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Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy morning coffee with sea views before exploring the culinary delights of local cuisine throughout the day at this beachside retreat

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Gran Hotel Sardinero offers an upscale stay steps from El Sardinero Beach. Enjoy local dishes at two on-site restaurants or relax at the café. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and nearby bike rentals are perfect for exploring Santander. 24/7 staff assistance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beach View

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View (2 pax)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Gran Hotel Sardinero is in El Sardinero, a neighborhood in Santander. Monumento a La Sardinera and Paseo de Pereda are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cabarceno Natural Park and Jardines de Piquio. Cantabria Maritime Museum and Zoo de la Magdalena are also worth visiting.
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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
  • El Sardinero Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maremondo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Sardinero

Upscale hotel near El Sardinero Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Gran Hotel Sardinero. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 17 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 17 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gran Hotel Sardinero pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 17 per day.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

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

What time is check-out at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gran Hotel Sardinero located?

Nestled on the beach, this El Sardinero hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and El Sardinero Beach. Primera El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio are just steps away.

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Reviews

Gran Hotel Sardinero Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 466 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vera comfortable beds and clean room. Hotel in lovely position near the beach ,local cafes and restaurant. Parking available at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and beach view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, desk staff was excellent, fantastic room. Wish we could stay here forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and the attention to detail were both great. The breakfast was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel next to beach. Extremely comfortable beds. Great start to holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is exceptional. Hotel is a landmark of Santander.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

IVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good restaurany
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking unique! Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in every way. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. Location is ideal—steps away from the beach and ice cream shops! Gorgeous lobby. Picturesque views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Selim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Service on Reception and Bar was good. Friendly staff. Dirty room and breakfast was not like a four star hotel. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel outstanding location, no gym
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Beautiful hotel overlooking the beach.

A wonderful hotel overlooking the beach. Lovely room with a side view of the sea. In a fabulous location. Staff were friendly and our room was spacious and immaculate. In walking distance of the beach, bars and restaurants. It is nice having a cafe attached to the hotel with outside seating where you can purchase drinks and snacks throughout the day. Taxi rank right outside to take you easily to the ferry side of Santander as it was a bit of a walk. Couldn’t fault the hotel and would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Beautiful hotel overlooking the beach.

A wonderful hotel overlooking the beach. Lovely room with a side view of the sea. In a fabulous location. Staff were friendly and our room was spacious and immaculate. In walking distance of the beach, bars and restaurants. It is nice having a cafe attached to the hotel. Bar area was very small and lacked atmosphere and therefore we didn’t use. Taxi rank right outside to take you easily to the ferry side of Santander as it was a bit of a walk. Couldn’t fault the hotel and would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at this place, the staff has always been super nice and attentive. Rooms are comfortable, although it would be great to have a full size mirror in there. And just a tad more space in the room so you can open the suitcase and still be able to walk around the bed. There were just a few things i wasnt so happy with at breakfast buffet, there were some chiped plates, as well as not so clean glasses, there were some day old pastries displayed and saw a couple of bugs walking around the cabinet (not the food) where the food is displayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

There is something very meager about only allotting a grand total of two very thin pillows for an entire king bed. Not even a blanket in the closet. We had a suite and breakfast, and they were both average. I'm not sure if it's a regional stinginess or what. But the service was a bit lacking. If you don't get a suite, you are out of luck here. No cups, coffee maker, not much of anything. The standard rooms are not generous at all. On the bright side, wonderful location, free towells for the beach, a restaurant with decent hours. The restaurant seemed pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

Wonderful stay

Lovely room, wonderful clean hotel in a good location and great food in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel Overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, in front of beach, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, we would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent food and good view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location,best shower , great bed.? Could be a 5 star! Highly recommend, especially the junior suite, beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023