Hotel Santemar

Beach hotel with restaurant, near El Sardinero Beach

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Mon 26 Jan
Wed 28 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
Perched by the ocean, Hotel Santemar offers a warm welcome to families. Relax in the garden or unwind at the coffee shop/cafe while kids enjoy bike rentals nearby. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff that have impressed previous guests, this upscale hotel near El Sardinero Beach is a haven for relaxation and connection.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
£54
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room (extra bed)

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Royal Suite | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room for Single Use

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Junior Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Single Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria, 39005

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jardines de Piquio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Santander (SDR) - 20 min drive
  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Santander Station - 16 min drive
  • Valdecilla Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maremondo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar puts you 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 Rincon 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

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
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • 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
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • 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
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive 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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Rincon de Mouro – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 12 for children

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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. 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, an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Santemar?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Rincon de Mouro.

What's the area around Hotel Santemar like?

Hotel Santemar is located on the waterfront, a short 3-minute walk from Gran Casino del Sardinero and 5 minutes' walk from El Sardinero Beach.

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Hotel Santemar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is located very close to stunning beaches with beautiful views and walking paths. (11 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were good and the restaurant offered a variety of choices. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomBeachService staffLocationRestaurantAmbienceWalkingBreakfastBar

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel in a very convenient position for the beach and Restaurants.
This was the view from our bedroom .
Jane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great and convenient hotel within a walkable distance to the beaches. Nice spacious rooms with amenities
Ross, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay.
Omaira, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean, spacious and comfortable room. Hotel near the beach and local amenities. Quiet and good location.
JAVIER Martin-Gamero, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location

Great hotel, great location, refurbished rooms, good facilities, PlayStation for the kids, good WiFi, very clean, nice staff
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Todo excelente
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, willing to help
Yanet, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
JUAN MANUEL, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All very good
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay could not have been happier with everything catered for staff friendly and helpful
Rosalie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was lovely, very clean, close to the beach and centre around a 20mins walk through the tunnel
Leanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Steps from The beach
karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel
Alfonso, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent service
raixa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing comfortable stay in a hotel close to stunning beach and coastline
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with good facilities.
Claudia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bengt, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel

Very nice hotel, staff were efficient and friendly. Amenities were excellent, rooms clean and well maintained.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Janos, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pleasant suburban feel in a nice city on our way to Asturias
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Excellent location.
Kvetoslava, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with excellent food.

As last time a good experience except there appeared to be a disco until 4am so next year will request a high room.
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great atmosphere, more a commercial hotel feel than a tourist destination
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very nice
Teresa, 3-night trip