El Sardinero

Santander

A globe sculpture in a circular plaza with a patterned walkway, surrounded by grass and white spherical bollards.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a small island with buildings, and a clear blue sea.
A coastal walkway with red brick flooring, white railings, and red columns.
A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and lush greenery.
A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.

Stay near popular El Sardinero attractions

A coastal promenade with a blue railing, a historic building, and a modern hotel.

Gran Casino del Sardinero

8.6/10 (175 reviews)
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino del Sardinero during your travels in Santander? Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
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Things to do

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

P1,019
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

P3,442
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
Picos de Europa Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander

Picos de Europa Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander

P3,896
per adult
Picos de Europa Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

P4,777
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
Day trip from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas

Day Trip from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas

P3,934
per adult
Day Trip from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

P3,161
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in El Sardinero

Hotel Chiqui

Hotel Chiqui

3 out of 5
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9 Santander Cantabria
The price is P8,256 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P8,256
P9,081 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
"Loved the hotel.Comfortable beds. Nice views. Parking is a challenge.Hotel has limited spaces and street parking is difficult due to competing with beach goers"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Hotel Chiqui
Dorma Sardinero

Dorma Sardinero

4 out of 5
Avenida Reina Victoria, 153 Santander Cantabria
The price is P9,746 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P9,746
P10,721 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Dorma Sardinero
Gran Hotel Sardinero

Gran Hotel Sardinero

4 out of 5
Plaza de Italia 1 Santander
The price is P12,040 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P12,040
P13,244 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (473 reviews)
"This classic hotel right on the beach at Santander is definitely the place to stay. We had a sea view and it is wonderful looking at the constant activity on the beach. It has obviously been updated but maintains its period grandeur, however some details are still a little dated. Buffet breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Gran Hotel Sardinero
Apartamentos Las Brisas

Apartamentos Las Brisas

3 out of 5
Fernández Castañeda, 17 Santander Cantabria
The price is P6,243 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P6,243
P6,243 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite car rentals, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and ...
7.6/10 Good! (90 reviews)
"Perfect location for travellers wanting beach access in minutes. Sight seeing bus stop around the corner. Supermarket very close. Housekeeper was excellent. Advise travellers to check the room type and amenity. We paid for a kitchen: freezer door missing, no tea cups, no kettle, no toaster!!!! Maintenance ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Apartamentos Las Brisas
Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

1 out of 5
Calle La Brana, 14 Santander Cantabria
The price is P5,991 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P5,991
P6,590 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Santander ...
7.8/10 Good! (136 reviews)
"Great location. Lovely character. Easy check-in and checkout. Lots of free on street parking. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

Hotel Boutique Las Brisas
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28 Santander Cantabria
The price is P10,893 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P10,893
P11,982 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Loved the location of this hotel. Beach is within a couple minutes walk, also there are some great restaurants and coffee nearby. It’s also really close to the tunnel to walk into the city center. The staff were very kind and helpful as well."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

Hotel Santemar
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Where to stay in El Sardinero

Find the best El Sardinero areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, ornate archway with a clock above it, flanked by buildings with balconies.

Santander City Centre

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jardines de Pereda or Plaza Porticada.

A waterfront promenade with statues of children by the water, a pier with boats, and a white building with red accents.

La Gándara

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to La Gándara. A stop by Plaza de Canadio or Chico Port might round out your trip.

A street with colorful buildings, a church, and a pedestrian bridge.

Cabildo de Arriba

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion might round out your trip.

A statue of a man on a pedestal by a waterfront with boats and a building in the background.

Puertochico

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

A marina with various boats docked, a waterfront promenade, and buildings in the background.

Castilla-Hermida

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Castilla-Hermida. Make a stop by top sights like La Marga Park while you're exploring the area.

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