Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel near Fistral Beach

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Guests can enjoy stunning ocean views and beach access from this seaside hotel.
Situated on a street corner, the hotel features a classic architectural style with a prominent signboard and adjacent outdoor seating area.
Freshly baked treats and specialty coffee are available at this inviting café.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two windows, and a bedside table.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline from the comfort of your room, with a prominent cliff and distant sea visible through the window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Cliff Road, Newquay, England, TR7 2NE
  • Lusty Glaze Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Porth Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Fistral Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newquay

Located in Newquay City Centre, Great Western Hotel is next to Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach. This 64-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
  • Lusty Glaze Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Porth Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fistral Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lanherne Pub & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Towan Blystra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel

Beach hotel near Fistral Beach
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. Other amenities at this beach hotel include wedding services, a banquet hall, and 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.

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 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)
  • Wedding services

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 11 per night (299 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
  • 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 parking (fees apply).

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.

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.

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 Towan Beach. You'll also find Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Great Western Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10.00 per day. Though parking is available on request, 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 good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include partial sea views.

Does Great Western Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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

Yes, Great Western Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge 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?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great Western Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Great Western Hotel.

Does Great Western Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Great Western Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 819 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwina, Cirencester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just on my way home from a 4 night stay at the Great Western Hotel .We had a lovely time, rooms clean and spacious, beds comfy breakfast was really nice would deffo stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great room ok, better menu needed. The area around is awful, so much redevelopment and poor upkeep of buildings. Views fro hotel restaurant brilliant especially the sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great views

Room had amazing views. Would stay in the same room again just for those views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

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

Great for dogs

Fantastic place to stay, cheap, clean rooms, good location and very good if you have a dog, they have a dog garden right beside the 5 allocated dog friendly rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip Cramond Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room clean and spacious, friendly and helpful staff. Close to everything you need for a short stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room, staff were lovely and happy to help with anything needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good location friendly helpful staff, excellent size bedroom with a beach view really good outside beer garden and views, on-site car parking. The down side, the Hotel now looking tired, considering it’s location is a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a cute little stay! The people are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay Staff were 1st class
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Well worth a visit.

Usual quality service from this hotel. The welcoming Easter Egg was a touch of class. No problem in returning here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach with great sea views. Unfortunately the lift was not working and the hotel was waiting to have the lift repaired, the hotel was very apologetic and this was understandably out of their control.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Waisale

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Groundhoppers trip

It was an enjoyable stay with a clean tidy room and the staff were friendly and smiling and helpful.breakfast’s were lovely and my only complaint is I wish your bar stayed open longer for hotel guests .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malakai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truro visit to see family & friends.

Reception and bar staff excellent. Didn’t use restaurant, limited opening times at bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect for a few nights ...room fine...shower good with decent force... Pub part was good for breakfast and evening meal...also had entertainment on the friday night...great views from outdoor seating area...all staff lovely... No issues with the hotel it was just the area outside had alot of tired looking buildings...closed shops... Did have a morrisons opposite which handy as forgot a few things ....burger king...domino's and a few chinese We hadnt pre booked parking which was limited spaces but we parked over the road which was £12 per 24 hours in the station car park...you could pay it all.in one go...display the ticket and not have to go back each day to put on a new ticket... It suited everything we needed for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great location

Great location with parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff always helpful .great time away for us.will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025