Four-star hotel in Santander, near El Sardinero beach, with suites featuring hot tubs and a maritime-themed restaurant.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Hotel Palacio del Mar vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. You can check the latest rates for your dates through the associated search channels.
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 5 km from Hotel Palacio del Mar; the drive takes around 15 minutes. Santander Bus Station is 2.4 km away and Santander Station is 2.5 km away. Santander ferry terminal is 1.8 km away. The A67 motorway connects with Santander. The hotel has private garage parking for €25 per day, which must be reserved.
Hotel Palacio del Mar is in the El Sardinero area, close to beaches and parks. El Sardinero II beach is 450 m away, as is Mesones Park. The Magdalena Palace is 2.5 km away; the Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is 1.9 km away, and Centro Botín is 2.1 km away. These are options for combining the coast, walks and cultural visits.
Hotel Palacio del Mar offers a buffet breakfast, which isn’t included in the base rate. This lets you distinguish the accommodation from the breakfast option when arranging your booking; the Neptuno restaurant, meanwhile, serves a set menu for dinner only.
Hotel Palacio del Mar has private garage parking within the property. It costs €25 per day and must be reserved. Parking isn’t free, so the daily charge is added to the room rate.
Hotel Palacio del Mar has a 40 m² Family Room that accommodates up to four people and includes a sofa bed. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
At Hotel Palacio del Mar, half board includes dinner. The Neptuno restaurant serves a set menu in the evening only; if you’d prefer to have lunch, you can mention this in the special requests when booking.