El Ancla
Laredo · Cantabria · 3 Stars

El Ancla

3-star hotel in Laredo, near Playa de La Salve, with colonial-style decor, gardens, continental breakfast and rooms for solo, couples or family trips.

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8.3 Score
1.288 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Laredo
Nearby Playa de La Salve · 250 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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El Ancla

El Ancla is a 3-star hotel in Laredo, 250 m from Playa de La Salve, with colonial-style decor and gardens. Its atmosphere combines proximity to the coast with shared spaces such as a lounge with a wood-burning fireplace and flat-screen TV.

The rooms have a private bathroom and TV; the double and single options also have a DVD player and minibar. Continental breakfast is served at any time of day and can be ordered to your room. For meals, the hotel offers a set menu and à la carte dishes, as well as gluten-free options on request. The bar is available on request.

El Ancla may suit both a seaside getaway and a family trip: it has single, double and triple rooms, as well as family rooms. Laredo town centre puts parks, shops and historic sites within walking distance. Playa del Regatón is 2.4 km away, and the Centro de Interpretación del Parque Natural Marismas de Santoña, victoria y Joyel is 4.8 km away.

El Ancla
★ 8.3 · Very good · 1.288 reviews

Plan your stay at El Ancla

3-star hotel in Laredo, near Playa de La Salve, with colonial-style decor, gardens, continental breakfast and rooms for solo, couples or family trips.

Room types

El Ancla offers a double room with garden views and a terrace, a single room also facing the garden, and a triple room. They measure 20 m², 15 m² and 22 m², respectively. All have a private bathroom and TV, while the double and single rooms also include a DVD player and minibar; a hairdryer is available on request.

The double room has the added benefit of a terrace, while the more compact single room combines garden views with the listed amenities for that room type. The triple room, with three single beds, is suitable for up to three people and combines tiled flooring with carpet. Bed configurations differ between the double and single rooms, while the triple room has three single beds. This gives you a chance to compare the size, outlook and type of stay that best suit your trip.

Double Room with Garden View - 1 or 2 Beds — El Ancla
Double Room with Garden View - 1 or 2 Beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Garden view
  • Terrace

At 20 m², this room offers garden views and a terrace, as well as a minibar and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom has a bath or shower; a hairdryer is available on request. The room also has tiled flooring and a DVD player.

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Single Room with Garden View — El Ancla
Single Room with Garden View
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Minibar

This 15 m² single room offers garden views and is designed for one person. It has a private bathroom, TV, DVD player and minibar; a hairdryer is available on request. The flooring combines tiles and carpet.

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Triple Room — El Ancla
Triple Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted

At 22 m², this room has three single beds and space for up to three people. It has a private bathroom, TV and telephone. Its combination of tiled flooring and carpet sets it apart from the options with garden views and a terrace.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay near the coast: Playa de La Salve is 250 m away.
  • you are travelling with family: there are family rooms and a triple room for up to three people.
  • you are travelling alone and prefer a 15 m² single room.
  • you would like breakfast at the hotel: continental breakfast is served at any time and can also be ordered to your room.
  • you are travelling with a pet: pets are allowed on request and surcharges may apply.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: El Ancla has no parking.
  • you need full wheelchair access: the property is only partially accessible.
  • you want breakfast to be included in the price of your stay.
  • you want to stay with your pet without requesting permission in advance or without the possibility of a surcharge.

Hotel facilities & services

The garden and outdoor furniture provide a place to spend time outside; indoors, the shared TV area and heating complete the communal spaces. Reception is open 24 hours and offers concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. Daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry services are also available.

WiFi is free throughout the property. For food and drinks, El Ancla has a café, snack bar and bar, as well as breakfast in your room. The rooms have a private bathroom, toilet and toilet paper. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and the property has a designated smoking area. The hotel also offers meeting and banquet facilities.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service
  • Designated smoking area

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Beach
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Location & what to see

El Ancla is in Laredo, a coastal town in Cantabria, 250 m from Playa de La Salve. Playa del Regatón is 2.4 km away, Playa de San Julián is 4.3 km away and Playa de Berria is 6 km away. Urban green spaces nearby include Parque de los Tres Pescadores, 370 m away, and Alameda El Bosque, 710 m away. Mercadillo de Laredo is 810 m away and Mercado de Abastos is 930 m away.

Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 30 km away and Bilbao Airport is 41 km away. Treto and Cicero are the nearest train stations, 4 and 5 km away; Laredo bus station is 880 m away. The Paseos en Barco ferry terminal is 860 m away. Santander and Bilbao are 50 km away. The hotel has no parking, so it is worth considering transport alternatives for getting to Laredo if you are travelling by car or public transport.

To explore the local heritage, Casa del Condestable de Castilla and Muralla medieval s.XIII are 1.1 km away; Puerta de San Lorenzo is 1.2 km away. Centro de Interpretación del Parque Natural Marismas de Santoña, victoria y Joyel is 4.8 km away. You can also visit Punta del Brusco (237m), 7 km away. Cabárceno Nature Park and the Altamira caves are a 40-minute drive away, offering another option for a beach-focused stay with excursions around Cantabria.

Playa de La Salve — A nearby beach for swimming and walking along the Cantabrian coast. 250 m
Park of los Tres Pescadores — A nearby green space where you can relax during a walk around Laredo. 370 m
Laredo Market — Local stalls to browse and get a feel for the town's commercial scene. 810 m
Laredo Bus Station — A bus arrival and departure point in the town. 880 m
House of the Constable of Castile — A historic building linked to Laredo's civic heritage. 1,1 km
13th-century Medieval Wall — Medieval defensive remains that recall local history. 1,1 km

What guests say about El Ancla

8.3
Very good · 1.288 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the setting by the beach. Cleanliness and WiFi also receive good ratings. Facilities and comfort score somewhat lower, while value for money receives a fair rating.

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