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Hotel Santemar

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

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Buffet
Property grounds
Royal Suite
Garden
Business centre

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Primera El Sardinero Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room (extra bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room for Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite Room

Junior Suite Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Santander

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Gran Casino del Sardinero and a 5-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach. Bay of Biscay and Primera El Sardinero Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jardines de Piquio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 10 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Sports Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Manila - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santemar

4-star beach hotel near El Sardinero Beach
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Santemar. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 348 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santemar offers 348 accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santander hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
  • 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 22 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Santemar Santander
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Santemar to the airport?

Hotel Santemar is 6.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Santander (SDR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santemar?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santemar on May 31, 2026 start from CA $124, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Santemar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Santemar.

How close is Hotel Santemar to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach and 5-minute walk from Primera El Sardinero Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Santemar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Santemar, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 22 for adults and EUR 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Santemar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (3-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santemar?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Santemar?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

Does Hotel Santemar have a pool?

Hotel Santemar does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Santemar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Santemar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Santemar to downtown Santander?

Hotel Santemar is 1.4 mi away from Santander.

Hotel Santemar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 970 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Sopna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we didnt have breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel in a very convenient position for the beach and Restaurants.
This was the view from our bedroom .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

monica

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast no option for gluten free
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Boynton Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place to comeback 💯
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and convenient hotel within a walkable distance to the beaches. Nice spacious rooms with amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER Martin-Gamero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, spacious and comfortable room. Hotel near the beach and local amenities. Quiet and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, willing to help
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great hotel in a great location

Great hotel, great location, refurbished rooms, good facilities, PlayStation for the kids, good WiFi, very clean, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

EVELYN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel, buena limpieza, buen trato.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025