Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 937 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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Del ryan solo_traveller xa
6
Pros:

Price, location

Cons:

Old tired rooms but for the price was as expected

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Abby solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Very comfy, nice atmosphere, good for the price and the time of the booking.

Cons:

Could have been cleaner when arriving, not all lights worked nor did the tv. Wifi code wasn’t displayed anywhere and was not right when we received it.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
6
Clean, tidy, great location with polite friendly staff.
Pros:

The location, which was a 5 min walk into town was ideal.

The managers on both days were very welcoming and interactive.

Cons:

Everything was as expected for the price I paid.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Chioma solo_traveller gb
6
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Jean extended_group ph
5
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Luis solo_traveller gb
10
Good location, great staff, good value for money .
Pros:

Staff is amazing, very helpful. Excellent location, just short walk to the beach, train station and the other 2 local beaches.
Big thank you to Jade and Catherine (hope I’ve got the names right ) in the reception.
Excellent for the price I paid.

Cons:

Check out 10:00, check in 16:00, that is a bit extreme.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Millar solo_traveller gb
7
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Phil solo_traveller gb
8
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JJ solo_traveller gb
2
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything else, shower was poor, bed uncomfortable was a bad stay, loud through the night in hallways no one said anything. Just a bad place to stay

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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phil family_with_children gb
6
All good . Would recommend for a short break
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff.

Cons:

The shower wasn’t great but it worked

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Travellingislander solo_traveller im
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Chloe extended_group gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
5
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Mahendra family_with_children in
1
Rubbish stay, would not go there or recommend to anyone either.
Pros:

Nothing. I'd give 1 Star that too for the reception staff that seemed decent people

Cons:

Smelly corridors. Creaky floors that make noise and don't let you sleep. Creaky bunk beds that make horrible noises when you sleep or turn side. No house keeping for 2 days. Had to call reception 4 times between 1:45 am to 4 am to complain about loud music and people making loud noises. The floors of the hotel are noisy and creaking. The room card failed and had to be reset 2 -3 times.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Olha family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Everything is as described; it’s a 3-star hotel at most. There’s an unpleasant smell in the corridors, and the towels didn’t smell clean. But for that price, it’s fine for a one-night stay.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ali solo_traveller gb
10
It was good experience, highly recommended and we will be coming back.
Pros:

Great location.
Friendly staff great communication skills.

Cons:

Tv wasn’t working apart from that everything was perfect .

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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jodie couple gb
4
Pros:

Nice big bed and staff were lovely

Cons:

The bath didnt work amd the shower which u had to hold up over your head was leaking and had no pressure

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Perfect location, within walking distance to beautiful beaches. Really friendly and helpful staff. Everywhere was clean and welcoming. Our room was perfect for us, 3 bunk beds so we could all be together. Parking spaces helped us massively too. Will definitely stay again, but for longer next time hopefully. Thank you everyone at Sandy Lodge

Cons:

Little blip with our first room having a leak but as soon as I mentioned it the staff arranged a room change and were so accommodating and helpful.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Courtney couple gb
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee