Family Easter breaks in Cornwall are classics with good reason, but only Easter at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay comes with free kids’ breakfasts, free daily activities and Fistral Beach.
The Esplanade Hotel on Fistral Beach, Newquay
This Easter The Esplanade Hotel is all about fun and great savings
A quick Easter escape to the seaside with our kids is exactly what we’re looking for and we’re not even slightly surprised that The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay has got that covered. This is one of our favourite hotels in Cornwall because it always seems to instinctively know just what families need. Wait until you hear about the rooms and pools, but first, let’s talk about Easter.
Take a break at The Esplanade Hotel between 28 March and 19 April this year and your kids are treated like honoured guests from morning till night, starting with free breakfasts for under 15s.
There’s also an incredible line-up of free Easter activities ranging from biscuit decorating and magic shows to silent discos. Every day comes with screenings of four family movies at the hotel cinema – we are so behind the idea of waking up with Lilo & Stitch in the morning and snuggling down with Matilda the Musical before bed. Then, over Easter Weekend, The Esplanade Hotel pulls out all the stops and goes full on with great family traditions like scavenger hunts, Easter egg hunts and bunny mask making.
But, probably the best news of all, considering Easter is often the ‘extra’ holiday that we don’t always budget for, has to be the price. Book now for any dates between 28 March and 19 April from just £94.90 per family, per night. That includes a family room (up to 6 guests), your choice of bed & breakfast or bed, breakfast and dinner, free kids’ breakfasts, free activities and a free run of all the hotel’s outstanding family facilities.
Book The Esplanade Hotel for Easter now with code KIDSBREKKIE
Family beach days, The Esplanade Hotel, Newquay
Easter at The Esplanade Hotel means beach days on famous Fistral
There’s nothing more fun than family Easter breaks in Cornwall, especially in early spring when the weather can often surprise, in a good way. But even here The Esplanade Hotel outshines most Cornwall family hotels thanks to its location right on enormous Fistral Beach in Newquay.
If you’ve never set foot on the sands here before, it’s one of the UK’s most famous surfing beaches, almost textbook for sandcastle building and magical for those type of days when it’s all about wellies and exploring or walking the dog: The Esplanade is also pet friendly.
Surf’s up here in late March, and you can book lessons through The Esplanade Hotel at the Quiksilver Surf School on Fistral Beach. Or you’re also here just at the right time of year to have a shot at coasteering: Quiksilver Surf School offers sessions between March and October, with a high chance of seal spotting.
When you’re done with the beach, Newquay is just a short stroll away from Fistral and, although you might just want to soak up the laid-back surf town vibes, it’s also home to Newquay Zoo, the Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park, and the excellent Blue Reef Aquarium.
Indoor pool fun on family Easter breaks, The Esplanade Hotel
Swim with your kids any time in The Esplanade Hotel indoor pool
But save some of your energy for The Esplanade Hotel itself because it’s definitely on a mission to entertain you and your kids endlessly during your stay.
An indoor and outdoor pool set the mood at fun instantly, especially as the indoor pool is heated and comes with a splash zone for little water babies, as well as a hot tub and jacuzzi. Plus, unlike a lot of hotels, The Esplanade Hotel doesn’t have ‘family swim times’, so you can swim when you like, for as long as you like.
Pirate Play Area, The Esplanade Hotel
Pickleball has taken the world by storm and, always ahead of the curve, The Esplanade Hotel has its own court so you can find out what all the fuss is about. Kids more interested in funning it up free-style will love the clamber-worthy outdoor Pirate Play Area and the softer side of the indoor Jungle Gym. And don’t worry about older ones being left out this Easter at The Esplanade Hotel, apart from proximity to surf lessons, the hotel also has a great games room that’s practically designed with teens in mind.
Everyone is welcome for Easter family breaks at The Esplanade Hotel
Sweet sleeps for families – and pets – at The Esplanade Hotel
What about bedtime? Good news here too, as once again The Esplanade Hotel instinctively knows exactly what families need when it comes to sound sleeps.
Family rooms with wonderful sea views and space for up to six are a real exception, as every parent knows, but here they’re the norm. You can also look forward to private balconies this Easter at The Esplanade Hotel – several of them overlooking the outdoor play area – and younger guests are welcomed with their own build-a-bear, so no worries about them not feeling instantly at home. And, as we said earlier, The Esplanade Hotel is dog-friendly, and goes out of its way to make pets feel as welcome as their people. You’ll also like the fact that all family rooms are individually designed.
Cove Restaurant, The Esplanade Hotel
Come hungry, the food is amazing and so are the views
Free kids’ activities this Easter at The Esplanade Hotel aren’t the exception, all school holidays and weekends here are packed with free stuff for children to do, as well as lots for families to enjoy together, like board game evenings and movies at the hotel cinema. With everything that’s going on, it’s a relief to know that The Esplanade Hotel pays a lot of attention to feeding its guests very well too.
The Cove Restaurant ticks all the family dining boxes, from a relaxed atmosphere and lots to look at while you eat – it’s beachfront on Fistral – to carefully thought out children’s menus and a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Daily Afternoon Tea is an extra treat for hungry kids, and the hotel’s Sunday Lunch is another reason weekend stays here are so popular.
We’re also taken with the inspired location of Elements Bar at The Esplanade Hotel. In the evening it’s a classic cocktail bar – right down to expert mixologists and seductive atmosphere. But during the day, the deck next to the outdoor play area is also the perfect place to relax with a drink or a coffee while kids are happily doing their own thing.
Book with code KIDSBREKKIE for Easter at The Esplanade Hotel from £94.90 per family, per night