I won't bother looking for any other place to stay when I'm next in Newquay. The hotel clean and smart. The breakfast is excellent, with a lovely 'roof' terrace on the dining room. The hotel owner, Duncan, is a great bloke, and knows everything about the local surfing, and couldn't be more welcoming or make you feel more at home.... More

I stayed at the hillcrest in late August 2011 for a week of surfing and relaxing with my partner and another couple. The hotel and owner (Duncan) was fantastic. The rooms were very clean and welcoming. The breakfast was hearty and a perfect start for good days surfing. There is a range of surfing equipment to choose from. We all... More

Having read the last review on here, I could not disagree more that the hotel is just held together with quick fix workmanship. I thought very much to the contrary, that the hotel was BRILLIANT. Personally, I thought the decor was clean and bright and the room way clean and tidy and the bed linen smelt lovely and fresh. Well... More

Seemed like an okay place at first but it did not take long to see the place is held together with quick fix workmanship to make money and will most likely only be around for a season or two. Not too bad for a cheap nights sleep but not a place to call home. More

I stayed here with 2 friends for a long weekend , the hotel was very clean and brightly decorated , rooms were very modern. Duncan (the owner ) was very helpful and friendly, we also had a surf lesson arranged by the hotel , which was great fun. Breakfasts were good too , choices of cerals / toast and something... More

We stayed at the Hillcrest last year for a week-a group of 12. The owner,Duncan, was the perfect host,helping to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing. The rooms were very nice,the breakfasts excellent and we are now planning our return visit for 2010. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. More

This hotel is very comfetable, very clean and very friendly. Close to all amenities, beaches, town centre, railway station but still set in a quiet and peaceful setting. The stay there was extremely enjoyable, lovely breakfast. Extremelely helpful owner, makes your stay very enjoyable. He was very knowledgable about Newquay, restaurants, surfing and any general information. I would definately return... More