Newquay (Cornish: Tewynn Pleustri) is a town, civil parish, seaside resort and fishing port on the north Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is bounded to the west by the Gannel River and its associated salt marsh, and in the east by the Porth valley. The town has been expanding inland (south) since it was founded. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 19,423.

Newquay is now a major tourist destination, principally on account of the 10 long and accessible sandy beaches. The town has a resident population of around 22,000 but this can increase to 100,000 or more in the summer because Newquay has a large stock of holiday accommodation.

The resort styles itself “The Surfing Capital of Britain” with many surf shops, board manufacturers and hire shops in the town. Fistral Beach hosts major international competitions, and Towan, Great Western and Tolcarne Beaches nearer the town and nearby Crantock Bay and Watergate Bay also provide high quality breaks. Towan Beach is also the location for the proposed Newquay Surfing Reef, a somewhat controversial project that has polarised local opinion.

Newquay is also known for the “Run to the Sun” event, which always takes place during the public holiday on the last weekend in May at Trevelgue Holiday Park. Multitudes of people descend on the town in Volkswagen Camper vans, Beetles and other custom cars.

Obviously the massive influx of people coming to Newquay in the summer does have negative effects on the town – drink and drug related problems are increasingly making the front page of local newspapers. Although Britain’s binge drinking culture affects most of the UK, tourist destinations and seaside resorts are most heavily affected, and Newquay is no exception.

Here are some recommended guest houses and bed-and-breakfast hotel accomodation in NewQuay area:

• Glendorgal Resort
  Hotel + Self Catering Situated in 17 acres of private headland with stunning views across Porth Bay and direct access to a secluded sandy beach. Watermark at Porth Beach fulfils every dream of the perfect Cornish holiday.
• Best Western Hotel Bristol
  Hotel With its magnificent cliff-top site overlooking the sea and being central to Cornwall, the Bristol Hotel makes a superb touring base.
• Tolcarne Hotel
  Hotel All year round hotel close to the centre of Newquay, licensed Restaurant & bar, ballroom, spa bath, solarium and sauna. Short off season break, coach enquiries welcome.
• Chichester Interest Holidays
  Guest House + Bed & Breakfast Special Interest holidays with 20 years experience in providing and insight in to Cornwall’s past and most scenic areas. Our packages include accommodation and transport.
• Bre Pen Farm
  Bed & Breakfast Traditional Cornish Farmhouse bed & breakfast overlooking Mawgan Port beach, Open all year. Children and pets welcome.
• Watergate Bay Hotel
  Hotel + Self Catering Superb ETC 3 Star beachside hotel, Stunning views, licensed bar & restaurant, Heated indoor & outdoor swimming pools, Tennis Squash, Organised Children’s activities, Open All Year / Short breaks available.
• Westward
  Bed & Breakfast A family run guest house close to the centre of Newquay and its superb holiday facilities, the sandy beaches are only a 3 minute level walk. Open All Year.
• Carlton Hotel
  Bed & Breakfast + Hotel Occupying one of the finest positions in Newquay, the Carlton hotel has eleven spacious bedrooms – family, double, twin and single size rooms, and a very comfortable guest lounge, extending to a licensed bar, patio, our guests have every thing they need for a relaxing holiday or short break.
• Windward Hotel
  The Windward Hotel overlooking the beach at Porth. Perfect location for first class hospitality & surf. 1½ miles from Nequay, 3 miles from Newquay airport.