Newquay Cornwall Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Cornwall Airport Newquay is small and has no train station: the taxi (only Coastline Travel, to be booked in advance) reaches Fistral or the town centre in 10-15 minutes. Those looking for surf and Cornwall's most famous beach will find two historic hotels right above the waves at Fistral; those who prefer central Newquay, between Towan and Lusty Glaze beaches, can choose a cliff-top spot with shops and restaurants just steps away. For those who want to stay closer to the terminal and are after quiet, a spa and a less crowded sea, Mawgan Porth offers a different address, designed for adults only.

Mawgan Porth, towards the airport

Nearby town · About 10 minutes by taxi from the terminal (3 km); Newquay town centre and Fistral are 15-20 minutes by car.

Best for: for those who prefer to stay close to the terminal and want quiet, a spa and a less crowded sea than Fistral.

Pros

Mawgan Porth beach, much quieter than Fistral or the town centre
Natural pool and sea-view hot tubs in the hotel spa

Cons

Adults only: not an option for those travelling with children
No bars or evening venues outside the hotel, a car is needed

Recommended hotels in this area

Scarlet Hotel - Adults Only: Design eco-hotel on the Mawgan Porth cliffs, with a natural pool, sea-view sauna and all 37 rooms facing the ocean.

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Fistral Beach

Neighbourhood · Taxi from the airport in 10-15 minutes; Newquay town centre is a 10-minute walk along the coast.

Best for: for those who want surfing and Cornwall's most famous beach right below the hotel.

Pros

Direct access to Fistral beach, among the best in Europe for surfing
Spa and indoor pool at both hotels, useful on windy days

Cons

Higher prices than the rest of Newquay during the summer months
Few restaurants outside the hotels themselves, the town centre is needed for variety

Recommended hotels in this area

The Headland Hotel and Spa: Victorian hotel from 1897 on the Fistral headland, with its own surf school, approach golf course and sea-view terrace.
Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only: Contemporary hotel with direct access to Fistral beach, a spa and the Dune restaurant, awarded 2 AA Rosettes.

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Towan Headland and the town centre

City centre · Taxi from the airport in about 15 minutes; the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Fistral and less than 10 from the town centre.

Best for: the best choice for those who prefer central Newquay, between Towan and Lusty Glaze beaches, with shops and restaurants just steps away.

Pros

On top of the cliff, with views over Towan, Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze beaches
A few minutes' walk from the shops and restaurants of the town centre

Cons

Steps and climbs to reach the beaches below
Lively town centre on summer nights, especially near the bus station

Recommended hotels in this area

Atlantic Hotel Newquay: Hotel from 1892 on a cliff between the town centre and Fistral, with a pool, ocean-view spa and rooms that all have a sea view.

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