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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 metres 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Newquay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jozsef
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, good food and the most spectacular location. My favourite Newquay hotel.
  • Jackson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room had a amazing view of the sea, was clean and beds are very comfortable.
  • Mickeencrua
    Ireland Ireland
    Very enjoyable stay. Staff were very helpful. Special thanks to Michelle who went above and beyond to help me with a difficult task. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting Newquay or the Cornwall area in general.
  • Clifford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The price reflected the room, a budget room with a view of the high street and not the sea. That was ok because we didn’t spend a lot of time in our room except at night, so the view wasn’t important for a one-night stay. The view from the...
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was amazing really comfortable, and the shower was a good size, actually quite a nice street view too
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    our room was a sea view room i loved seeing and hearing the waves.
  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely big room with amazing views. Breakfast was really good
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff in reception and in the restaurant, evening and breakfast shifts were so accommodating, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It's was a very pleasant business trip and excellent value. There are some great sea views and the beach...
  • Jemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I booked this for my daughter and partner for the their engagement gift, they had an amazing time with everything at their doorstep and the staff truly lovely.
  • Vijay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was the best thing about this property and the staff who were always accommodating and pleasant and helpful. Great location to have drink, chill out literally.Laundry and cleaning system spot on.Reception staff lovely.

Property questions and answers
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  • Does it have bath or shower?

    Thank you for your message. Our rooms are a mixture between baths and showers. If you do require a particular one, please contact the hotel, and we w..
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    during the summer month of May-September is a great time if you wish to spend time on the beach. The rest of the year is still good for walks on the beach
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • Dog Friendly?

    We have some room that are allocated to guests with dogs, These need to be booked directly with us.
    Answered on 16 November 2019
  • Hello could you tell me the price of parking please?

    Parking is £5 per day
    Answered on 4 November 2019
  • Hi, do your breakfasts cater for milk and nut allergy sufferers please?

    Hi, We can offer almond or oat milk in replace of dairy milk and in regards to nut allergies, if you query this with our staff, they are always more ..
    Answered on 23 January 2020
  • Hi do you have a lift? or ground floor rooms is there sea veiw rooms avalable for sunday 6th sept?

    Good Afternoon, yes there is a lift available in the hotel.
    Answered on 29 September 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Great Western

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £10 per day.
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Great Western takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note there is limited parking available at GBP 10 per day. Please contact the hotel in advance.

    Early check in is available from 13:00 pm at an additional cost of GBP 20.00. Please contact the hotel to arrange this.

    Late check out is available until 12:00 pm at an additional cost of GBP 20.00

    Please note that the hotel cannot accept bookings of more than 2 rooms.

    Please note that the lead guest must be at least 18 years of age.

    Children are charged GBP 7.50 for breakfast.

    Some rooms accommodate baby cribs.

    Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

    Guests are asked to inform the hotel if they are bringing children with them.

    Kindly note the guest is liable for any lost items or damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged if necessary.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Great Western

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Great Western. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Great Western include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Single
      • Family

    • The prices at Great Western may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Great Western offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Live music/performance
      • Live sport events (broadcast)

    • Guests staying at Great Western can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan

    • Great Western is 500 yards from the centre of Newquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Great Western has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Great Western is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.