Hotel Palacio del Mar
Santander · Cantabria · 4 Stars

Hotel Palacio del Mar

Four-star hotel in Santander, near El Sardinero beach, with suites featuring hot tubs and a maritime-themed restaurant.

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8.5 Score
2.144 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Santander
Nearby El Sardinero II Beach · 450 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel Palacio del Mar

Hotel Palacio del Mar is a 4-star hotel in Santander, 300 m from the beach and 200 m from El Sardinero Stadium. Its rooms, with a simple, modern style, offer air conditioning in summer and heating in winter; options include single, double, triple and family rooms, as well as several suites. The suites feature living areas and, depending on the type, a terrace, balcony or hot tub. Rooms include a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar.

The maritime-themed Neptuno restaurant serves a set menu for dinner only. The hotel also has an African-themed café and offers a buffet breakfast. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while private garage parking is available for a daily charge and requires a reservation. The Exhibition Centre and the Sports Centre are a five-minute walk away. To explore Santander, you can visit the beaches of El Sardinero and the Magdalena Palace, as well as the city’s museums and parks.

Hotel Palacio del Mar
★ 8.5 · Very good · 2.144 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Palacio del Mar

Four-star hotel in Santander, near El Sardinero beach, with suites featuring hot tubs and a maritime-themed restaurant.

Room types

Hotel Palacio del Mar offers eight room types, from single and double rooms to triple and family rooms and suites. Sizes range from 20 to 70 m². All room types have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, while bed configurations and available space vary. The single room is designed for one person; the triple and family options include a sofa bed.

The suites each have their own features: the Junior Suite has a bedroom and separate living room, and may have a balcony or terrace; another Junior Suite adds sofa beds and a seating area. The suites with a hot tub offer a distinct space, while the Imperial Suite has a living room and balcony. This gives you the choice of a functional room for a short visit or accommodation with separate areas for relaxing. Room amenities also include a safe, desk and toiletries, and some room types have a bathrobe and terrace.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen TV

At 20 m², this double room is a practical option for two guests and differs from the single room in its capacity. It has a private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV. Its lounge area provides space to relax, while the simple, modern décor keeps the style functional.

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Junior Suite — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Junior Suite
50 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Seating area
  • Desk

This 50 m² Junior Suite has a separate bedroom and living room, giving you two distinct areas in one accommodation. It has a private bathroom, minibar and seating area; it may also have a balcony or terrace. It offers separate living space compared with the double and triple rooms.

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Triple Room — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Triple Room
40 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sofa
  • Minibar

At 40 m² and accommodating up to three people, this room combines two single beds with a sofa bed. The sofa provides an additional place to relax, which is useful when travelling as a group. It has a private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV, with a different layout from the double room.

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Family Room — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Family Room
40 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sofa
  • Tiled/marble floor

The Family Room offers 40 m² of space and accommodates up to four people, with two single beds and a sofa bed. It has the same size and basic configuration as the Triple Room, but is designed for a family stay for up to four guests. It includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar.

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Suite with Hot Tub — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Suite with Hot Tub
50 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace

This 50 m² suite stands out for its two hot tubs and terrace. It has a bedroom, seating area and bathroom with a shower, as well as a minibar, sofa and safe. It accommodates two people and offers an outdoor space and a private hot tub.

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Junior Suite (2 Adults + 3 Children) — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Junior Suite (2 Adults + 3 Children)
50 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 2 Sofa beds
  • Max 5 guests
  • Seating area
  • Sofa

This 50 m² Junior Suite combines two single beds with two sofa beds and a seating area. Compared with the other Junior Suite, it has more sleeping spaces in the form of sofa beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV.

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Single Room — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Single Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Safe
  • Heating

At 20 m², this room has one single bed and is designed for one person. It includes a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and hairdryer; it also has a minibar, safe and flat-screen TV. Its layout offers a compact option compared with the larger-capacity rooms.

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Imperial Suite — Hotel Palacio del Mar
Imperial Suite
70 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace

The Imperial Suite offers 70 m² of space, a separate bedroom and living room, as well as a balcony. It includes a hot tub, bathroom with a shower, minibar and flat-screen TV. Its layout adds a separate living area and more space than the 50 m² Suite with Hot Tub.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay near El Sardinero beach: the nearest beach is 450 m away.
  • you’re travelling with family: there’s a 40 m² Family Room that accommodates up to four people.
  • you’d like to have a restaurant on site: Neptuno serves a set menu for dinner.
  • you value having free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re looking for a suite with a hot tub and terrace.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private garage parking costs €25 per day and requires a reservation.
  • you want breakfast included in the rate: the buffet breakfast isn’t included.
  • you’re travelling with someone under 18 who will be staying without their parents or legal guardians.
  • you want to have a set menu for a meal other than dinner: Neptuno serves it at dinner only.

Hotel facilities & services

Dining options include a restaurant and a café within the hotel. Fruit, wine and champagne are also available, as well as a minibar. The Neptuno restaurant serves a set menu for dinner only; breakfast is served as a buffet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and rooms have a flat-screen TV.

The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the hotel offers luggage storage and tourist information. Practical services include daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry. The hotel also has a safe, lift, and soundproofed, family and non-smoking rooms. Private garage parking costs €25 per day and requires advance reservation. Meeting rooms are available, along with fax and photocopying facilities, car hire and a drinks vending machine.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Minibar

General facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safe
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Garage parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/champagne
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe

Location & what to see

Hotel Palacio del Mar is at Alcalde Vega Lamera, 5, in the El Sardinero area, north of central Santander. El Sardinero II beach is 450 m away and El Sardinero Stadium is 200 m away. The Exhibition Centre and the Sports Centre are a five-minute walk away; Mesones Park, 450 m away, provides a nearby green space. The coast features urban beaches, walks along the Cantabrian Sea and parks open to the public.

Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 5 km away, around 15 minutes by car. Santander Bus Station is 2.4 km away and Santander Station is 2.5 km away. Santander ferry terminal is also 1.8 km away. The A67 motorway connects the city with the hotel and makes road travel easier; from the El Sardinero area, you can reach central Santander in a short journey.

For a day at the beach, Playa de los Molinucos is 1 km away and Playa de Mataleñas is 950 m away; Playa del Sardinero I is 1 km away. Cabo Mayor Park is 1.4 km away and the Magdalena Palace is 2.5 km away. In the city centre, the Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is 1.9 km away and Centro Botín is 2.1 km away. The warmer months are well suited to beach days; at any time of year, you can combine the coast with museums, parks and city walks.

El Sardinero II Beach — Sandy beach by the Cantabrian Sea, with space for swimming and walking. 450 m
Mesones Park — Green space near the stadium, suitable for a break outdoors. 450 m
Magdalena Palace — Historic palace and gardens with views over Santander Bay. 2,5 km
Centro Botín — Contemporary art centre by the port and Pereda Gardens. 2,1 km
Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria — Archaeological collections tracing the history of Cantabria. 1,9 km
Santander ferry terminal — Port terminal with maritime connections. 1,8 km

What guests say about Hotel Palacio del Mar

8.5
Very good · 2.144 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, room comfort and cleanliness. The WiFi connection and facilities also receive good reviews. Value for money is rated a little more moderately, although overall guests rate their stay highly.

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