy. Breakfast good, apart from coffee was lukewarm.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were lovely and bar and restaurant clean 👌. The room was very clean and nice. Will definitely stay here again
ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was quite clean a few hairs in the bath and used soaps still present. Room was clean itself. Good bar spent NYE in there good atmosphere
Brad, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Handy location for our visit and was able to reserve parking on site.
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic as always. Very friendly staff, great location next to my favourite Indian restaurant in the country!! See you next year!!
Liam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing break.

Great staff, great food and service.
Alan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Wonderful staff. Beautiful breakfast.
View from hotel
Caroline, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

great views of the sea
andy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Given great room with view of beach and sea lovely and big comfy bed - nice n quiet
Bedroom
Sea view
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, Far Better Than expected! Nice Large Room & Bed, With Great Bathroom Facilities. Would Definitely Stay Again!
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful and pleasant staff. Spacious room, good bathroom and amenities, location on seafront. Property is quite "tired" though.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All above and the view
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was very clean food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and polite will stay there again
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, beautiful room, lady on reception was really friendly and super helpful
Rosanna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Enjoying time together

Nice to get away with plenty to see and do with nice weather.
Tristan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

a very nice hotel right on the beach front will stay again
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and helpful. It's convenient to the town and beach. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Sophie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic views..great breakfast..unbelievable situation..sleeping with the sea..!!
Nighttime from room
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay Staff were 1st class
janice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Great location, staff friendly and efficient, room very spacious and comfortable
Gaynor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The view from room
Christopher, 2-night trip