Where to Stay in Cornwall with Family (kids clubs included)

Tregenna Castle is a great family friendly resort hotel overlooking St Ives and the Cornish Coast. The property offers Family Rooms as well as 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments, perfect for small or large family parties. And yes some of their rooms have bunk beds if the kids ask you! Finally, the resort has one heated Indoor Pool open all year round and an Outdoor heated pool open form May until September.

If you are familiar with glamping, these roundhouses are a perfect choice for families looking to stay in Cornwall. All accommodations provide a fitted kitchen, a private patio and even a hot tub. Children will love their bunk beds in their dedicated cabin bedroom whilst the parents will sleep in the main living area. Last but not least, you will take advantage of many facilities that East Thorne offers to their clients such as the games room, camp fire or outdoor pizza oven.

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Fowey Hall is one of the best luxury family friendly hotels in Cornwall. With large family rooms and suites, Fowey Hall is perfect place for a long weekend break whilst visiting the Cornish coast. The views over Fowey and the sea is simply incredible. We love the fact that they are baby monitors linked to the reception so that parents can enjoy their dinner in peace (hopefully…)

If you are looking for the convenience of staying in an apartment with all the facilities you need to spend a great weekend or a week holiday in Cornwall, look not further. This 2 Bedroom apartment is close to the beach with great views.

St Moritz Hotel is not in Switzerland but one of the great family friendly hotels in Cornwall. It offers dramatic views over the Cornish coast and offers Family Suites for up to 2 Adults and 2 Children. But you can ask for an extra bed if needed. Great modern facilities are available at the hotel such as their Indoor Swimming Pool.

If you are looking to spend a few days in Newquay, Sands Resort Hotel & Spa is the perfect choice for families. With Family Suites, this hotel is very popular with parents coming with young children. The resort even has a crêche and you can hire for free cots, cot linen, prams, bottle warmers & sterilisers.

The Headland is a 5* luxury hotel on the Cornish coast in Newquay with an exceptional location (just have a look at the bird’s eye view of the resort). The hotel welcomes families for over 40 years now so they know a thing or two about what they need for a great holiday. Expect family rooms or self catering cottages with top notch luxury facilities at the resort.

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Bedruthan Hotel & Spa has been welcoming families for decades and is a true kids friendly hotel to choose in Cornwall on your next holiday. The location is superb with easy access to the long beach and close to Newquay. Family Rooms are nicely decorated and you can go for a more comfortable options such as the villa or even an apartment for large families. The facilities are 1st class with a beautiful indoor Spa and also an outdoor Spa for adults. And yes there is a kids swimming pool close to the main pool too!

Here is another great family friendly hotel in Newquay where your children will find lots of things to do during your stay. The 4-star hotel has many different family rooms suitable for a family of 3, 4 and even 5. Of course the location has to be beachfront so you can introduce your family to surfing. You can even find a surfing school available at the hotel too.

Overall, the Esplanade Hotel has all it takes to be among the best luxury family hotels in Cornwall. You just have to plan accordingly as rooms can be booked out months in advance during school holidays.

Another great luxury hotel option in Cornwall is The Carlyon Bay Hotel. Its hilltop setting is the thing that makes it stand out above and beyond other hotels in Cornwall, and it also offers a beautiful spa area, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a huge golf course and 250 acres of private land. It’s a fantastic escape and once you’re there you and your family might not even want to leave the grounds. Despite the luxury, the hotel is very welcoming to families; they can play and try their hand at tennis on the multiple courts found on the hotel’s grounds.

You won’t find many hotels that do elegance and sophistication as well as Penventon Park Hotel. The luxury 4-star hotel has a lot to offer, including pools, a sauna, and a spa. The restaurant that’s found in the hotel is highly regarded not just among the visitors who stay at the hotel but also by the local people who live nearby. The hotel rooms are traditionally decorated and it’s clear that lots of attention is paid to the details here. They offer rooms that are designed to meet the needs of families, so you won’t be let down.

As the name suggests, The Great Western Hotel is located right on the Great Western beach of Newquay. It’s a clifftop hotel and pub with comfortable rooms and great food served daily. There are rooms that are very family-friendly, and there are also rooms that can accommodate family pets too. The location is, of course, fantastic and will offer everything you need if you want to spend time on Newquay’s most impressive and attractive beaches. There’s also an outdoor play area at the hotel, making it great for kids and families.

If you’re looking for more of a woodland retreat, The Valley Holiday Cottages could be just what you’re looking for. You get all of the facilities and benefits that come with staying in your own cottage rather than a hotel room, and that’s something that can be pretty huge when you’re traveling with the family. It gives you much more flexibility and control over your stay. On top of that, the woodland surroundings are beautiful and a lot of fun to explore, and you’re not far from the picturesque villages of Falmouth and Truro either. 

One thing that makes the Rosevine a little different is the fact that you’re not staying in hotel rooms but rather apartments. So you don’t have to pay the price that comes with renting a whole house, but you also get a lot more in terms of facilities and options than you’d get in a regular hotel room or bed and breakfast accommodation. The Rosevine is based in the Roseland Peninsula, with stunning natural surroundings and nearby locations such as Truro just a short journey away.