Check in,
chill out
An affordable surf lodge between Towan and Fistral, with our own surf school next door. Great waves, good times and a bed that doesn’t break the bank.
Between
two beaches
Elemental Surf Lodge is the budget-friendly base for surf trips, group getaways and seaside weekends, sat on Tower Road between Towan and the world-famous Fistral Beach.
Check in and chill out. There’s a welcoming lounge and dining area to land in, private rooms sleeping one to eight, and our own Elemental Surf Academy right next door. Wake up, grab a board and be on the sand inside ten minutes.
Behind the lodge is Elemental UK, twenty years deep in Newquay’s surfing community as a surf school, watersports centre and tour operator. Whether you’re here for a first lesson, a uni trip or a quiet week of waves, you’re in safe hands.
The basics,
done well
No spa, no concierge, no nonsense. Just the things a surf trip actually needs, and somewhere calm to land at the end of the day.
Continental breakfast
A continental breakfast to set you up before the surf, served in the shared dining area. Included with some room rates, or book it at check-in.
- StyleContinental
- BookCheck-in or room rate
Welcome pack
Tea, coffee and biscuits waiting in the room, plus friendly, knowledgeable staff who actually know Newquay. Real answers, not a tourist desk.
- In roomTea & coffee
- StaffLocal & friendly
Free high-speed WiFi
Fast, free WiFi throughout the lodge. Check the surf report, plan tomorrow’s tide and post the highlights without a fight for signal.
- CoverageThroughout
- CostFree
Lounge & games
A shared lounge and dining area with a free pool table and table football, communal fridges and a water refill station. Somewhere to gather after the beach.
- GamesPool & football
- FridgesCommunal
Board store & showers
A dedicated, secure board storage and drying area for boards and wetsuits, open 8am to 6pm unless pre-agreed with the team, plus outdoor showers to rinse off the salt before you head inside.
- Access8am to 6pm
- ShowersOutdoor rinse
Dog friendly
We love dogs, and yours is welcome for £15 per night, per dog. Book them in by phone before you arrive and they’ll get their own welcome pack too.
- Per night, per dog£15
- BookBy phone
Rooms for one
to eight
Simple, comfortable, surf-themed rooms. Most are en-suite, all have tea and coffee making facilities, and a few come with a sea view thrown in.
Twins & doubles
Doubles and twins for couples, mates or solo travellers, from budget twins with a shared bathroom to en-suite rooms with a sea view.
- Sleeps1 to 2
- BathroomEn-suite or shared
Triples & quads
Bunk-style rooms for three or four with en-suite showers. Affordable, sociable and five minutes from the waves.
- Sleeps3 to 4
- BathroomEn-suite
Six & eight beds
Bunk rooms for six or eight, ideal for families, stag and hen crews, uni clubs and school groups. The sea-view six even has its own fridge.
- Sleeps6 to 8
- GroupsVery welcome
More than
a place to sleep
The lodge is run by surfers. Our on-site surf school teaches thousands of people every year, and the same team runs kids clubs, community sessions and group trips across Cornwall.
Surf lessons
Two-hour lessons for every level, meeting at the lodge before heading down to Fistral. Small groups, qualified instructors and discounted rates for guests.
Find out more →Equipment hire
Boards and warm, well-kept wetsuits in every size, hired by the hour or the day. Our team matches you to the right kit for the conditions.
Find out more →Kids Club
Holiday adventure programmes that keep young surfers busy, safe and grinning all week, run by the academy team.
Find out more →Time 2 Move
Funded activity and healthy meal initiatives, including free surf sessions for local children who need them most.
Find out more →Schools, unis & groups
Bespoke surf trips and group stays for schools, universities and clubs, backed by twenty years of running trips in Cornwall and beyond.
Find out more →Official partner
Official accommodation partner of Boardmasters and the UK Surf & Skate Expo. When Newquay is busiest, this is the base.
Find out more →Lodge guests get discounted lessons and hire at the academy. It gets busy in the school holidays and over festival weekends, so book your sessions when you book your bed.
Visit the surf academyThe things that
actually matter
Tower Road,
Newquay
Towan one way, Fistral the other, and the town centre in between. Once you’ve arrived, you can leave the car where it is.
Got a question?
01 What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, giving you plenty of time to arrive and settle in. Check-out is by 10:00am on your day of departure.
02 Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is served every morning in the shared dining area. It’s included with some room rates, or you can book it at check-in. Either way, there are tea and coffee making facilities in your room.
03 Is parking available at the lodge?
We have a small on-site car park, but spaces are extremely limited and must be booked in advance by phone on +44 1637 808 800. Parking costs £10 per night, per car. If we’re full, there are four long-stay car parks within a five-minute walk.
04 Can I store my surfboard and wetsuit?
Absolutely. We have a dedicated, secure board storage and drying area, accessible from 8am to 6pm unless you’ve pre-agreed other times with the lodge team, and outdoor showers so you can rinse off the salt before heading inside. Bring the boards. They have a home.
05 How do surf lessons work?
Lessons run for two hours and meet at the lodge, where we sort wetsuits and boards before walking down to Fistral together. Groups are up to eight people per instructor, and lodge guests get discounted rates on lessons and hire. Book ahead. The academy fills up fast in summer.
06 Can children surf and stay?
Families are very welcome, with rooms sleeping up to eight. The minimum age for group surf lessons is 8; children aged 6 to 8 can take a private lesson with a parent or guardian in the water. In the school holidays, our Kids Club keeps younger surfers busy all week.
07 Is there a curfew or lock-out?
No lock-out time. You have 24/7 access to the lodge with your own key. We do ask all guests to respect quiet hours between 10:00pm and 7:30am. The lodge is fun and relaxed, but it’s not a party hostel.
08 Can we leave bags before check-in or after check-out?
Yes, as long as you confirm it with reception first. Drop your bags off early and head straight to the beach, or leave them with us on departure day and make the most of your last few hours in Newquay. The team will agree drop-off and collection times with you. The storage isn’t accessible around the clock.
Your surf trip
starts here
Waves, beds, boards and breakfast, all in one place on Tower Road. Book direct for the best rate.
Check & book
Check availability and book your stay directly through our reservation system. Any questions or booking concerns, drop us a line first. It’s quicker.
Check availability →Elemental Surf Lodge · 61 to 63 Tower Road, Newquay, TR7 1LX · info@elementalsurflodge.com
