View of the hotel and beach at Watergate Bay

View of the sunset over the sea from a beach loft

The view out to sea from the swimming pool in Swim Club

surf n turf beside wine glasses and view

The coast path heading to Watergate Bay beach

A couple in wetsuits running into the sea with surfboards

Watergate Bay Hotel

Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time with family and friends.

We are closed for our winter break 11-18 January.

Last minute stays

Stay in 2026

From dawn surfs to afternoon naps, breakfast waffles to seasonal seafood, the sand, waves and ocean-view restaurants await.

Choose from sea-view suites, family apartments or dog-friendly doubles. We have availability through school holidays and midweek on our three-night Taste of the Bay break.

An escape to the beach is calling, find your Watergate Bay rhythm in 2026.

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Latest offers

Get more in 2026

Stay at Watergate and get up to £110 credit to spend across each of our three restaurants and Swim Club.

Taste of the Bay three night break

Stay for three-nights midweek and eat in each of our restaurants - Zacry’s, The Beach Hut and The Living Space.

Kids Go Free

We’re inviting children to stay for free when sharing an adult double room.

Dinner inclusive with a bottle of Bollinger

Stay the night and savour our seasonal flavours in Zacry’s restaurant. With a bottle of Bollinger in your room on arrival.

Stay a while

Stay for four nights or more at anytime during the week with 15% off, on a bed and breakfast basis.

Swimming breaks

Have you ever wanted to learn how to take your swimming to the next level? Now you can with our swim break active break. Find out more here.

New Year three night break

See in 2027 at Watergate Bay Hotel.

Christmas four night break

Our four-night Christmas break includes breakfast and dinner, activities and all the festive trimmings.

Land Rover Discovery x Watergate Bay

Drive a Discovery during your stay

Guests can book and drive a Land Rover Discovery for the day to adventure beyond the Bay. Designed for the whole family, four-legged friends included. Land Rover dog beds and bowls are also available for your room.

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Three restaurants

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Swim Club

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Surfing with Wavehunters

Surf lessons

Upcoming events

April Swim break

Apr 24 - 26

Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further with more confidence?

Cocker Spaniel meet up 2026

May 10 - 10

After the success of the last four years, Cornish Ramblings return to Watergate Bay beach for the Cocker Spaniel meet-up 2026. In an attempt to get as many of your beloved dogs in one place at the same time, Cornish Ramblings is calling on all Cocker Spaniel owners.