The Esplanade Hotel

Rooms at The Esplanade are modern and straightforward, ideal for golfers who want a comfortable base rather than a full golf resort. The big win is the setting. Being perched above Fistral means you can start the day with a look at the surf and finish it with the sunset over the Atlantic, all without leaving the hotel.

Food and drink are geared towards easy, no-fuss downtime. The restaurant focuses on local produce with seafood featuring heavily, which suits a post-round refuel nicely. The bar keeps the mood relaxed, whether you're debriefing the day's scorecards or sorting the next morning's tee time. In good weather, the terrace is a great spot for a quiet pint before heading into town.

Facilities are a bonus on a coastal break, particularly when the wind picks up. The indoor pool gives you an option on non-golf afternoons or recovery days, while Newquay's beaches are on your doorstep if you fancy a walk, a swim or simply watching the action at Fistral.

It's also a practical choice for groups. You've got the town close by for evenings out and a location that works well for building an itinerary across the North Cornwall coast. The team can help with local recommendations and timings if you're heading out for an early tee time. If you're after an on-site course and a full golf complex, this isn't that. If you want a comfortable, well-located hotel that puts you close to great links golf and right in the middle of Newquay's energy, it fits the brief.