Newquay
Newquay, facing the Atlantic Ocean on the North Cornwall coast, is a chic and vibrant town which, over the past few years, has reinvented itself as the UK’s number one destination for active weekenders and adventure seeking couples and groups.
Whilst best renowned for its thriving surf scene, Newquay also offers a whole host of exhilarating water based pursuits and outdoor activities. With its eleven golden sandy beaches, trendy shops, sophisticated eateries, and buzzing nightlife, it is the perfect blend of fun, sun, sea, and surf.
Whilst in Newquay you can spend 11 days and never be on the same beach twice. Its 7 miles of beaches provide the perfect base for a short break or holiday with friends or family. Take it easy and relax on the soft, golden sands, or maybe take a moment to explore the secret caves and secluded coves all along our spectacular North Cornish coastline.
No visit to Newquay is complete without sampling the town after dusk. By way of nightlife, Newquay is huge. There is a wide selection of great restaurants with fantastic views overlooking the coast and numerous bars and drinking venues, ranging from chilled beach side bars to nationally recognised clubs attracting big name international DJs.
Being in the hub of Newquay town, we we are only a few minutes walk from the major night spots of Sailors, The Chy Bar, Walkabout, and The Central. If you're coming to Newquay to party, you will not find a better base than Hotel Sunnyside!
Throughout the year Newquay plays hosts to numerous surf competitions and music festivals. The Unleashed Music Festival, part of the Boardmasters event, at nearby Watergate bay is fast becoming one of the UK's most prominent fixtures in the summer music festival calendar. To see all this year's festival dates, check out our Events Diary.
At Watergate Bay, Jamie Oliver's latest restaurant, Fifteen Cornwall, is currently the place to eat in the South West. Book early to avoid disappointment.
For those looking for adventure, the hotel sits perfectly on the North Cornish coastal path. Save some time to explore Newquay's stunning rugged coastline and take in some of our town's fascinating history.
Only 25 minutes away by car, you have the beautiful cathedral city of Truro, where you'll find an eclectic mix of stylish boutiques and major high street stores. Also nearby you have the world famous Eden Project, the Tate Gallery at St Ives, and the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth.
Conveniently situated just off the A30 (the major link road into the South West) and with its own international airport, Newquay is a great base for exploring the rest of Cornwall and remains busy both in and out of season.
All in all, Newquay is simply a fantastic place for either a weekend away or an extended break. The advent of cheap flights direct to Newquay from all over the UK has now made it so easy and affordable to get to. Combined with the excellent facilities and customer service courtesy of Hotel Sunnyside, it really is the place to head to this year.
