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Gran Hotel Victoria

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Jardines de Piquio

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Family Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Gran Hotel Victoria".
Restaurant
Lounge
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Calle Maria Luisa Pelayo, 38, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palacio de la Magdalena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

Double Room, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • Beach view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Triple Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room Single Use, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santander

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Santander hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of El Sardinero Beach and Gran Casino del Sardinero. Also, Jardines de Piquio is within half a mile (1 km) and Palacio de la Magdalena is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jardines de Piquio - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cantabria Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Sports Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Manila - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Victoria

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Jardines de Piquio
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2939 square feet (273 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Gran Hotel Victoria. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • 2939 sq ft of conference space
  • 273 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gran Hotel Victoria offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.

This Santander hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17 to 20 for adults and EUR 9 to 12 for children
  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 to 20 for adults, and EUR 9 to 12 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards 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.

Property is also known as

Gran Hotel Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria Santander
Gran Victoria Santander
Gran Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria Hotel
Gran Hotel Victoria Santander
Gran Hotel Victoria Hotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gran Hotel Victoria to the airport?

Gran Hotel Victoria is 6.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the Santander (SDR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Victoria?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Victoria on Jul 5, 2026 start from $207, including 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 Gran Hotel Victoria have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gran Hotel Victoria.

How close is Gran Hotel Victoria to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach and 4-minute walk from Primera El Sardinero Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gran Hotel Victoria offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gran Hotel Victoria, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 17 and 20 for adults, EUR 9 and 12 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gran Hotel Victoria?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Gran Hotel Victoria?

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

Does Gran Hotel Victoria have a pool?

Gran Hotel Victoria does not have a pool.

Does Gran Hotel Victoria have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gran Hotel Victoria have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gran Hotel Victoria to downtown Santander?

Gran Hotel Victoria is 1.6 mi away from Santander.

Gran Hotel Victoria Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms small but very clean. Good location. Restaurant very good. Nice garden.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, good restaurant and well located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy on-street parking. Great location for food and walking. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Hotel very clean and welcoming with very friendly staff. Close to beautiful beach and only 20 minute walk to city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathrooms were very clean. The staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacieuse rooms. Large balcony. Very good restaurant. Easy to park nearby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended this hotel for a trip to Santander. 12 mins from city centre, right across from miles of golden beach & attractions, safe area, bus outside & a daily menu with wine for 26€.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and confortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great stay

Lovely hotel and very friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy hotel at a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel near the bay. Kudos to Christian at the front desk who was such a kind and helpful employee who went out of his way to make our stay easier. We really appreciated him!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Upgraded room and helped make it a lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asher Harrison Joshua

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

Lovely hotel near to Santander's Sardinero beach

Lovely hotel with all the modern conveniences, conveniently located for Santander's Sardinero beach, and close by to the Palacio de Magdalena and near enough to Santander town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and polite. Room was good but very thin walls - so quite a noisy room. Breakfast was adequate but could do with more variety and better hot options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Stayed here quite a few times over the years. Spacious clean rooms. Great location, good service and really good food too. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Katrina

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

Amazing stay.

Gran Hotel Victoria is few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are very nice. Also, the hotel and my room are very clean. Quiet hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times. Perfect location. Great views from the rooms. Restaurant food is very good. In a beautiful quiet location yet only a two to three minute walk to the beach and all amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I make a reservation for 4 roommates and they bring us two room connected each other by two interior doors and we got a beautiful views at the terrace !!!! Good hotel for the price !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. The design and vibe were awesome. The room was serene and very pretty with a great deck and ocean view. Everything was walking distance. Hotel staff were fantastic. For the price, this was a standout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice place to stay

I spent 4 days in Santander and the hotel is really good. Nice location, clean and staffs are very nice and helpful. They helped me to arrange for early check in and helped us to book the restaurants. I am pretty sure I will book this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Evan joseph

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

Very nice

Beautiful hotel. Great air conditioning. Great little cafe. Close to beaches and casino and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a perfect location. Santander is a great place to visit & Sardinero area is fantastic. Hotel terrace with sea view is nice & the locale is quiet. Close to restaurants & bars. Caribe is good for a few drinks & Costa 43 is great for food & atmosphere 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024