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Hotel Santemar

4.0 star property
White sand beach and a fitness centre, near El Sardinero Beach

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Relax in a serene garden setting with seating areas, benches, and tables amidst a variety of plants and shrubs.
Indulge in a diverse spread of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring omelets, salads, and cold cuts.
Enjoy dining al fresco on the deck, surrounded by lush greenery and city views.
Relax in this stylish living room with a tufted sofa, glass coffee table, and a side table, surrounded by sheer curtains and a potted plant.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the coastal city from this room's large window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Room options

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Junior Suite Room

Junior Suite Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room for Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 13.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room (3 adultos)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria, 39005

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santander Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santander Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Maremondo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Manila - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante la Cañia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Balneario de la Concha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santemar

Upscale family-friendly hotel located near Bay of Biscay with rooms refurbished in 2021
Near El Sardinero Beach, Hotel Santemar provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Rincon de Mouro, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 348 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered 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 22 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rincon de Mouro

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated guestrooms - February 2021
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 for adults and from EUR 12 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santemar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Santemar?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Santemar on 15 July 2025 start from AU$355.37, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Santemar?

Self-parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santemar?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Santemar?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santemar located?

This family-friendly Santander hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Gran Casino del Sardinero, Bay of Biscay and El Sardinero Beach. Primera El Sardinero Beach and Camello Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel Santemar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 896 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 896 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 896 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 896 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 896 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omaira

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

raixa

excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room with a view was great, you could see the city and the sea. Restaurant in the lower level had good options for breakfast. Staff was polite and willing to help
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant suburban feel in a nice city on our way to Asturias
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough the hotel is beautiful. The area is beautiful nine minutes till one of the most beautiful beaches and Broad walks. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the front desk to the cooks. Too the housekeeping I enjoyed my stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kvetoslava

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

8/10 Good

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, very short walk to the beach. Hotel was lovely, well furnished and clean. Staff could have been friendlier, and location-wise there weren't too many restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located a short walk from the beach. It is a very comfortable hotel, and good value for money. There is a lovely walk along the seafront towards the city centre.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay in a beautiful location. Immaculate hotel with friendly Staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this place at short notice when our plans changed. Lovely place in a great neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Lovely hotel Would highly recommend

The room was really clean.The bed was very large and comfortable Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely room with everything I needed. Very convenient to hop on the bus and explore Santander.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in an excellent location. However 18E to park the car is excessive for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Great Hotel

We had a lovely three nights stay at Hotel Santemar. Staff were very friendly and helpful, it is a comfortable and well located hotel only minutes from the beautiful Sardinero beach. I would happily recommend this hotel for a stay in Santander.
Sardinero Beach Sept 23
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was ok, not many toiletries left for us in the room. Didnt eat at the hotel as there are plenty of placea to eat within a short distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well kept hotel. It’s equivalent to a high end hotel in Chicago or NY but a fraction of the cost. Beautiful area with plenty of walking paths and only a few meters to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023