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.
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.
Maryann
United States of America
The view was incredible from our room was very nice...the breakfasts were well thought out and gracefully served.
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.
Nicole
United States of America
The location was good right across from the beach it had good access to parking
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.
Kimberly
United States of America
Great location walking to the beach, casino, lots of restaurants. Beautiful hotel with a really cool history and a gorgeous antique elevator. Staff was very friendly. Bar food was tasty and not too high priced. Beautiful outdoor garden and though the breakfast was expensive it was delicious. Really gorgeous views if you are on the ocean side I think it's worth it with the mountains and the beautiful green in the background across the bay
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.
Alda Don Carlos is located in Santander, just 492 feet from the famous El Sardinero Beach and next to the casino.
KRISTIANA
Estonia
Beautiful area and comfy large rooms. Staff also was present and nice. Very much enjoyed the neighborhood. Beautiful and safe, away from the center city noise. We visited in the winter. Had restaurants and bars open across the streets with many options to choose from. Great stay.
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.
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
Clean room great location and lovely good value breakfast
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.
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
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
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.
Easy to get to by car, close to the ferry and to the centre.
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.
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
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
Featuring 3-star accommodations, Citrea Santander is located in Santander, 1.8 miles from Playa Los Peligros and 1.2 miles from Puerto Chico.
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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.
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.
Lovely location on el sardinero beach. Great view from the hotel balcony. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking outside for our car. Rooms were big with plenty of storage space. We stayed 3 nights and had breakfast on the last morning. Would probably say not really worth €13 as was pretty much a cold buffet and coffee out of a machine. We had been to some cafes in Santander the previous 2 mornings and got fresh coffee and pastry for €3 euro each of better quality so would recommend doing this instead.
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.
A big thank you to Sira for excellent communications before we arrived in Santander then agreeing to meet us at the apartment and allowing us early access. Once we managed up the 6 flights of stairs (thanks again to Sira for her assistance) we found that the apartment was as we expected and very clean too. Good facilities for making a snack or light meal. Location is excellent for walking into the centre or eastwards to the beaches.
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!
Excellent hotel, situated in a family palace in reaching distance of the Santander area. The hotel was beautifully decorated, the rooms were great as well as the common areas, including a pool with great views over the valley. We also had great dinner and breakfast in the property. Staff were very friendly and helpful. One of the top hotels we stayed in through our road trip through Spain.
Very central hotel right in the middle of Santander. Hosted in a historic building, but the rooms are nice and modern. Staff were friendly and helpful with various things for my trip. Breakfast was held in another airy room and made for a nice morning in the middle of Santander. Around the area there's plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, the good beaches are a bus/boat ride away.
The hotel is even better than the pictures suggest. An old facade but an ultra modern interior. Good parking under the hotel, good sized room and a great location on a a lovely beach.
The staff were great, universally warm, friendly and went out of their way to help.
We will certainly return if we take the ferry to Santander again.
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 ❤️
Hotel is in a great location close to restaurants and great transport.
Airport is 15 minutes away
Short bus ride to the beach
The hotel had a lovely view of the city really great.
Hotel was lovely and clean the hotel had a lovely aroma
Room was great and the shower was very powerful like you would have at home.
Motorcycle friendly hotel with secure off street parking near the beach at Santander. Excellent staff allowed an early check in and gave great advice re where to go and what to do. Comfortable well appointed room with balcony and beach views. Lovely restaurant with a surprising good set menu for diner.
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.
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).
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 )
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.
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.
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.
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.
A great location with parking, just a short walk from the beach. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was modern and very clean. Highly recommend.
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.
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