Curated luxury hotels near Royal Cornwall Museum

Harbour Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Newquay. Featuring water sports facilities, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from The Harbour Beach, 600 metres from Towan Beach and less than 1 km from Fistral Beach. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. At Harbour Hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

You can play squash, mini-golf and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for windsurfing and diving.

Tolcarne Beach is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Newquay Train Station is 1.7 km away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 9 km from the property.

• Adults only
• Top-notch views
• Close to the beach

After a couple-friendly Cornwall retreat? The Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa is just up your alley. It’s got romance-inducing ocean views, sophisticated interiors and a serene spa. The best bit? The whole place is adults-only, so there’s not a screaming toddler in sight. The whole place is perched above Fistral Beach, 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Newquay and a short stroll from the sands.

The rooms all ooze coastal chic, and they come with comfy Hypnos beds, GAIA toiletries and free spa entry as standard. But you can also upgrade to even fancier rooms with a sea view, a private balcony or suites that come with your very own private hot tub – depending how extra you’re feeling.

Facilities-wise, the restaurant and bar both make the most of the oceanfront setting with huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Dune’s been awarded two AA Rosettes for its locally inspired menu. You can tuck into Cornish fish soup, pan-fried stone bass and ray wing. Meanwhile, the Bay Bar serves coffee and brunch, as well as afternoon tea and cocktails.

There are fun events to join in with, like bottomless brunches with live saxophonists and cocktail masterclasses. Or, you can wind things down in the gorgeous spa, with its indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

Located in Falmouth, Hotel Meudon is a 5-minute drive from Glendurgan Garden and 5 minutes from Trebah Gardens. This beach hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Potager Garden and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Falmouth University.

Located in Falmouth, St Michael's Resort is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gyllyngvase Beach and Falmouth University. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Castle Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Right on the water’s edge, St Mawes Hotel is located on the south coast of Cornwall, offering fresh and modern rooms with soft duvets. Fresh, local seafood specials are served each day, and guests can enjoy sailing on the nearby waters.

Light and airy, each individually designed room features crisp, white bedding, comfortable mattresses, and quality pillows. Guests can also relax with free tea and coffee, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms also include a private bathroom with hairdryer.

The Lower Deck at St Mawes Hotel, offers an informal bar serving a wide selection of drinks, teas and coffees.

Parking is available nearby, and Falmouth is only a mile away by ferry, with the ferry terminal just a minute’s walk from St Mawes Hotel. There are a number of sailing schools within St Mawes, and the hotel can advise guests on boat hire and fishing trips.

When you stay at The Royal Duchy Hotel in Falmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Bowl and Falmouth University. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Castle Beach and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Discovery Quay.

When you stay at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Fistral Beach and Indoor Bowling Newquay. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Crantock Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Newquay Golf Club.

Located in Falmouth, Budock Vean Hotel is by the sea – a 5-minute walk from Budock Vean Golf Course and 13 minutes by foot from Trebah Gardens. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Glendurgan Garden and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Potager Garden.

With a stay at Merchants Manor in Falmouth, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Falmouth University and 10 minutes by foot from Gyllyngvase Beach. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Lizard and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Swanpool Beach.

Located in St Austell, The Llawnroc is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Gorran Haven Beach. This beach guest house is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Eden Project and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Little Perhaver Beach.

With a stay at The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fistral Beach and Huer's Hut. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Harbour Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Beacon Cove.

With a stay at SeaSpace in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Whipsiderry Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Porth Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Fistral Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Watergate Bay Beach.

When you stay at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Indoor Bowling Newquay and Newquay Golf Club. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Fistral Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Crantock Beach.

When you a stay at The Idle Rocks in Truro, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roseland Visitor Centre. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Mawes Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Mawes Castle.

Boasting spacious grounds, an indoor swimming pool and a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, gym and fitness studios, Atlantic Reach Resort is located in the countryside on the outskirts of Newquay.

At the resort there is a variety of self-catering holiday cottages. Some properties include a hot tub, others are dog friendly, and each property comes with it's own bathroom, kitchen and living area.

You can enjoy plenty of resort activities while being close to the county’s most popular attractions, beautiful beaches and famous surf spots.

St Ives is 43 km from the resort, while Newquay is 8 km away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 5 km from the property. The perfect base to explore everything Cornwall has to offer.

Located in Falmouth, Anacapri is a 4-minute walk from Gyllyngvase Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Falmouth University. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Maritime Museum Cornwall and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Pendennis Castle.

With a stay at Degembris Cottages in Newquay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornish Heritage Museum and Lappa Valley Steam Railway. This farm stay is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Fistral Beach and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Eden Project.

Set in Constantine, Silverspring Hideaways offers accommodation with heated pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property has garden views and is 22 km from Lizard Lighthouse and 24 km from St Michael's Mount. The chalet has private entrance.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while the kitchenette features an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Some units feature a seating area and/or a terrace with an outdoor dining area. At the chalet complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Carbis Bay is 31 km from the chalet, while Newquay Train Station is 40 km away. Land's End Airport is 43 km from the property.

Featuring inner courtyard views, The Old Dairy Retreat offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 19 km from Eden Project. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is set 30 km from Newquay Train Station.

The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around St Austell, like snorkelling, cycling and hiking. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Truro Cathedral is 20 km from The Old Dairy Retreat, while St Catherines Castle is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.

Eldamar Cottage, a property with a garden, is set in Penryn, 32 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, 36 km from Newquay Train Station, as well as 10 km from Pendennis Castle. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 30 km from St Michael's Mount.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Trelissick Garden is 14 km from the holiday home, while Truro Cathedral is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 43 km from Eldamar Cottage.