Situated 500 ft from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also has a lounge with a flat-screen TV.
Jennifer
United Kingdom
Great location for exploring Santander and the surrounding area. The hotel is just up from the beach so lovely to walk down and enjoy the views. Beds were comfy and room recently redecorated in a more modern style. Free car parking on the street which we used but be aware you might have to wait and circle a few times when parking in the busy times such as evenings. You will get a space eventually but may have to wait (we visited late May so may change in peak summer).
Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 1.9 mi from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings.
Laurent
Belgium
The hotel's location on the seafront is great. The parking is perfect for your motorbike. Amazing restaurant not to be missed.
Located next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room.
This impressive palace-style building offers beautiful views over Santander Bay and El Sardinero Beach. It has a free gym and elegant, classic-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Zodi54
United States of America
Stylish old-fashioned hotel with lots of history, beautiful interiors and great water views from almost all windows. All modern conveniences in room. Comfortable beds. Helpful, friendly staff. Easy and free parking outside.
This luxurious 4-star hotel is located right by the beach, and only 440 yards from Magdalena Palace. It is within walking distance of the center of Santander and the university.
Niyi
United Kingdom
Location was great - 5mins walk to the beach and walking distance to a number of attractions
Located a 15-minute walk from Santander Ferry Port, this modern hotel offers a air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Sardinero Beach is 1.2 mi away.
The good-value City House Alisas is next to the ferry port in central Santander and has 24-hour reception. Santander train and bus stations are just 656 feet away.
David G
United Kingdom
Breakfast start was too late for my departure at 7.30 - 7.45 am so no breakfast for me. Also I was pre-charged £7.50 for this job existent breakfast despite the online info saying £5.
Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 1.9 mi from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly and helpful
Vincci Puertochico is located just yards from Puertochico Marina, with fantastic views over Santander Bay. The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi.
Clean, comfortable, beautiful view from the window.
Set in a former cinema, this hotel features a unique façade and is located 1640 feet from the Botin Center in Santander. It offers free Wi-Fi and a bar-café.
exceptional is the only thing I can say in all areas
Situated 500 ft from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also has a lounge with a flat-screen TV.
Good location, very clean, decent size room, good gym.
Located a 15-minute walk from Santander Ferry Port, this modern hotel offers a air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Sardinero Beach is 1.2 mi away.
Great room for a couple and a dog .so clean and comfortable
The Abba Santander can be found in the center of Santander just 100 yards from the train station and ferry port. There is a 24-hour front desk and tourist information can be provided.
Friendly staff. Conveniently situated by the ferry port.
Overlooking Santander Bay and the city’s cathedral, the Hotel Bahía has free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Santander’s ferry terminal and main train and bus stations are just 215 yards away.
Great location. Near terminal for ferry to England
Hotel San Glorio is located next to Santander Train Station and close to the city’s ferry terminal. It features a restaurant, rooms with flat-screen TV’s and free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel.
Very clean. Close to the bus station and amenities
This city-center hotel is conveniently located between the Plaza de las Estaciones transport hub and the city’s charming, traditional fishing district.
Good location for ferry service and shops bars etc!
Hotel Bedoya is centrally-located. It is just 5 minutes’ walk from Santander railway station, and within 10 minutes’ walk of the bus station and ferry port.
It was a small space but very comfortable and welcoming.
Set in a 5000 m2 estate, this charming and traditional hotel is located 1.9 mi from Santander. Set in an elegant building, it offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, large gardens and a terrace.
Very beautiful place, close to airport, good stuff
The good-value City House Alisas is next to the ferry port in central Santander and has 24-hour reception. Santander train and bus stations are just 656 feet away.
La gente de la recepción muy amable y todo correcto.
Located just 656 feet from Sardinero Beach, this boutique hotel offers elegant décor themed around different world cities. The stylish, air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi, LED TV and a safe.
Very cosy hotel, nice location, very friendly and helpful staff
This seafront hotel is set 66 feet from Sardinero Beach. It offers elegant rooms, in many cases with views of the Cantabrian Sea, 66 feet from Sardinero Gran Casino.
Great location, great services. Really comfortable
Hotel Picos de Europa is in the heart of Santander, less than half a mile from Santander Train Station. This small hotel offers comfortable rooms with free internet access.
Friendly, clean and in a great location near some lovely bars
Featuring spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, Hotel Palacio del Mar is located 984 feet from Santander Beach. Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels feature in the hotel's simple, modern rooms.
Very comfortable and clean hotel with plenty of parking.
This luxurious 4-star hotel is located right by the beach, and only 440 yards from Magdalena Palace. It is within walking distance of the center of Santander and the university.
Location and decor.
The food in the bar was also very good
Featuring 3-star accommodations, Citrea Santander is located in Santander, 1.8 miles from Playa Los Peligros and 1.2 miles from Puerto Chico.
FAQs about hotels in Santander
On average, 3-star hotels in Santander cost £87 per night, and 4-star hotels in Santander are £100 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Santander can be found for £198 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Santander this weekend is £122 or, for a 4-star hotel, £149. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Santander for this weekend cost around £200 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £75 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Santander for tonight. You'll pay around £111 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Santander will cost around £272, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Rolling Hills, Magnificent Gardens and Sandy Beaches
On the north coast of Spain, the seaside city of Santander is the capital of Cantabria. This beautiful city has it all: from stunning beaches and green gardens to captivating museums and a bustling central area.
Overlooking the lighthouse of the Mauro Island, the popular sandy beach of Sardinero is divided by the gardens of Piquio. These magnificent gardens feature Canarian palm trees, blue eucalyptus and colorful flower beds.
Located on the Magdalena Peninsula, the imposing Palacio de la Magdalena has a neoclassic French and English style. Wander around the green gardens and visit the small zoo, home to penguins, seals and other sea animals.
The Cathedral of Santander is a historic landmark in the center of the city. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, this historic monument consists of two Gothic churches. The Alameda de Oviedo Boulevard is a shopping paradise where you can find everything you need.
Enjoy a walk on the wide seaside promenade, where you'll find a big selection of cafés and restaurants to choose from. Booking.com offers a variety of hotels, guesthouses and apartments in the area. The international Santander Airport is the only one in Cantabria.
Airport shuttle service easy to find and cheap. Many hostels near bus terminal and cheap dormitories. Beach within walking distance from bus terminal. Dog-friendly. As a single woman you can be out near bus terminal with no problems, felt safe. Local busses cheap. Bus to Bilbao only 7,70 Euros. I really enjoyed Santander.
Slingtooth
10
Scored 10
An interesting place to relax and discover the culture of...
An interesting place to relax and discover the culture of the northern part of Spain, a safe city. Excellent cuisine famous for tapas/pintxos e.g. in the market in the city centre. Lots of parks and green spaces, friendly people. The Cabo Faro lighthouse is worth a visit, there are the beaches and their lively bustle, the Magdalena peninsula and the market in the centre of town, where you can enjoy a great meal. Lots of museums to visit.
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Anonymous
Slovakia
10
Scored 10
A handsome, friendly city which is undoubtedly underrated as...
A handsome, friendly city which is undoubtedly underrated as a destination. Safe, clean, lots of varied sights, beautiful coastal walks right from the city centre. Inexpensive! Superb prehistoric museum. Bring a jacket / umbrella, it's cooler and wetter than elsewhere in Spain. Note: it is a very monolingual area: other than in hotels and the occasional individual in a shop or cafe, most people there speak ONLY Spanish!
Nuthall
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
This was our 3rd visit to Santander in 12 months.
This was our 3rd visit to Santander in 12 months. For £31 per person return flights from the UK, it is cheaper than staying at home.
Santander is a vibrant, fun and energetic city with plenty to occupy any visitor. The food options are to many to count and the bars are fun and friendly through the evening.
Steve
United Kingdom
2.0
Scored 2.0
I saw lots of reviews recommending this town.
I saw lots of reviews recommending this town. It was not for me. The planetarium, which many raved about? Closed. Has been closed for a while, actually. And apparently when it was open, it wasn't open to walk-ins. Tour groups only, pre-booked, minimum of 5 people.
Many restaurants were reservation only, actually. Many more were closed.
Saw my first homeless tent encampment ten minutes after arriving in the city. Graffiti everywhere. So many ATMs on Google maps, marked closed. Shops closed or going out of business. "Rebajas" signs everywhere. So many multi-lingual beggars.
Lots of smashed windows, sadly. The town looked like some of the worse areas of other cities I've been to, but all over. Even the church, which was recommended as a very nice building, had homeless and beggars in it. I was there on Sunday (so many things closed) and Monday. For a place supposedly well known for it's meals of fresh fish, mine was bland at best. For a Spanish town, surprisingly few tapas places.
John
Ireland
10
Scored 10
Santander is so quaint.
Santander is so quaint. The historic buildings are beautiful. There are so many bars, tapas bars and restaurants everything is so easy to find and within walking distance. It just felt so clean and just a lovely place to visit we will be back. We went to Bilbao for the day on the bus from the bus station, but pre book your seats as it’s always busy. It takes about 1.5 hours but well worth it then you can jump on the tram line into the centre
There were too many bars and restaurants to mention but the one right outside the hotel was wonderful too.
We have stayed in Hotel Bahia a few times and always book any time we travel to Santander. Clean and comfortable bedroom with fantastic views over the bay. Polite, friendly and professional reception staff. Bar staff gave excellent drinks service. Lovely public areas. Hotel is located across from ferry terminal and within a few minutes walk of city centre. The Sardinero Beach area is a 30 minute walk along a beautiful promenade. There are plenty of buses if you dont want to walk. We will book Hotel Bahia the next time we travel to Santander.
A boutique hotel indeed, very small, but perfect for a short stay. Very comfortable and quiet, great facilities, immaculately clean. Parking was easy to find. The hotel is a 2 minute walk to a beautiful beach, and about a 10 minute drive to the ferry terminal. Theresa suggested a fish restaurant about 20 mins walk from the hotel, which was a fantastic experience. Also, the route takes you through an old tunnel under part of Santander. And a good selection for breakfast in the morning.
The location of this hotel is excellent, fantastic views of the sea, a very comfortable place to relax, but also buses and taxis nearby to get you into the city within minutes. The staff were amazing, very helpful and always had a smile on their face. The food here was great particularly dinner, great choices of local dishes. We cannot wait to return to the Gran Hotel Victoria and Santander again, a truly beautiful place.
It is a beautiful minimalistic , modern hotel that used to be a residential, location is perfect, walking distance from most attractions , plenty of bars and restaurants where locals gather. There are electric escalators on the streets to go up the hills, since Santander is a very hilly city. Staff very friendly. Hotel director a super nice gentleman, thank you señor J , for your kindness, we’ll never forget.
Love the little thoughtful details, truly local products breakfast at the room, candies , drinks ..every detail was thoroughly thought of. I have been in many hotels in Spain, also with international scope and this is certainly the one where I most felt spoiled and that I cared as a guest. Right from the warm welcome including a drink. Room was new, neat , comfortable.. everything felt good!
I stayed in this property as I had travelled from the south of Spain and was in Santander to get a ferry to the UK. This hotel was exceptional and room 425 offered a lovely view of the beach. The reception staff were excellent and the lady in duty provided me with a map of the town and ideas for dinner. Great staff and a great breakfast. Lovely hotel, great staff
This is the worst place I have stayed in Spain. The room is extremely hot, no venting or air conditioning, no WiFi, rude hosts, and the water does not work to take a shower or brush your teeth. Absolutely ridiculous they charge this amount. DO NOT stay here and make a mistake like I did. You will have more accommodation paying $10 at a hostel.
The hotel is very charming. The room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was good. The hotel staff were friendly. There is a cafe over the road from the hotel that serves great food. Beach is 10 mins walk. The City centre is of walking distance. We will come back again to stay at this hotel. Thank you for your services.
The balcony and view were excellent. Very quiet and the black out curtains were very effective. There was a little alcove beach right by the hotel that felt very private as it was away from the main beach. This was the highlight for me. The pool was amazing and the whole vibe of hotel had a very relaxing vibe.
The hotel was in a great location —we walked everywhere—great restaurants , museums, sights—all close by. The room was very comfortable and spacious as well as quiet. The staff were very nice and gave us suggestions on places to eat (although I confess we easily found our own places )
Great friendly team.
Amazing location.
It was my birthday and they made it special for us.
Quality of the room and experience for the price is incredible.
Actually one of favourite hotels now for this reason and a great place to stay for a weekend exploring Santander.
Booked deluxe double room with parking. Car park under hotel. Very close to beach and an easy walk into Santander. Good size room with seaview. Lovely comfy bed. Nice clean bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff. A short drive to the ferry port.
Great location. Easy to walk to the old town and closer-by restaurants. The room is spacious and the bed extremely comfortable. The hotel has a story to tell, a bit of history. Breakfast is extravagant. Staff are welcoming and helpful.
The hotel was very quaint old home turned into a hotel. It was a short walk to the beach. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the basement was good. The room was quiet and clean.
Location by the beach perfect. Room was very nicely decorated and space was well divided for three adults. The bed was ok but not super comfortable compared to other hotels we've stayed at.
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