Where there used to be just a handful of surf lodges in Newquay, offering affordable accommodation mostly in dorm-style rooms, there are now dozens of them.
Surf lodges are a cheap, or affordable way for groups of people to get together for a weekend break, or longer. Traditionally, the accommodation is in dormitory style rooms, with bunk beds providing sleeping space for 2-12 people per room. Rates can be as low as £10 per person per night, making it easier to get away for the weekend more often.
There are now some newer, up-market Boutique Lodges appearing – they’re similar to surf lodges, but with all the refinements you’d get in a hotel, although price-wise you have to be careful you wouldn’t get a better deal at a local budget hotel instead.
Rules will vary between surf lodges, many will have a 24 hour Manager on site, they might have a 24 hour licensed bar for residents only. Some will provide you with a full cooked breakfast in the price, others will provide a self-service breakfast, while some simply do away with breakfast entirely – which can be great as it will get you out and trying the local cafes.
Choosing the Best Surf Lodge in Newquay
One thing’s for sure – we’re all different – and so are surf lodges. If you want to choose the best surf lodge in Newquay then you need to start with a list of what you need. Here’s a few ideas to get you thinking:
- Which beach do you want or need to be nearest to?
- How close to town do you want to be?
- Which end of town is going to be best for you?
- What transport are you using? How close is the surf lodge to the train/bus station, or is there car parking on site?
- What ages/sexes do the surf lodge cater for – does that match your group?
- How many rooms do you need? Does the surf lodge have the right number/mix of rooms?
- Do you absolutely have to have an en-suite room or your holiday’s ruined?
- What about the Internet, do you want/need free Internet or Wifi?
- Do they have a bar? Are you allowed to bring drink into your room?
- Can you use their kitchen to cook meals? Can you order takeaways to be delivered, or can you bring them into your room?
- Do you want/need a TV lounge? a Games Room?
- Do you want any surfing lessons or other packages to be arranged for you?
If you spend a bit of time now organising where in town you’d need to be – and asking the right questions when you phone the surf lodges in Newquay, then you’ll have a much better time when you arrive, rather than having your mates constantly saying “Shouldn’t have left it to you … I knew this would happen … why do we have to be so far away from …..” and you don’t want that!
So, here’s a complete list of Surf Lodges in Newquay. Get hunting for the best surf lodge in Newquay that fits your group’s needs. If I’ve left any off, let me know and I’ll add them.
| Surf Lodge | Notes | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Base Surf Lodge 20 Tower Road, Newquay Cornwall, TR7 1LR | From £12pppn. Rooms for: 2, 4, 6. Over 16s only. Med-style basement lounge. Free hot drinks. Secure surfboard storage. BBQ. | Base Surf Lodge |
| Newquay Surf Lodge 8 Springfield Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RT | From £15pppn. Free parking. Mostly catering for 16-25s. | Newquay Surf Lodge |
| The Escape 1 Mount Wise, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 | Largest surf lodge in Newquay. Up to 130 people; 24 rooms. 24 hour licensed bar for residents only. Free parking. Surf and Stay packages. | Escape2Newquay |
| The Surfers Hotel 1 Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2PS | Licensed bar. Games room. Open 24 hours for residents only. Rooms accommodate 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Nearest beach Tolcarne. Free parking. | Surfers Hotel |
| Newquay Reef Surf Lodge 5-7 Springfield Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RT | From £100/week. Aimed at 16-25s. Open 24 hours, 24 hour manager. Free car parking. | Newquay Reef Surf Lodge |
| Kandi Lodge 4 Fairview Terrace, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RJ | From £12.50pppn. Up to 35 people in rooms for 2-6. | Kandi Lodge |
| Smarties Surf Lodge 84 Crantock Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2QD | From £18/night. Formerly Tsunami Lodge. Can arrange surf lessons or coasteering... and more. | Smarties Surf Lodge |
| AquaSurf Surf Lodge 12 The Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DT | From £15pppn. Surf N Stay packages from £79. Rooms for 2-6. Up to 30 people. | Aqua Surf Lodge |
| Airborne Surf Lodge 98 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1EY | All ages welcome. Twin and dorm rooms for 3-8. | Airborne Lodge |
| Deep Green Lodge 31 Trebarwith Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DX | From £22.50pppn. Eco-friendly. No single-sex bookings taken. All rooms are doubles. Wifi. | Deep Green Lodge |
| The Green House 49 Trenance Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LX | From £15pppn. Family run. Rooms for 2-8, all en-suite. 24 hour access/own key. TV lounge. Games room. Garden. Free Internet access. Secure surfboard storage. | The Green House |
| Reef Island Surf Lodge 30-32 Island Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DZ | From £15pppn. Multi-million pound, retro surf lodge. | Reef Island Surf Lodge |
| Reef Surf Lodge 10-12 Berry Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1AR | From £15pppn. Open all year round. Activity packages available. Secure board store. Ultra modern, all roomes en-suite. | Reef Surf Lodge |
| Berties Lodge 31-33 East Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DB | From £17pppn. Seasonal Lodge & Club Package to Berties Club. | Berties Lodge |
| Palace Surf Lodge 3 Cheltenham Place, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1BA | From £10pppn. | Palace Surf Lodge |
| Boonkeys Surf Lodge 6 Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 | From £15pppn. Free Wifi. | Boonkeys Surf Lodge |
| Goofys Boutique Hostel 5 Headland Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HW | From £20pppn. Four rooms. Discount card for discounts of up to 25% off local activities and in some bars/restaurants. | Goofys Boutique Hostel |
| Newquay Silver Spray Surf Lodge 9 Trebarwith Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DX | From £15pppn. Rooms for 2-12 people. 3 en-suite rooms. Secure board area. Use of kitchen. | Newquay Silver Spray Surf Lodge |
| Sharkbait Surf Lodge 16 Tower Road, Newquay, Cornwall | From £10pppn. Board store and drying area. Can organise surf lessons, coasteering or bodyboarding for you. Currently for sale as a going concern, so if you've always wanted to own a surf lodge... | Sharkbait Surf Lodge |
| Springfield Lodge 2 Springfield Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RT | From £15pppn. For 16-25s. Communal lounge. Games room. Use of kitchen. Secure board store. Own keys. No bar, bring your own booze. Manager on duty 24 hours. | Springfield Surf Lodge |
| Pure Shores Boutique Lodge 18 Tower Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LR | From £22.50pppn. Family run. Four rooms. Opened in 2009, formerly Home Surf Lodge. No on-site parking, small public car park directly opposite. | Pure Shores Lodge |
