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Esplanade Hotel

Newquay , Fistral Beach (Show on Map)

8.6

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Esplanade Hotel is a great choice for a seaside vacation with its amazing location right on the beachfront. Guests love the breathtaking views of the beautiful sandy beaches and the stunning sea views from their rooms. The hotel offers a range of room sizes and styles, including dog-friendly options and balconies overlooking the sea. The staff are attentive, friendly and helpful, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel offers fantastic facilities paired with a lovely, clean property that is presented to a high standard. The breakfast and dinner experiences receive mixed reviews from guests, but overall, the food is decent and the restaurant has improved. The pool receives mixed reviews, but guests appreciate the hotel's efforts to accommodate them when the pool wasn't available during their stay, as well as the other family-friendly amenities like the soft play and cinema. The beds are hit or miss depending on personal preference. The Esplanade Hotel is a must-visit destination for travelers who cannot bear to leave their furry friends at home with amazing family and pet facilities.
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Room Types

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) This Family Room has light and fresh decor, an en suite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Some have balconies. Family Rooms have a mixture of single beds, bunk beds and sofa beds, and cannot be guaranteed. Free family activities are available throughout weekends and school holidays.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) This Family Room has light and fresh decor, an en suite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Some have balconies. Family Rooms have a mixture of single beds, bunk beds and sofa beds, and cannot be guaranteed. Free family activities are available throughout weekends and school holidays. Some of these rooms are dog friendly, please confirm availability with property.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) with Sea View With views over Fistral beach, these rooms also come with an en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV. These rooms have a mixture of single beds, bunk beds and sofa beds. Bed set up cannot be guaranteed. Free family activities are available throughout weekends and school holidays.

Luxury Double or Twin Room With sea views and a balcony, these rooms also include bathrobes and slippers.

Family Room with Sofa Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child) This room has light decor, an en suite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Some have balconies. This room has a double bed and sofa bed. Free family activities are available throughout weekends and school holidays. Please note the maximum age for children sleeping in a sofa bed is 8 years old.

Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children) This room has light decor, an en suite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Some have balconies. The family room has a mixture of double bed, bunk beds, single beds and sofa beds and the set up can not be guaranteed. Free family activities are available throughout weekends and school holidays. Some of these rooms are dog friendly, please confirm availability with property.

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View This double room features a electric kettle, view and tea/coffee maker. This is a dog friendly room.

Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views.

Standard Double or Twin Room Some of these rooms are dog friendly, please confirm availability with property.

Family Room with Sea View Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this twin/double room also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Single Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Single Room with Sea View Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.6

Very Good

Location

The Esplanade Hotel is the perfect place for a seaside vacation with its amazing location right on the beachfront. You'll be in awe of the breathtaking views of the beautiful sandy beaches and the stunning sea views from your room. The property is very close to the beach and you can enjoy a short walk into town or along the golf course. This is a great stop for surfers with Fistral and Pentire headland close by. The location of the hotel is a highlight for guests with many describing it as superb, excellent, perfect and amazing. You'll love the free parking on site and on the street outside and the friendly staff who add to the experience. Whether you want to surf or take in the Cornwall views, the Esplanade Hotel is a perfect stay in a perfect location.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Esplanade Hotel has received mixed reviews from guests. The hotel offers a set price of £25 per person for a full course breakfast, which some guests found to be too expensive while others appreciated the great value for money. The breakfast itself received a range of comments from 'excellent' to 'average' with some guests commenting that cheap ingredients were used. Additionally, some guests wished for the option to choose a lesser breakfast. Guests who enjoyed the breakfast mentioned the hot food choices on the menu, pastries served buffet-style and delicious views. One guest had to wait an hour for their breakfast to be served, while another wished their muffin had been toasted on their eggs Benedict. Overall breakfast at Esplanade Hotel was a decent experience.

Dinner

The dinner experience at Esplanade Hotel receives mixed reviews from guests. While some praise the amazing food and excellent menu, others were disappointed with the average quality of the food and had to send back some dishes. The Cove restaurant also received high praise for its amazing food. The restaurant itself is beautiful and pleasantly decorated with perfect sea views, though some guests noted the need for dimmer lights and a better atmosphere. The staff received mixed reviews with some guests mentioning slow service and incorrect food orders, but others found them to be professional and helpful. The evening live music entertainment was a nice touch. The quality and quantity of the pancakes were a disappointment, but overall, some guests noted that the food in the restaurant has greatly improved. If you're looking for a guaranteed exceptional dining experience, you might consider trying a different place, but if you're willing to take a chance or have already booked, there are definitely some delicious dishes to try on the menu.

Rooms

Guest reviews of the Esplanade Hotel have praised the room facilities, including comfortable beds, lovely views of Fistral beach and modern, clean decor. The hotel offers a range of room sizes and styles, including dog-friendly options and balconies overlooking the sea. However, some guests have reported noisy rooms and issues with cleanliness, including limited cleaning during stays and stained bedding. The hotel has been recently updated with a modern and stylish interior and features family-friendly amenities. Overall, guests have noted a positive stay at the hotel with comfortable and clean rooms and helpful staff.

Beds

According to guest reviews, the beds at Esplanade Hotel are a mixed bag. Some guests found the beds to be very comfortable and slept well, while others found them to be uncomfortable and hard. The size of the bed was also mentioned with some guests saying it was lovely, large and comfy, while others found it to be a bit small. The pillows received mixed reviews as well with some guests finding them to be rock hard and uncomfortable, while others found them to be fine. A few guests suggested that new pillows were needed. Despite the mixed reviews, some guests said the beds were amazing and the room was clean and spacious. Overall, the comfort of the beds seems to be hit or miss depending on personal preference.

Cleanliness

Esplanade Hotel offers fantastic facilities paired with a lovely, clean property that is presented to a high standard. Guests can expect comfortable rooms that are not only spacious, but also come equipped with high-quality tea and coffee, as well as luxurious hand soap, hand cream, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. The hotel maintains a high level of cleanliness and attention to detail throughout with modern, fresh and bright decor. Although some guests noted that the indoor pool facilities were not perfectly clean, overall the property is exceptionally clean and tidy. The friendly and efficient staff provide good service and contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable stay in this perfect location.

Staff

The Esplanade Hotel has received rave reviews regarding their staff with guests repeatedly praising their kindness, attentiveness and helpfulness. Many guests appreciated the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere created by the staff, who took the time to remember their preferences and make them feel at home. Guests also noted that despite being busy, the staff always made an effort to be friendly and accommodating. Notably, the restaurant manager Ami received special recognition for her exceptional customer service. The hotel's facilities and amenities were also highly rated with guests mentioning the swimming pool, bar and restaurant staff as standout features. The only minor criticism was that some guests felt there may have been a staff shortage. Overall, the Esplanade Hotel boasts a wonderful team of attentive and friendly staff, who go above-and-beyond to make guests feel welcomed and satisfied.

Pool

The pool at Esplanade Hotel seems to have mixed reviews from guests. Some love it, calling it great, amazing and a highlight of their stay. Others find it too cold or dirty with murky water or green jacuzzi water. Some mention that it can get very busy, especially during half term when families are there. A few also note that the pool is monitored by staff, which is a plus for safety. For those who are looking for a relaxing and quiet swim, some reviews caution that children can be loud and play in the pool and hot tub, making it difficult to unwind. There are also mixed opinions on the pool facilities with some mentioning ropes and fountains that weren't working and others simply enjoying the pool tables and other options for kids. Despite the mixed reviews, guests seem to appreciate the hotel's efforts to accommodate them when the pool wasn't available during their stay, as well as the other family-friendly amenities like the soft play and cinema.

Family

If you're looking for a family-friendly hotel in a great location, Esplanade Hotel is hard to beat. Children will be delighted by the variety of activities on offer, including soft play, a cinema room and an outdoor playground. The attentive staff have thought of everything, from welcome bags to milk and cookies at bedtime. Families with pets will appreciate the excellent facilities on offer. However, some guests were disappointed with the pricing of the breakfast and some felt that small details like the state of the children's play area let the hotel down. Overall, though, it's hard to fault Esplanade Hotel for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere and thoughtful touches.

Dog Friendly

The Esplanade Hotel is a must-visit destination for travelers who cannot bear to leave their furry friends at home. With amazing family and pet facilities, this hotel is the perfect option for those traveling with children and dogs. The dogs are catered to extremely well and are made to feel welcome with a warm greeting upon arrival. Guests can even opt for a dog-friendly room, where their furry companions can stay with them. The hotel even goes the extra mile, putting in efforts for children and dogs alike; they have a small area in the main restaurant where dogs are permitted to join in the feast. The massive downside to this pet-friendly destination is the strong smell of dogs in the rooms. However, this redeemable quality doesn't deter pet owners from visiting this hotel again and recommending it to others.

Yes, Esplanade Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Esplanade Hotel.

Yes, Esplanade Hotel welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Esplanade Hotel.

No, Esplanade Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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