When you stay at Hotel Santemar, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of El Sardinero Beach and Santander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at El Rincón de Mouro, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 11 min drive
Santander Station - 16 min drive
Valdecilla Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
With Love - 3 min walk
Balneario De La Magdalena - 14 min walk
Max Sports Café - 6 min walk
Abra - 7 min walk
100 Montaditos - La Sureña - 6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Santemar
When you stay at Hotel Santemar, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of El Sardinero Beach and Santander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at El Rincón de Mouro, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
348 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 30 per day)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Shopping
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Beach towels
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Locally sourced food is prioritised
At least 80% organic food
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
Uses some LED lighting
Comprehensive food waste policy
Waste recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Magnifying mirror
Height-adjustable showerheads
Grab bar in shower
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Espresso maker
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Uses some LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
El Rincón de Mouro – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 24 for adults and EUR 14 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 30 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar Santander
Santemar
Santemar Hotel
Santemar Santander
Santemar Hotel Santander
Hotel Santemar Hotel
Hotel Santemar Santander
Hotel Santemar Hotel Santander
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Santemar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Santemar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Santemar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Santemar?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 30 per day. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Santemar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Santemar?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (3-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Santemar and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as body boarding and windsurfing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Santemar?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, El Rincón de Mouro.
What's the area around Hotel Santemar like?
Hotel Santemar is located near El Sardinero Beach, only a short 3-minute walk from Gran Casino del Sardinero and 4 minutes' walk from Bay of Biscay.
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Reviews
Hotel Santemar Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel is located very close to beautiful beaches and offers a convenient and relaxing beach experience. (25 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as varied, delicious, and abundant with many guests highlighting its quality. (21 reviews)
The hotel's restaurant offered a good breakfast buffet and excellent set menu dinner options. (11 reviews)
Good stay at this quite large hotel. Room was beautiful and clean. Helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2026
Loved the location of this hotel. Beach is within a couple minutes walk, also there are some great restaurants and coffee nearby. It’s also really close to the tunnel to walk into the city center. The staff were very kind and helpful as well.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Excellent location,great staff very clean, wonderful bed and pillow
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8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2026
Clean rooms good breakfast nice staff small rooms
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Lovely Hotel in a very convenient position for the beach and Restaurants.
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8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2026
Great central hotel. Very clean. Coffee pod machine was great but only paper cups to drink out of. I really need a proper cup.
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
A great hotel with helpful staff. Good location from which to explore the beach and headland. There is parking available but there is also plenty of street parking right outside the hotel (at least there is in mid-April). Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Loved the hotel. Room was wonderful, comfy, sound proofed, lovely pillows, great shower could tell it was cleaned regularly. Water filled in the mini fridge each day. Breakfast was perfect for what I needed. Close to the beaches and still close enough to the main marina to walk each night (I took about half hour ). Marina you can watch the ships, get ice cream, lots of bars and places to eat. Lots going on at night. Perfect location . Staff were also super helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2025
We had a great stay, the rooms were spotless, the staff accommodating and the location is fantastic, just close to the bus station, restaurants and the Sardinero beach. Great place to stay and walk around to get to know Santander.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Great and convenient hotel within a walkable distance to the beaches. Nice spacious rooms with amenities
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2024
Great hotel with good facilities.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2025
Excellent stay could not have been happier with everything catered for staff friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
A relaxing comfortable stay in a hotel close to stunning beach and coastline
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2025
Nice, clean, spacious and comfortable room. Hotel near the beach and local amenities. Quiet and good location.
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6/10 Good
4 Jun 2024
Excellent location.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Hotel
Very nice hotel, staff were efficient and friendly. Amenities were excellent, rooms clean and well maintained.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Exellent hotel!
It's an exellent hotel close to the beach and also public transportations which easily takes you to the centre. Nice long beachwalk. There are also nice sourroundings, bar/restaurants and supermarkets.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2024
Beautiful hotel, lovely room with everything I needed. Very convenient to hop on the bus and explore Santander.
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10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2024
Lovely hotel Would highly recommend
The room was really clean.The bed was very large and comfortable Staff very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
The staff were extremely helpful and kind
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2023
Great Hotel
We had a lovely three nights stay at Hotel Santemar. Staff were very friendly and helpful, it is a comfortable and well located hotel only minutes from the beautiful Sardinero beach. I would happily recommend this hotel for a stay in Santander.
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8/10 Very good
19 Oct 2024
Great location, very short walk to the beach. Hotel was lovely, well furnished and clean. Staff could have been friendlier, and location-wise there weren't too many restaurants to choose from.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2024
The hotel is located a short walk from the beach. It is a very comfortable hotel, and good value for money. There is a lovely walk along the seafront towards the city centre.
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2025
Room with a view was great, you could see the city and the sea. Restaurant in the lower level had good options for breakfast. Staff was polite and willing to help
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8/10 Very good
30 Jun 2024
Nice hotel in an excellent location. However 18E to park the car is excessive for guests.