Hotel Santillana
Santillana del Mar · Cantabria · 3 Stars

Hotel Santillana

3-star hotel in Santillana del Mar, with rustic décor, 24-hour reception, free WiFi and rooms with balconies and garden views.

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8.5 Score
1.640 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Hermitage of San Roque · 30 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel Santillana

Hotel Santillana is a 3-star hotel in Santillana del Mar, 30 m from the Hermitage of San Roque. Its rustic décor combines period furniture, dark wooden beams and stone walls in a building that fits the town’s historic character.

The rooms have a TV and a private bathroom; some have a balcony, garden views and a bathtub, while the attic option has sloping ceilings and a small window. The hotel offers free WiFi throughout and a 24-hour reception, where you can request tourist information. Breakfast is available in continental and buffet styles. To explore the area’s heritage, the Altamira Caves are very close by, and the centre is home to museums, squares and historic buildings. You can also visit Comillas, 7 km away, or San Vicente de la Barquera, 10 km away.

Hotel Santillana
★ 8.5 · Very good · 1.640 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Santillana

3-star hotel in Santillana del Mar, with rustic décor, 24-hour reception, free WiFi and rooms with balconies and garden views.

Room types

Hotel Santillana has Double, Triple, Family and Budget Double rooms in the attic, ranging from 15 to 25 m². All have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; the bathroom includes a hairdryer and toiletries. The Double, Triple and Family rooms have a balcony and views of the garden, the town, an inner courtyard or a point of interest. The Budget Double room stands out for its sloping ceilings and small window.

The Double room’s main configuration has two single beds; the Triple room has one single bed and one double bed, and the Family room has two double beds. The attic room also has single beds. Room features include a bathtub, shower, bidet, towels and soundproofing. The budget option has a bathtub or shower and city views, while the other rooms offer different views and a balcony.

Double Room — Hotel Santillana
Double Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Garden views

At 15 m², this room has a balcony and views of the garden, the town or an inner courtyard. The bathtub and soundproofing are distinctive features, along with the private bathroom equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer. Its main configuration has two single beds.

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Triple Room — Hotel Santillana
Triple Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed or 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • Soundproofing

At 20 m², the Triple Room has a balcony and views of the garden, the town or an inner courtyard. The bathtub and soundproofing are other features of the room; the private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. Its main configuration has one single bed and one double bed.

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Family Room — Hotel Santillana
Family Room
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Double beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub

The Family Room covers 25 m² and has a balcony, with views of the garden, the town, an inner courtyard or a point of interest. Soundproofing and a bathtub complete its features; the private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. It has two double beds.

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Budget Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds - Attic — Hotel Santillana
Budget Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds - Attic
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City views
  • Soundproofing

In the attic, this 15 m² room has sloping ceilings, a small window and city views. It is soundproofed and has a bathtub or shower, a bidet and a radio. Its main configuration has two single beds; the private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the historic centre on foot: the Hermitage of San Roque is 30 m away and Plaza Mayor is 210 m away.
  • you’re interested in visiting the Altamira Caves, which are very close to the hotel.
  • you value a 24-hour reception and the option to request tourist information.
  • you want free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re looking for a family room with a balcony and views of the garden, the town or an inner courtyard.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: Hotel Santillana does not have parking.
  • you need step-free access to the upper floors: they can only be reached by stairs.
  • you want to stay by the beach: Santa Justa Beach is 4 km away.
  • you need a train station next to the hotel: Santa Isabel de Quijas is 3.3 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel offers services to help you relax and plan activities in Cantabria. The reception is open 24 hours and provides tourist information; a shuttle service and airport transfer are also available. The property has free WiFi, internet access, family rooms and non-smoking rooms. For relaxation, you can enjoy hand, foot, neck and back massages.

Leisure activities include live music and shows, movie nights, live comedy, horse riding, bowling, cycling, hiking, canoeing and fishing. Fruit and packed lunches are also available. Rooms have a private bathroom, a bathtub or shower, toiletries and a hairdryer; for entertainment, there is a flat-screen TV and radio.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport transfer
  • Views
  • Tourist information
  • Live comedy

General facilities

  • Live music / shows
  • Movie nights
  • Live comedy
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Shuttle service
  • Tourist information
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • 24-hour reception
  • Family rooms

Food & drink

  • Fruit

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • City views
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Hotel Santillana is at Santo Domingo, 1, in the historic centre of Santillana del Mar. The Hermitage of San Roque is 30 m away and the Renaissance Cloister is 50 m away; the Regina Coeli Museum and Convent of the Poor Clares is 60 m away. Campo Revolgo is 140 m away and Plaza Mayor is 210 m away. The Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar is 440 m away, while the Museo del Barquillero is 400 m away. A stroll through the centre takes you past squares, museums, gardens and religious buildings.

Santillana del Mar Bus Station is 520 m away. Santa Isabel de Quijas and Puente San Miguel train stations are 3.3 km and 3.8 km away, respectively. Santander Airport is 22 km away. The hotel does not have parking. For visits to other towns, Comillas is 7 km away, San Vicente de la Barquera is 10 km away and Santander is 30 km away.

The Altamira Caves are very close to the hotel. If you want to spend time by the sea, Santa Justa Beach is 4 km away; El Sable Beach is 4.4 km away and Punta Ballota Beach is 5 km away. Playa de los Locos is 7 km away. You can also visit Liencres Dunes Natural Park, 12 km away, and El Capricho de Gaudí, 14 km away. Sobrellano Palace, in Comillas, is 15 km away. These places let you combine a stroll around Santillana with cultural visits, parks and days on the coast.

Hermitage of San Roque — Small historic chapel beside the streets of the old town. 30 m
Renaissance Cloister — Renaissance architectural space to discover on a stroll through the centre. 50 m
Regina Coeli Museum and Convent of the Poor Clares — Convent and museum bringing together religious heritage and historic artefacts. 60 m
Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar — Important religious monument in Santillana’s historic centre. 440 m
Santillana del Mar Bus Station — Local bus station a convenient distance from the hotel. 520 m
Playa de Santa Justa — Cantabrian beach where you can enjoy the coast a short drive away. 4 km

What guests say about Hotel Santillana

8.5
Very good · 1.640 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.3

Guests especially appreciate the staff and the hotel’s surroundings. Cleanliness and comfort also receive favourable comments, while the facilities maintain a solid rating. Overall, guests describe a well-kept stay in a town with a distinctive historic character.

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