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 sauna or hot tub. 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’ sea safari 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
Yoga
Breathe, stretch, release. Revitalising yoga takes place on the sand with our resident yoga teacher, Gemma.
Yoga by the SeaWalks
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
Live music: Daisy Clark
Nov 01
3-5pm. Daisy Clark joins us in the Living Space with her spellbinding indie-pop ballads and upbeat soulful tunes. Grab a seat, order a drink, and soak up the views. Non-residents welcome.
Read moreNovember Swim break
Nov 13 - 15
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further with more confidence?
Read moreChristmas party nights at The Beach Hut
Nov 26 - 17
Thursdays and Fridays, 26 November to 17 December. Three courses and a Christmas cocktail beside the sea. Gather your friends, family or work mates at The Beach Hut for a relaxed festive get-together.
Read moreLive music: resident house DJ
Nov 29
3-6pm. DJ Carla sounds out The Living Space with mellow house music. Grab a seat, order a drink and soak up the views. Non residents welcome.
Read moreDecember Swim break
Dec 04 - 06
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further with more confidence?
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Read moreThe word on Kids' Zone
Our guests tell us Kids’ Zone makes a real difference to their holiday; it’s not just a footnote. From six-month-olds to teenagers, Kids’ Zone gives them new experiences and friendships they remember.
Read moreParents find their own rhythm at Watergate Bay
Family holidays can be full – in the best way. Surf lessons, sand castles, one more game, one more ice cream. But, at the Bay, there’s space for you too. Here are five ways to find your own rhythm at Watergate Bay this summer.
Read moreMeet: Artist in residence Janavi Kramer
Ocean Artist, Scientific Illustrator, and Storyteller, Janavi Kramer.
Read moreSeals at the Bay: safe encounters
As part of our conservation work two marine mammal medics share their expert insights on Cornwall's grey seals, and how small actions can help keep them (and you) safe.
Read moreTideline: clearing microplastics at the Bay
We’re used to marvelling at treasures washed in by the Atlantic, but increasingly, the tide brings microplastics that gather along the shoreline. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Nurdle UK to help clear the Bay.
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