Newquay

THE NICI Newquay

StayScore

85

/100

Confidence: Medium

East Street, Newquay, TR7 1DB, United Kingdom

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★★★★★5-star hotel

Set on the cliffs above Newquay’s surf beaches, THE NICI Newquay is a coastal hotel overlooking the Atlantic and a short walk from Great Western Beach and Newquay railway station. The property offers 82 rooms and sea-view suites, an on-site Italian-inspired restaurant (Amalfi’s), and a spa with an indoor pool and hydrotherapy suite. The hotel runs an activities programme that includes complimentary surf lessons and family beach activities, and it welcomes dogs.

THE NICI Newquay

Score breakdown

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StayScore
85/100
7.4/10
4.5/5
4.5/5

Scores last verified: 12 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 85/100

THE NICI Newquay is best suited to travellers who want an active coastal break with easy access to Newquay’s surf beaches and the town’s transport links. Set on the cliffs above Great Western Beach and a short walk from Newquay railway station, it appeals to surfers, families and dog owners who value sea views, an activities programme (including surf lessons) and a contemporary seaside-hotel feel over a remote, quiet hideaway. It works well as a base for beach days, surf trips and lively Cornish stays.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

2 swimming poolsPrivate parkingSpa & wellness centreFree WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantFitness centreTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarBreakfast

Highlights

  • Dramatic cliff-top location above Newquay’s surf beaches
  • Easy walk to Great Western Beach and Newquay railway station
  • Activity-led coastal stay ideal for surfers, families and dog owners

Things to know

  • Cliff-top position can feel exposed and windy in changeable weather
  • Activity and family focus creates a lively atmosphere rather than a tranquil retreat

Hotel surroundings

What's nearby

Nearby

  • 1.Listry Recreation Ground 650 yd
  • 2.Newquay Water Sports Centre 650 yd
  • 3.Trenance Gardens 650 yd
  • 4.The Old Lifeboat Station 1 mi
  • 5.Coastguard's Lookout 1.2 mi

Top attractions

  • 1.Blue Reef Aquarium 400 yd
  • 2.Newquay Zoo 850 yd
  • 3.Dairyland Farm Park 3.7 mi
  • 4.Japanese Garden 4.6 mi

Transport

  • 1.Bus · Newquay Railway Station Bus Stop 250 yd
  • 2.Bus · Newquay Bus Station (Stand 1) 550 yd
  • 3.Train · Quintrell Downs Station 2.3 mi

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