Curated luxury hotels in South Cornish Coast

With a stay at The Lugger Hotel in Truro, you'll be just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Portloe Beach. This beach inn is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Eden Project and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from South West Coast Path Section 30 Trailhead.

• 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.

Settled within the rugged Cornish clifftops is Scarlet Hotel; an eco-sanctuary with far-reaching views of the crashing waves and sandy coastline that blend into the Atlantic. This adult only property exudes natural calm seamlessly bringing the outside in with simple design aesthetic and tall glass walls showcasing the wild natural surrounds. Each of the airy rooms has an outdoor space and sliding doors so guests can be soothed by the sound of the sea and wind.

The Scarlet’s restaurant offers captivating views of the coastline and serves up seasonal, responsibly sourced food alongside sustainable, slow-aged wine. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily. The menu showcases natural and flavourful food. Tasting menus are available for a journey through the careful concoction of different tastes, textures and techniques at the Scarlet restaurant.

Scarlet Spa’s an eco spa featuring a indoor pool, outdoor natural reed pool, clifftop cedar wood sauna, restorative steam room and wide views of the blue Atlantic. Treatments take place in tented, lantern-lit rooms and include stillness afterwards in the deep relaxation room’s suspended cocoon pods.

Merlin Golf Club and Driving Range is a 5-minute drive away, and Newquay can be reached in 15 minutes by car. Padstow is within a 20-minute drive and Newquay Cornwall Airport is a 7-minute drive from the building.

When you stay at The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay, you'll be near the beach – a 4-minute drive from Fistral Beach and 8 minutes from Watergate Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Padstow Harbour and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Huer's Hut.

When you stay at Harbour Hotel St Ives in St Ives, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from St Ives Harbour and 8 minutes from Carbis Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Porthminster Beach.

When you stay at Bedruthan Hotel and Spa in Newquay, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Padstow Harbour. This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Fistral Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mawgan Porth Beach.

When you stay at Hotel Penzance in Penzance, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of St. Michael's Mount and St Ives Harbour. This upscale hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Minack Theatre.

Set in tropical gardens, this elegant hotel offers wonderful sea views, an award-winning restaurant and direct access to Carbis Bay Beach, which is a member of The Most Beautiful Bays In The World organisation. Picturesque St Ives is just 1.5 miles away.

Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, or on the spacious sea-view terrace. Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel also has a grand lounge, and live entertainment is often available in the traditional bar.

Sands Restaurants serves a creative menu, including freshly caught Cornish seafood and local produce. The conservatory offers cocktails and tapas, and indulgent afternoon teas are also available.

The bright and airy bedrooms each have a cosy seating area and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have free WiFi access and a private modern bathroom, and many rooms have views of the bay.

Just 300 metres from Carbis Bay Railway Station, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is surrounded by scenic coastal walks. West Cornwall Golf Club is within a 5-minute drive, and Tate St Ives is just 2 miles away.

The Garden Cabin is situated in Carbis Bay village, just a short distance from the facilities at Carbis Bay Estate and Carbis bay beach

When you stay at Marazion Hotel in Marazion, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Out of the Blue Gallery and 3 minutes by foot from Marazion Beach. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Perranuthnoe Beach.

When you a stay at The Llawnroc Hotel in St Austell, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Gorran Haven Beach. This beach hotel is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Eden Project and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Little Perhaver Beach.

With a stay at Harbour Hotel Fowey in Fowey, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gribben Head and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Catherine's Castle.

With a stay at The Old Quay House Hotel in Fowey, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fowey River Gallery and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Fowey Aquarium.

With a stay at Fowey Hall in Fowey, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fowey Aquarium and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fowey Tourist Information Centre.

When you stay at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Padstow Harbour and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Indoor Bowling Newquay.

Located in St. Agnes, Rose In Vale Country House Hotel is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Trevaunance Cove and St Agnes Beacon. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Wheal Coates Tin Mine and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Perranporth Beach.

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.

Situated in St Ives, 300 metres from Porthminster Beach, Host St Ives features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Porthmeor Beach.

All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Host St Ives offers some rooms that have a balcony, and the rooms include a kettle. The units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Host St Ives.

Bamaluz Beach is 800 metres from the hotel, while St Michael's Mount is 14 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 27 km away.

When you stay at Artist Residence Penzance in Penzance, you'll be on the Strip, just steps from Egyptian House and 3 minutes by foot from The Exchange. This boutique guest house is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Jubilee Pool and 4 mi (6.4 km) from St. Michael's Mount.

When you stay at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. This upscale hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Padstow Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crantock Beach.

With a stay at The Alverton in Truro, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hall for Cornwall and Truro Cathedral. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Watergate Bay Beach and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Fistral Beach.