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.
A window with a view of the beach and ocean.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the coastline and buildings.
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $155
$130 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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, Blue Reef Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

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

Family Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Signature Twin Room

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

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

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

Deluxe Suite

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

Signature Double Room

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

Family Room

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

Premium Double Room, Sea View

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

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

Cabin (Cosy)

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

Double Room (Cosy)

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

Premium Double Room, Sea View

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

Standard Double Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Newquay

With a stay at Great Western Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Newquay, within a 15-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Great Western Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Newquay Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Tolcarne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Western Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Reef Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Towan Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lusty Glaze Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newquay Station - 2 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Towan Blystra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Griffin Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel offers 66 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 66 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Steam Bar and Restaurant serving guests of Great Western Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Steam Bar and Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per night); reservations required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. 391 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 949 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay . Staff lovely ,location and restaurant/bar perfect .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sea view from the restaurant is very welcome and the food and drink are reasonable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff very very tired hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Conrad

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

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel extremely clean, and staff very helpful and friendly. Hotel very run down
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location. Bar/restaurant had amazing views. Close to town. Decent food. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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