Beachfront hotels in Santander

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Santander. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hotel Boutique Las Brisas Santander, Spain

  

  Hotel. This modern, family-run hotel is set in front of Sardinero Beach in a beautiful 19th-century building, in a quiet residential area of Santander. The rooms have satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms with hairdryer. Rooms at Hotel Las Brisas are decorated in classic English style and all have tea and coffee makers. The split-level room on the 3rd floor offers superb sea views. Hotel Boutique Las Brisas has a pleasant sun terrace with white cane furniture where guests can relax. Guests can practise water sports and surfing 500 metres from the property. The hotel is next to Sardinero Casino and Magadalena Palace while Camino de Santiago is 1 km from the property. It is a 10-minute drive from Santander Ferry Terminal and the airport is 8 km away. Mataleñas Golf Club is only 2 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 44 EUR.

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• 2 Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander, Spain

  

  Hotel. This seafront hotel is set 20 metres from Sardinero Beach. It offers elegant rooms, in many cases with views of the Cantabrian Sea, 20 metres from Sardinero Gran Casino. Rooms at Gran Hotel Sardinero feature classic cream décor. All include a minibar with welcome water, a safe, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private bathroom. The hotel’s charming restaurant offers traditional, regional cuisine while the cafeteria offers light snacks and refreshments. There are also lots of pleasant lounge areas where guests can relax. Gran Sardinero Hotel is set 400 metres from the Magdalena Palace and 500 metres from both the Congress and Sports Palaces. Buses and taxis to the centre of Santander, 3 km, pass just outside the hotel. Car rental is available at the property, which has private parking for a fee and is 10 km from Santander Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 71 EUR.

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• 3 Santemar Santander, Spain

  

  Hotel. Situated 150 metres from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also offers a lounge with a flat-screen TV. The restaurant serves typical Cantabrian dishes, made with local and regional products. The hotel also has a café-bar for light meals and drinks. Rooms at Santemar include a large marble bathroom complete with a hairdryer. They also come with a minibar and safe. Santemar’s 24-hour reception operates a tour desk and ticket service. Car rental can be arranged for guests and parking is available on site, for an additional cost. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 50 EUR.

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• 4 Hotel Chiqui Santander, Spain

  

  Hotel. Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 3 km from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings. Free WiFi is provided, and a free private parking is available on-site. Each room at Hotel Chiqui has sea views, an attractive nautical theme and large windows with lots of natural light. All are equipped with a safe and a bathroom with amenities. Panorama Restaurant & Lounge opens out onto a large terrace. Cantabrian recipes and seasonal dishes are on offer at the main restaurant, while there is also a piano bar. Gluten-free menus are available on prior request. The Mataleñas Golf Course is only 100 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 71 EUR.

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• 5 Gran Hotel Victoria Santander, Spain

  

  Hotel. Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 100 metres from Sardinero Beach. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and private balconies, most with sea views. Each room at the Gran Hotel Victoria is decorated with soft colours and has wooden floors. Rooms include a minibar, a safe and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Gran Hotel’s restaurant serves traditional dishes made from local produce, including fresh Cantabrian seafood. Meals can be eaten outside on the garden terrace. Gran Hotel Victoria is a 20-minute walk from Santander city centre and within 3 km from the city’s ferry port. Regular bus services stop near the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 65 EUR.

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• 6 Silken Río Santander Santander, Spain

  

  Hotel. Situated next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room. Silken Rio Santander is located near the city’s Gran Casino. Santander Cathedral and the ferry port are 3 km away. Regular buses to the city centre stop near the hotel. The restaurant Mare Alta serves creative modern cuisine and has sea views. The Marea Baja café-bar offers a range of creative dishes based on local products. Guests have free access to the fitness centre. Meeting rooms with sea views are available for business or private events. Rooms at the Silken Rio have simple, modern décor. They include air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 53 EUR.

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• 7 Apartamentos Las Brisas Santander, Spain

  

  Aparthotel. These apartments and rooms are located by Santander's Sardinero Beach, close to Racing Santander's El Sardinero Stadium. They have free Wi-Fi, and a bus stop can be found just outside. All of the modern apartments have a bedroom, kitchen and a bathroom. They all have tiled floors, heating and antique-style furniture.Cleaning of apartments and change of bed linen is done every 3 days. The hotel is situated just 300 metres from Santander’s Conference Centre, while Mataleñas Golf Course is within 10 minutes’ drive. The Sardinero area offers a large selection of restaurants. For an extra cost, Las Brisas offers a shuttle service to and from Santander Airport, located 15 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 89 EUR.

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• 8 Casa vacacional Santander Santander, Spain

  

  Holiday home. Boasting sea views, Casa vacacional Santander features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.3 km from La Maruca Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. Playa Rosamunda is 1.5 km from the holiday home, while Playa El Bocal is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 6 km from Casa vacacional Santander. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 9 APARTAMENTOS NIZA Santander, Spain

  

  Apartment. Set in Santander, just 200 metres from Playa El Sardinero I, APARTAMENTOS NIZA offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as diving, fishing and canoeing. The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and dishwasher, and 1 bathroom with shower. Hiking, golfing and windsurfing are possible within the area, and a casino is available on site. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Playa El Sardinero II, Playa El Camello and Bikini Beach. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 11 km from APARTAMENTOS NIZA. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 10 Apartamento Junto Playa Sardinero Con Parking Santander, Spain

  

  Apartment. Situated just less than 1 km from Playa El Sardinero I, Apartamento Junto Playa Sardinero Con Parking features accommodation in Santander with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. Boasting a DVD player, the apartment has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Playa El Sardinero II, Playa Los Peligros and Playa de Los Molinucos. The nearest airport is Santander, 11 km from Apartamento Junto Playa Sardinero Con Parking, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 11 Apartamentos Las Calas Santander, Spain

  

  Apartment. Situated in Santander, 1 km from Playa de Mataleñas and 1.2 km from Playa de Los Molinucos, Apartamentos Las Calas features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and city views. Each unit has an equipped kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed and flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. A fridge, an oven and dishwasher are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A barbecue is available for guests at the apartment to use. Popular points of interest near Apartamentos Las Calas include Playa El Sardinero II, Campo Municipal de Golf Matalenas and Matalenas Park. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 10 km from the accommodation. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 12 Precioso apartamento con magníficas vistas - Apartamento Aifos Santander, Spain

  

  Apartment. Featuring sea views, Precioso apartamento con magníficas vistas - Apartamento Aifos provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 1.7 km from Playa El Sardinero II. The property features mountain views and is 1. 7 km from Playa El Sardinero I and 2.3 km from Playa Los Peligros. The apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Puerto Chico, Santander Festival Palace and El Sardinero Casino. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 9 km from Precioso apartamento con magníficas vistas - Apartamento Aifos. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 200 EUR.

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• 13 La maruca loft Santander, Spain

  

  Apartment. La maruca loft features a patio and is located in Santander, within just 800 metres of La Maruca Beach and less than 1 km of Playa Rosamunda. This apartment is 5.8 km from El Sardinero Casino and 6 km from Santander Port. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Playa El Bocal is 1.7 km from the apartment, while Campo Municipal de Golf Matalenas is 4.6 km away. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 7 km from La maruca loft. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 48 EUR.

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• 14 PISO CERCA DEL SARDINERO Santander, Spain

  

  Apartment. Offering city views, PISO CERCA DEL SARDINERO is an accommodation situated in Santander, 2.4 km from Playa El Sardinero II and 2.5 km from Playa El Sardinero I. The apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Santander Cathedral, Menendez Pelayo Library and El Sardinero Stadium. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 8 km from PISO CERCA DEL SARDINERO. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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