Situated 150 metres from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also offers a lounge with a flat-screen TV.
Dragica
Croatia
The location was great, practically on the beach, close to palacio Magdalena and about equal distance from the hiking part of the town (the lighthouse and the zip-line park) and the real center of town (center Botin). The room was spacious and the bed comfortable and the bathroom with a large walk-in shower. You can go running to the lighthouse, or the beaches, or park Lamas.
Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 3 km from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings.
Martyn
United Kingdom
Great location overlooking the end of Sardinero beach
Situated next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room.
Hotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites in Santander provides adults-only accommodation with a pool and garden.
Susan
United Kingdom
It’s location was perfect, near city centre but on a quiet residential street and within walking distance to beaches
Coffee machine in room and cakes and fruit
It was spotlessly clean and reception staff were extremely helpful with directions and information
Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 100 metres from Sardinero Beach. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and private balconies, most with sea views.
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.
robert
United Kingdom
We loved this hotel on both occasions we stayed there. From the warm welcome on the front desk to our beautifully clean and comfortable room - it made for a great stay, and it’s ideally situated for anyone wanting to travel further into northern spain, with easy access to the airport and the major roads.
Every member of staff we happened across was friendly, polite and extremely helpful, especially Tamara in the lounge bar and Joaquin in the restaurant - they were memorable.
This luxurious 4-star hotel is located right by the beach, and only 400 metres from Magdalena Palace. It is within walking distance of the centre of Santander and the university.
Maria
United Kingdom
We have stayed here before and it is always very good in every way, staff, location, amenities, restaurant value for money. We will return
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 2 km 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 200 metres away.
Richard
United Kingdom
Perfect location to catch the ferry to the UK at the end of a cycle tour. Clean and comfortable.
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.
Breakfast was good, room was large with excellent view.
This luxurious 4-star hotel is located right by the beach, and only 400 metres from Magdalena Palace. It is within walking distance of the centre of Santander and the university.
Location and decor.
The food in the bar was also very good
Situated next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room.
Facing El Sardinero beach this hotel is fantastic.
Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 3 km from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly and helpful
Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 100 metres from Sardinero Beach. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and private balconies, most with sea views.
Very friendly staff, clean and very calm atmosphere.
Vincci Puertochico is situated just metres 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 500 metres from the Botin Centre in Santander. It offers free Wi-Fi and a bar-café.
exceptional is the only thing I can say in all areas
Situated 150 metres from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also offers a lounge with a flat-screen TV.
Good location, very clean, decent size room, good gym.
Hotel San Glorio is situated next to Santander Railway 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.
Very clean. Close to the bus station and amenities
This city-centre 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.
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 200 metres away.
La gente de la recepción muy amable y todo correcto.
Overlooking Santander Bay and the city’s cathedral, Hotel Bahía offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Santander’s ferry terminal and main train and bus stations are just 200 metres away.
Great location. Near terminal for ferry to England
Featuring spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, Hotel Palacio del Mar is located 300 metres from Santander Beach. Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels feature in the hotel's simple, modern rooms.
Easy to get to by car, close to the ferry and to the centre.
The Abba Santander can be found in the centre of Santander just 100 metres from the train station and ferry port. There is a 24-hour reception and tourist information can be provided.
Friendly staff. Conveniently situated by the ferry port.
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 2 km away.
Great room for a couple and a dog .so clean and comfortable
Set in a 5000 m2 estate, this charming and traditional hotel is located 3km 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
Featuring 3-star accommodation, Citrea Santander is situated in Santander, 2.9 km from Playa Los Peligros and 1.9 km from Puerto Chico.
FAQs about hotels in Santander
On average, 3-star hotels in Santander cost € 100.37 per night, and 4-star hotels in Santander are € 117.40 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Santander can on average be found for € 237.94 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Santander this weekend is € 150.34 or, for a 4-star hotel, € 169.95. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Santander for this weekend cost on average around € 477.50 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs € 82.38 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Santander for tonight. You'll pay on average around € 118.40 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Santander will cost around € 300.50 (based on Booking.com prices).
Rolling Hills, Magnificent Gardens and Sandy Beaches
Situated 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 city centre.
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 colourful 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 city centre. Built between the 12th and 14th century, 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 at the wide seaside promenade, where you will find a big selection of cafés and restaurants to choose from. Booking.com offers a variety of hotels, guest houses 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.
Renate
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.
Modern and very clean rooms. Big bathroom with 2 sinks. Tasty national breakfast. You can make coffee or tea 24/7 at the breakfast line. Superb location near beautiful park of pines, and very close to El Sardinero beach. Hotel staff was careful and kind. Even if you will meet any questions or problems during your vacation in Santander, hotel staff will do everything to help you and answer all your questions. Especially big thanks to Jorge and Lara. Suite Home Pinares is definitely the best place to stay in Santander!!!
Lovely view of the beach. All staff at the hotel were very friendly and a good breakfast. The location was perfect for the beach. Bus stop very close to the hotel to go into the centre of Santander (€1.30) There are some great restaurants and bars near the hotel. The area prides itself for it's excellent food.
Cheap flight from Birmingham with Ryan Air which took only 1 hour 40 min and a 25 min taxi journey, great for a long weekend away.
This hotel is in a great location -right next to the port. It is close to both city centre and the beach-within walking distance. It is a lovely hotel with really nice and comfortable rooms. I particularly liked the shower. Reception staff are so friendly and helpful. Excellent buffet breakfast with a lot of choices. I would definitely stay again if I return to Santander.
Our room was spacious and well equipped with large balcony and partial sea view. This is our favourite hotel and location in Santander as it is possible to walk to most areas. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The new outside terrace area was a bonus and the gardens are a very pleasant place to eat also. Beautiful beaches and lovely walks are on the doorstep.
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.
This is a lovely modern hotel close to the beach, where you can walk for miles along the promenade. We had a room with a view of the sea. It is convenient for the Santander ferry. The room was a good size with a large modern bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Almost everything. Our room (227) was high-ceilinged, spacious and bright because of the two huge windows. Close to a lot of restaurants, beachfront and there's a supermarket behind the hotel. The receptionist named Raquel is kind enough to grant my request for a late check in (an hour longer).
Hotel staff was kind and willing to help and answer our requests. Really spatious room, bathroom really good and with a lot of space. Breakfast was also good, but nothing really special. Not far away from the beach, some restaurants close by.
Great location close to the pier and restaurants/bars. It’s a lovely looking hotel on a fairly quiet street. Receptionist was amazing. She was friendly, helpful and made us feel immediately comfortable. Comfortable beds. Nice terrace.
Excellent location. The washing machine was also a dryer! Unexpected bonus and unusual in Spain. Kitchen well stocked with dishes. We enjoyed our evenings in the apt when the temperature cooled down (see below ). Beds comfortable.
The accommodation was suitable just for the night we wanted to have it in Santander after the later arrival. It had everything we needed and expected. We loved that it had fully equipped kitchen so could have little late snack .
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.
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.
Exceptional attention to detail and hosts provide a comprehensive overview of everything to do in Santander.
Rooms were so spacious and incredibly clean - this is really a 5 star boutique hotel
The staff were awesome!! Had an issue with parking which was totally unrelated to the hotel but they solved the problem for us!! Room was very comfortable and we loved all the pillows 💕
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