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Just returned from a short but sweet stay at the Great Western Newquay at the beginning of September. Having stayed previously, i generally knew what to expect, although this time it was apparent that the wear and tear of many busy summers had really caught up with the place and it is all in need of a serious refurbishment. The public areas such as the stairwells, corridors and reception areas in particular are like a throwback to decades past. The location is great and has to to be the hotels biggest selling points. There are many rooms that will have sea views, as well as the bar and restaurant areas all having great views too. The hotel is just far enough away from some of the more "lively" parts of Newquay, that if you end up with a road side room at the front of the hotel, theres less chance you'll be disturbed than some other hotels a little further down. It's also close enough to plenty of other eating areas and a short walk to the town centre to not be considered ti be "out of the way" in any shape or form and ofcourse minutes from both Great Western and Tolcarn beaches. Furthermore there is a bus stop directly outside the front of the property with services towards Padstow, Newquay Airport, St Austell and Truro. Additionally, Newquay railway station is just a 2 minute walk over the road as well! We stayed in a sea view room overlooking the Great Western beach. The views are of course delightful. The room itself was very clean and although very dated well kept.

Overall a good stay with a few small suggestions We had a good stay overall and would happily return. The staff and the room itself were fine, and everything worked as expected. A couple of things that would make it better: • The facilities information was in a sheet in the room, which was helpful, but I’d have preferred it online too, being able to check what’s available before arriving (or from my phone) would make planning much easier. • Salt and pepper in the studio kitchens would be a nice touch, a small thing, but it makes self-catering much easier. • It would be great if the pool offered women-only and men-only sessions at set times. This would make the facilities more comfortable for guests who’d prefer that. Other than those points, it was a good stay and we enjoyed it.