Get active and relax

Swim with a view, surf in the Bay or stretch your legs on the beach and the cliff path. Then take in the sunset from our Finnish timber sauna. Whatever you decide, spend time outdoors and then come back inside and relax.

In the water

Swim Club

25-metre infinity pool, ocean room bar & lounge with panoramic sea views, hot tub and sauna.

Swim Club

Surfing

Hire a board, or book a lesson with Wavehunter's right on the beach with all the kit to keep you warm.

Surf lessons

Swim break

If you’ve always dreamt of becoming a stronger, faster and more confident swimmer, our two-day swim active break is for you. Suitable for all abilities.

Swim break

Wildlife boat tours

Join one of Wavehunters’ boat trips from Padstow – a scenic 20-minute drive up the coast, from short 1 or 2-hour trips to all-day charters.

Wildlife boat tours

SUP

Small swell and little waves, stand-up paddleboarding safaris take place within the bay.

SUP lessons

Dive in

After Swim Club lengths or a sunset surf, strike out further and explore some of our top ten places to swim in Cornwall - from an art deco lido to our favourite tidal pools.

Top ten places to swim

On the beach

Yoga

Breathe, stretch, release. Revitalising yoga takes place daily on the beach.

Yoga on the beach

HIIT

HIIT and circuit classes on the beach run regularly too with high-tempo intervals, cardio and resistance.

HIIT classes

Walks

Stride out of the hotel onto the coast path, or ramble along the beach.

Top 10 Walks in Cornwall

The north end

Wide-open spaces, solitude, teeming with wildlife: Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards...

Heading north

Ten things to do

A selection of things to do at Watergate Bay including walking routes, cycling, family-friendly activities, where to eat, surf and wild swim.

Stay at Watergate Bay

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.