Hotel Playa de Merón
San Vicente de la Barquera · Cantabria · 1 Star

Hotel Playa de Merón

One-star hotel in San Vicente de la Barquera, next to Merón Beach, with rooms with balconies, a restaurant and water sports options.

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8.2 Score
349 Reviews
1★ Star
16:00 Check-in
Nearby El Tostadero Beach · 270 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Hotel Playa de Merón

Hotel Playa de Merón is a 1-star hotel in San Vicente de la Barquera, 20 metres from Merón Beach, with rooms with balconies. Its proximity to the sandy beach makes it possible to enjoy days of surfing, kitesurfing and other water sports without straying from the coast.

All rooms have heating, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom; some offer sea or garden views. The hotel has a restaurant and a café, and offers family rooms. Accommodation options include double rooms, a quadruple room, a one-bedroom apartment and a studio. The surroundings also provide access to two golf courses, around a 10-minute drive away. The Picos de Europa are a 35-minute drive away, while Santander and its ferry terminal are less than 50 km away. The Cantabrian Motorway makes it easy to travel around this area of Cantabria.

Hotel Playa de Merón
★ 8.2 · Very good · 349 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Playa de Merón

One-star hotel in San Vicente de la Barquera, next to Merón Beach, with rooms with balconies, a restaurant and water sports options.

Room types

The hotel offers two 14 m² Double Rooms for two people: one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. The Quadruple Room measures 20 m², accommodates four guests and combines two single beds with two bunk beds. The double rooms are suited to stays for two, while the quadruple room provides extra beds for groups.

There is also a one-bedroom apartment on the sea side and a Studio, both accommodating four people and featuring two single beds plus a sofa bed. In the apartment, the beds are split between the bedroom and living room. Both double rooms have a private bathroom, heating and a flat-screen TV; the apartment's sea-side location and the quadruple room's bunk beds distinguish these options.

Double Room — Hotel Playa de Merón
Double Room
14 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV

At 14 m² and accommodating two people, this room has a double bed and a private bathroom. Heating and a wardrobe complete the space, along with a shower, bidet and flat-screen TV. It is the double-bed option among the two 14 m² rooms.

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Standard Double Room - 2 beds — Hotel Playa de Merón
Standard Double Room - 2 beds
14 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating

This 14 m² room also accommodates two people, but has two single beds instead of a double bed. It has a private bathroom, heating, a wardrobe, a shower and a bidet, as well as a flat-screen TV. The separate beds distinguish it from the other double room option.

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Quadruple Room — Hotel Playa de Merón
Quadruple Room
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests

At 20 m², this room accommodates up to four guests and combines two single beds with two bunk beds. This layout provides more beds than the double rooms and lets several people share the same space. It is the only option with bunk beds.

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One-Bedroom Apartment - Sea Side — Hotel Playa de Merón
One-Bedroom Apartment - Sea Side

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

This one-bedroom apartment is on the sea side and accommodates up to four guests. It has two single beds in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room, a layout that separates the sleeping areas and offers an alternative to the double rooms.

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Studio — Hotel Playa de Merón
Studio

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

The Studio accommodates up to four people and combines two single beds with a sofa bed. Unlike the one-bedroom apartment, it brings this arrangement together in a single room type, without dividing it between a bedroom and living room. It is an option for those who prefer a studio-style stay.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay next to Merón Beach, which is 20 metres away.
  • you want to try surfing, kitesurfing or other water sports in the area.
  • you are travelling with family or in a group: there are family rooms and options for up to four people.
  • you are looking for free Wi-Fi in your room.
  • you want a restaurant and café at the hotel.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking costs €15 per day and requires a reservation.
  • you arrive after 20:00 and cannot notify the hotel in advance.
  • you want guaranteed sea views in every room: only some rooms have sea or garden views.
  • you need Wi-Fi in communal areas: free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.

Hotel facilities & services

The shared spaces include a terrace, a sun terrace and a garden, with outdoor furniture for enjoying the fresh air. The hotel also has a lift and heating, and offers family rooms. The bar provides another option for a drink on the premises. The terraces and sun terrace offer different outdoor spaces, while the garden adds a green area beside the accommodation.

Private parking costs €15 per day and requires a reservation. Wi-Fi is free and available in the rooms. The lift makes it easier to get around the building, and heating is available as one of the hotel's services. These facilities complement the restaurant and café, which complete the food and drink options.

Great for your stay

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Private parking
  • Lift
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Location & what to see

Hotel Playa de Merón is on the coast of San Vicente de la Barquera, 20 metres from Merón Beach. Nearby, El Tostadero Beach is 270 m away and El Rosal Beach is 330 m away; Ensenada de la Barra is 540 m away. The Church of the Virgen de la Barquera is 620 m away and Cala de Liñera is 1.2 km away. This stretch of coastline lets you alternate swimming with walks along beaches and small coves.

Castillo del Rey and San Vicente de la Barquera Bus Station are 1.2 km away. San Vicente de la Barquera Market is 1.3 km away and Torre del Preboste is 1.4 km away. San Vicente de la Barquera railway station is 2.8 km away. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 44 km away; Santander and its ferry terminal are less than 50 km away. The Cantabrian Motorway connects the area with other destinations in Cantabria.

Merón Beach is known locally for surfing, kitesurfing and other water sports. Oyambre Beach is 3.8 km away, and there are two golf courses around a 10-minute drive away. For a cultural visit, Palacio de Sobrellano and El Capricho de Gaudí are 7 km away, in Comillas. The Picos de Europa are a 35-minute drive away, making them an option for combining the coast with a mountain trip.

El Tostadero Beach — A nearby stretch of sand for walking along the Cantabrian coast. 270 m
El Rosal Beach — A nearby beach for enjoying the coast and its scenery. 330 m
Ensenada de la Barra — A coastal inlet where you can take in the bay's scenery. 540 m
Church of the Virgen de la Barquera — A church beside the estuary, in the town's maritime surroundings. 620 m
Castillo del Rey — A historic fortress associated with the town's defensive past. 1,2 km
San Vicente de la Barquera Bus Station — A bus connection for travelling around the area. 1,2 km

What guests say about Hotel Playa de Merón

8.2
Very good · 349 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Value for money
7.9
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

Travellers particularly appreciate the beach's proximity and the staff's attentiveness. They also highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The facilities and Wi-Fi receive more moderate ratings, while value for money is the least highly rated aspect.

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