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Hotel Santemar

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Buffet
Property grounds
Garden
Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Primera El Sardinero Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room (extra bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Royal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Royal Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room for Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Santander

Hotel Santemar places you next to Gran Casino del Sardinero and within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay. This 348-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jardines de Piquio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maremondo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santemar

Beach hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Renovated in 2021, Hotel Santemar offers a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for EUR 30 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a business center, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Santemar?

Hotel Santemar offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Santemar?

Located steps from Gran Casino del Sardinero, this hotel is in Santander, and within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Primera El Sardinero Beach. You'll also find El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Santemar?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 30 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Santemar include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Santemar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Santemar?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Santemar a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront hotel include a minibar and a pillow menu in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Santemar?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Hotel Santemar have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Santemar serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Rincon de Mouro.

Does Hotel Santemar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Santemar.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Santemar?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Santemar?

The closest major airport to Hotel Santemar is Santander (SDR), which is 6.2 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Santemar?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Santemar.

Does Hotel Santemar host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Santemar if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Santemar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 950 reviews

9.2/10

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

Yanet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, willing to help
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great hotel in a great location

Great hotel, great location, refurbished rooms, good facilities, PlayStation for the kids, good WiFi, very clean, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

EVELYN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel, buena limpieza, buen trato.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps from The beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

raixa

excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ERNESTO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omaira

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

10/10 Excellent

Janos, Houston

Traveled with partner
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

Leanne

Traveled with partner
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

JUAN MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Traveled with partner
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

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Alvarez-Bolado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Beautiful and Elegant

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

Alfonso

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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