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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.
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Lounge
A window with a view of the beach and ocean.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

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, Towan Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a nightstand with a tissue box.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Family Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Signature Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Signature Twin Room

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small shelf with a tissue box.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Twin Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a phone, and a nightstand with a tissue box.

Deluxe Suite

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

View all photos for Signature Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the beach.

Signature Double Room

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

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a brown leather chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Sea View

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bench, a desk, and a television.

Premium Double Room, Sea View

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door.

Standard Double Room, Accessible

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

View all photos for Cabin (Cosy)

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

Cabin (Cosy)

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

View all photos for Double Room (Cosy)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a colorful rug.

Double Room (Cosy)

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

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a view of the sea.

Premium Double Room, Sea View

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a rug.

Family Quadruple Room

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

About the area

Newquay

Great Western Hotel puts you in the heart of Newquay, within steps of Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Steam Bar and Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Newquay City Centre hotel include Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tolcarne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Western Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Reef Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Towan Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lusty Glaze Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪The Towan Blystra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Griffin Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cod End - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel

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 a lift. 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.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Great Western Hotel offers 66 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

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.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and from 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 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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Great Western Hotel?

Great Western Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Western Hotel on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$242, 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.

Is parking available at Great Western Hotel?

Yep, Great Western Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 10.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Great Western Hotel?

Yep, Great Western Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Tolcarne Beach.

Does Great Western Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Western Hotel?

No, Great Western Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Western Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Western Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Western Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Great Western Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Newquay Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 943 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

Conrad

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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
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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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room 220 in serious need of a lick of paint, stains on carpet. Designer toiletries - this was a hand wash at the sink and a body wash for the shower.. No shampoo or conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and polite will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

andy

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