About

Welcome to Breakwater Hostel

Often described as “a second home” and “the first and last traditional backpackers in Newquay”.

This long-established homely hostel offers a warm welcome to all guests – surfers, hikers, and travellers alike.

We are situated in the heart of Newquay, within easy walking distance of awesome surfing beaches including Fistral Beach, Towan Beach, Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach. The town centre is on our doorstep where you can find a range of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, surf shops, a leisure centre, a cinema, and even an aquarium.

We are a great base for many scenic walks along the coast to Holywell Bay, Porth beach, Lusty Glaze, and Watergate Bay. And even further!
Come and enjoy our many facilities, including secure surfboard storage room, wetsuit storage, warm showers. We also have a fully equipped self-service kitchen which is open from 8 am – 8 pm and we provide free tea, coffee, and milk all day.

If it’s a few relaxing days chilling on the golden beaches, learning to surf, or a fun-filled weekend you are looking for.


BREAKWATER HOSTEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Cancellation policy: 7 day(s) before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the full amount of your stay.
Check-in from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Payment upon arrival by credit and debit cards.
This property will pre-authorise your card before arrival.
Taxes included.


General:
No curfew
No pets allowed.
No children allowed.
Non smoking.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • DVD's
  • Board Games
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(31)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.7
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    7.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Breakwater Hostel in Newquay is praised for its excellent location, close to Fistral Beach and town amenities. Guests highlight the friendly, welcoming staff and the relaxed, social surfer vibe, making it ideal for solo travellers and surfers. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention limited kitchen facilities and a lack of lockers.

Stayed in Aug 2026
5.1
D
Drew
Female, 18-24, England
Great location and a good kitchen for guests to use. Unfortunately, the single room I booked smelled strongly of damp, so I had to be moved into a dorm. The dorm bed was old, creaked whenever I moved, and shook throughout the night, making it hard to sleep. There was also only one female toilet for a large number of guests, which wasn't ideal.
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.3
I
Isabel
Female, 25-30, England
Lovely stay, great price and location. (Staff) George was helpful and kind! Thanks for the good recommendation we had a great time :)
Stayed in Aug 2026
6.6
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, USA
Pros: decent location, friendly staff. Cons: only one shower for the whole hostel, dirty carpets throughout, no parking, not a very social environment, no outlets by the bed, fore alarm went off in the middle of the night, not helpful booking activities.
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Location

69-73 Tower Road, Newquay, England
0.6km from city centre