TripAdvisor have named Newquay’s Sands Resort Hotel Europe’s best family hotel. TripAdvisor revealed the winners of its 2012 Travellers’ Choice Hotels for Families, honouring the best family-friendly hotels in 25 markets around the globe, including Europe and Britain.
The Sands Resort Hotel & Spa was announced as the best in Europe, beating competition from hotels across the Mediterranean.
Bedruthan Steps Hotel, at Mawgan Porth, Newquay were also rated on TripAdvisor’s world list, coming in 12th.
Emma Shaw, spokesperson for TripAdvisor, remarked: "With so many highly-rated family-friendly hotels in Britain, including Europe’s number one, it’s clear that British families need not always look abroad for a truly great holiday."
Malcolm Bell, Head of Tourism, VisitCornwall, added: "The awards are a magnificent accolade for the hotels and they should be immensely proud of themselves."
Award winners were determined based on the most highly rated hotels by those who travelled with family.
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