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The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay: Traveller Reviews

On the Beach | Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA, England
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The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay
Ranked #4 of 57 hotels in Newquay
4.5 of 5 stars 331 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Beach hut(25)
  • Very good(18)
  • Jamie Oliver(17)
  • Ocean view room(7)
  • Car park(7)
  • Evening meals(5)
  • Beautiful locations(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Swimming pool(4)
  • Hour drive(3)
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Devon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Another Great stay !”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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2nd time at the hotel, and have to admit, I'm a big fan of the hotel !

We stayed in an ocean view room on a dinner bed and breakfast plan, so we had dinner in the Brasserie, which was very good and a varied selection.

Breakfast was very good and lots of it !

Ocean view rooms are a little smaller than the rooms in the main house, but still very nice, clean and comfortable.

Down side was that the pool was closed due to being extended and upgraded, an alternative was available but we didn't want to drive !

I hate to give this a four start review, would be 4.5 stars if I could, but I look forward to going back again when the new leisure facilities are complete.

It's also worthy of note, that the location is amazing, and even in December, the Living Space was a great place to relax and watch the ocean !

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Hotel for Le Weekend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Location is fantastic… perfect for a winter break. Room was quiet and bed very comfortable, food great, Fifteen is a must. Hotel was busy but staff remained calm and efficient.

Does exactly what it says.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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dorset
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“The staff are always smiling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

just returned from New Years party package .
The aim of the Hotel is to create a house party atmosphere and they do it with aplomb .
The staff are all so friendly and helpful.
The Brasserie food was of great quality and taste ,well done.
We also ate at the Beach cafe ,again a great atmosphere and reasonably priced and tasty beach style food and drink.
The Spa development will be a fantastic extra attraction for next year.
The guys at the Extreme Academy are top drawer and so helpful when learning to surf.
We will definately return.
Cheers folks.

Room Tip: Coach house seemed a bit quieter if you are after a good sleep.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great stay here over Christmas”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed over Christmas. Lovely hotel and a lovely clean room with a great en-suite bathroom. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Enjoyed a wonderful evening meal at 15 as part of the package. Jamie Oliver's 15 is within very easy walking distance of the hotel. Car parking is available at the hotel and also at a car park near to the hotel (hotel staff buzz you out of this barriered car park so you don't have to pay). A range of wonderful beach and cliff top walks are within easy access of the hotel. Enjoyed having a balcony and a sea view - could hear the sea at night which was really wonderful. The food in the hotel Brasserie was generally good and the breakfast choices were excellent. Child and dog friendly hotel. Would reccommend this as a fun Christmas break.

Room Tip: We were in 126- at the end of a corridor in the new extension and were pleased with this. It is near...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Nice hotel, helpful staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed between Christmas and the New Year. Very nice staff met us, room had sea views, with outside patio, and you can walk down to the beach. Pleasant cafe/bar relaxation area overlooking the beach. We went to Jamie Oliver in the evening, which was superb; not cheap, but you will enjoy it! The room itself was comfortable, with nice TV and iPod speaker/dock.
Slept like a baby. Breakfast was very good, with attentive service.
A lot of families with young children come here, so you have to be tolerant.
Only two very minor quibbles: no tissues in the room, and a shower cap would be nice.
There is an iron, hairdryer, robes, etc. The room was spotless. Lifts, of course, and a real log fire in the reception area when we were there.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Watergate Bay
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Address: On the Beach | Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA, England
Price range (per night):* 108 AUD - 334 AUD

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