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Surf season is back

Surf season has rolled back into Newquay, and there’s no better place to feel it than from The Esplanade Hotel, right above Fistral Beach. Longer days, cleaner sets and that unbeatable wave-riding buzz make spring the perfect time to plan a surf holiday in Cornwall, whether you’re chasing your first wave or coming back for more.

If you’re looking for surf breaks in Newquay that are as easy as they are exciting, our Surf and Stay break (available April to October) pairs holiday accommodation at The Esplanade Hotel, Newquay with expert coaching, thanks to Quiksilver Surf School Newquay right next door. It’s an effortless way to build beach time into your holiday schedule. Fancy exploring further on the water? Save 10%* on trips with Newquay Sea Safaris when booking a Surf and Stay package at The Esplanade.

For a women-only escape, our Roxy Surf Weekends bring the best kind of crew: supportive, sea-loving and ready to laugh between sets. Expect confidence-boosting sessions, relaxed downtime and the kind of post-surf chats that turn a weekend away into a lifelong memory, ideal if you want surfing lessons in Newquay with a community feel.

Even better, Quiksilver Surf School Newquay has been awarded Centre-of-excellence English Surf School Status by Surfing England. They’re also offering 20% off when you book 3 lessons for April and May half term. The offer is valid 3rd–19th April and 23rd–31st May (use code 3LESSONS when booking direct on the Quiksilver Surf School Newquay website). If you’ve been searching for surfing lessons in Cornwall that deliver real progression, this is your sign to get in the water.

And when you’re done rinsing the salt from your hair, The Esplanade makes it easy to enjoy the slower side of the coast. Warm up in the indoor pool and hot tub, refuel with sea-view dining, and settle in for a drink while the sun drops over the bay. It’s the kind of beachside hotel stay that turns great surf sessions into a proper reset, perfect if you’re planning a Newquay surf holiday with everything on site.

Ready to book? Check availability for our Surf and Stay break, explore upcoming Roxy Surf Weekends, and lock in your surfing lessons on Fistral Beach.

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*T&Cs apply: A discount code will be shared upon confirmation of package booking. Subject to availability. Boat trips to be booked directly with Newquay Sea Safaris.

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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.

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    • 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
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    Extend your weekend and make the most of your time by the beach with our Sunday Stays break.

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    Experience the best of Cornwall with our four-night Coast to Coast Break, staying two nights at Budock Vean Hotel & Spa near Falmouth on the South coast, and two nights at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay on the North coast.

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    • Four nights’ accommodation – two nights at Budock Vean Hotel & Spa and two nights at The Esplanade Hotel
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