Keep the kids entertained this Summer

Read on for our essential ‘what to do’ guide.

Have a splashing time in our indoor pool, explore the pirate ship adventure playground, surf school and little nippers soft play zone. If that’s not enough, we’ve got an action packed schedule of free activities, there will be little time for boredom at the Esplanade Hotel.

Activities include build a bear workshops, kids cocktail making, meet Mr Wacky the magician, movie screenings, kids silent discos, pizza making, face painting, arts and crafts and lots more. Check out our full schedule on the website and plan your stay!

If this isn’t enough to keep your little ones amused, make the most of our awesome location. When we say #thebeachisourplayground we are serious! Sandcastle making, toe-dipping, rock pool exploring will make unforgettable holiday memories for all the family! If the winds blowing in the right direction, kite flying is a must! Family surf lessons can be booked at our Quiksilver Surf School and make for a memorable day splashing in the ocean and riding the waves! If surfing’s not your thing, why not hire a stand-up paddleboard for a more relaxed coastal adventure, just make sure you check tides and conditions with the surf school first!

One of our favourite Newquay attractions is Blue Reef Aquarium on Towan Beach, where you can come face to face with the creatures of the deep! Brave Pirates Quest and take a tour through time and meet the real Pirate’s of the Cornish Coast. Run wild at Newquay Zoo where you can get up close to over 100 species of animal, we love Lemur Island! Take a trip to the blooming lovely Trenance Gardens, featuring tea rooms, boating like and lots of local wildlife – and just over the road you’ll find Waterworld, the family fun pools!

After all of that we say kick back and relax in our Ocean View restaurant and enjoy a delicious family meal, while taking in the stunning shore side scenery! Then head to bed in one of our comfy, stylish rooms and get ready for another fun filled day in Newquay – after a hearty Esplanade breakfast of course!