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Watergate Bay Hotel

On the Beach | Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA, England
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Watergate Bay Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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uksatman
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42 reviews 42 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW via mobile

It's expensive for sure, especially the drinks, which takes the fun out of enjoying yourself while watching the sun going down. Great location and family orientated style hotel and beach feel. Staff are young and attentive and relaxed, maybe too relaxed. Pool is great . This Hotel has grown steadily over the Last 10 years and is a bonus to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Having heard a lot about Watergate Bay, and wanting a bit of a treat - I stayed there last weekend, and I have to say it was thoroughly disappointing. Even at mid season, the prices are expensive, and despite having a wonderful view from our room, our room was small, and lacked the finesse that you would expect for the... More

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derbyshire
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3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We loved every minute. Breakfast was lovely and fresh and simple, location perfect, staff were very polite and attentive (apart from a very odd pool attendant that we stumbled upon who was very rude). The rooms were clean bright and fresh, the bed was big and comfy and best of all the weather was amazing! We dinned at all three... More

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London, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We were only at the hotel for one night and stayed in a Better King Room. The room itself was good, well decorated, clean and big and the bathroom even bigger. The only negative was the curtains, which weren't quite wide enough for the windows and looked like they needed replacing. The products in there were lovely and I treated... More

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Bingley
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights with our son, daughter in law and grandson and dog and had a truly wonderful time. The stunning views and light bright living space are really nice and welcoming. The pool a good size bright and airy. We were lucky enough to have the outer windows of the fabulous pool open and were able... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

This was my third visit over the last couple of years Went down to do some surfing and reading for my thesis for two nights after a wedding nearby, to make the most of the long drive. Good points: Superb location - literally right on what is probably the UK's best surfing/watersports beach They let dogs stay (which I didn't... More

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Newquay
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81 reviews 81 reviews
24 hotel reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Attended an early breakfast business meeting at the Hotel and can highly recommend as a business venue. Excellent, well appointed meeting room with a stunning panoramic beach/sea view which can be both distracting and inspirational! Excellent light breakfast - bacon/egg rolls, pastries, coffee/tea and juice, followed by more coffee and warm nutty cookies - heavenly! The only slight downside could... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

We got married at watergate bay hotel in May 2009 and had the most amazing time: wonderful setting, fantastic service and heavenly rooms. Family and friends stayed at the hotel, too. Haven't stopped recommending the hotel since then. So it was disappointing on a celebratory anniversary meal this end May bank holiday weekend to be greeted with decidedly average waitress... More

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Cheltenham, England.
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34 reviews 34 reviews
32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Stayed for a long weekend in May, had an excellent time, facilities, whether leisure, bar, restaurant are excellent, really good food and just a perfect place to unwind or go off and explore. Would I go back, without a doubt but there are couple of things they could do to just to make it even more perfect. Twice over the... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Having stayed in this Hotel numerous times sine the early 1990's we have seen many changes over the years but the Hotel lives up to expectaions every time. The rooms, food, staff & of course the view are all exceptional & the beach is a wonderful stretch of golden sand which is a must to walk on. We always feel... More

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What travellers say

  • Beach hut(27)
  • Very good(17)
  • Jamie Oliver(14)
  • Ocean view room(5)
  • Evening meals(5)
  • Beautiful locations(4)
  • Car park(4)
  • Swimming pool(3)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Family suite(3)

Additional Information about Watergate Bay Hotel

Address: On the Beach | Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cornwall > Newquay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Newquay
#3 Romantic Hotels in Newquay
#3 Business Hotels in Newquay
#4 On the Beach Hotels in Newquay
Price range (per night): $130 - $339
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Watergate Bay Hotel gives you all the great things you'd find in a mountain resort - on a beach! It's an awesome mix of adrenalin sports, gorgeous accommodation, great places to eat and drink, inspiring people and a relaxed vibe. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
The Hotel And Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Hotel Watergate Bay
Watergate Hotel Newquay
Bay Hotel Watergate
Watergate Bay Newquay
Watergate Bay Hotel Newquay, Cornwall

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