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.
Michelle
United Kingdom
Great location by the beach few restaurants opposite, we walked into the city centre about 40 minute walk but along the beach. Would definitely stay again
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.
Nathalia
United Kingdom
Waking up to the sea front was indeed amazing. I'm still surprised with how cheap it was staying here. Lovely and can't wait to come back!
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.
Diana
United Kingdom
The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was nicely furnished and decorated. The location was good and close to the marina with plenty of cafes and restauramts.
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.
Janet
United Kingdom
Elegant hotel with excellent facities, except that the restaurant is not open every evening. Food served in restaurant (when open) and bar area is very good.
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.
Tracy
United Kingdom
Large room, seating area. Unexpected sea view - amazing. Bathroom had a lovely shower, bath and 2 basins. Very spacious. Comfy, large single beds.
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.
robin
United Kingdom
I’ve always been fond of the place and look forward to my visits there when I can rest after long-distance Charity walks.
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.
great location, amazing sea view and wonderful staff
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.
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.
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 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.
Hotel Picos de Europa is set in the heart of Santander, just 600 metres from Santander Train Station. This small hotel offers comfortable rooms with free internet access.
Small room but perfectly formed for the solo traveller.
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.
Perfect location for spending time in el Sardinero area
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Clean room great location and lovely good value breakfast
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
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.
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!
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On average, 3-star hotels in Santander cost £77 per night, and 4-star hotels in Santander are £96 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Santander can on average be found for £204 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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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.
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.
Caroline
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We used Santander as a base to explore prehistoric caves,...
We used Santander as a base to explore prehistoric caves, historical sites and the surrounding parks. Six days barely got us started. I will say going in January worked well as temperatures were mild and rain was sporadic. We didn’t leave enough time to explore all the city but people were friendly, there were new things to see everywhere and the food is great.
When we arrived, the staff were absolutely wonderful. Telling us exactly where we could park a vehicle .Couldn't do enough for us. before visiting you, we stopped in two big luxury hotels, one of which in barcelona . Their facilities were OK but not what I would classify 5 star or whatever stars they like to call them. Where as your facility was 5 star to me and my partner . Arrive and find slippers and bath robes provided was a nice touch and well appreciate .
This is a lovely hotel near several beaches in the Sardinero neighborhood of Santander. Each room has a theme and ours was Tokyo. It was very comfortable and clean with a modern bathroom. The staff are all very welcoming and gave us good information about restaurants and transportation. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve had with so many choices of fresh foods. We liked being in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to some lovely beaches and many restaurants.
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.
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.
The check-in procedure was very nicely completed with a front office person. She was very nice to interact with. I really enjoyed the hotel and the room. The location was really nice as well. The hotel is very convenient for the bus and train stations, and there was a neighborhood market very close by. From outside the front entrance you are just a few minutes walk to some of the great features of Santander.
It is four star and you can see the Sardinero beach from the hotel. There are five lifts. The corridors are splendid. The rooms are nice. The bathroom has a phone and a bidet. The shower has as well as the overhead sprinkler a separate hose for body-rinse. There is a desk, two comfy chairs and a table. There's a fridge. There's a safe. There are plenty of drawers and storage space.
The outside of the hotel building was very imposing . There was parking outside the hotel whilst you check in and then pre arranged safe onsite parking costing 17€ per night.
We had a room with a sea view which is a must as the hotel overlooks the beautiful beach of Santander. The staff at reception are very friendly and helpful. Rooms well designed and appointed .
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.
We were lucky enough to have been allocated one of the rooms with a balcony which gave us a splendid view over the roof tops of the bay and the mountains. The staff were very helpful and efficient and front desk were friendly and did as much as possible to help with parking which is at a premium in Santander.
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).
A "grand" hotel located in a very elegant district of Santander, next to beautiful Sardinero Beach. We were given an upgrade and I enjoyed an amazing view of the ocean. Highly recommended as the hotels in town that I saw during my stay in Santander do not have this charm.
The hotel is situated overlooking the port in central Santander so ideal for exploring the city. The spacious rooms are very tastefully decorated. We had a late arrival by air so we needed a central location for a bed for the night, it was very comfortable and quiet.
The hotel was conveniently located near the ferry port with parking available for a couple of motorcycles. The staff were exceptional and the room was clean and modern and was ideal for an overnight stay or a bit longer if you were exploring Santander.
The staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel is perfect for Santander, you are right next to the beach and can walk in to town and local sights. A good clean, comfortable hotel.
Location - short walk to a wonderful beach, restaurants, and bars. Street parking is free in the area of the hotel and it wasn't difficult for us to find a space.
Hotel Chiqui is located right next to the beach, making it a good location. The room I got is the same as what was advertised. Check in was straight forward
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