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The Headland Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 7 indoor pools

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The Headland Hotel and Spa, near Fistral Beach, is ideal for active travelers. Surf the waves or play at the eco-friendly 18-hole golf course. Enjoy spa treatments, poolside bars, and four beachfront restaurants serving British cuisine.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, WiFi

Grounds view double room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, WiFi

Coastal view double room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, WiFi

Ocean view double room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, WiFi

Cosy double room (Internal view)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Headland Road, Newquay, ENG, TR7 1EW

What's nearby

  • Fistral Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Reef Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Towan Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crantock Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tolcarne Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newquay Station - 9 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant RenMor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Newquay - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Fort Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sailors Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Chippy - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Headland Hotel and Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Fistral Beach
Located close to Blue Reef Aquarium and Tolcarne Beach, The Headland Hotel and Spa provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and 2 poolside bars. With amenities like a beachfront location and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 7 indoor pools and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, 4 meeting rooms, and an elevator
Room features
All 87 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like safes and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • RenMor
  • The Deck
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 7 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Steam room
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 7 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (269 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Headland Hotel
Headland Hotel Newquay
Headland Newquay
Hotel Headland
The Headland And Spa Newquay
The Headland Hotel and Spa Hotel
The Headland Hotel and Spa Newquay
The Headland Hotel and Spa Hotel Newquay

Frequently asked questions

Does The Headland Hotel and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 7 Indoor pools, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Headland Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Headland Hotel and Spa located?

Located in Newquay, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Fistral Beach and Blue Reef Aquarium. Crantock Beach and Newquay Zoo are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newquay Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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