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.
Yvonne
United Kingdom
The location was very good, the room was a good size and the bed was comfortable. Having a good coffee machine and a fridge was an extra bonus. The underground parking although expensive was very safe.
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.
Frances
United Kingdom
The hotel was very clean and quiet. The rooms were quite small but comfortable and everything looked new and well maintained. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful, excellent!
We loved the free water machines on each floor to fill up our water bottles. The pool looked amazing but weather too cold to try out this time.
Finally, perfect position on the waterfront, for us it was worth paying for the sea view room.
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.
Marie
United Kingdom
We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Loved the location. A 25 minute walk into main area but plenty of bars and restaurants nearby and a lovely beach. Buses were frequent and cheap. We would definitely stay here again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Very enjoyable ensuite room, spacious with lovely bathroom. Well maintained. Great helpful staff. Nice extensive breakfast too! Just a short walk to the town center and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again. I travel by motorcycle and was immediately offered a parking space in the closed garage. All staff members were very friendly and helpful and made me feel most welcome. I liked the art theme of the hotel too.
Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Staffed reception is a bonus and very helpful. Well priced for Santander. Reasonable location about a mile from town walking through a road tunnel, or half a mile from the large beach in the other direction. Cafe, bar and restaurant on the ground floor of the building is excellent for breakfast or evening meals. The hotel is actually the first floor of an private apartment block.
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.
The reception staff were efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Our room was spotless and very comfortable, it was also very big. Although ours was a city view room we couldn't have asked for anything better. We were also allowed to leave our bags in the luggage room after check out.
Thank you Hotel Bahia for your part in what was a lovely four day break in Santander and Bilboa.
The Hotel is very well located, right next to a very good beach. Parking was easy, although public zone it was free in some areas. The size of the room was adequate, and we had an excellent view. Beds confortable, WC also ok. Did not tried the breakfast, but seemed normal. The swiming pool although not large, seems almosta a «piece of art», the official pictures are correct !
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 .
Lovely grand old style hotel with exceptional staff. Dinner in the restaurant was superb as was breakfast. Location was excellent, just a short walk to the beach where we found a lovely beach bar. There was a lovely promendade and fantastic area with restaurants and shops. Santander is very lovely indeed. Highly recommended ❤️
Well located very close to the beach. Very helpful staff who also spoke some English. The room was in the eaves of the hotel but a good size with a very comfy bed. We arrived late in the evening due to our flight but that was not a problem. Nice clean area of town with good choice of local cafes.
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 location was perfect in the city center with parking close by, rooms and hotel decor are super nice and very cozy and comfortable with extra goodies in the room (dental kit, sleeping kit ect., breakfast was also good not a lot of options but still very decent.
We loved the infinity pool and the loungers. nice rooms overlooking the beach. Staff were super helpful and very attentive. Breakfast was really good too, nice range of food & all very fresh. very stylish panorama lounge bar. Would highly recommend Hotel Chiqui
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 hotel has the perfect location, right next to the Sardinero beach, just cross the street and you are at the beach. The staff was friendly, we got a sea view room which was amazing, rooms were very nice, clean. I will definitely return here.
Gran Hotel Victoria in Santander City, North of Spain, has beautiful views of the" Sardinero" Beach from every verandah.
Beds are comfortable and the breakfast is great!
The Hotel gives you a very warm welcome.
location. near the beach & restaurants and tourist bus. great view from room.
really enjoyed Santander. beautiful city. hotel was clean nice bathroom and lovely staff. bed comfy and great linen.
Location was 10 minutes walking from Santander's center. I got a little bit late because of traffic and they waited for me. Very kind.
Everything in the house is cosy.
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