The Headland Hotel and Spa

5 stars
8.7
Very good
based on 1383 reviews
1,383 reviews
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Fri 9/10
2 guests, 1 room
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Overview

Featuring a Jacuzzi, a sauna and an indoor pool, The Headland Hotel and Spa is located in Newquay and offers award-winning accommodation. It also provides a ballroom, a beauty centre and 24-hour room service.

The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, an express check-in and check-out feature and babysitting/child services. There is also free private parking on site for guests with a car.

The Headland Hotel and Spa features cosy rooms equipped with cable/satellite channels, a refrigerator and a microwave. Bathrooms are stocked with necessities such as a hair dryer and bathrobes.

A cooked breakfast is served at The Terrace at the Headlands and Samphire every morning before guests venture off to explore the local area. Each evening, guests can relax in the comfortable lounge bar. There is also the added advantage of an in-house restaurant.

There are a variety of cafés and restaurants near the hotel, and Truro and Perranporth are an easy car trip away. Newquay Railway Station is within a half-an-hour walk.

8.7
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1383 reviews

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Amenities at The Headland Hotel and Spa

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker

Reviews of The Headland Hotel and Spa

8.7
Very good
1383 verified ratings
Wonderful
936
Very good
192
Good
113
Okay
51
Fair
45
Mediocre
15
Poor
31

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's exceptional location, friendly and attentive staff, and relaxing spa facilities. Many appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and beautiful views, as well as thoughtful touches for special occasions. However, several guests noted issues with room size, cleanliness, and outdated decor, and some found breakfast quality and service inconsistent. Despite these drawbacks, the overall experience was positive for most, especially due to the staff and setting.
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Breakfast5 out of 10
Room Size3.5 out of 10
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Location

Headland Road, Newquay, TR7 1EW

What's nearby

  • Newquay Golf Club0.3 mi
  • Fistral Beach0.3 mi
  • Lighthouse Cinema at Newquay0.5 mi
  • Towan Beach0.6 mi
  • Blue Reef Aquarium0.6 mi
  • Buccaneer Bay Newquay0.7 mi
  • Tolcarne Beach0.9 mi
  • Crantock Beach1.2 mi
  • Newquay Zoo1.2 mi
  • Lusty Glaze1.5 mi
  • Porth Beach1.8 mi
  • Oasis Fun Pools2.4 mi

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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December
August
£278
£396
Cheapest month to stay with an average 37% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 46% rise in price.
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The Headland Hotel and Spa

Which month has the cheapest rates at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

The cheapest month to stay at The Headland Hotel and Spa is January, with an average nightly rate of £223. The most expensive month is August at £381 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book The Headland Hotel and Spa?

The cheapest day to book The Headland Hotel and Spa is Thursday, with an average nightly rate of £194. The most expensive day is Friday at £420 per night.

How far in advance should you book The Headland Hotel and Spa?

To get the best price at The Headland Hotel and Spa, book around 12 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 34% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Headland Hotel and Spa

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Headland Hotel and Spa, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Headland Hotel and Spa, plan to stay on a Thursday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Headland Hotel and Spa was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £220, while the most expensive was £266.
  • How long should you stay at The Headland Hotel and Spa? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Headland Hotel and Spa

  • Why stay at The Headland Hotel and Spa in Cornwall?

    The Victorian-style Headland Hotel and Spa has a rich history. It first opened its doors to guests in 1900 and was used as a hospital during World War II. You’ll walk the same halls that numerous royals have over the years.

  • Which are the special rooms at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

    On the very top floor of the hotel are the Turret Rooms with panoramic views of the Cornish cliffs and Atlantic Ocean. Only accessible via a private stairway, the rooms offer an amazing location for watching Cornwall’s famous wild stormy weather roll in.

  • Which services are offered at the hotel's spa?

    The spa at The Headland Hotel not only offers massage treatments and facials but also a hydrotherapy pool, jacuzzi, salt steam room, sauna and aromatherapy showers. There’s also a luxury nail bar and fitness gym. Pregnant women can enjoy special massages and skin treatments.

  • How are families with children catered for at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

    The hotel provides family rooms with pull-down beds for young children and internal rooms for those in their teens and older. There are also family cottages with self-catering facilities. The hotel offers children’s menus at the restaurants, a kiddies’ pool at the Aqua Club and access to Fistral Beach.

  • Which services are available for dog owners?

    Your dog will receive a blanket, water bowl and treats to enjoy during your stay. There are also water bowls in all communal areas around the hotel. You can take your dog for a run on Fistral Beach or a walk along the many coastal paths in Cornwall.

  • Why should you dine at The Headland Hotel and Spa’s restaurants?

    The Samphire and The Terrace restaurants have been awarded with Rosettes. Ingredients are sourced from local suppliers, and greens are foraged from the surroundings. You’ll be able to enjoy a quintessential English high tea or Cornish cream tea. Both restaurants have ocean views.

  • What can you enjoy in the hotel’s pool area?

    The Headland Hotel and Spa’s Aqua Club comprises three indoor swimming pools and three outdoor ones, including a heated vitality pool. You can relax in the sunset spa on the sun terrace overlooking the ocean before having a bite at the Mediterranean-style restaurant.

  • Which sports are offered on the beach?

    The Headland Hotel and Spa works with Surf Sanctuary to offer you the opportunity to learn how to surf or improve your skills. It also hosts paddle-boarding expeditions on the nearby rivers. You can go snorkelling with local experts or do some coasteering on the shore.

  • What does The Headland Hotel and Spa provide to business travellers?

    The hotel can host conferences for up to 120 delegates in comfortable spaces with sea views and natural light. Apart from all the equipment you’ll require and superfast internet, you’ll also enjoy bottomless coffee, working lunches, dinners at the hotel restaurant and access to the spa and Aqua Club to take a load off between meetings.

  • Where is The Headland Hotel and Spa located?

    The Headland Hotel and Spa is located at Headland Road, 1 miles from the centre of Newquay. Newquay Golf Club is the closest landmark to The Headland Hotel and Spa.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Headland Hotel and Spa?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Headland Hotel and Spa.

  • Does The Headland Hotel and Spa offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Headland Hotel and Spa offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Headland Hotel and Spa offer free parking?

    Yes, The Headland Hotel and Spa offers free parking.

  • How far is The Headland Hotel and Spa from the airport?

    The Headland Hotel and Spa is 4.3 miles from Cornwall Newquay. The Headland Hotel and Spa is 28.2 miles from Penzance.

  • Does The Headland Hotel and Spa have a pool?

    Yes, The Headland Hotel and Spa has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Headland Hotel and Spa hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Headland Hotel and Spa in Newquay and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Headland Hotel and Spa and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Headland Hotel and Spa.

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8.1
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Cornwall Newquay
4.3 mi