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The Headland is a large Victorian hotel standing on its own on the headland above Fistral Beach, on the western side of Newquay.
22kW Type 2 · 65p/kWh plus £1.50 transaction fee
- Guest rating
- 8.2/10
- Check-in
- 3pm
- Check-out
- 11am
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Free on site
- EV charger
- 22kW
About the hotel
Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate sits right on Carbis Bay beach, a sheltered sandy cove about 1.5 miles from St Ives with views across St Ives Bay. The estate has the original main hotel plus beach lodges, suites and cottages, and the C Bay Spa with a heated outdoor pool, hydro pool and sauna.
Accommodation ranges from sea-view rooms in the main house to multi-bedroom beach houses, so it works for couples and for larger families. Places to eat include MOR by Tom Sellers, The Orangery, The Beach Club, Walters on the Beach and The Deli, and there is a kids' club. Carbis Bay railway station is next door, handy for the branch line into St Ives.
Rooms: Main House hotel rooms, Beach Lodges, Beach Suites, Family Suites (Valley Apartments), Beach Houses, Valley Cottages.
Good to know
- Spa
- Pool
- Sea views
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Bar
- Parking: Free on site
- Wi-Fi: Free
- EV charging on site (22kW)
22kW
Charging your car
Plug in when you arrive, leave charged
- Fastest charger
- 22kW
- Connectors
- 2 × Type 2 22kW, 1 × Type 2 7.3kW
- Charging points
- 3
- Cost
- 65p/kWh plus £3 connection fee
- Network
- Project EV
- Paying
- Project EV app
Zap-Map listing updated 2 November 2026.
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Location
Directly on Carbis Bay beach, about 1.5 miles from St Ives town centre and 300m from Carbis Bay railway station on the St Ives branch line.
Nearby
- Carbis Bay station300m
- Porthminster Beach0.9 miles
- Tate St Ives1.3 miles
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden1.2 miles
- West Cornwall Golf Club5 min drive
Nearest public rapid charger
- Trenwith Car Park, St Ives TR26 1DD (50kW)about 1.2 miles
- St Erth Multi-Modal Hub, Hayle TR27 6JW (50kW)about 2 miles
- Shell Hayle, Carwin Rise TR27 5DG (175kW)about 3 miles
Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 3pm and check-out is by 11am.
Is Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate dog-friendly?
No, dogs are not allowed (assistance dogs usually are; check with the hotel).
How fast is the EV charger at Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate?
The fastest connector is 22kW. Most cars will fully charge overnight.
How much does charging cost?
65p/kWh plus £3 connection fee when we checked. Prices can change, so check the app or ask at reception.
Do I need my own charging cable?
Yes, bring your own Type 2 cable. Hotel chargers are usually sockets without a cable attached.
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Sources: Zap-Map: Carbis Bay Hotel, Carbis Bay Hotel website, Booking.com (eDreams mirror), HotelsCombined listing, OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) coordinates, Cornish Secrets: where to charge your electric car in Cornwall, postcodes.io (charger postcode distances), Carbis Bay Hotel. Prices, ratings and charger details change; check before you travel.