Cornish activities
Things to do
We've picked our favourite things to do so you can start planning your trip straight away.
Elements Cocktail Bar
Elements Cocktail Bar is a space for after dark, serving a range of handpicked, sultry cocktails.
Sunday Stays
Make the most of your weekend and stay a little longer, or start your weekend by the beach for less with our stay and dine Sunday package.
Cove Dinner Bed & Breakfast
Our Cove Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Break offers you the ideal combination of coastal adventure, and gourmet dining, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of Fistral Beach.
Fistral Spa
Discover rejuvenating treatments during your stay or hide away from the outside world with a day spa experience on the Cornish coast.
Walking Break
A haven break for seasoned hikers, a nature-loving family, or a couple seeking a romantic getaway. We're proud sponsors of the North Cornwall coast embracing adventure and protecting the treasures that lie along the coast.
Holiday Entertainment
As a family hotel in Newquay, we have a full action-packed entertainment schedule during the school holidays to keep the kids entertained, whatever the weather and a weekend schedule of family fun outside of the school holidays, hooray!
Cove Restaurant
Morning and night, the laid back Cove Restaurant is a dining space for guests to admire the impressive backdrop of panoramic sea views.
Bring the dog
It's no secret that here at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay that we love dogs! We realise that your dog is an important member of the family, and we know how hard it can be to leave your beloved four-legged friend at home when you set off for a family holiday in Cornwall.
Newquay Beaches
Surf-perfect waves and beautiful clean shores means that Newquay is at the epicentre of the UK’s surfing culture. There are 12 superb beaches (some of the best beaches in Cornwall!) within easy reach of The Esplanade Hotel.
Surf and Stay
Our surf break provides the perfect combination of time in the water and time to enjoy the surf lifestyle on the beach as a fun couples break or to enjoy with family and friends.
Creative Break
Get creative with workshops led by Gemma Lessinger, The Seaweed Institute, and Araminta Greaves Fibreista. Perfect for artists, creativity lovers, or anyone seeking a refreshing creative escape in a stunning setting.
Quiksilver Surf School
The Quiksilver Surf School in Newquay overlooks the south end of the epic Fistral Beach where the waves are less crowded, so you'll have plenty of space to perfect carves, pumps and snaps.
Cocktail Making Classes
Elements Cocktail Bar is the perfect place for a girls night, pre-dinner activity or birthday treat. Join us for a fun cocktail making masterclass by the beach as we teach you how to shake some of our favourites like a pro.
Afternoon Tea
Our Afternoon Tea is the perfect pick for afternoon indulgences by the sea! If you're looking for an afternoon boredom-buster, head to our ocean-facing lounge to tuck into a tier of sweet and savoury treats.
Roxy Surf Weekends
The perfect combination of surf, fun and chill take to the waves and discover a surf break by the beach with our friends at Quiksilver Surf School Newquay.
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