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
May Skybar
May 23 - 25
Skybar's apres-sea club nights are back on the cliffs of Watergate Bay, overlooking the beach below.
Read moreUK Surfboat competition
Jun 07 - 07
Watch the exhilarating sport of UK Surfboat racing right on the beach at Watergate Bay. Inspired by the Australian tradition of racing surf rescue boats. Races start at 5pm.
Read moreArtist in residence: Sonia Shomalzadeh
Jun 07 - 10
Sand artist, Sonia Shomalzadeh joins us to celebrate the ocean’s giants on the sands, in celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreWILD on the Beach
Jul 05 - 06
WILD comes to Watergate Bay – a high-energy dance-circus performance on the beach, followed by an evening Summer Social with a silent disco and street food.
Read moreNewquay Food Festival
Jul 10 - 13
July 2025 welcomes the first ever Newquay Food Festival. Showcasing the best of Cornwall’s food, drink, and creative community. The festival takes place at Killacourt which offers panoramic views of the coastline and beaches below. Expect local food traders, and live fire-cooking demos, to live music, artisan stalls, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Read moreThe King and Queen of the Bay: Beach Volleyball championships
Aug 02 - 03
Who will be crowned the King and Queen of the Bay? Some of the best players in Britain will be competing, alongside free coaching sessions. Head down to Watergate Bay for this free spectator event on the sand.
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Meet: Artist in residence Sonia Shomalzadeh
We caught up with sand artist Sonia Shomalzadeh ahead of her residency at Watergate Bay from 7–10 June 2025, when she’ll be creating life-size wildlife drawings of endangered marine species on the beach.
Read moreSupplier stories: Padstow Kitchen Garden
Padstow Kitchen Garden supplies Watergate Bay Hotel with the freshest seasonal produce, grown sustainably overlooking the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Meet the farmer putting nature first for the best possible taste.
Read moreOur Restaurants: Meet Chris
Chris Eden has been busy evolving our food game and reimagining the menus across Zacry's, The Living Space and The Beach Hut. Meet Chris and hear what makes him tick.
Read moreGet active with Wavehunters: Meet Andy
Carrying forward and developing what the Extreme Academy started in 1999, Wavehunters distills the surf lifestyle into lessons for all ages and abilities. We caught up with Wavehunters co-founder and director Andy Cameron.
Read moreBehind Kids' Zone: Meet Tammy
With imagination, patience and heart, Tammy leads the charge in the Kids’ Zone. We meet Tammy to find out why the Kids' Zone makes up such a big part of family holidays at Watergate Bay.
Read moreThings to do in Cornwall
Step from the hotel straight onto the coastal path, hire a bike and explore some incredible landscapes. Walks through forgotten gardens and stepping stones for giants, there's plenty to do around Watergate and further afield.
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