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Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near El Sardinero Beach

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Plaza de Italia 1, Santander, 39005
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jardines de Piquio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, Ocean View

Standard Triple Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View (2 pax)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Santander

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this El Sardinero hotel, you'll be steps from Gran Casino del Sardinero and Primera El Sardinero Beach. Bay of Biscay and Jardines de Piquio are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jardines de Piquio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Sports Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Manila - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Parque de Trueba - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Sardinero

4-star beachfront hotel near El Sardinero Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Gran Hotel Sardinero. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Gran Hotel Sardinero offers 102 accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gran Hotel Sardinero to the airport?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is 6.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Santander (SDR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gran Hotel Sardinero.

How close is Gran Hotel Sardinero to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gran Hotel Sardinero, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (1-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have a pool?

Gran Hotel Sardinero does not have a pool.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gran Hotel Sardinero to downtown Santander?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is 1.5 mi away from Santander.

Gran Hotel Sardinero Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 469 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Lovely room, wonderful clean hotel in a good location and great food in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel Overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, in front of beach, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, we would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and beach view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, desk staff was excellent, fantastic room. Wish we could stay here forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vera comfortable beds and clean room. Hotel in lovely position near the beach ,local cafes and restaurant. Parking available at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent food and good view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and the attention to detail were both great. The breakfast was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is exceptional. Hotel is a landmark of Santander.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good restaurany
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel next to beach. Extremely comfortable beds. Great start to holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location,best shower , great bed.? Could be a 5 star! Highly recommend, especially the junior suite, beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location beach front Very modern and new designs architecture and spaces Will come back in a near future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in a perfect location.

We have stayed here many times. It is so convenient for the beach and restaurants and only a 6 euro taxi drive into Santander. Everyone is really friendly and the hotel restaurant and cafe bar are great. The resort is really Spanish which we love.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stopover on our way to take the Santander - Plymouth ferry. A great location on an area with good restaurants. The hotel staff were welcoming and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice place with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view & location

Great view of the ocean. Very walkable area. Elegant old hotel, modernized, yet charming. Cafe available, as well as restaurant, for those who like to eat before 8:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, I always stay in santander on this hotel. Had a room with ocean view very nice place to stay. Love it
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Breakfast had a poor offer respect to other 4 stars hotels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking unique! Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024