Hotels on the beach in Cantabria, Spain
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 beach hotels and resorts in Cantabria. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 6 Amazing Beach Hotels in Cantabria
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1 La Playa Suances
La Playa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Suances. The property is located a 4-minute walk from Playa La Concha, 20 miles from Puerto Chico and 20 miles from Santander Port. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub. At the hotel guests are welcome to use a Turkish bath. Guests at La Playa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Suances, like fishing and cycling. Santander Festival Palace is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Campo Municipal de Golf Matalenas is 21 miles from the property. Santander Airport is 19 miles away.
Address 22 Calle Palencia Show on map- Water sports facility
- Turkish bath
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2 Hotel Spa El Muelle de Suances
Suances
El Muelle de Suances has a pretty setting next to Suances Beach and Marina. This hotel offers a restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The Muelle de Suances features stylish, contemporary décor. Its heated rooms are spacious and have a flat-screen TV, safe, and a mini-bar. The bathroom comes with free amenities, bath or shower, and hairdryer. Muelle de Suances is within 30 minutes’ drive of several other beaches. Local activities include fishing, horse riding and windsurfing.
Address El Muelle, 2 Show on map- Gym / fitness center
- Turkish bath
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3 Amita Hotel Boutique "Only adults"
Suances
Facing the beachfront, Amita Hotel Boutique "Only adults" offers 2-star accommodations in Suances and features a garden, terrace and restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within a 3-minute walk of Playa La Concha. Free WiFi is available and Santander Port is 21 miles away. At the hotel, every room has a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Amita Hotel Boutique "Only adults" also offer a sea view. At the accommodation each room comes with a closet and a flat-screen TV. El Sardinero Casino is 21 miles from Amita Hotel Boutique "Only adults", while Puerto Chico is 21 miles away. Santander Airport is 19 miles from the property.
Address Muelle 3 Bajada del Puerto Show on map -
4 Hotel Pineda Playa
Noja
Set on Noja’s beachfront, Hotel Pineda Playa features a restaurant, bar and terrace. Some of the rooms offer sea views from a balcony. The simply decorated rooms at Hotel Pineda Playa have free Wi-Fi, heating and a private bathroom. The restaurant serves homemade Cantabrian cuisine. There is also a pub and a terrace with sea views. The surrounding region is ideal for cycling and fishing. Marismas de Santoña Victoria y Joyel Nature Reserve surrounds Noja and nearby Santoña. Santander is a 40-minute drive away.
Address Avenida Los Pinares, 61 Show on map- Water sports facility
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5 Hotel El Castillo de Los Locos
Suances
This hotel is in a cliff-top castle overlooking the beach of Los Locos and the Bay of Biscay. Its headland location offers spectacular views of the sea and the dramatic coastline. The castle is just 165 ft from the lighthouse of Suances – a tranquil seaside resort on the coast of the Cantabria region. Here you will also find clean, sandy beaches and pleasant green countryside. The castle was originally built in the 19th century by the Baron of Peramola. It now contains 9 rooms designed in a unique, eclectic style, all with fantastic sea views. The area is popular among surfers and bathers for its beaches, which can be easily reached from the hotel. The Altamira Caves, 8 miles away, are famous for some of the earliest cave paintings known to man.
Address Acacio Gutierrez, 141 Show on map- Pets are welcome
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6 Hotel Arillo
Noja
Hotel Arillo is located next to Trengandin Beach in Noja, on the Cantabrian Coast. The hotel features an outdoor pool, restaurant and rooms with balconies. Rooms at the Arillo are spacious and have free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen satellite TV. Each room has a private bathroom and a desk. Facilities at Hotel Arillo include a snack bar, terrace and gardens. Staff can arrange entry to nearby golf courses, and other local activities include water sports, walking and horse riding. The Arillo is 19 mi from Cabárceno National Park, while Santander and Bilbao can be reached within an hour by car.
Address Paseo Trengandin, 6 Show on map- Saltwater pool
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