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Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Fistral Beach

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Premium Room, Partial Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Breakfast meal
Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Towan Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lusty Glaze Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

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

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Family Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newquay

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Newquay City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach. Newquay Zoo and Newquay Parish Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Tolcarne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Western Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newquay Zoo - 8 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
  • ‪The Cod End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Towan Blystra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rebellion Roast House & Moonshine Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel

3-star beach hotel near 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 an elevator. 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.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Great Western Hotel offers 64 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 11 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

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
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 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

Renovations and closures

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

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 11 per night (299 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Western Hotel to the airport?

Great Western Hotel is 4.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great Western Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Western Hotel.

How close is Great Western Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Great Western Beach and 7-minute walk from Tolcarne Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Western Hotel offer free breakfast?

Great Western Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Western Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Western Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day.

Does Great Western Hotel have a pool?

Great Western Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Great Western Hotel have a restaurant?

Great Western Hotel is home to Steam Bar and Restaurant, which features international cuisine. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day.

Does Great Western Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Great Western Hotel to downtown Newquay?

Great Western Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Newquay.

Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 870 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful views from the restaurant. Breakfast was good. All staff were excellent, friendly and helpful- a great asset to the hotel. Some of the public areas were very tired looking, especially the bedroom corridors. The exterior would also benefit from a coat of paint. However, we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff, every single one of them polite, couldnt do enough to help. All room clean, a bit dated but that was the only negative. Except window in room was broke but tild reception and they were in it. Food great, breakfast included every breakfast you could imagine frim full English, salmon, pancakes whatever you wanted just ask. Really really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back. Booked parking prior to stay and our name was on the wall ready and waiting for our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at The Great Western for 5 nights B&B and my pre booked parking space was ready when I pulled into the car park. The lady on reception was welcoming and talked me through the booking in process. My room was on the second floor, and there is a lift or stairs to get there. Definitely easier in the lift if you have bags. I was very impressed with my double room that overlooked the front car park and main road. It was very spacious and clean. Yes, it’s a little tired looking in places but to be honest it’s an old building and 3* so I was very happy with the room. It had everything I needed for my stay. Plenty of storage for everything I brought, a good double bed, decent sized tv and a brilliant shower. Hot water every time I needed a shower, no matter what time of day and really good pressure. I was expecting a noisy night overlooking the front of the hotel but it was pretty quiet and I had lots of undisturbed sleep. Breakfast was well worth adding on to the stay and the food was good quality with plenty to choose from. Brilliant views as well during breakfast overlooking the beach. Staff at The Great Western were lovely and friendly, always greeting you with a smile, and nothing was too much trouble. A nice touch was the Cornish biscuits with the complimentary tea and coffee in the room; couldn’t get enough of them. I had a brilliant stay at The Great Western, it was ideally situated in Newquay and an added bonus is the bar and restaurant attached to it. Brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic. Room was very dated. Very old carpet. Felt kinda gross. Very small room. Beds snaller than a sta dard twin and not very comfortable. Our room had an unpleasant view. But staff were nice and location was great. Paid $150 per night. We were only in the room to sleep. But it was probably one of the worst rooms ive ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ingo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Our stay

Fade charm, must have a great place in the past. Personal was not too helpful. Breakfast was not nice. In total below expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Wonderful staff. Beautiful breakfast.
View from hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

3 night stay at The Great Western Newquay

Impressed to arrive and being disabled find we had a designated parking slot right beside front entrance. Superb views across the bay from the restaurant too. Would have been nice to have a sea view from our bedroom too but being first floor we were above the roof above the dining room so no sea view
View at breakfast across the bay
Sunset over the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fabulous, room was lovely. The only negative thing was the size of the tv was really small. But if you’re there for the beach and surfing it’s not an issue
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room smelt like standing water, multiple flies in the room - so bad we checked out eary. Oh and then they overcharged us for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vedant

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great but property need renovation, rooms were tidy however the common area need upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff who were very thorough and made sure everything was ok. Due to the weather the rooms were a bit stuffy but due to the age of the building it couldn’t have been helped. Showers were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasure and work

Beautiful location with wonderful views think the hotel needs a little TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

andy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great views of the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Western Hotel - not so "Great"

The hotel was dirty. The bathroom smely of urine. The bed sheets were not cnanged every day. It took 10 mins waiting time for the toilet's cistern to fill before it could be flushed again. The hotel has not been modernised since it was built in the 1800s. The was a damp patch on the ceiling of the disabled room that my friend and I stayed in. It only has freeview TV. I would never stay there again and nor would I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025