Hotel Gala
Noja · Cantabria · 3 Stars

Hotel Gala

3-star hotel in Noja, next to Ris Beach, with a swimming pool, seafood restaurant, family rooms and leisure facilities.

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8.6 Score
534 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:30 Check-in
Area Noja
Nearby Ris Beach · 100 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30

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Hotel Gala

Hotel Gala is a 3-star hotel in Noja, opposite Ris Beach, 100 m from the sandy shore. Its proximity to the Cantabrian Sea lets you combine days at the beach with visits to the Joyel marshes, an area rich in natural beauty. The hotel has a swimming pool with a glazed terrace and sun loungers, a recreation area and a restaurant, where traditional cuisine is complemented by its own shellfish farm.

The rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; options include double, triple and family rooms, some accommodating up to four people. Breakfast is buffet-style, and the property has a café and bar, as well as free public parking and free Wi-Fi. The coast offers opportunities for surfing and seaside walks; San Pedruco Island lies opposite the beach and can sometimes be reached on foot at low tide. Noja is also a base for exploring the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park and taking excursions around Cantabria.

Hotel Gala
★ 8.6 · Fabulous · 534 reviews

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3-star hotel in Noja, next to Ris Beach, with a swimming pool, seafood restaurant, family rooms and leisure facilities.

Room types

Hotel Gala has double, triple and family rooms, ranging from 14 to 18 m² and accommodating between two and four guests. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, as well as features such as a bath or shower, bidet, hairdryer, safe and desk. Double rooms can be arranged with two single beds; the family room combines two single beds and one large double bed.

Triple rooms accommodate three people, and one option is designed for two adults and one child. The 18 m² family room has the greatest capacity and also includes a wardrobe and safe. Special rates are available for seven-night stays, as well as an offer that includes a premium dinner for two and two cocktails each day. Whether you’re planning a short break or a longer stay, there are different options with practical amenities and a private bathroom.

Double Room — Hotel Gala
Double Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds or 1 double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Minibar

With 14 m² of space for two people, this room has a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. A bidet, hairdryer and desk complete the practical amenities for a stay by the beach. It can be arranged with two single beds.

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Double Room (7-Night Offer) — Hotel Gala
Double Room (7-Night Offer)
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds or 1 double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Safe

This seven-night rate offers the same 14 m² and amenities as the Double Room, with a private bathroom, bath, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar. The offer gives you seven nights for the price of six, with the discount applied to the published price. It’s an option for planning a week-long stay in Noja.

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Triple Room — Hotel Gala
Triple Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Bidet

With 16 m² of space for up to three people, this room offers more space than the Double Rooms. It has a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Its three single beds give each guest their own sleeping space.

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Triple Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) — Hotel Gala
Triple Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer

This 15 m² option is designed for two adults and one child. It includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with a bath, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, as well as a desk, safe and hairdryer. Its three single beds set it apart from the hotel’s Double Rooms.

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Double Room - Special Offer — Hotel Gala
Double Room - Special Offer
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds or 1 double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Flat-screen TV

This 14 m² Double Room adds a dining offer to your stay: the package includes a premium dinner menu for two each day and two cocktails at the bar. It also has a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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Family Room — Hotel Gala
Family Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Bath
  • Bidet

With 18 m² of space for up to four people, this is the hotel’s family room. It combines two single beds and one large double bed, and has a private bathroom with a bath, bidet and toiletries. Air conditioning, a minibar, wardrobe and safe complete the amenities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want Ris Beach to be 100 m away and to enjoy water activities such as surfing.
  • you’re travelling as a family: there are family rooms for up to four people and an indoor play area.
  • you’d like to alternate time by the sea with the hotel’s swimming pool, sun terrace and sun loungers.
  • you’d prefer to have a restaurant, café and bar on site.
  • you’re arriving by car and are looking for free public parking at the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need private parking: the parking available at the property is public.
  • you’re looking for a room larger than 18 m²: rooms range from 14 to 18 m².
  • you need to arrive for check-in after 20:00, when check-in ends.
  • you’re travelling with a pet: pets are not allowed at the accommodation.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Gala offers ways to spend time both inside and outside the property: it is opposite the beach and has a sun terrace with outdoor furniture, sun loungers and parasols. Leisure facilities include table tennis, billiards, a games room, board games and live music performances; Noja Golf is less than three kilometres away. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and staff offer concierge service, luggage storage, tourist information and daily housekeeping.

Dining options include a restaurant, café, bar and children’s buffet; special-diet menus are available on request. The rooms are non-smoking, and the building has a lift, heating and air conditioning. Free parking and Wi-Fi are also available. The indoor play area and water slide add leisure options for families, while the sun terrace is a place to relax outdoors.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Live music / performances
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Kids' buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Gala is on Paseo Maritimo s/n, next to Ris Beach, in Noja. The sandy shore is 100 m away and Playa de los Barcos is 1 km away; this stretch of coast is ideal for swimming, walks along the shore and water sports such as surfing. Nearby, you’ll find Parque Los Juncos, 90 m away, and Ermita de San Juan, 390 m away. The area has a seafront promenade, green spaces and services in the centre of Noja, with cafés and restaurants on nearby streets.

Noja Golf is 640 m away and the town of Noja is 1.3 km away. Casa de las Mareas is 1.3 km away, while the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park Interpretation Centre is 7 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 23 km away and Bilbao Airport is 52 km away. For train travel, Gama and Cicero stations are 7 and 8 km away, respectively. You can also reach Cuarezo Beach, 1.1 km away, and Playa del Sable, 1.2 km away.

In summer, Ris Beach is a place to alternate swimming with coastal walks and water activities. San Pedruco Island lies opposite the sandy shore and can sometimes be reached on foot at low tide. If you’d like to explore the natural landscape, you can visit the Joyel marshes and the interpretation centre, or head to Molino de Santa Olaja, 1.4 km away. For a longer excursion, the hotel suggests visiting Cabárceno Natural Park and other places in Cantabria.

Ris Beach — A sandy beach for swimming, walks along the shore and water sports. 100 m
Los Juncos Park — A nearby green space for a walk and some time outdoors. 90 m
San Juan Hermitage — A small local hermitage that makes a cultural stop along your walk. 390 m
Noja Golf — A nearby golf course where you can enjoy a day of sport during your stay. 640 m
Casa de las Mareas — A museum dedicated to the heritage of the marshes and their natural surroundings. 1,3 km
Trengandín Beach — A long beach for walking by the water and enjoying the scenery. 1,5 km

What guests say about Hotel Gala

8.6
Fabulous · 534 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

Guests highlight the staff’s service, cleanliness and location by the beach. The facilities and comfort also receive favourable comments; Wi-Fi and value for money rate slightly lower than these aspects, though they are still viewed positively.

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