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Reef Island Surf Lodge: Traveller Reviews

30-32 Island Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DZ, England
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Reef Island Surf Lodge
Ranked #29 of 57 hotels in Newquay
4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 review
“Good value for money BUT unfriendly and rude staff”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2011

We did not expect anything more from the lodge's description. The room was comfortable for 4 persons, clean and good value for money.
The staff of the lodge, a young lady in the reception area, the only staff member we saw while there was not friendly at all.
The accommodation was booked online and the reservation quoted for "GBP30 deposit on arrival". It did not state that this amount was per person. Back at the reception we were asked for GBP30 per person. We can understand why this amount of money is asked but the staff member was not really interested in listening to us. We just simply suggested they change what they state in the booking and we said it twice. Her response was simply "If you don't like that, then don't stay with us again".
Concluding, the lodge has nothing bad, but the staff member that assisted us was rude and made us feel unwelcome.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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edinburugh
1 review
“NYE 2010 top dog for christmas”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2011

Came to newquay for new years, my mates back home rave about the place so thought id test the water myself... Let me tell you best decision i ever made!.. Newquay rocks at new year.
Absolutely everyone was in fancy dress, with some real creative costumes. that atmosphere was just off the wall! with the entire town filled at midnight.
Stayed at the reef surf lodge which was awsome,
there were some rules you had to abide by but seems to be the same as anywhere i stay lately. the rooms were slick, just what us boys needed! location was rad, see you next year you sexy ladies. cant wait for another massive night in newquay.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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london
1 review
“Funniest place of my life”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2010

I stayed at reef with a group of 6 girls, all of us are 16. "No ID, No Newquay" is the stupidest saying i've ever come across. We rarely sobered up the entire time we were there. Jason the security guard is the NICEST man on earth, overlooks pretty much everything if you befriend him. They said no alcohol in the room but we had it in there constantly an they never said anything. Only time we got into trouble was for hanging out the window at four in the morning and that was merely a vague warning. DEFO recommend, jokes people in the lodge everyone really friendly. The surfing lessons are also a good laugh. No wardrobes though!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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“A Great Place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2010

I stayed at Reef Island Surf lodge at the weekend and it was great, friendly staff, clean rooms.
The rooms are basic but hey at £25 a night or so it is a bargain.
Went for a surfing lesson as well which was great fun
Central location close to the pubs and clubs.
Would defiately recommend it.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oxford, United Kingdom
1 review
“the best ever funky retro place to stay in Newquay............”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2010

our family are soooo proper surf dudes and so wanted a late minute break and we came across Reef Island... made one simple call to a friendly member of staff and within minutes had decided this wud be the place to stay... what we had seen online, heard and read about was soooo true... we wud highly recommend to any young family... looking to go back very soon......

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 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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  • Reef Island Surf Hotel
  • Reef Island Surf Newquay
Address: 30-32 Island Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DZ, England
Price range (per night):* 25 AUD - 48 AUD

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