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Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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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

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 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
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Terrace
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Beach View

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
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Beach View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (2 pax)

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
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de Italia 1, Santander, 39005

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santander Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Santander Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 6 min drive - 2.8 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
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Atalaya de Mayte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 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 free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Gran Hotel Sardinero pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

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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Gran Hotel Sardinero Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 464 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

IVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good restaurany
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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stopover on our way to take the Santander - Plymouth ferry. A great location on an area with good restaurants. The hotel staff were welcoming and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

Friendly welcome

We had a lovely 2 days in Hotel Sardinero, we were given a sea view room which was spacious and very clean and comfy. Reception was very friendly and knowledgeable and we had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos on expedia don’t do justice to the property. It’s very clean and classy. The quality of linen et all is high end and gives a feel of luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Gran Hotel Sardinero on the last night of a 3.5 week driving tour of France and Spain, before catching the ferry back to Portsmouth, UK. The hotel was tired, the most poorly equipped of all the hotels over 25 nights and it cost the most. At over £300 for one night, I did expect tea and coffee facilities and parking, instead the parking was another 17€ for one night and there were no tea or coffee facilities, not even a kettle. We were expecting and paid for a family room, which turned out to be a basic room with two kingsize beds, it was the only hotel over 25 nights where we didn’t have separate bedrooms for the children. There was no breakfast included and when we went down to have dinner, the restaurant apparently only opens at 20:30, which is too late for children to eat. So we found a restaurant down the road to have dinner, where the food was exceptional! It was all round a disappointment, which all began when we wanted to take our bags up to the room, one of the lifts was broken for several hours, the toilet brush was broken and the mini bar was empty, with exception to a bottle of water. It almost felt like a posh Faulty Towers, my advice is to steer clear and stay at the Hotel Catalonia in Bilbao, where for the same price, it will absolutely exceeded all your expectations, as it did ours. It’s where we’ll be staying next time. The only positives were the balconies were lovely, the beds were very comfortable and reception staff polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hay algunos detalles en el cuarto que requieren mantenimiento. Como los muebles por ejemplo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurent

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Hotel muy recomendab bien ubicado en Santander

Muy buen hotel en un lugar inmejorable de la ciudad, justo frente a la primera playa del sardinero, con muchos restaurantes y cafeterías al rededor así como un pequeño supermercado al lado. El hotel además cuenta con un parking subterráneo (de pago pero asequible), cafetería y restaurante. Las habitaciones muy amplias, cómodas y modernas. El personal muy amable y atento. El restaurante cuenta con un menú diario que varía diariamente a un buen precio calidad.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hantzsche

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

Santander au printemps

Hotel idealement situé et confortable. Petit déjeuner sans prétention mais ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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

Mari Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo! Súper recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael SAMANO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Muy buen hotel, aunque ya se notan ciertos detalles de desgaste en cortinas muros y muebles. Se veían ciertos chorreados en las puertas del guardarropa.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

María Jesus

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

Inmejorable localización

El hotel es muy cómodo y está en la mejor zona de Santander, justo delante de la playa del Sardinero. El proceso de recepción es muy rápido y la habitación es cómoda para una pareja con 2 hijos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was much more elegant than expected. Breakfast was adequate, but coffee service could have been better. One coffee maker was broken. Had to stand in line for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view & location

Great view of the ocean. Very walkable area. Elegant old hotel, modernized, yet charming. Cafe available, as well as restaurant, for those who like to eat before 8:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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