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.

Ice skating

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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Skate by the Sea

Until 11 January 2026

Cornwall’s first beachside ice rink. Just a few steps from the sand and surf. Christmas lights. Après-skate. Atlantic sunsets. Winter at Watergate Bay just got more magical.
Skate sessions now open for the Christmas holidays.

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Latest offers

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.

Stay and skate

Until 11 January, stay with us for as long as you'd like, with ice skating sessions at our beachside ice rink included in every overnight stay.

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 2026 at Watergate Bay Hotel

Christmas four night break

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

New Year’s Eve in Zacry's

Ring in the new year with an eight-course tasting menu that celebrates the season at its very best. Begin your evening with canapés and champagne followed by a carefully curated tasting journey, thoughtfully paired with wines.

Our executive head chef Chris Eden will be there on the night to introduce the menu and guide you through the flavours.

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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

Skate by the Sea, Watergate Bay

Nov 17 - 11

This winter, we're bringing a 360-square-meter ice rink to Watergate Bay for the very first time.

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.