Newquay

Great Western Hotel, Newquay

StayScore

81

/100

Confidence: High

36-37 Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NE, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Great Western Hotel in Newquay occupies a clifftop position on the town’s headland directly overlooking Great Western Beach and the sea. Operated as a pub with hotel-style accommodation, it offers an open-plan bar and dining area, a garden and an ocean-view terrace. Bedrooms include family and dog-friendly options with tea and coffee facilities, luxury toiletries and free Wi‑Fi; the property provides breakfast, limited pre-bookable parking and lift access to the first and second floors.

Great Western Hotel, Newquay

Score breakdown

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StayScore
81/100
7.9/10
4.2/5
4/5

Scores last verified: 12 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 81/100

The Great Western Hotel is best suited to travellers after a colourful, clifftop Cornish stay where sea views and easy access to Great Western Beach are the main draws. Operated as a pub with hotel-style rooms, it appeals to guests who prioritise atmosphere, coastal location and a sociable, informal base over boutique polish or long spa breaks. It works well for surfers, coastal walkers and those wanting a pulse-of-the-town base in Newquay with terraces and public spaces that capitalise on the outlook.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Private parkingFree WiFiFamily roomsBeachfrontRestaurantNon-smoking roomsFacilities for disabled guests24-hour front deskBarFabulous breakfast

Highlights

  • Clifftop position directly overlooking Great Western Beach and the sea
  • Lively pub atmosphere with ocean-view terrace and garden for sociable evenings
  • Convenient base for surfers, coastal walks and beach-focused stays in Newquay

Things to know

  • Pub operation means evenings can be lively, especially in summer
  • Exposed clifftop location can be windy and may feel less secluded than quieter coastal retreats

Hotel surroundings

What's nearby

Nearby

  • 1.Trenance Gardens 800 yd
  • 2.Newquay Water Sports Centre 900 yd
  • 3.Listry Recreation Ground 950 yd
  • 4.The Old Lifeboat Station 1.1 mi
  • 5.Coastguard's Lookout 1.2 mi

Top attractions

  • 1.Blue Reef Aquarium 700 yd
  • 2.Newquay Zoo 750 yd
  • 3.Dairyland Farm Park 3.7 mi
  • 4.Japanese Garden 4.4 mi

Transport

  • 1.Bus · Newquay Railway Station Bus Stop 150 yd
  • 2.Bus · Newquay Bus Station (Stand 1) 900 yd
  • 3.Train · Quintrell Downs Station 2.2 mi

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