This beachfront hotel sits where sea meets shore, giving travelers direct access to white sand beaches. Guests can enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Marea Alta restaurant, grab coffee at the on-site shop, and maintain fitness routines in the hotel gym.
Located by the sea, Dorma Sardinero is in El Sardinero, a neighborhood in Santander. Monumento a La Sardinera and Palacio de la Magdalena are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cabarceno Natural Park and Jardines de Piquio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander or El Sardinero Stadium. Visit our Santander travel guide
You can look forward to 16 coffee shops/cafes, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 4 bars at Dorma Sardinero. At the 12 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecostars, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 13 per person
12 restaurants
16 coffee shops/cafes
4 bars/lounges
Restaurants on site
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Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
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1 building
8 floors
Built in 1964
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Rio Santander
Silken Rio
Silken Rio Hotel
Silken Rio Hotel Santander
Silken Rio Santander
Silken Santander
Hotel Silken Rio
Silken Rio Santander Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Hotel
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Hotel Santander
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorma Sardinero pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dorma Sardinero?
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorma Sardinero on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩109,316, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at Dorma Sardinero?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Dorma Sardinero?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Dorma Sardinero located?
Located in El Sardinero, this beach hotel is steps from Bay of Biscay, Primera El Sardinero Beach, and El Sardinero Beach. Gran Casino del Sardinero and Jardines de Piquio are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Dorma Sardinero Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Clean Room, awesome breakfast and great location. Great stay in our first time in Santander. Gina make a difference on front desk. All the Gina suggestions were perfect. All the staff need to be like Gina. Thanks for an awesome service. Fully recommended!
Excellent location across the road from a lovely beach.
Nice staff at the front desk gave us an upgrade to sea view room which was much appreciated.
Comfortable bed in a decent sized room.
Breakfast was ok, not the best
Fantastic place to stay.
Very clean and welcoming with all modern amenities..
I got a free upgrade to a seaview which was amazing.
I cant wait to come and stay again.
A pleasant enough stay at the Rio Silken, a 5 night break mainly as a base for the football in Bilbao! Room was fine, bed was comfy for good nights rest, and the staff more than helpful and responsive.
We had a greak room wirh a balcony facing the sea. The breakfast was excellent and the staff service was outstanding. The onlycomplaint that we had was that the air conditioning was not working properly and we were not able to bring the room temperature below 25 C making it unbearable to have a good night sleep. We finillay opened the window to tge sea andwe finallyhot some relief.
Overall my stay was excellent.
Staff were excellent.
The room had a stunning view.
The room on the 2nd floor was quite noisy . It could do with soundproofing. Bathroom could do with decorating.
Location is very good. NIce walk and restaurants around. We also had a lot of free parking around hotel. Staff was very nice to us even gave me an upgrade and they wished me happy birthday at check out they remembers. Nice touch.
Beautiful property at a great location. Many great restaurants nearby Easy public transportation to the center of town Only complaint is the walls were a bit thin But overall, excellent