By J. Clark
Newquay is a
beach resort in Cornwall, England's most southwestern county. Its popularity stems from its sandy
beaches, excellent surf, hopping nightlife and nearby rolling countryside. Visitors have no shortage of hotels to choose from, with a variety of accommodations located around top local spots including Newquay Bay, the harbor/headlands area, and Fistral Bay.
Hotel Victoria
This stone-built Victorian hotel sits atop a cliff overlooking Great Western Beach and Newquay Bay in the center of town. Some of its 71 guest rooms have balconies with views of the sea, while others overlook the town. In-room amenities include TV, direct-dial telephones and tea- and coffee-making facilities, and some rooms are outfitted with four-poster beds. There's no shortage of dining options at Hotel Victoria, which features four restaurants: The Regency, offering three meals a day from a menu of English favorites; La Rochelle, serving classic French cuisine; Senor Dick's, a Mexican eatery; and Buzios, a steakhouse, bar and stylish nightclub. Drinks are served at both the Ocean View Bar and Bay View Bar, and other public areas include a sun lounge and a TV room. For recreation and relaxation, guests can enjoy an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, and the Footprints Beauty Salon, which offers treatments such as manicures, pedicures, facials and massages.
Hotel Victoria
East Street
Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1DB
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 08451 664280
hotel-victoria.co.uk
Harbour Hotel
The small Harbour Hotel is perched on the headlands above Newquay's small harbor, where pleasure yachts and working fishing vessels are moored side by side. It's a great place to sign up a sportfishing or speedboating excursion. As for the hotel, all of its rooms come with ocean-view balconies and distinctive furnishings like wrought-iron beds and antique satinwood chests. One room has a Jacuzzi tub, and all include amenities like flat-screen TVs, DVD players, free Wi-Fi and direct-dial telephones. Guests can enjoy three meals a day at the hotel restaurant, which offers seating on an open-air deck or an indoor dining room with panoramic views.
Harbour Hotel
North Quay Hill
Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1HF
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 01637 873040
harbourhotel.co.uk
The Bay Hotel
The Bay Hotel faces the beach at Fistral Bay on the west side of Newquay. Fistral is the town's surfing hot spot, and The Bay is affiliated with the Quicksilver and Roxy Surf School, located 100 yards up the beach. If you're interested in renting equipment or taking a lesson, the hotel staff can help with arrangements. The 94 modern guestrooms at The Bay offer amenities like flat-screen TVs and direct-dial telephones, many have sea views and some boast balconies with seating areas. The hotel's Bay View Restaurant offers a la carte and fixed-menu dining, while the Bar Bar serves drinks and provides free Wi-Fi connections in a stylish setting. Don't miss the Fistral Spa during your stay at The Bay; it boasts nine treatment rooms, a sauna, a fitness room, and an indoor swimming pool outfitted with massage cannons.
The Bay Hotel
Esplanade Road
Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1PT
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 01637 852221
newquay-hotels.co.uk
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About the Author:
J. Clark is a freelance journalist who has written news and feature stories for a number of newspapers and magazines in the United States and Mexico since 2004. He has covered topics ranging from politics and business to sports and entertainment. He has a Master's degree in history and a special interest in Latin American cultures.
