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About the Hotel

Plaza De Italia, 1, Santander, Spain, 39005
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Next to the beaches
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Standing just a 5-minute walk from the Playa Primera de El Sardinero, the 4-star Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander enjoys a perfect location in the very heart of Santander. Located in the vicinity of the maritime museum "Museo Maritimo del Cantabrico", the hotel features 126 rooms with views of the city.

Location

Centro Botin Art Museum is 2.2 km from the grand hotel, and Piquio Gardens is 350 metres away. The Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander is also in close proximity to the Church of San Roque, and near a ferry port.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cantabrian Sea, which is about 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The rooms include a mini-fridge-bar, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. An air conditioner are featured for guests' comfort.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte Mouro restaurant offers a menu of Spanish cuisine. A lounge bar is available on site. There is a restaurant serving Spanish food 450 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Gran Hotel Sardinero also provides 5 meeting rooms for those arriving on business.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor fresh anchovies at Restaurante El Serbal; a local favorite.
  • Stroll along Playa del Sardinero at sunset for breathtaking views.
  • Visit the Mercado de la Esperanza for local produce and seafood.
  • Explore the Maritime Museum for a deep dive into Santander's history.
  • Discover the hidden beauty of Jardines de Pereda in the city center.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double or Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Double or Twin Sea View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Junior Suite Extra Bed
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Junior Suite
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Lift

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Plaza De Italia, 1, Santander, Spain, 39005
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Plaza De Italia, 1, Santander, Spain, 39005
Nearby
Beach
Sardinero
1000 ft
Plaza de Italia
Gran Casino Sardinero
100 ft
Beach
Playa Primera de El Sardinero
1000 ft
Calle Iglesia 1
Church of San Roque
1100 ft
Plaza Italia
200 ft
Av. Castañeda
Piquio Gardens
1100 ft
Playa Santander
900 ft
Beach
Playa Del Camello
1500 ft
Av. los Infantes
Parque Los Pinares
1500 ft
Restaurants
La Cania Restaurante
600 ft
Calle Joaquin Costa 45 En el Sardinero
Heladeria La Italiana
300 ft
Plaza De Italia
Restaurante Miramar
300 ft
Plaza de Italia
Alamar
800 ft
Calle de Joaquin Costa 43 Patio
Gastro BAR COSTA 43
700 ft
Calle de Joaquin Costa 43
Restaurante Los Infantes Gourmet
600 ft
Calle Maura
Marea Alta
700 ft
Avenida de la Reina Victoria 153
Don Carlos
900 ft
Calle del Duque de Santo Mauro 20
Getting around
City Centre
Santander29 min  ·  1.5 mi
Airports
Santander Airport (SDR)15 min  ·  5.8 mi
Bilbao Airport (BIO)169 min  ·  69.7 mi
Train
Santander Train Station33 min  ·  1.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at EUR 17 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 16 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
126
Former name
Hotel Sardinero
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