A GRAND new multi-million hotel is opening in Cornwall right by the beach and it will transport you straight to Italy.
Officially opening on June 15, The Nici in Newquay is “inspired by the sun-soaked glamour of the Amalfi Coast” and has the “indulgence of a Mediterranean escape”.
The clifftop heated pool is the star of the show, with amazing views over the ocean as well as a poolside bar.
But the hotel will also have a spa described as a “coastal cocoon” with a heated indoor pool, hot tub, an aromatherapy sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy suite.
A cinema room and kids club will also be on-site to both adults and kids occupied.
In the restaurant – aptly named Amalfi’s – guests will be able to enjoy Italian-inspired such as handmade pizzas and salads.
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A second restaurant is planned for 2027, called Tucker Rocks – a more casual dining spot meant to resemble a “clifftop Italian cafe” with live music and even a gelato counter.
And a unique feature at the hotel is the rare Victorian bathing lift that has been restored, so guests can get to Great Western Beach directly from the clifftop hotel.
Inside the hotel there will be 82 refurbished bedrooms and suites, some of which will have sea views.
Otherwise they will all be kitted out with the extras from Nespresso machines, Bluetooth speakers and fancy toiletries in the bathroom.
For those who like to keep fit, the hotel has a fully-equipped gym and fitness studios and juice bar for post-workout refreshments.
Guests can sign up to The Nici Club and get unlimited access to the spa, as well as exclusive events, too.
Rooms at The Nici Newquay cost from £155 per night.
The destination used to be called Hotel Victoria before The Nici took it over and spent £20 million on transforming it.
The hotel is just a five-minute walk from Newquay train station, as well as a five minute walk from Great Western Beach.
If you want to head to one of the most popular beaches in the area – Fistral Beach – then it is just a six minute walk away.
There’s plenty to do in the surrounding area as well, with the hotel just steps away from Great Western Beach – a golden cove which is great for both surfing and rock pooling.
And if you fancy a cheap £1.99 pint, right by the hotel is The Towan Blystra, a Wetherspoons pub.
The Nici Newquay isn’t the only one to open in June, as The Nici New Forest will also open on June 15.
Sitting at the edge of the New Forest in the historic town of Lymington, the hotel is “inspired by the laidback sophistication of the Hamptons”.
Around the hotel, guests can explore woodland trails as well as heading down to the beach.
The Nici already has one hotel open in Bournemouth, which Sun Reporter Catherine Bennion-Pedley recently stayed at.
She said: “Its chic-as interiors are super-Instagrammable – rooms are fresh white with bold, palm-print textiles and brass lighting, while ice-cream pastels, glitterballs and eye-catching artwork adorn the communal areas.
“But really, it’s the outdoor heated pool that steals the show.
“As well as the beautiful pool, there’s a dinky cinema showing four films each day and a petite playroom with table football, giant Jenga and board games.
“Some rooms come with hot tubs, while others have freestanding baths – bag one with a sea view and you’ll wake up thinking you’re in the South of France!”