Scarlet Hotel

Scarlet Hotel frequently asked questions

Who owns Scarlet Hotel?

The Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, is owned by sisters Debbie Wakefield, Emma Stratton, and Rebecca Whittington. They operate the luxury eco-hotel alongside the nearby Bedruthan Hotel under their company, Red Hotels.

How do you get to Scarlet Hotel?

On a clifftop at Mawgan Porth, if you're travelling by road follow the M5 towards the South West. At Exeter, take the A30 westbound (signposted to Bodmin). Continue past Bodmin, travelling until encountering the exit labelled ‘Newquay and Airport’. Take this exit, following the ramp down to the roundabout – turn off for Newquay on the A39. At the next roundabout, continue on the A39 towards Wadebridge. Then, at the next roundabout, take the first exit for the A3059 towards Cornwall Airport Newquay. Follow this road until you have gone past the Gulf garage (on the right), then take the signposted turning right for Mawgan Porth and the airport. Drive past the airport, then turn right at the T-junction for Mawgan Porth. Head down and through the village. As you climb the hill, you’ll encounter a large red sign for Scarlet, pointing down Tredragon Road. A little down the road, then you’re there.

A valet service will park your car for you upon arrival. As the car park is small, they may need to move your vehicle during your stay. If you drive an electric vehicle, their valet will also charge your car in preparation for your departure. Scarlet features universal Type 1, Type 2 and Tesla Connector charging ports.

By rail, travel to Bodmin Parkway, then transfer to a taxi for the last 30 minute stretch to the hotel.

By air, land at Cornwall Airport Newquay ⁠— the airport's is under 10 minutes away from the hotel.

What is included in a spa day at Scarlet Hotel?

What is included in a spa day depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include an indoor pool, outdoor natural reed pool, clifftop cedar wood sauna, and a steam room, a clifftop hot tub, hammam, rhassoul, and a candlelit copper tub. There are a number of tinted treatment rooms with a couples suite treatment rooms, where therapists use their own bespoke, ayurvedic-inspired product range called Oula.

What is near Scarlet Hotel?

Scarlet Hotel is in an ideal location for combining pampering with local exploration. Nearby attractions include:

• Mawgan Porth Beach
• South West Coast Path
• St Eval Candle Company
• Watergate Bay
• Camel Valley Vineyard
• Trevibban Mill Vineyard

When was the Scarlet Hotel built?

The hotel was built in 2009.

What amenities does Scarlet Hotel have?

Facilities include an indoor pool, outdoor natural reed pool, clifftop cedar wood sauna, and a steam room, a clifftop hot tub, hammam, rhassoul, and a candlelit copper tub. There are a number of tinted treatment rooms with a couples suite treatment rooms, where therapists use their own bespoke, ayurvedic-inspired product range called Oula.

The Scarlet is a four-star, adult-only hotel with 37 bedrooms. The hotel's restaurant and bar offers luxury and wellness, with local, seasonal ingredients and Slow Food principles.

Accessible facilities include:

• Two accessible bedrooms
• All Scarlet’s bedrooms have entrance doorways that are one-metre wide
• Flooring in all bedrooms is made from timber
• The hotel’s lift can be used to access the majority of the hotel, including: Scarlet Restaurant, Scarlet Spa, Retreat Lounge, Library, and the Reception Lounge
• The lift is equipped with raised buttons and audio feedback.
• Scarlet’s bar cannot be accessed by the lift
• Scarlet Spa: There is a larger changing cubicle with a shower and toilet, designed to be accessible for a wheelchair user and a carer. Inside the spa, the indoor pool is entered by descending a wide set of steps with a handrail. The indoor pool is 1.5m deep from edge to edge. The door to the eucalyptus steam room is 78cm wide.
• At Scarlet, accessible toilets can be found next to the reception area and also next to Scarlet Restaurant. Both with slate floors, they feature pull-cord emergency alarms, assistance rails, and sensor-operated taps, and are designed so that tiles and sanitary ware are colour-contrasting.
• There are two dedicated accessible parking spaces near Scarlet's entrance–these can be reserved in advance.
• Scarlet happily welcomes guide dogs–just let us know at booking.

What are the food and drink options at Scarlet Hotel?

The hotel's restaurant and bar offers luxury and wellness, with local, seasonal ingredients and Slow Food principles.

How many treatment rooms are there at Scarlet Hotel?

There are a number of tinted treatment rooms with a couples suite treatment rooms, where therapists use their own bespoke, ayurvedic-inspired product range called Oula.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in time is 4pm, check-out time is 11am. Spa opening times are 8am to 8pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.