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Hotel Santemar

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

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Buffet
Garden
Royal Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Property grounds
Business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a decorative tree wall art piece.

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a telephone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a decorative tree wall art piece.

Deluxe Triple Room (extra bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Royal Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lobby

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room for Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Junior Suite Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a decorative wall panel, and a bedside telephone.

Single Room

  • 143 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double deluxe room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

double deluxe sea view room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jardines de Piquio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • El Sardinero Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cantabria Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Max Sports Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maula - ‬12 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
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santemar offers 348 accommodations with espresso makers 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

  • 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 24 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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 24 for adults and EUR 14 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

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar Santander
Santemar
Santemar Hotel
Santemar Santander
Santemar Hotel Santander
Hotel Santemar Hotel
Hotel Santemar Santander
Hotel Santemar Hotel Santander

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 Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santemar on Jul 30, 2026 start from $254, 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 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 24 for adults and EUR 14 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. 528 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 991 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with helpful staff. Good location from which to explore the beach and headland. There is parking available but there is also plenty of street parking right outside the hotel (at least there is in mid-April). Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parked right outside brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julio

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay could not have been happier with everything catered for staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, willing to help
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

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

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing comfortable stay in a hotel close to stunning beach and coastline
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place to comeback 💯
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely, very clean, close to the beach and centre around a 20mins walk through the tunnel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, more a commercial hotel feel than a tourist destination
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Kvetoslava

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Amazing breakfast!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hotel

Very nice hotel, staff were efficient and friendly. Amenities were excellent, rooms clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

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

Exellent hotel!

It's an exellent hotel close to the beach and also public transportations which easily takes you to the centre. Nice long beachwalk. There are also nice sourroundings, bar/restaurants and supermarkets.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great place to stay with excellent food.

As last time a good experience except there appeared to be a disco until 4am so next year will request a high room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Very close to the beach and main plaza
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023