The Headland is a large Victorian hotel standing on its own on the headland above Fistral Beach, on the western side of Newquay.
- Guest rating
- 9.2/10
- Rooms
- 71
- Check-in
- 3pm
- Check-out
- 11am
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Parking
- Free on site; guaranteed space £15 a night
- EV charger
- 7.3kW
About the hotel
Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa is an adults-only hotel on Esplanade Road, on the slope above Fistral Beach on the west side of Newquay. Guests must be 18 or over.
Its 71 rooms are all for two people, and several categories face the sea. The spa has an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and gym, and food is served in Dune restaurant and the Bay Bar. It suits couples after a beach-and-spa break, including those bringing a dog.
Rooms: Economy Double, Standard Double or Twin, Double or Twin, Sea View, Deluxe Double or Twin, Sea View, Superior Double or Twin, Suite, Sea View.
Good to know
- Spa
- Pool
- Dogs welcome: £20 per dog per night, one dog per room, direct bookings only and must be pre-booked; welcome in the Bay Bar and on the terrace
- Sea views
- Restaurant
- Adults only
- Gym
- Bar
- Parking: Free on site; guaranteed space £15 a night
- Breakfast: About £25 per person
- Wi-Fi: Free
- EV charging on site (7.3kW)
Charging your car
Plug in when you arrive, leave charged
- Fastest charger
- 7.3kW
- Connectors
- 2 × Type 2 7.3kW
- Charging points
- 2
- Cost
- 55p/kWh, plus £5 an hour idle fee once full
- Network
- Project EV
- Reserving
- First come, first served
- Paying
- Project EV app
- Where
- Hotel car park
Two 7.3kW Type 2 points on Project EV; they can't be reserved. Move your car once it's charged to avoid the idle fee. There is also one 11kW Tesla Destination charger for patrons, listed by Tesla.
Tesla Destination chargers: some only work with Teslas, others take any car through the Tesla app. If you drive another make, check with the hotel before you rely on it.
Checked 2 November 2026. Something changed? Tell us and we'll re-check.
Location
On Esplanade Road above Fistral Beach, on the western side of Newquay, a short drive from the town centre beaches.
Nearby
- Fistral Beach2 min walk
- Towan Beach3 min drive
- Lusty Glaze Beach5 min drive
- Porth Beach6 min drive
- Newquay Cornwall Airport20 min drive
Nearest public rapid charger
- Evolt, St Georges Road Car Park, Newquay TR7 1TD (50kW CCS and CHAdeMO)approx 1.5 miles
Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 3pm and check-out is by 11am.
Is Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa dog-friendly?
Yes. £20 per dog per night, one dog per room, direct bookings only and must be pre-booked; welcome in the Bay Bar and on the terrace.
How fast is the EV charger at Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa?
The fastest connector is 7.3kW. That adds roughly 25 to 30 miles of range an hour, so most cars are full by morning.
How much does charging cost?
55p/kWh, plus £5 an hour idle fee once full 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.
More hotels with charging in Cornwall
See all 7The Esplanade is a big four-star family hotel on Esplanade Road, set above the southern end of Fistral Beach in Newquay.
The Falmouth Hotel is a large Victorian seafront hotel at the eastern end of Cliff Road, looking out over Castle Beach and Falmouth Bay.
Sources: Fistral Beach Hotel, Zap-Map (Project EV), Zap-Map (older Project EV listing), Zap-Map (Tesla Destination), Hotels.com, Zap-Map (St Georges Road Car Park), Fistral Beach Hotel: sustainability (EV charging), Fistral Beach Hotel: FAQs, Fistral Beach Hotel: dogs, Tesla: Fistral Beach Hotel. Prices, ratings and charger details change; check before you travel.