The Headland Hotel and Spa

Facade/entrance, Natural landscape, Garden, Beach, On site, Sea view

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(406 Ratings)

Hotel in Newquay

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

Overlooking Fistral Beach, this stylish Victorian hotel features a Five Bubble rated spa, surf school, approach golf course and a wonderful sea-view terrace. Awarded a 5-stay AA rating, the Headland Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Newquay centre.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Newquay

Nearby attractions

National Trust - Trelissick Garden

23.2 mi

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

37 mi

Adrenalin Quarry Ltd

48 mi

Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall

35.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

££££

The Headland Hotel and Spa

££££

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(406 Ratings)

Hotel in Newquay

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Newquay

Nearby attractions

National Trust - Trelissick Garden

23.2 mi

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

37 mi

Adrenalin Quarry Ltd

48 mi

Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall

35.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(406 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The most amazing experience of my life.

The food was excellent, very up to date. Portions were ample. Wait staff charming.

Room a little small.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Amazing

We loved everything. A stay at the headlands never disappoints.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great views

Great location and views

A lot of kids in the spa even though signs saying not for under 12s in certain areas nobody seemed to be policing it not very relaxing

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Love this place, cozy as at home, great welcoming staff, amazing spa facilities and beautiful location.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

THE WITCHES HOTEL OF NEWQUAY.

THE HOTEL WAS THE LOCATION OF THE 1990 FILM 'THE WITCHES' STARRING ROWAN ATKINSON,ANJELICA HUSTON,MICHEAL PALIN AND SEVERAL OTHER BRITISH ACTORS. BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AND HAD AN AMAZING VIEW OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. THERE WAS A BUFFET STYLE BREAKFAST OF CEREAL, FRESH FRUIT,CHEESE'S,HAM,VOGHURTSLICED BREAD,DANISH PASTRIES,CROISSANTS,MUFFINS,CRUMPETS,BAGELS,BREAD ROLLS,CURED MEAT AND FISH. THERE WAS TEA, FRIUT TEAS,COFFEE'S AND FRUIT JUICES. THERE WAS ALSO A HOT BREAKFAST WHICH INCLUDED ALL FULL CORNISH BREAKFAST. THE HOTEL IS LOCATED ON NEWQUAY HEADLAND LOOKING OVER THE ATLANTIC AND FISTRAL BEACH THE HOME OF BRITISH SURFING. THE SPA FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HOTEL ARE FOR ADULTS ONLY CONSISTING OF A POOL,SAUNA,JAQUZZI,CORNISH SALT STEAM ROOM, SHOWERS AND CHANGING ROOMS. THE OUTSIDE SPA FACILTIES ARE THE BEST I HAVE SEEN IN THE UK AND ARE FOR ADULTS ONLY BETWEEN 8AM-9AM AND ALSO 8PM-9PM. SO BETWEEN 9AM-8PM THE FACILITIES ARE FOR ADULTS AND KIDS. THE FACILITIES INCLUDE A 25M POOL,JACUZZI AND INFINITY POOL LOOKING OVER THE ATLANTIC OCEAN,A SWEDISH SAUNA,HYDROTHERAPY POOL WITH BUBBLE SEATS AND SWAN NECK JETS. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE 1ST FLOOR LANDING OF THE HOTEL THERE IS A MAP TABLE OF CORNWALL AND A LEGO REPLICA OF THE HOTEL. THE HOTEL HAS IT'S OWN FREE CAR PARK RIGHT OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.

NOTHING REALLY.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Poor value for money, service and standards falling well below what you expect at that price point

Good location, have been staying there on and off for 20 years

Breakfast service was terrible.- they gave you 3 slots for breakfast and you had to attend your timeslot to avoid long wait times - Sunday morning arrived at allocated itmeslot and still waited 90mins for breakfast to arrive

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Good

Fantastic location, good breakfast, nice staff.

Rooms particularly bathroom could do with a bit of modernisation.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Great hotel, food and location, staff were really helpful.

We had an internal room, it was a lovely room, and in great condition but it was small and very warm.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely

Everything especially Finlay’ passion fruit daiquiris! David (duty manager) was excellent too.

Nothing as small moans were dealt with very well by David.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The room was too hot. I know that you can not put plumbed airconditioning in the room but if people complain maybe a portable airconditioner with a hose to the outside through a window could be arranged.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Excellent

Staff were so helpful and welcoming from the second you drive in. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous and has all of the facilities you need for an enjoyable time. Nice selection of food and drinks. Fantastic. 10/10 recommend.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Excellent location with old world cham.

Great location with spectacular views. I love the old world look, feel, and atmosphere of the Headland Hotel. The staff friendly and even a small issue they found a solutions. I will be back and tell my friends and family in Australia.

One or two of the brekky’s were warm and not hot. Serve your eggs on thick sour dough not thin.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Excellent

Incredible food and location.

1.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Awful

My recent stay at The Headland Resort and Spa was nothing short of a nightmare, resulting in a ruined birthday weekend and immense stress. The issues I encountered, combined with the unprofessional behavior of the staff, made my stay an unbearable experience. The room I was assigned had a direct view into another room, which is entirely unacceptable for a supposedly 5-star resort. To my dismay, there was no mention of this internal-facing arrangement on the booking.com app. The photos provided on the app were intentionally misleading, giving the impression that the windows overlooked pleasant surroundings rather than neighboring rooms. When I brought this issue to the attention of the hotel staff, their response was dismissive and misleading. They claimed that I had booked according to the booking.com information, despite the fact that there was no mention of the internal-facing room in the app's posting. I certainly did not book according to any guidelines provided, making their response both invalid and unsatisfactory. Adding to my disappointment, the statement that The Headland Resort and Spa had six separate pools turned out to be a clear deception. In reality, the pools were crammed together, mere centimeters apart, and lacked the promised variety and spaciousness. The misleading representation of the pool setup further undermined the credibility of the resort. ...

Due to the distress caused by the confined space and heightened anxiety, I made the difficult decision to check out and return to London. Considering the circumstances, the decision to check out and return to London was not taken lightly. It would have entailed a grueling 7-hour train journey, including a 50-minute wait at a small train station, and arriving in London late at midnight. As a single woman traveling alone, the added discomfort and safety concerns made this decision even more significant and difficult. However, the hotel staff failed to deliver on their promises once again. Despite being told that a taxi had been booked for me, it became apparent that no such arrangement had been made. I had to endure an hour-long wait, putting me at risk of missing the While waiting for the taxi, visibly upset and in tears, a member of the staff approached me. Instead of offering support or assistance, this staff member engaged in inappropriate conversation, completely disregarding my emotional state. Their unprofessional behavior made me feel extremely uncomfortable and added to the distress I was already experiencing. To my astonishment, when a taxi finally arrived after the prolonged wait, it was intended for the staff member and his friend. Despite my visibly distraught state, they asked me to get into the taxi, which was highly inappropriate and insensitive. The cumulative effect of these distressing incidents left me deeply disappointed in the hotel. The lack of transparency regarding the room's internal-facing setup, the failure to book a taxi as promised, and the unprofessional behavior of the staff member significantly marred my birthday weekend. I sincerely hope that my review serves as a warning to potential guests and prompts the necessary changes to prevent others from enduring such a traumatic and disappointing experience.

7.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Lovely staff who did anything to assist.

Seating not in dining area as dog in party, difficult if some people cannot sit well to eat.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, amazing staff - Emma was extremely helpful, the best location you can imagine. It was worth driving 7h. Well done all the staff and thank you for making our stay so special x

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

absolutely stunning place

very old and unique also very modern facilities.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Excellent location, friendly staff and well worth the visit

Location is exceptional, plus staff are very friendly and breakfast was fantastic

No shower cap

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

food and food service not great

location and room size

nothing

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

On arrival receptionist etc were great and very friendly.

Disappointed with evening meal in the terrace restaurant,some staff rude and unhelpful.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Lovely stay in a lovely historic hotel with unbeatable views over Fistral Beach. Wonderful staff.

You cant beat the location looking right across Fistral Beach. Our room was perfect for us, comfortable four poster bed and very clean with a nice en-suite and modern shower. The hotel facilities couldn't be faulted. The Hotel was very dog friendly and many of the staff took the time to offer dog biscuits to our Maja and this was very much appreciated by her ! We loved the nice relaxed atmosphere in the bar area and surrounding rooms and all of the staff had a smile and took the time to say hello. The terrace area was a real suntrap when we stayed and there was waiter service which was appreciated ! Breakfast was excellent - good choice of options and I would definitely recommend the full Cornish English which was served hot and plentiful with good quality ingredients.

The only thing that let the hotel down for me was our dinner on our first evening in the Terrace restaurant. The staff were again excellent and chatty but unfortunately the food could and should have been better at this standard of hotel. My starter of salmon was fine but I then had a poor chicken pie which was just way too watery and tasteless. My wife had the flatiron steak but this was too chewy due to a layer of fat running through it. I felt sorry for the staff as I saw another table complaining about the food so we just put it down to experience. The food really should have been better. We ate out the following evening and had a lovely meal at the Butchers Bistro in Newquay Town Centre.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

A nice get away

The staff were always welcoming and friendly. They were always ready to help!

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

5* Lcation and service

As ever lovely friendly staff. Top quality facilities in a perfect location Five star service from the moment you arrive

Recent changes to the breakfast restaurant are not good. Diong room felt cramped and noisy. Last line of tables too close to the self service area. Fewer number of window seats. All resulting in a less leisurely and relaxed experience

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Charming characterful hotel, breathtaking location but best of all amazing happy staff

Breakfast included a wide range of choices and the cooked breakfasts were lovely, enjoyed with a wonderful view of the different moods of the sea

Other than being woken up by a team of beautiful masseuses and carried to breakfast on a giant soft pillow, I can’t think of any improvements.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The restaurants were not good! Neither the food quality and Neither the prices!!

Restaurant prices were crazy and the food was rubbish!! They charged me double price over the same plate just because of a Restaurant rule wich I didn't understand then and either I do now

Improve the food quality and specification on the prices !!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Newquay?

The average price for a rental in Newquay is £119 per night. This rental is £12 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Headland Hotel and Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Headland Hotel and Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is The Headland Hotel and Spa pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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The Headland Hotel and Spa

Hotel in Newquay

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Newquay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Headland Hotel and Spa

Hotel in Newquay

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Newquay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Newquay?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Headland Hotel and Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

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