Housed in a stately 1890 building with stylish, classic-contemporary interiors, the three-and-a-half-pearl Gran Hotel Sardinero overlooks Sardinero Beach and the Bay of Santander. The Gran Casino del Sardinero is next door, and the city's soccer stadium is a short walk away. The 102 sharp rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, and some have balconies with bay views. The restaurant serves regional cuisine using seasonal products, and there's also a cafeteria/bar with an outdoor terrace, but otherwise features are limited -- there's no fitness center, pool, or sauna. Travelers might want to check out the Silken Rio Santander, which is next door and comparable in price and quality, or the more upscale Eurostars Hotel Real, which has a spa.
Housed in a stately 1890 building with stylish, classic-contemporary interiors, the three-and-a-half-pearl Gran Hotel Sardinero overlooks Sardinero Beach and the Bay of Santander. The Gran Casino del Sardinero is next door, and the city's soccer stadium is a short walk away. The 102 sharp rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, and some have balconies with bay views. The restaurant serves regional cuisine using seasonal products, and there's also a cafeteria/bar with an outdoor terrace, but otherwise features are limited -- there's no fitness center, pool, or sauna. Travelers might want to check out the Silken Rio Santander, which is next door and comparable in price and quality, or the more upscale Eurostars Hotel Real, which has a spa.
A gleaming white palace on the promontory overlooking the Punta de San Marcos beach, the Eurostars Hotel Real is an upscale property with lots of Old-World charm, but some decor is in need of a refresh. The 123 rooms are on the dated, and occasionally bland, side, but all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, plus some offer beautiful sea views. An all-day restaurant offers creative takes on regional cuisine, and a spa provides massages and thalassotherapy treatments. A small but decently equipped gym is available, but there's no outdoor swimming pool. Another downside is that Santander’s old town is a half-hour walk away. Travelers looking for somewhere more central might prefer the Gran Hotel Sardinero, which also has more contemporary rooms.
A gleaming white palace on the promontory overlooking the Punta de San Marcos beach, the Eurostars Hotel Real is an upscale property with lots of Old-World charm, but some decor is in need of a refresh. The 123 rooms are on the dated, and occasionally bland, side, but all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, plus some offer beautiful sea views. An all-day restaurant offers creative takes on regional cuisine, and a spa provides massages and thalassotherapy treatments. A small but decently equipped gym is available, but there's no outdoor swimming pool. Another downside is that Santander’s old town is a half-hour walk away. Travelers looking for somewhere more central might prefer the Gran Hotel Sardinero, which also has more contemporary rooms.
The 188-room Hotel Bahia de Santander is one of the largest and most sophisticated hotels in the neighborhood. The four-pearl property was completely renovated in 2014 bringing clean lines and elegant furnishings to the restaurant, rooms, and public areas. Ferry service and the pier are only 100 meters from the front door. The hotel is a popular place to hold weddings and business events. If the beach is more important than the ferry, try comparing rates at Hotel Chiqui.
The 188-room Hotel Bahia de Santander is one of the largest and most sophisticated hotels in the neighborhood. The four-pearl property was completely renovated in 2014 bringing clean lines and elegant furnishings to the restaurant, rooms, and public areas. Ferry service and the pier are only 100 meters from the front door. The hotel is a popular place to hold weddings and business events. If the beach is more important than the ferry, try comparing rates at Hotel Chiqui.
Jardin Secreto means secret garden in Spanish and this five-pearl family-run property definitely has that vibe. The small six-room hotel is a beautifully decorated property with friendly and helpful owners. Coffee and pastries are served each morning in the garden, but no other food or beverages are served on the premises. An aqua club next door allows guests to use its pool and fitness center free of charge. Charming rooms are a real draw -- each is pretty and inviting with unique details like exposed stone or a faux mantle. To stay closer to the beach check out rates at Hotel Playa Ribera.
Jardin Secreto means secret garden in Spanish and this five-pearl family-run property definitely has that vibe. The small six-room hotel is a beautifully decorated property with friendly and helpful owners. Coffee and pastries are served each morning in the garden, but no other food or beverages are served on the premises. An aqua club next door allows guests to use its pool and fitness center free of charge. Charming rooms are a real draw -- each is pretty and inviting with unique details like exposed stone or a faux mantle. To stay closer to the beach check out rates at Hotel Playa Ribera.
The 161-room Hotel Chiqui is a three-pearl property located on the end of Sardinero Beach -- but without direct beach access from the hotel. Though the views of the water are crystal clear, expect a four-minute walk through a parking lot and down the promenade to get to the sand. The on-site restaurant, Cafeteria, has an outdoor terrace and gets good reviews, though there's a fee for a buffet style breakfast. Slate gray paint, flat-screen TVs, and streamlined bathrooms look sleek, but not all rooms are air-conditioned. Book a room with a balcony for the best water views and cool breezes. For fast access to the ferry and downtown Santander, check rates at Hotel Bahia de Santander.
The 161-room Hotel Chiqui is a three-pearl property located on the end of Sardinero Beach -- but without direct beach access from the hotel. Though the views of the water are crystal clear, expect a four-minute walk through a parking lot and down the promenade to get to the sand. The on-site restaurant, Cafeteria, has an outdoor terrace and gets good reviews, though there's a fee for a buffet style breakfast. Slate gray paint, flat-screen TVs, and streamlined bathrooms look sleek, but not all rooms are air-conditioned. Book a room with a balcony for the best water views and cool breezes. For fast access to the ferry and downtown Santander, check rates at Hotel Bahia de Santander.
