About us

Two miles of sand, cliffs and a consistent surf break. Watergate Bay Hotel’s take on a modern beach holiday owes it all to location.

Whether paddling out into the waves, floating in Swim Club, or tasting your way through the Bay’s four restaurants, a stay at Watergate Bay is all about striking the right balance. Run along the beach and lie in; find wide-open spaces and quiet corners; take in the crisp sea air and warm sauna time.

After over 50 years as a family business, we’re spurred on by our evolving vision of ‘a ski resort on a beach’ – and the way this corner of the world buzzes with the energy of reinvention.

Come and see it for yourself and stay in one of our 80 bedrooms.

Being active, getting out amongst the elements, eating and drinking well. Having a good time.

And other stories…

The team behind Watergate Bay Hotel is developing a new collection of hotels that share this same relaxed, active and social ethos.

Another Place is an evolving brand which shares our defining philosophy: each hotel will reflect its distinct location.

The story has already started with Another Place, The Lake; on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District.

Our magazine

Our magazine is all about exploring our senses. It features a collection of interesting articles from guest writers linking back to sight, smell, taste, sound and touch. Looking at Cornwall from different angles, a calendar of exciting events at Watergate Bay and beyond, and all the information you need to plan a stay.

Take a listening walk on the beach with David Attenborough's sound man, Chris Watson; a journey through the art and science of Cornwall's distinctive light; read about the latest 'fast casual' food trend, or undercover the power of scent to tap into forgotten memories and transport us back to childhood.

Plan your stay

Discover Watergate Bay

Stay

Our rooms

Explore

Three restaurants

Food & drink

Swim Club

Explore

Surfing with Wavehunters

Surf lessons

Upcoming events

Silent disco yoga

Apr 03 - 03

Oceanflow Yoga will lead a vinyasa flow on the sand at Watergate Bay, headphones on, music up and 200+ people moving together by the sea. All abilities welcome.

Paws on the Beach dog show

Apr 11 - 11

Paws on the Beach, a family day of canine celebrations from RSPCA Cornwall, supported by Watergate Bay. Win prizes for dog classes and best in show, with (small) class entry fees going to the RSPCA Cornwall Branch.

April Swim break

Apr 24 - 26

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

FORM Art Festival Falmouth

May 15 - 17

This annual festival celebrates the visual arts heritage and vibrant creative culture of Cornwall. FORM showcases over 90 exhibitors, including painters, ceramicists, printmakers, jewellers and woodworkers. It’s free to attend, family and dog friendly, and all under cover. There will be live music to soundtrack the weekend and street food available.