Fistral Beach Esplanade Road, Newquay, United Kingdom | (937) 315-4602
Family-friendly hotel with on-site surf school
Beautiful views overlooking renowned Fistral surf beach
Many rooms include balconies with sea views
Indoor pool with sauna and hot tub
Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool (at nearby sister property)
Plenty of play areas for kids, including outdoor pirate ship
Great breakfasts with Full English option, smoothies, and waffles
Child-friendly restaurant and bar
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Located a bit out of town
Some rooms overlook the back of the hotel
Charges for breakfast and parking
The Esplanade Hotel is a mid-range, family-friendly hotel set overlooking Newquay's Fistral Beach -- one of the finest surfing beaches in Europe. The 90 rooms are clean and modern, decorated in peaceful earth tones and deep purple accents, and many have sea views. The indoor pool has a sauna and whirlpool, and there's a charming wood pirate ship playground outside for the kids. Guests receive discounts at the on-site Quiksilver Surf School, and can use the spa and fitness facilities at sister property Fistral Beach Hotel, a couple minutes' walk away. The ample daily breakfast wins raves, with a Full English option available (for a fee). Although the setting is beautiful, the location is a little out of town, so a car is recommended. All in all, the hotel out-punches its weight for facilities, especially for kids, but try the Fistral Beach Hotel next door to escape the little terrors.
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Scene
Unpretentious family-friendly hotel with sweeping sea views
The Esplanade Hotel is a modern, three-story hotel with a plain white facade that overlooks its own small car park, and the more impressive scenery of Newquay's renowned Fistral Beach beyond. Guests enter through a glass entrance, under a trio of glass chandeliers and past a pair of stone lions -- all slightly at odds with the simple, modern, and unpretentious reception area. Decorated in a blend of warm and muted tones with soft, contemporary furnishings and beach-themed wall art, the lobby is flooded with natural light from an extended conservatory offering sweeping views over the sea. Since the hotel is also home to the Quiksilver Surf School, expect a surfing crowd, though this very family- (and dog) friendly hotel also attracts its share of couples with kids.
Location
Located in the west of Newquay overlooking the renowned surfing Fistral Beach
The hotel is located on the north coast of Cornwall overlooking Newquay's Fistral Beach -- one of the most consistent and best surfing beaches in the UK and Europe. The nearest train station is Newquay, a mile-and-a-half away, so a car or cab is recommended to get to the hotel. Newquay town center, with its bars, restaurants, and surf shops is about 30 minutes away on foot or a six-minute drive, while the Newquay golf club is just under a mile away. Parking at the hotel is free.
Rooms
Simple, modern rooms have free Wi-Fi and many offer sea views
The Esplanade Hotel has 90 rooms, almost all of which are decorated in a simple, modern style in the hotel's signature purple with contemporary furnishings and carpeted floors. Standard in-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee facilities, with mini-fridges available on request. Clean, updated bathrooms provide good quality toiletries and walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, and have attractive wood touches. Many rooms have sea views, while the hotel's 'Best Rooms' also include spacious balconies, freestanding soaking tubs, and king-size beds. There are also a few dog-friendly rooms that provide dog blanket and feeding bowl.
Features
Plenty of family-friendly facilities and on-site surf school
This very family-friendly hotel has several play areas for children, including a wooden pirate's ship and an indoor jungle gym. Kids are also welcome to splash around the pool (which also has a whirlpool and sauna). The spa at sister property Fistral Beach Hotel, a couple minutes' walk away, has a whirlpool, sauna, and steam room, as well as a range of facials and body treatments. The Ocean View restaurant caters to families, offering a continental a la carte as well as a kids' menu, while the Pebbles Bar is also open to all, serving light fare and kids' snacks. Breakfast is delicious and varied, with a Full English option, smoothies, pancakes, and waffles available daily. The hotel is home to the Quiksilver Surf School, which means discounted surf lessons and equipment hire for all guests. Seasonal activities are also put on by the hotel, such as ice skating in winter. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
