Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Unprofessional service from management
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Negative comments on cleanliness and maintenance overall.
Service
8.5
Friendly staff, with some instances of unprofessional behavior noted.
Location
8
Good location mentioned with easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
6.5
Issues with room condition and location reflect on quality.
Amenities
7
Basic amenities provided, nothing outstanding.
Value for Money
8.5
Value rated positively by guests despite various issues.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast and meal quality considered satisfactory.
Overall Experience
5.5
Multiple guests reported serious issues impacting their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:53

Property Description

Family-Run Accommodation Near Beaches
Located just a short stroll from Newquay’s beautiful beaches, Magnuson Hotel Sandy Lodge provides a warm and welcoming family-run stay. Light and Comfortable Rooms Each room is tastefully decorated with traditional furnishings, featuring modern amenities such as en suite bathrooms, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions With free Wi-Fi and Newquay Rail Station close by, exploring the area is easy. Additionally, golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of 4 golf clubs, while the town of St Austell is a short drive away. Book your stay now and experience a cozy retreat by the sea at Magnuson Hotel Sandy Lodge!

Important information:

The breakfast prices displayed are a discounted price for pre-booked breakfasts only and must be booked for the full duration of the stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 816 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 5.5
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Lynne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice sized room

Cons:

Telly didn't, work, missed cleaning bathroom from previous occupant.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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firepie solo_traveller gb
7
Short stay
Pros:

Location worked for me.
Staff were nice and worked hard.
Managed to park at hotel no problem.

Cons:

Hotel is tired and abit rough round the edges but did the job for us.
You do hear the floorboards creaking when people walk around their room and the rooms get incredibly hot at the front of the hotel.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Maissoune solo_traveller nl
1
Pros:

I liked the site

Cons:

It felt like a half-star hotel; renting a tent was better, cheaper, and cleaner. The worst thing was when you wanted to take a shower, the water came out red and full of dirt.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Aneesh family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Amandeep couple gb
1
very very bad
Pros:

dont book this shit hotel for ur favourite and beautiful momets . because the staff is not friendly they give u wrong room keys then u need to wait and if u inquire this and ask about any inquiry they will tell u boss coming tuesday and when u speak to boss and ask about refund they will not issue .
Speacially indian dont stay there .
Not hot water nothing at all .
if u mentioned u need to double bed they give u twin beds and when u ask they will tell u hotel full book i cant do anything .
that type of shit service they have
so if u want to spend this beautiful moment dont go in this shit hotel and make ur experience bad just bcz of this .

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
1
Uncaring, uninformed staff and unclean conditions.
Pros:

The room was comfortable enough.

Cons:

Upon arrival Heidi greeted us and told us we could park across the street outside the hotel facing, as there was not enough parking spaces for guests at sandy lodge. The next day I received a parking fine of £70. When I told Heidi she said “oh, I’m sorry about that” and that she “Didn’t drive” and “we’ve never had a problem before”. I then asked if the hotel if they could compensate me for suggesting an illegal parking space to me and they said they would not.

The hallway to our room smelled awful for the entire time we stayed (3 nights). Later on we spoke to a resident of the flats next door and she told us that Sandy Lodge frequently has homeless people stay there and that some guests would take drugs in there room and in areas surrounding the hotel.

Upon checking out, my car was blocked in. This is after moving it from the original place where I got the parking fine. We had to wait for the woman who worked next door to move her car before we could make the 6 hour drive home.

Overall this was a terrible experience. Unaware and uncaring staff. Unclean and smelly environment. There are so many options for hotels in Newquay. Sandy Lodge should never be one.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
J
Jason solo_traveller gb
3
Not good. Would not stay here again
Cons:

Room wasn’t very nice. Broken tv on wall

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
J
john solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Goede service

Cons:

Smalle gang veel deuren

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
Clean comfortable. Great price.
Pros:

Clean. Nice staff. Good value for money.

Cons:

Na

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
S
Shiza couple gb
1
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Dominika solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Shahidul extended_group gb
2
Not up to the expectation
Pros:

Room was ok for stay but not comfortable too hot inside not enough ventilation

Cons:

Staff wasn’t prioritising the guests over her personal phone call while guests waited at the reception desk also there was a random lady came and knocked on our door at midnight out of nowhere which is very disturbing and could be dangerous

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
10
Very warm welcome and a good nights sleep
Pros:

Everything was great

Cons:

Not enough parking at front,but I found somewhere in the street 5 mins away

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Krystof solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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louis couple gb
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
B
Blake couple gb
2
Pros:

The water pressure in the shower was nonexistent and had to pay to use showers elsewhere, when asked at the desk they said it was due to many people using them but I had tried it around 20 times over 4 days and was the same every time

Cons:

It’s just outside of the town so commuting was only a ten minute walk

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Blake couple gb
5
Low quality
Pros:

Helpful and friendly staff

Cons:

Shower was leaky and not cleaned on arrival , kettle didn’t work and kept blowing the electric, there was a bag covering the smoke detector on arrival.
Awful parking

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
jason extended_group ie
9
Would stay again
Pros:

Staff were lovely people very helpful

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo_traveller gb
7
Great for my needs
2026-01-19 via Nuitee