Stay and skate
From 17 November - 11 January
Stay with us for as long as you'd like, with ice skating sessions at our first-ever ice rink included in every overnight stay — just above the shoreline, with the waves as your backdrop.
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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.
Skate by the Sea
17 November - 11 January
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.
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. From 1 November start your stay on a Sunday with a two-course Sunday lunch in The Living Space before checking in.
Read moreDinner inclusive with a bottle of Bollinger
Stay the night and savour our new menu in Zacry’s restaurant from executive head chef, Chris Eden. With a bottle of Bollinger in your room on arrival. Ice skating included from 18 November to 11 January.
Read moreChristmas four night break
Our four-night Christmas break includes breakfast and dinner, activities and all the festive trimmings.
Read moreSwimming 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.
Read moreActive breaks
Active breaks at Watergate Bay are designed to give you the opportunity to learn something new and develop your technique from experts in their field.
Read moreStay a while
Stay for four nights or more at anytime during the week with 15% off, on a bed and breakfast basis.
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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.
Upcoming events
November Swim break
Nov 14 - 16
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further with more confidence?
Read moreSkate 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.
Read morePadstow Christmas Fayre
Dec 04 - 07
Executive head chef of Watergate Bay Hotel Chris Eden brings a demonstration to Padstow Christmas Fayre on Friday 5 December, showcasing his expertise and mastered craft.
Read moreDecember Swim break
Dec 05 - 07
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further with more confidence?
Read moreCocker 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.
Read moreBoardmasters Music Festival 2026
Aug 05 - 09
A five day combination of surfing, wellness and live music over a series of stages on the cliff tops of Watergate Bay.
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