Great Western Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall
The refurbished Great Western Hotel in Newquay is a perfect spot to stay, eat and drink on Cornwall’s breathtaking Atlantic coastline.
Telephone: 01637 872010
www.greatwesternnewquay.co.uk
The Great Western Hotel has been awarded a THREE STAR grading in the Hotel category by Quality in Tourism on behalf of VisitEngland.
Set in the heart of Newquay, with a superb sea view, clifftop garden and terrace and only a few steps from the golden sandy beach and the sea, the Great Western Hotel offers some of the best value accommodation* in Newquay for relaxation, informality and comfort.
Steam, the Hotel bar and restaurant, offers the best in informal dining and socialising throughout the day and into the evening, with a menu of locally sourced dishes which blend Cornwall with the Mediterranean. All the food is freshly prepared and locally sourced where possible while the well stocked and stylish bar offers a full range of drinks.
For a weekend break or a holiday in Newquay, The Great Western Hotel offers a great seaside location to enjoy your time in Cornwall. We look forward to welcoming you, Ed and Barbara May.
Directors Award for Outstanding Achievement at the St Austell Brewery Estate Awards 2009.
Winners of the Smiles Champion of the Year (Managed) Award at the St Austell Brewery Estate Awards 2011.
* Note: The hotel's Standard bedrooms have not yet been refurbished. All Standard rooms are clean and comfortable but their decor may not reflect the images on this website.
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Rooms
The Great Western Hotel, Newquay has 63 bedrooms.
Superior Spoil yourself in the sumptuous luxury of a Superior room. With the best views in the house, you can take in the breathtaking seascape while you luxuriate in the high quality surroundings.
Premium Larger rooms with guaranteed sea views.
Standard The majority of our bedrooms are Standard. These rooms are awaiting refurbishment and offer simple décor at a good price. If you want to get out and about and enjoy the best of what Newquay and Cornwall have to offer, then our Standard rooms provide an excellent value resting place.
Whichever room you choose, we can guarantee cleanliness and comfort. Rooms tend to be large and bright. All are en-suite with bath or shower and provide complimentary toiletries, TV, phone and facilities to make hot drinks.
Make the most of the location by choosing a room with a sea view.
Smoking Great Western hotel has a non smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted in any of the hotels’ bedrooms or their balconies. Smoking is permitted on designated areas of our terraces.
Sorry, no pets.
Make your stay extra special
Make your stay extra special by choosing some treats from the menu below:
- Flowers We can supply a bouquet of freshly cut fragrant flowers for your room.
- Champagne treat Champagne and wine Pre-order a chilled bottle of Champagne or a fine bottle of wine for your room when you arrive.
- Chocolates Order a selection of hand crafted finest chocolates.
Simply call us on 01637 872010 to pre-order your treat or speak to Reception at any time during your stay.
Group Bookings – Please note at the Great Western we are a family friendly hotel and welcome children of all ages therefore we are unable to accept any more than 2 rooms per single sex group. Please contact Jade at Reception on 01637 872010 to discuss any group booking enquiries.
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May Offers
May Special Offers
Single: £39.00
Standard: £49.00
Premium: £69.00
Superior: £89.00
£10.00 supplement for weekends.
Book for a minimum of two nights and get a 10% discount for stays Sunday to Thursday.
Offer ends on 24th May.
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Amenities
Boating is available from the harbour only 5 minutes walk away. Fishing trips are available from the harbour. Cliff top patio. Fantastic cliff and beach walks on the North Cornwall coast. Surfing at local beaches.
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Weddings
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The Great Western Hotel reopened last year after a major refurbishment and now has a licence for weddings and civil partnerships as well as fantastic facilities for receptions and photographs. The hotel is an amazing location for wedding and civil partnerships and of course a fantastic venue for receptions of all sizes. Couples have the chance to get married against the spectacular backdrop of the North Cornwall coast. Come and have a look at what we have to offer! Please click here to download our Weddings & Receptions brochure. For more information please contact Michelle Addison at the Great Western Hotel on 01637 872010. |
Conferences and Parties
We are also delighted to host parties and business conferences. Our function room caters for up to 96 people. Please call us to discuss your requirements and ideas.
We can offer tea, coffee and a light lunch for all conferences, please view our functions for more details.
Please click here to view our Functions Brochure.
Food & Drink
The newset bar and restaurant in Newquay, Steam, provides informal dining, drinks and snacks in relaxed comfortable surroundings.
Open from breakfast, Steam is an ideal place to meet family and friends at any time of the year whether for a hearty Cornish breakfast before you venture into the surf, a wholesome Sunday lunch after a walk on the beach or a drink and a catch up with friends in the evening.
Whatever you want, Steam can suit the mood (and the weather!) with a large garden terrace for al fresco dining, stylish contemporary restaurant and impressive bar. Which ever you choose you can be assured of attentive service, freshly prepared good food and a wide choice of drinks.
Food: Download our menu
Location
You can arrive in Newquay by air, rail and road
Follow the signs for Newquay and continue for approximately 5 miles to Quintrell Downs. At the roundabout take the right-hand exit into Quintrell Road (A3058) over the level crossing (sign-posted Newquay Porth and Henver Road). Carry along this road for approximately 3 miles. You go straight over two mini roundabouts. After the second one continue for 400yds. The Great Western Hotel is on the right.
Parking: The hotel has very few parking spaces for residents. There is a large Pay and Display public car park on Tolcarne Road within a short walk of the hotel. Please ask at Reception when booking.
By rail: Newquay is served by a branchline which links at Par to the mainline services from Penzance to London, the Midlands and the North. In peak season, First Great Western operates direct services from London Paddington to Newquay. The Great Western Hotel is a couple of minutes walk from Newquay Station.
By air: Newquay Airport operates scheduled services to London Gatwick, London Stansted, Plymouth, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds / Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Dublin.
Address:
31-35 Cliff Road
Newquay
Cornwall
United Kingdom
TR7 2PT
Telephone: 01637 872010
Fax: 01637 874435
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