Luxury Cornwall hotel visited by Queen Victoria and the Beatles sold off

The four-star property has been under the same family ownership for the last 40 years

An historic Cornwall hotel whose visitors have included Queen Victoria and the Beatles has been sold off for an undisclosed sum. The Atlantic, in Newquay, was established in 1892 and commands a dramatic clifftop position with panoramic views of the ocean and Cornish coastline.

The four‑star venue, which has been owned by the Cobley family for the last 40 years, was acquired by the Cornwall Hotel Collection. The group already owns three hotels in the Duchy: The Greenbank, The Alverton, and The Falmouth, the most recent of which was acquired in 2024.

Ben Young, managing director of Cornwall Hotel Collection, said: “We are delighted to bring The Atlantic Hotel, Newquay, into our family of Cornish hotels. This landmark property perfectly complements the Cornwall Hotel Collection, strengthening our commitment to exceptional Cornish hospitality, heritage, and guest experience across our portfolio spanning Cornwall.

“We’d like to thank the previous owners for their stewardship over the past 40 years and we look forward to preserving and maintaining their legacy.”

The Atlantic is set in some eight acres of landscaped grounds and private headland. The hotel comprises 57 ensuite bedrooms and suites, two apartments, a large three-bedroom owner’s apartment, and dining, events and entertainment facilities, accommodating 1,200 guests. The property also has leisure and spa facilities including two pools.

The Atlantic Hotel’s former owner, Lorraine Stones, said: “After many successful years of trading, our family are so pleased to be able to pass on our iconic hotel to the Cornwall Hotel Collection in the knowledge its legacy will be safe in their hands. We wish them all the very best for the future.”

Stephen Champion, director at property firm Christie & Co, which managed the sale process, added: “We are delighted to confirm the sale of The Atlantic Hotel, one of Cornwall’s most iconic hotels.

“The hotel generated significant buyer interest when it launched to the market, attracting competitive bidding from multiple parties. We are proud to have acted in this landmark transaction and look forward to seeing the next chapter of The Atlantic Hotel under the Cornwall Hotel Collection’s ownership.”