Hotel Chiqui
Santander · Cantabria · 3 Stars

Hotel Chiqui

3-star hotel in Santander, next to El Sardinero, with an infinity pool, Cantabrian Sea views, bright rooms and a restaurant with a terrace.

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8.7 Score
4.477 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Santander
Nearby Playa El Sardinero II · 30 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hotel Chiqui

Hotel Chiqui is a 3-star hotel in Santander, next to the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero beach, with an infinity pool and views of the coastline. Its rooms have large windows, sea views, air conditioning, a private bathroom, a safe and a minibar. Accommodation includes double rooms, family options and a suite with a bedroom and separate living room; some rooms also have a terrace.

Panorama Restaurant & Lounge serves international cuisine on a large terrace and prepares gluten-free menus on request. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site in a garage, costs €25 per day and requires a reservation. Mataleñas Golf Course is 100 m away and Playa El Sardinero II is 30 m away. Santander ferry terminal is 3 km away, and the Palacio de la Magdalena and Centro Botín are among the places you can visit in the city.

Hotel Chiqui
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 4.477 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Chiqui

3-star hotel in Santander, next to El Sardinero, with an infinity pool, Cantabrian Sea views, bright rooms and a restaurant with a terrace.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Chiqui have sea views and combine air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with a safe and minibar. Double rooms start at 19.51 m²; the Superior, at 28.02 m², lets you choose between two single beds or one double bed. This room type may have a private terrace or sofa bed.

The Double Room with Terrace and Sea View adds a private outdoor space, while another double room has an extra bed and is on the fifth floor. Family stays can choose from options with a sofa bed and views of El Sardinero. The Suite has a separate bedroom, living room, private terrace and bathtub. The 36 m² Deluxe Family Room is on the ground floor and has a lounge and a large shower.

Double Room with Sea View — Hotel Chiqui
Double Room with Sea View
19 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Sea view
  • Air conditioning

At 19.51 m², this room is more compact than the Superior and has two single beds. The large window frames views of the sea or El Sardinero beach; a safe, minibar and bathroom with toiletries complete this simple stay by the coast.

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Superior Room with Sea View — Hotel Chiqui
Superior Room with Sea View
28 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Sea view
  • Private terrace

At 28.02 m², this room offers more space than the Double Room with Sea View. The renovated rooms overlook the sea or El Sardinero beach and can have two single beds or one double bed. Depending on the room, there may be a private terrace or sofa bed.

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Double Room with Terrace and Sea View - 2 Beds — Hotel Chiqui
Double Room with Terrace and Sea View - 2 Beds
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

At 23.42 m², this room has two single beds and stands out for its private terrace with views of the sea or El Sardinero beach. It also has a balcony, safe and bathroom with toiletries, so you can enjoy the outdoors without leaving your room.

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Double Room with Extra Bed - 2 Beds — Hotel Chiqui
Double Room with Extra Bed - 2 Beds
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sea view
  • Extra bed

This 24.17 m² room is on the fifth floor and overlooks the sea or El Sardinero beach. As well as the single beds, it includes a folding extra bed. It has a safe, minibar and widescreen TV, plus a private bathroom with toiletries.

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Suite — Hotel Chiqui
Suite
42 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Private terrace
  • Bathtub

The Suite has 42 m² of space divided between a bedroom and a separate living room. Its private terrace offers views of El Sardinero beach; the bathroom has a bathtub and shower. An extra-large double bed and sofa bed complete this option, which also has two TVs.

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children) — Hotel Chiqui
Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)
31 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sofa bed
  • Sea view

At 31 m², this room combines two single beds and a sofa bed, with views of the sea or El Sardinero beach. A safe, minibar and widescreen TV complement a layout designed for families; the private bathroom includes toiletries.

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Deluxe Family Room — Hotel Chiqui
Deluxe Family Room
36 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Lounge
  • Large shower

Located on the ground floor, this 36 m² room has a lounge with a widescreen TV and minibar. The layout combines two single beds and an extra-large double bed; the private bathroom has a large shower and free toiletries.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to wake up to sea views from your room.
  • you'd like Playa El Sardinero II to be just 30 m away.
  • you want to combine beach days with a round at Mataleñas Golf Course, 100 m away.
  • you're travelling with children: family rooms and babysitting services are available.
  • you want free WiFi and a restaurant with gluten-free menus available on request.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking costs €25 per day.
  • you prefer to park without booking: you need to reserve a space in the garage.
  • you want to stay next to the railway station: Santander Railway Station is 3.2 km away.
  • you need to check in before 14:00: check-in starts at that time.

Hotel facilities & services

The building is opposite the beach and has a terrace and solarium. The reception is open 24 hours and offers concierge and luggage storage services; babysitting is also available. You can hire bicycles, join cycling tours or sign up for walking tours. The golf course is less than 3 km away, and sun loungers and beach chairs are available.

The restaurant, bar and minibar add to the food and drink options, with children's menus and special-diet menus available on request. Room amenities include a private bathroom, free toiletries, a hairdryer, towels, bed linen, a wardrobe and a desk. The hotel has free WiFi and private garage parking; the latter costs €25 per day and requires a reservation. It also has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling tours
  • Walking tours
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Babysitting / child services
  • Meeting / banquet facilities
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Sun loungers / beach chairs

Parking

  • Garage parking

Food & drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • View
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Chiqui is on Avenida García Lago, next to the Cantabrian Sea and the El Sardinero area. Playa El Sardinero II is 30 m away; Playa de los Molinucos is 300 m away, and Playa de Mataleñas is 450 m away. Parque de Mataleñas is 260 m away and Parque del Cabo Mayor is 850 m away. Mataleñas Golf Course is 100 m away, a nearby option if you want to combine the coast with a round of golf. The promenade and parks let you explore this stretch of coastline on foot.

Santander ferry terminal and the bus station are both 3 km away; Santander Railway Station is 3.2 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 6 km away. To visit other parts of the city, the Palacio de la Magdalena is 2.2 km away, Plaza Pombo is 2.4 km away and Centro Botín is 2.7 km away. You can combine the northern beaches with visits to the city centre and the bay.

In spring and summer, the beaches of El Sardinero and Mataleñas are the main draw for swimming, walking on the sand or admiring the Cantabrian Sea. Parque de Mataleñas and Parque del Cabo Mayor have outdoor trails beside the cliffs. On rainy days, the Cantabrian Maritime Museum is 2 km away and the Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is 2.5 km away; Centro Botín, 2.7 km away, offers exhibitions and cultural activities.

Playa El Sardinero II — A stretch of sand beside the Cantabrian Sea, suitable for walks and swimming. 30 m
Monument to Juan de la Cosa — A tribute to a notable navigator, located beside the promenade. 40 m
Mataleñas Park — Green spaces and paths for walking between the coast and the cliffs. 260 m
Playa de Mataleñas — A sheltered cove where you can enjoy the sea and coastal scenery. 450 m
Palacio de la Magdalena — A historic building on the peninsula, surrounded by gardens and views of the bay. 2,2 km
Centro Botín — An art centre with exhibitions and cultural activities beside the bay. 2,7 km

What guests say about Hotel Chiqui

8.7
Fabulous · 4.477 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort. They also value the seaside setting and proximity to the beach. The facilities and WiFi receive favourable comments, while value for money ranks somewhat lower than the best-rated aspects.

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