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Making memories by the sea

Head to the North Cornish Coast this October half term for a fun-filled family break in Newquay.

The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay is Cornwall's favourite family beach hotel, located overlooking the famous Fistral Beach in Newquay. Genuinely welcoming, the Esplanade Hotel is more than just a place to sleep - it's a place where you can enjoy quality family holidays on the Cornwall coast, splashing about in the heated indoor pool and dining together in our informal family friendly restaurant, Cove. Our on-site surf school ensures water adventures can be had, with hotel guests receiving a discount on surf lessons in Cornwall.

During October Half term, we've got an awesome array of activities planned to keep the little nippers happy. Take a look at our activity schedule here.

Make unforgettable memories in Cornwall. With Fistral Beach as our playground our family break is the perfect pick for family adventures by the beach!

October half term breaks from 16th - 31st October 2020.

  • Two, three or four night stay
  • In-room Continental hamper breakfast or full breakfast in Cove Restaurant each morning
  • FREE family activities
  • Build-my-bear for each child
  • Use of indoor and outdoor play area
  • Make a splash with full use of the indoor leisure facilities
  • FREE surf board and wetsuit hire for kids with Quiksilver Surf School Newquay (under 15)
  • 10% off spa treatments for the grown ups at the adult-only Fistral Spa

Book your room here.

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    May Half Term Breaks

    May half term is made for outdoorsy days, from rockpool discoveries to coastal walks and hours spent at Cornwall’s best attractions.

    Break Includes:

    • Family accommodation at The Esplanade Hotel
    • Choose Bed & Breakfast, or add dinner each evening with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
    • FREE family activities including live music, arts & crafts and movie screenings
    • Build-My-Bear for each child on check-in when you book direct
    • Use of indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pool and in-house cinema
    • 10% off spa treatments for grown-ups at the adult-only Fistral Spa
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    Extend your weekend and make the most of your time by the beach with our Sunday Stays break.

    Break Includes:

    • One night stay for two people
    • Breakfast in Cove Restaurant each morning
    • Three-course evening on Sunday night
    • Full use of the facilities including indoor pool, sauna and hot tub
    • 10% off spa treatments for the grown ups at the adult-only Fistral Spa
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    At our much-loved beachside family hotel, we have everything wrapped up ready for the ultimate winter getaway.

    Break Includes:

    • Three- or four-night stay
    • Breakfast in Cove Restaurant each morning
    • Dinner each evening in Cove Restaurant
    • A full festive events and music schedule during your stay
    • FREE kids’ activities, for those travelling as a family
    • Christmas Day Lunch
    • Use of hotel facilities including pool, play areas, sauna and cinema
    • 10% off spa treatments for the grown-ups at Fistral Spa
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