Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, Partial Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Daily full breakfast for a fee

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, Newquay Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 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 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Double Room, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room, Sea View

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

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

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

About the neighborhood

Newquay

Located in Newquay City Centre, Great Western Hotel is next to Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach. This 66-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

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 Towan Blystra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cod End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rebellion Roast House & Moonshine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel

Guests of Great Western Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This beach hotel also has a garden.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Great Western Hotel?

Great Western Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Western Hotel?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Western Hotel on May 13, 2026 start from $109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Great Western Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Newquay City Centre, just steps from Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach, and within a short walk of Newquay Zoo. You'll also find Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Great Western Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 10 per day. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Great Western Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Great Western Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Great Western Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Great Western Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a sea view.

Does Great Western Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Great Western Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Great Western Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Steam Bar and Restaurant.

Does Great Western Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Great Western Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Great Western Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Great Western Hotel?

The closest major airport to Great Western Hotel is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 4.8 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Great Western Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Great Western Hotel.

Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 903 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RUGARE JOHN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was scruffy, with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Bed old and very bumpy. Breakfast good, apart from coffee was lukewarm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

8/10 Good

Brad

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

louise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was close to the beach but hotel it’s self needs some work the room smelt and so did the the hall ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elliott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic as always. Very friendly staff, great location next to my favourite Indian restaurant in the country!! See you next year!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is one of the few who when not full, charge for a late checkout. Shame as everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loud doors in nearby rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All above and the view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Libo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful and pleasant staff. Spacious room, good bathroom and amenities, location on seafront. Property is quite "tired" though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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