The 10 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall

Cornwall is somewhere a lot of us want to be, especially during the busy summer months. Families and couples alike are drawn to its incredible coastlines, beautiful beaches, huge skies, bucket-and-spade seaside villages, wild moorland, secret valleys and deep, high-sided lanes. And when seeking out the 10 best hotels with hot tubs in Cornwall we have found something to please both the families and the couples. Our collection of the best hotels with hot tubs in Cornwall includes some adults-only grown up escapes, and some of the most romantic hotels in Cornwall, as well as some wonderful family options where children are positively encouraged.

The Scarlet

The 10 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall

The Best Hotels with Private Hot Tubs in Cornwall

Just outside pretty St. Austell is Lower Barns, a delightful boutique B&B. There are six rooms here, decorated with bright colours inspired by the owners travels, and two of them have private hot tubs. And you’re surrounded by gorgeous mature gardens and rolling countryside. They also offer a table d’hote style suppers. And you’re six miles from the Eden Project.

Lower Barns

The Best Beach Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall

The Nare is a country style hotel which sits right up against a golden, sandy beach. It has 36 large, elegant, Colonial-feeling rooms, with sea views, both indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, croquet lawn, a choice of two restaurants and an outdoor hot tub which looks right over the bay.

The Nare

The St Moritz is an airy, stylish, seaside hotel with a great Art Deco history and great beach access. It’s perfect for surfers, walkers or families, with its indoor and outdoor pools, brasserie style eating, and huge range of activities on offer. Including a Cowshed spa with a hot tub, and a hot tub which fits up to five people beside the indoor pool.

St Mortiz

The Carbis Bay Hotel in St Ives overlooks one of Cornwall’s most beautiful bays, and many of its well designed rooms offer incredible beach views, as well as crisp design. The restaurant specialises in seafood - unsurprisingly.

Cabris Bay Hotel

The Most Romantic Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall

The Scarlet is a carefully, and rather elegantly, designed eco-hotel overlooking Mawgan Port Beach. The design and decor are contemporary, and there are incredible sea views - especially from the cocktail lounge and stylish restaurant. There’s also a gorgeous spa, and a hot tub right on the cliff top, which is available to hire.

The Scarlet

The Gannet Inn is a boutique inn just outside St. Ives, with 20 individually styles rooms ranging from ‘Cosy’ to ‘Quirky’, and named as such. This is a friendly place to stay, perfect for exploring the region. And the food is supposed to be good too.

The Gannet Inn

Cornwall’s Best Spa Hotels with Hot Tubs

St Michael’s Hotel in Falmouth, is a a great value hotel with its focus clearly on providing guests with a comfortable, relaxing stay. There are just 32 peaceful, quite luxurious rooms, and a state of the art spa and gym. The restaurant is excellent too, and there are a couple of particularly pleasant coastal paths leading right out of the hotel grounds.

St Michaels Hotel

The Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall for Families

Fowey Hall is a small-and-charming country house hotel overlooking the south Cornish coast and Fowey’s river estuary. You’re five minutes from the beach and ten minutes from the Eden Project, and there’s a creche, nannies and Kid’s Club available to your smalls if you want to spend an afternoon in the hot tub overlooking the sea.

Fowey Hall

The Bedruthan Steps Hotel & Spa is another great family friendly hot tub hotel with sea views. They have an extensive spa menu too, and both indoor and outdoor pools, plus an adults-only dining room as well as a family one, and an OFSTED inspected nursery, a Kid’s Club, babysitting facilities. Here the hot tub is part of the Sensory Spa Garden experience. Again you can pamper yourself whilst the kids are being entertained elsewhere.

Bedruthan Steps Hotel

The Best Value Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall

Falmouth’s Merchants Manor is in a great spot, just a short stroll from the beach. It has 39 simply but smartly decorated rooms, an award-winning restaurant with an emphasis on local ingredients, and the option of yoga or a soak in the hot tub. And all starting from around £70 per night.

Merchants Manor

Newquay’s Fistral Beach Hotel is another great value option, with 71 rooms, great views, a superb spa and an excellent restaurant. And rooms here start from around £80 per night.

Fistral Beach Hotel

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The 10 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cornwall

  • Bedruthan Hotel Newquay (Cornwall) 101 rooms from €173

    Spa breaks  -  Pamper yourself at the top of the range luxury spa, using all natural products and treatments — heaven!
    Families  -  With family orientated rooms, great dining options and the beach close by it's ideal for families
    Eco break  -  A sustainable and environmentally minded hotel with an extensive responsible tourism pledge
    Restaurant  -  The Wild Cafe and The Herring serve seasonal dishes using the best of local produce
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    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    A family-friendly hotel with fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean. Interiors are contemporary throughout. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden floors, and minimalist furniture. With two Cornish restaurants, three pools, a spa, and plenty of activities - this is a real crowd-pleaser. See More

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  • Fowey Hall Fowey, Cornwall 48 rooms from €202

    Families  -  Designed with families in mind with babysitting, on-hand nannies, activites, equipment for kids of all ages and activities
    Spa  -  The spa is open to adults and children and includes an indoor pool, wellness room, and wide treatment list
    Sights nearby  -  Take a stroll around the beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan
    Restaurant  -  Seasonal restaurant with Cornish-inspired dishes
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    Overlooking the beautiful Fowey Estuary, South Cornwall, Fowey Hall is a family-centric yet stylish hotel where kids are treated like VIPs and adults can enjoy some relaxation. Rooms feel fresh and contemporary and there's a spoiling spa with a large indoor pool and an excellent Cornish restaurant See More

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  • The Scarlet, Cornwall Newquay 37 rooms from €225

    Romantic Break  -  With a spoiling spa, luxurious rooms with sea views, and fine dining - this is the perfect setting for romance
    Spa  -  An eco spa featuring a bromine-filtered indoor pool, outdoor natural reed pool, a wooden sauna, and pod treatment rooms
    Restaurant  -  Seasonal dishes are served in the restaurant alongside a good selection of wines
    Surfing  -  There are several surfing beaches nearby and plenty of surf schools too
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays

    Relaxing, purpose-designed eco-friendly hotel overlooking Mawgan Porth beach. Rooms are decorated with contemporary furniture & local art. Enjoy sea views from the cocktail lounge and the stylish hotel restaurant. Expect fantastic spa facilities for relaxation and great outdoor activities nearby. See More

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  • Lower Barns St Austell (St Ewe) 6 rooms from €150

    Romantic Break  -  With only six individually designed rooms, two featuring a private hot tub, Lower Barns is perfect for a romantic getaway
    Local exploring  -  In the heart of rugged Cornish countryside, it's a great launchpad for exploring the area around St. Austell
    Private Hot Tub  -  Two of the rooms have their own private hot tub and secluded garden. One even has a woodburner
    Sights nearby  -  Six miles from the amazing Eden project which boasts an enormous indoor rainforest
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    Delightful boutique B&B nestled amidst rolling Cornish countryside outside St. Austell. Six individually designed rooms featuring bright colours inspired by the owners' travels, two with private hot tubs. Gorgeous mature gardens and table d'hote style dinners. Perfect for a romantic hideaway. See More

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  • St Moritz Trebetherick, Cornwall 48 rooms from €138

    Country Escape  -  Spend days outdoors on long hikes or surfing before returning to a massage in the spa and a hearty dinner - rural perfection
    Self catering to rent  -  There are 38 villas & 13 apartments (all luxury) for those who want to self cater yet have access to the hotel's facilities
    Local exploring  -  With Padstow, Port-Isaac, and Rock all nearby there is plenty to do locally from surfing to fine dining
    Spa  -  The property boasts the UK’s only Cowshed Spa outside Soho House
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    A stylish contemporary seaside hotel set between the beaches of Polzeath & Daymer. Flexible accommodation includes rooms, suites, self-catering apartments, & villas. With a Cowshed Spa (courtesy of Soho House), two pools, and a good restaurant this is a luxury break suitable for couples or families. See More

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  • St Michael's Hotel Falmouth 32 rooms from €300

    Active Holiday  -  Whether you want to play golf, surf, sail, play tennis or hike -there is endless choice both in-house and locally
    Spa breaks  -  An extensive spa includes an enourmous hydrotherapy pool, a rhassoul mud room, and a Cornish sea-salt steam room
    Restaurant  -  Cornish food with a contemporary flare is served in the restaurant
    Tennis  -  Borrow a racket and play a game on one of the four courts
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    Designed for indulgent spa retreats, St Michael's Hotel is fully focused on providing a rejuvenating stay. Featuring deluxe rooms, a state of the art spa and gym facility, as well as an excellent restaurant, this hotel has all the components for a luxurious break on the south coast. See More

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  • The Nare Cornwall 36 rooms from €334

    Families  -  A good choice for an inter-generational break with something to entertain all ages (plus the dog is welcome too)
    Active Holiday  -  With pools, a tennis court, and boats there is plenty to do at the property itself
    Self catering  -  The Pendower Suite and The Lemoria Cottage have kitchens
    Sights nearby  -  The Lost gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project are easily accessible and worth a visit
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    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels

    A country house hotel with fabulous sea views. Elegant rooms and suites feel like a luxury home with antiques, Persian rugs and printed wallpaper. With standout service, two restaurants, outdoor and indoor pools, a spa, a tennis court, and a croquet pitch - this is a real crowd-pleaser for all ages. See More

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  • The Gannet Inn St Ives (Cornwall) 20 rooms from €254

    Families  -  With spacious family suites, a laidback vibe, and close proximity to the beach this is a good choice for a family getaway
    Local exploring  -  An ideal base to explore the chic town of St Ives, access the beach and discover Cornwall's countryside.
    Great walks  -  Discover Cornwall on foot taking long walks along the coastal path.
    Restaurant  -  Hearty modern British cuisine is served in the restaurant
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    A boutique inn located in a picturesque village just outside St Ives. Individually styled rooms are named to reflect their character. From 'Cosy' to 'Quirky' each is stylishly designed and comfortable. The staff are exceptionally friendly and the food both hearty and skilfully crafted. See More

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  • Carbis Bay Hotel St Ives 47 rooms from €576

    Families  -  With excellent facilities and a whole host of family orientated activities, it's a great spot for a trip with the kids
    Active Holiday  -  With a host of watersports facilities on site, a nearby beach and walking trails, it's perfect for an active holiday
    Restaurant  -  A choice of six dining options ranging from casual fare to fine dining
    Spa  -  C Bay Spa offers a wide range of spa and beauty treatments
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    A luxury hotel overlooking one of Cornwall's most beautiful bays. Rooms are light and airy with retro furniture and magnificent views. With a wide choice of dining options, a full service spa, and the beach on the doorstep - this is suited to both couples and families. See More

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  • Merchants Manor Falmouth 39 rooms from €219

    Foodies  -  Locally inspired dishes are served in the 3 AA Rosette winning restaurant which is worthy of a visit alone
    Romantic Break  -  With fine dining and an extensive spa, this is a spoiling choice for a romantic getaway
    Sights nearby  -  Visit local attractions including Pendennis Castle, St Mawes Castle, and Trebah Gardens
    Great walks  -  Enjoy long blustery walks along Cornwall's renowned South West Coast Path
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    Perched on a hill above two small beaches, this former home of a shipping merchant feels boutique, but includes a large swimming pool and everything from single rooms to spacious apartments, some with hot tubs. The restaurant is the real lure, serving dishes inspired by the region. Ideal for couples See More

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  • Fistral Beach Hotel Newquay 71 rooms from €144

    Active Holiday  -  Whether you want to surf, hike, or stretch out in a yoga class - there are a wide range of activities for guests
    Romantic Break  -  A sleek adult-only coastal hotel with the option of fine dining, in-suite hot tubs, and couples' massages
    Spa  -  The full-service spa comes complete with a vitality pool, steam room, sauna, and hot tub as well as a wide treatment list
    Restaurant  -  Local ingredients are used to produce modern British dishes at the Dune restaurant, one of the best in Newquay
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    Wonderful views over Fistral Beach, the UK surf capital and a relaxing atmosphere abound at this adult-only luxury hotel. Sleek rooms are minimalist in design with the unfussy design drawing focus to the fabulous sea views. With a full-service spa and Cornish fine dining, a romantic couples' escape. See More

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Written by Sarah Empson

posted Tuesday, 5th February 2019