This is honestly the best hostel i have ever stayed in, really relaxed, chilled vibe, everyone there is so kind, always looking to help you out and make you feel welcome. Within a day i'd made friends for life i long termed there for 2 summers and will definately be going back...in fact can i live there forever ? :-) More

i could not have prepared myself for the amazing kindness of the staff at matts. They really know the town and most of them were holiday makers who ended up staying for years, and almost convinced us to do the same. They showed us where to surf where to go on a night out and how to play guitar!! They... More

Finished my A levels and wanted a change of scenery for the summer so thought I'd try a season in Newquay, working surfing and making friends and I couldnt have done it at a better lodge! I was one of eight 'long termers' staying at the lodge over summer and despite not really knowing anyone it took only 5 minutes... More

Fare enough, we rang up 2 days before arrival, they got us in at such late notice, paid half over paypal so the commitment bond was there, turned up to the lodge and walked in the back entrance, ye it had that surfer vibe, but was pretty minging compared to other lodges just crap everywhere. We then paidd the other... More

Matt's Surf Lodge is, without doubt, Newquay's best kept secret. In a once small fishing town now overrun with tourists out on stag do's and hen nights, the true essence of surf culture, on which Newquay's initial popularity was based, has been lost in commercialisation and capitalists eager to rip you off with substandard accommodation (a good example of which...... More

Matts surf lodge is what you pay for but the atomsphere is priceless. the people there are so friendly and wecloming, there help with whatever you need and thats jus the staff, the other people staying are just as friendly and always up for a chat...prob about the surf lol I found that the place gets ahold of you and... More

Not exactly luxury but it's so cheap the atmosphere is great and you get everything you need great surf lodge. More

Arrived after 2 days of searching for a place to crash came into be greeted by happy cheerful staff very pleasant i found there are no borders no strangers you dont need to surf or anything you can just arrive and people are like yo man how are you im "...." whats your story felt very welcome right away. ideal... More

I stayed for a few weeks before finding a place for the summer - what an awesome place! Made some AMAZING friends, and made some memories that will stay with me forever :) The guys and gals that work here let me in on the places to escape in the summer to avoid the chav madness - will deffo be... More