Swim Club
25-metre infinity pool, ocean room bar & lounge with panoramic sea views, hot tub and sauna.
Swim Club
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
Surfing
Hire a board, or book a lesson with Wavehunter's right on the beach with all the kit to keep you warm.
Surf lessonsSwim 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 breakWildlife 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 toursSUP
Small swell and little waves, stand-up paddleboarding safaris take place within the bay.
SUP lessonsDive 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.
On the beach
HIIT
HIIT and circuit classes on the beach run regularly too with high-tempo intervals, cardio and resistance.
HIIT classesWalks
Stride out of the hotel onto the coast path, or ramble along the beach.
Top 10 Walks in CornwallThe north end
Wide-open spaces, solitude, teeming with wildlife: Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards...
Heading northTen 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.
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.
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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Twelve drinks of Christmas 2025
Discover the flavours and colours of this years Twelve Drinks of Christmas, as explained by local mixologist Meg Clark.
Read moreJolly Bolly
Our celebratory sparkling Champagne Bollinger cocktail, brought to life with seasonal notes of citrus and mulled spices.
Read moreCoast Path G&T
Taste the flavours of a Cornish coast path in full bloom, with this enlivening mix of sloe, lemon, elderflower and mint.
Read moreLemon & Rosemary Spritz
Discover the harmonious zesty and herbal taste of our very own Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin in this refreshing, spirit-lifting spritz.
Read moreCherry Negroni
Let this fruity take on a Negroni be the cherry on top of your celebrations, with Luxardo cherry, Campari and our lemony Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin.
Read moreWatergate Whiteout
With decadent dessert flavours of banana bread, coffee, maple and sea salt, this Watergate spin on a White Russian features sustainable rum made from discarded banana peel.
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