Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.0 star property
Santander beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
View from room
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Experience upscale hospitality at Gran Hotel Sardinero, located near El Sardinero Beach. Enjoy delicious local cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants or grab a coffee from the cafe. With free in-room WiFi, bike rentals nearby to explore Santander's scenic routes and helpful staff available 24/7.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Why we love this property

Beach paradise
White sand beach awaits at this oceanfront hotel. The pristine shoreline creates a picture-perfect setting for the ultimate seaside escape.
Dining extravaganza
Savor local cuisine at 2 restaurants or hit the bar for evening drinks. A cafe provides daytime refreshment, while buffet breakfast starts each morning right.
Sleep in luxury
Drift into dreamland on premium bedding in each hotel guestroom. Toast to a perfect night with refreshing beverages from the in-room minibar.

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beach View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (2 pax)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de Italia 1, Santander, 39005

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jardines de Piquio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Santander (SDR) - 19 min drive
  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Santander Station - 13 min drive
  • Valdecilla Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maremondo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Atalaya de Mayte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Sardinero

When visiting Santander, Gran Hotel Sardinero is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 102 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 17 per day)
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - café. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 17 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

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Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander
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Sardinero Hotel
Hotel Santander Sardinero
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Gran Hotel Sardinero Hotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gran Hotel Sardinero does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 17 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (1-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.

What's the area around Gran Hotel Sardinero like?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Biscay and 2 minutes' walk from Primera El Sardinero Beach.

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Reviews

Gran Hotel Sardinero Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's beachfront location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach. (9 reviews)
  • The property restaurant and cafe bar were great and offered excellent food options. (6 reviews)
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Beach
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

PERFECT STAY
laurent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vera comfortable beds and clean room. Hotel in lovely position near the beach ,local cafes and restaurant. Parking available at the hotel
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel.
Alfonso, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel Overall
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, desk staff was excellent, fantastic room. Wish we could stay here forever!
Lorie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and beach view.
ISABEL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Lovely room, wonderful clean hotel in a good location and great food in the restaurant.
Dominic, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location and the attention to detail were both great. The breakfast was awesome
Maureen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, we would stay again.

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente hotel, in front of beach, nice staff
CRISTIAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and wonderful experience.
JAMES, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, excellent food and good view
Francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place
Alejandro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel next to beach. Extremely comfortable beds. Great start to holiday.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is exceptional. Hotel is a landmark of Santander.
Manuel, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view & location

Great view of the ocean. Very walkable area. Elegant old hotel, modernized, yet charming. Cafe available, as well as restaurant, for those who like to eat before 8:30pm.
Shauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good restaurany
IVONNE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Frederick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location,best shower , great bed.? Could be a 5 star! Highly recommend, especially the junior suite, beautiful view.
andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and location beach front Very modern and new designs architecture and spaces Will come back in a near future
ARTURO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking unique! Perfect location
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a perfect location.

We have stayed here many times. It is so convenient for the beach and restaurants and only a 6 euro taxi drive into Santander. Everyone is really friendly and the hotel restaurant and cafe bar are great. The resort is really Spanish which we love.
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent stopover on our way to take the Santander - Plymouth ferry. A great location on an area with good restaurants. The hotel staff were welcoming and the room was comfortable.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place with a beautiful view
Dailyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, I always stay in santander on this hotel. Had a room with ocean view very nice place to stay. Love it