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Four-star hotel opposite El Sardinero Beach, with rooms overlooking the Bay of Biscay, a regional cuisine restaurant and family spaces.
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Gran Hotel Sardinero is a 4-star hotel in Santander, opposite El Sardinero Beach and just a few metres from the sand. Its classically styled rooms offer city or Bay of Biscay views; some have a terrace, and the junior suite adds a seating area. Family options are also available, along with rooms that can accommodate groups of up to four people.
The bedrooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, a TV and free WiFi. The restaurant serves traditional regional cuisine, while the café offers snacks and refreshments; breakfast is served buffet style. Common areas include lounges where you can relax, and the hotel has a 24-hour reception, a lift and laundry services. Private garage parking is available at an extra cost and requires a reservation.
From Plaza de Italia, you can walk along the beaches of El Sardinero and through the gardens in the area. Santander city centre is 3 km away, with buses and taxis passing by the hotel.
Gran Hotel Sardinero offers single and double rooms, some for one person and others suitable for up to four. Some bedrooms overlook the city, while others face the Bay of Biscay. Options include rooms with a terrace, junior suites with a seating area and family rooms with a bathtub. Floor areas and layouts vary depending on the accommodation type.
The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Soundproofing and a safe add to your comfort during your stay, while toiletries and a hairdryer complete the bathroom amenities. In rooms with sea views, the coastal scenery accompanies your rest; those facing the city offer a different view of the urban surroundings. Bed configurations vary from room to room, with single and double options.
This 20 m² room for two people offers city views. A private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing complete the classically styled space, which also has a minibar, a safe and a TV. You can choose between two single beds or one large double bed.
This 20 m² room for two people stands out for its sea views and classic cream-toned décor. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls, as well as a minibar and a safe. The room can be set up with two single beds or one large double bed.
At 31 m², this junior suite combines panoramic sea views with a seating area, giving you extra space to relax in the room. Its classic cream-toned décor accompanies a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing. It accommodates two people and has a large double bed.
This 19 m² room adds a private terrace to its panoramic sea views, a distinctive feature compared with options without outdoor space. It accommodates two people and has a large double bed. Air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries complete your stay.
This 20 m² room accommodates three people and offers city views and single beds. The private bathroom has a shower or bathtub and a hairdryer. It also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a minibar.
This 20 m² room accommodates up to three people and adds sea views to a layout with single beds. The private bathroom has a shower or bathtub and a hairdryer; the room also has air conditioning, a minibar and soundproofed walls.
At 31 m², this junior suite accommodates three people and offers sea views and a bedroom with a large double bed. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV, minibar and soundproofed walls complete the amenities.
This 28 m² family room can accommodate up to four people and offers city views. Its distinctive feature is the private bathroom with a bathtub; it also has air conditioning, a minibar and soundproofed walls. The room has two double beds and is suitable for family trips.
Gran Hotel Sardinero combines practical services with spaces for dining and relaxing. The restaurant serves traditional regional cuisine, and there is also a bar, a snack bar and breakfast in the room. A minibar is available in the rooms, while reception is open 24 hours a day and the concierge can help you during your stay. The hotel also provides tourist information to help you plan visits.
In the common areas, you will find a lift, heating and air conditioning. The property has a business centre and rooms for meetings or banquets, as well as laundry, dry-cleaning and ironing services. It also offers car and bicycle hire, a safe and room service. Parking is in a garage. Family rooms and rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility are available, as well as non-smoking areas.
Gran Hotel Sardinero is on Plaza de Italia, next to El Sardinero Beach, in Santander’s coastal area. Primera Playa de El Sardinero is 80 m away and Jardines de San Roque is 180 m away. Jardines de Piquío are 200 m away; from there, you can walk along the coast and admire the bay. Playa de La Concha is 310 m away; you can also walk towards Segunda Playa de El Sardinero or Playa del Camello.
Santander city centre is 3 km away, and buses and taxis heading there pass by the hotel. The bus station is 2.6 km away and Santander Station is 2.8 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 5 km away. To explore the area, Parque La Magdalena is 800 m away and Palacio de la Magdalena is 1.4 km away. Embarcadero de Santander is 1.7 km away.
The coast invites you to combine beach days with walks through nearby gardens and parks. In summer, the beaches of El Sardinero are an option for swimming and enjoying the Cantabrian coast; outside the swimming season, the seafront promenade and green spaces still offer routes by the sea. For a cultural visit, Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico is 1.0 km away, Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria is 2.1 km away and Centro Botín is 2.2 km away. Parque Matalenas, 1.3 km away, offers another option for walking outdoors.
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Guests particularly appreciate the beach nearby, the cleanliness and the comfort of the rooms. The staff and facilities also receive good ratings. WiFi gets a positive score, while value for money rates slightly below the top-rated aspects.
Rates at Gran Hotel Sardinero vary depending on the season, dates and room type. To find the current price for your stay, check the price for your dates on booking channels here.
Gran Hotel Sardinero is 5 km from Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport. The bus station is 2.6 km away and Santander Station is 2.8 km away. Buses and taxis to Santander city centre, 3 km away, pass by the hotel. If you arrive by car, private garage parking is available for €18 per day and must be reserved.
Gran Hotel Sardinero is next to the coast: Primera Playa de El Sardinero is 80 m away and Jardines de Piquío is 200 m away. Playa de La Concha is 310 m away. You can also visit Palacio de la Magdalena, 1.4 km away, or Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico, 1.0 km away. Centro Botín is 2.2 km away.
Gran Hotel Sardinero serves buffet breakfast, but it is not included in the room rate. You can also order breakfast in your room. For other meals and drinks, the hotel has a restaurant, bar and snack bar.
Gran Hotel Sardinero has private parking in a garage at the property. It costs €18 per day and must be reserved in advance. It is not free parking.
Gran Hotel Sardinero offers single, double and family rooms, as well as junior suites. Rooms have city or sea views; one double room has a terrace, and the junior suite has a seating area. Layouts and capacity vary depending on the room type.
Yes, Gran Hotel Sardinero has a 28 m² family room that can accommodate four people and has two double beds. It offers city views, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Double rooms with an extra bed are also available for groups of up to three guests.
