Geckos Rest

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

About this property

Located on Mount Wise, a 5-minute walk from the beach, the 4-star Geckos Rest offers free Wi-Fi and limited free parking on site. The centre of Newquay is just 3 minutes’ walk away. All rooms are en-suite, come with a digital TV and a hairdryer, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the guest lounge which offers views looking out to sea and Newquay. Breakfast is provided each morning in the dining room at Gecko’s Rest. You can enjoy a full cooked breakfast, a vegetarian alternative and a choice of lighter options. There are a range of beaches nearby, and ample opportunities for surfing. Newquay Airport is 6 miles away, and the award-winning Newquay Zoo is just a mile from the building.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Newquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely b&b and great location, being just a short walk into town. Amy and John were very welcoming and made sure everything about our stay was great!”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! Great location, and Amy and John will do anything to make your stay enjoyable. Lovely room, amazing breakfast, perfect!”
Katy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was our third stay at Geckos Rest and it was absolutely excellent as always. Amy and John are so welcoming and lovely hosts, the breakfasts are fantastic and the rooms clean and comfy, and the B&B is in an absolutely excellent location within...”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had more than a pleasant welcome. Room was beyond clean and presented well. The coastal view was great. The breakfast selection was great and nothing was to much trouble.”
Mai
Ireland Ireland
“Friendly welcome, good location, good breakfast and room very clean and very good service, thank you John & Amy”
Bathjoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place. Lovely team looking after the place. Made us feel very welcome. Great breakfast to start the day. Plus they have charging for the car which is very handy.”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything…we were warmly welcomed by Amy and John, we arrived earlier than expected our host made our room available before booking in time . The double room was very clean and comfortable with a lovely view. Breakfast was freshly cooked with...”
Bajoy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great, lots of choice. Ce tral location. Everything in walking distance including the beach.”
Melvin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely and clean , lovely view , Amy and John were perfect Hosts”
Claydon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed good size room,very clean great sea view. Everything you might need was there .Friendly hosts Also had parking”

Managed by Amy and John

Company review score: 9.8Based on 273 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We (Amy and John) love running Geckos Rest. However on a quiet afternoon you may find us walking or running along the coastal paths, surfing at Great Western or Fistral beach. Amy also enjoys martial arts currently trains Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu.

Property information

Enjoy exploring Cornwall from Geckos Rest bed and breakfast in Newquay. Geckos Rest over looks Newquay town and many rooms also enjoy sea views. It is a Victorian style town house, all the rooms are en-suite, we offer free wifi. For breakfast we offer a traditional fry up, as well as more healthy options. Free parking is available (please reserve at the time of booking) as well as electric vehicle chargers. Geckos Rest has been awarded 4 star gold by the AA. We look forward to welcoming you.

Neighbourhood information

Newquay is a wonderful town, offering coastal walks, surfing and sandy beaches. Geckos Rest is in walking distance of the town and beaches. The town has many varied restaurants and an interesting high street including gift, surf, pasty and cake shops to name a few.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Geckos Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests will need to reserve parking when booking as spaces are limited. Please request at time of booking. This can be noted in the Special Requests box during booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Please note that the hotel cannot accept bookings of more than 4 people or 3 rooms.

Please note that when booking, guests must note any children staying under the age of 2 years. Children cannot share beds.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.