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Reviews of Esplanade Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Fistral Beach, Newquay, TR7 1PS, United Kingdom

#16 of 42 hotels in Newquay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2533 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    view from the restaurant

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    9.0
    a fantastic location - very good value - would recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    welcome at reception was not particularly warm but this could just have been a bad moment Food service stopped at 8.30 - prompt

    Sea view is stunning. Decor throughout hotel is really lovely. It is very family friendly and I wondered if this would be a problem as I was travelling alone - but this was not a problem at all. Its in a fantastic location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    7.0
    Nice hotel for families but its noisy so not recommended for work/business trips.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy - this is a family hotel, so some noise is to be expected. However there was a live band performing in the hotel bar in the evening which sounded like they were directly under my room and were very noisy. The mattress was lumpy and not very comfortable.

    The location is lovely. The breakfast was good. Nice selection of teas, biscuits etc in the room. Helpful check-in staff who helped with parking for my van (note to van owners - you can't park vans on the road overnight).

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    We had a wonderful stay and loved the hotel ambience and its location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Possibly a bigger choice on evening menu, the food we had was v good, but if eating in the hotel everyday the choice would be repeated.

    Loved the location and the sea view room, staff were all v friendly and knowlegeable about local places.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    A lovely weekend in a beautiful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no air con in our room.

    The facilities were great and the view of Fistral beach was beautiful. The bed was comfortable and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Great for a family holiday!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff sometimes seemed a bit untrained (waiters etc).

    Great location, very child friendly, excellent (and large) family rooms. Restaurant is good as well

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay with amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Views Modern room Spotless Friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Partially disabled husband and left not working

    Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic hotel, perfect location with brilliant facilities, catering for the whole family including dogs. Would highly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool temperature- too cold for little ones.

    Location was brilliant, family room was spacious

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What I didn't like were the pillows and beds. The pillows were catastrophically uncomfortable and needed to be changed urgently. The beds were uncomfortable. Maybe some people like to sleep on hard beds, but not me. We were with 2 small children and they gave us a bunk bed. My children had never slept on one and it was a problem for us because we didn't know how to fit them in and who would lie where. We had to put our daughter on top and worry all night that she wouldn't fall out. If you come for one or two nights, you won't feel it, but we came for 5 nights and it was very painful.

    I liked a lot of things. 1) the location of the hotel and the beauty around it. 2) the staff is very polite. 3) there is a children's corner with different children's games, the playground is a big plus. 4) sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool. 5) there is a laundry, washing machine and dryer, plus an ironing board and iron, and all this is free. 6) in the evening you can relax on the first floor with a view of the sea, it's wonderful. 7) every day there are different entertainments for children. 8) for the pool they give robes and slippers.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit of noise but all stoped at 10 o’clock

    Brilliant

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good hotel next to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The should consider to change windows, the wind and cold come through as they don’t close properly

    Location next to the beach Good breakfast Big room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    8.0
    Fabulous outlook over the beach & ocean; comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lift was out of order. Family hotel so lots of noisy children running thru the corridors & common areas. Noisy doors slamming everywhere. Our bathroom was very small.

    Great location on the beach, comfortable bed, clean room, good breakfast room. We especially loved and appreciated the free guest laundry, including detergent (one machine, one dryer). Thank you.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful coastal break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could have more choices

    Excellent dinner in restaurant, excellent view from restaurant, loved Jacuzzi and sauna

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    8.0
    Good vfm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great, staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location and the hotel has fantasic facilities for children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was really hot, even with the radiators off we had to use the fan all night it was 8° outside so not sure why it was so hot. The mini fridge in the room didn't work, so our picnic food got spoilt. The food in the restaurant was expensive but potion sizes were good

    My 6 year old absolutely loved the hotel, the soft play area next to the restaurant is such a great idea. He loved the pool and the cinema room too. Fantastic hotel to stay with children

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    9.0
    Hotel has very good, clean facilities. Very good for families and very dog friendly. Staff are very welcoming and profes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is very clean. Staff are friendly and welcoming. We had a superior sea view dog friendly room and it was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    8.0
    Last minute trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in and out was a little slow, but understandable for the time of year, the lady who checked us In and out was very nice, but could do with an extra pair of hands. Felt the price was high for a room facing the tennis court a little noisy when we were in our room.

    Lovely clean hotel, comfortable beds. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely views and location, great staff ideal for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Softer pillows in rooms

    Breakfast was lovely fresh quality and great choice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was average, but totally did the job

    Very kiddy friendly with lots of little touches, amazing location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    8.0
    Really good visit . Have been back several times
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great views Great location Clean Friendly Amenable for families and dogs

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    9.0
    Great holiday at a superb located hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located in great location, good & clean facilities, friendly staffs. Our shower didn’t work and were immediately given access to room next door until it was fixed later in the day. On street parking was no problem.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    8.0
    A fantastic location for a beachside break, the Esplanade is a wonderful hotel for the whole family, just lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really, it’s great! I guess if anything, The pool- it is quite small and can get loud and busy…an outdoor pool would be exceptional!

    It couldn’t be closer to the beach! Fantastic! There’s so much thought for the children, the activities they put on, the pool tables, the beach library, milk and biscuits before bed! The Cove restaurant food was lovely though the acoustics are not pleasant for dining with the play area being so close. Sea view room is totally worth getting, just beautiful views! Some staff were particularly impressive and nothing was too much effort. Thank you for a lovely stay!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful, we will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved how child friendly the venue was, particularly the little touches such as free milk and cookies for the children before bed, the board games and beach toys you could borrow and return. It was delightful and perfect for us.

    Stayed in April 2025

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