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Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paseo de Pereda

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window, and a wooden ceiling.
Premier Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A modern interior with a wooden bench, a potted plant, and a view into a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Paseo Menéndez Pelayo 44, Santander, Cantabria, 39006
  • Place, Paseo de Pereda
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chico Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace of Festivals of Cantabria
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Bay View, Tower

A coastal cityscape with colorful buildings, a bridge, and a body of water.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Bay View, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of a swimming pool, a garden, and surrounding buildings.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a sofa with yellow cushions, and a large window offering a view of the city.

Junior Suite, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Tower

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a window with curtains, and two posters on the wall.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santander

Heart of Santander.Within a 10-minute walk of this La Gándara hotel, you'll find Paseo de Pereda and Chico Port. Palace of Festivals of Cantabria and Centro Botín are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Paseo de Pereda - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chico Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Centro Botín - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palace of Festivals of Cantabria - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Sardinero Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bombi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verderame - ‬8 min walk
  • Café Siboney
  • ‪Bar Sandoñana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

3-star hotel near Paseo de Pereda
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 420 square feet (39 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in are also featured at the business-friendly Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía was completed in September 2022.

This 3-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 420 sq ft of conference space
  • 39 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1850
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Exterior
NH Ciudad de Santander
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 264 reviews
$183 nightly
The price is $202
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 7 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 17 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía to the airport?

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía is 5.2 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 Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía on Sep 3, 2026 start from $177, 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 Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía.

How close is Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from El Sardinero Beach and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Los Peligros Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía offer free breakfast?

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 17 per night.

Does Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía have a pool?

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía to downtown Santander?

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía is 0.8 mi away from Santander.

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 160 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff recommended an excellent seafood restaurant just round the corner and what sights to see in Santander
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful boutique hotel, very clean and comfortable room with lots of amentities and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel lovely staff would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really amazing and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Excellent Hotel

Excellent clean hotel and in a great location. Staff extremely friendly and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great stay

The hotel was perfectly located the staff very helpful and friendly and the room was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an incredible experience! Director Daniel was a living definition of exceptional hospitality. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing. The staff did the stay to a wonderful couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Surprise goodies every morning was a pleasant treat. Location was perfect for our exploring. Central to all directions we ventured out to. For the days of no exploration needed the pool is well situated, receiving the majority of sunlight throughout the day. Location of the pool also, it maintained a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Limited equipment in the gym, but definitely enough given the incline and decline walks that are guaranteed daily. Staff were super helpful and kind. When we return to Santander we will most definitely choose to stay here, without hesitation. Was very well appreciated. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located away from city center but walkable distance. Very good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a quiet street - a short walk away from main areas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

Great place for a night or two

The best, most comprehensive check in ever! A very decent hotel, excellent position. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Definitely our go to hotel if we visit Santander.

A really great find. Beautiful boutique hotel. Everything was wonderful from Victoria's welcome to little touches like coffee, fruit and cake in the guest room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Service was great. Lovey area and everything was perfect. Would come back again if I was in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Allannah

The apartment hotel is in a great location, and is modern in design. We experienced a few faults in our stay - the WiFi didn’t work the first night, and we couldn’t have a hot shower on our last day. We also moved rooms, as our room smelt of drains - we were moved into a smaller room where the issue persisted. The first room also had shampoo that smelt of sulphur! Overall the hotel was ok, the location made the property being so close to the restaurant district and within walking distance to the beach. The complimentary breakfast was a nice addition, and being able to use a umberella (because let’s face it you’ll need one.) But the rooms being open with the toilet shower etc was not something I would enjoy to stay in again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was nice and the view over the Bahia fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful, giving us great recommendations and providing anything we asked for (bottle openers, beach towels). The rooms are really modern and clean with excellent aircon. The location is also really good to walk around Santander. The pool is also really nice and much deeper than we had thought! We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel in a nice little city. Perfect for exploring the city and yet being in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Katia greeted us and toured us the property. Very nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel in a great location. The staff at reception were incredible and their service really made our stay. The room was comfortable and a good size. The pool is deeper than it looks and was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024