Glendorgal Hotel, Newquay (Cornwall)

Glendorgal Hotel - A traditional stone building on a private headland with Atlantic views and beach access

Set on a rugged headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this 3-star Newquay (Cornwall) hotel directly overlooks the sandy Porth Beach. The Glendorgal Hotel combines traditional stone architecture with modern furnishings, featuring a fitness center and sauna. The Watermark Brasserie and Bar serves locally-sourced ingredients with seafood specialties, complemented by views across Porth Beach from the spacious conservatory. Ocean-view rooms provide direct views of the coastal landscape and come equipped with tea/coffee facilities, electric kettles, and televisions. A Beach Hut offers drinks service, while the health club grants access to hotel guests. Located 1 mile from central Newquay, Glendorgal sits within 0.3 miles of Lusty Glaze Beach and 0.5 miles of Tolcarne Beach, with Blue Reef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo both 1 mile away.

Pros

Private headland location provides secluded setting despite proximity to town center

Walking distance to multiple beaches including Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne, and Whipsiderry

Direct access to coastal path leading to Trenance Gardens

Within 0.5 miles of multiple dining options including The Mermaid Inn and Roo's Beach Coffee

Cons

6 miles distance from Newquay Airport

Some local attractions require transportation, with Padstow and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant accessible only by car or lengthy coastal walk