Three-star hotel in Santillana del Mar, with traditional Cantabrian architecture, a garden, sauna and rooms with views, private bathrooms and minibars.
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Parador de Santillana Altamira is a 3-star hotel in Santillana del Mar, housed in a modern manor house with traditional Cantabrian architecture. Its address on Plaza Ramon Pelayo makes it easy to explore the streets of the old town on foot and visit its museums and landmark buildings.
The rooms have private bathrooms, views, flat-screen TVs and minibars; some categories have three single beds. A buffet breakfast is served to start the day. The restaurant serves dinner and light snacks, and you can have a drink at the bar in the evening. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Shared spaces include a garden and terrace, as well as a sauna and massage service. Private on-site parking is available for a possible surcharge. With rooms for two or three guests, a range of services and close proximity to the town’s attractions, it may suit a cultural break or a stay combining visits to the old town with trips to the Cantabrian coast.
The rooms at Parador de Santillana Altamira offer private bathrooms, views, flat-screen TVs and minibars. All four categories are between 14 and 16 m² and share practical features such as a hairdryer, free toiletries, a safe, a desk and satellite channels. Bathrooms may have a bath or shower, and floors are wood or parquet.
The Standard Room and Superior Room are set up for two people and have two single beds; the Superior Room is 16 m². The other two categories are 14 m² and have three single beds: one is designed for two adults and one child, and the other for three adults. You can choose according to the number of travellers and the type of stay, with shared features such as views and a minibar.
At 15 m², this Standard Room has two single beds and views. A private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar make it a practical option for two people. It also includes a safe, desk and free toiletries, and the bathroom has a bath or shower.
This 14 m² category is designed for two adults and one child and has three single beds. It comes with a private bathroom, views and a minibar, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A safe and free toiletries complete the room.
At 14 m², this room has three single beds and is intended for three adults. It shares the views and minibar offered in the other categories, and also has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. A desk and safe are also provided.
The Superior Room is the largest of these categories, at 16 m², and has two single beds for two people. It comes with views, a private bathroom and a minibar; a flat-screen TV, safe and free toiletries complete the amenities.
The hotel brings together outdoor spaces and services to suit different kinds of stay. You can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy the sauna or book a massage. Tourist information is available to help you plan visits around the area, and reception is open 24 hours a day. Luggage storage and room service are also available.
Practical facilities include a lift, heating and non-smoking rooms; smoking is prohibited throughout the property. Banquet facilities are available for meetings, and laundry and ironing services are provided for everyday needs. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. A telephone, safe and minibar are among the other amenities available during your stay.
Parador de Santillana Altamira is on Plaza Ramon Pelayo, in the old town of Santillana del Mar. Plaza Mayor is 60 m away and the Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar is 280 m away; nearby streets are also home to the Torture Museum, 150 m away, and the Museo del Barquillero, 250 m away. Jardín de Gil Blas is 100 m away and Campo Revolgo is 300 m away. This area is easy to explore on foot, with the town’s squares, churches and museums nearby.
Santillana del Mar Bus Terminal is 610 m away. Santa Isabel de Quijas and Puente San Miguel stations are 3.5 km and 4 km away, respectively. Santander Airport is listed among the nearby points of interest at 22 km. For a trip to the seaside, Playa de Santa Justa is 3.8 km away and Playa El Sable is 4.2 km away; Playa Punta Ballota is 5 km away. El Capricho de Gaudí is 14 km away and Palacio de Sobrellano is 15 km away.
A visit can combine Santillana’s heritage with a day on the coast: the Collegiate Church, museums and Renaissance Cloister are a short distance from the hotel, while the beaches require a trip outside the town. In summer, nearby beaches offer the chance to swim and walk along the Cantabrian coast; at other times of year, you can spend more time in the old town or visit Comillas and its Modernist buildings, including El Capricho de Gaudí. Parque de la Viesca, 5 km away, is another option for spending some time outdoors.
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Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness and comfort, with high scores in both categories. They also like the town’s surroundings, while the staff and facilities receive positive ratings. Value for money receives a slightly more moderate score.
Rates at Parador de Santillana Altamira vary depending on the season, dates and room. To check the current price for your stay, check the available rates.
Parador de Santillana Altamira is 22 km from Santander Airport. Santillana del Mar Bus Terminal is 610 m away; Santa Isabel de Quijas and Puente San Miguel stations are 3.5 km and 4 km away, respectively. The hotel has private on-site parking, which does not need to be reserved and may incur a surcharge. Plaza Mayor is 60 m away and the Collegiate Church is 280 m away.
Parador de Santillana Altamira is 60 m from Plaza Mayor and 280 m from the Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar. The Torture Museum is 150 m away and the Museo Altamira Mitológica is 350 m away. For a trip to the coast, Playa de Santa Justa is 3.8 km away and Playa El Sable is 4.2 km away.
Parador de Santillana Altamira offers a buffet breakfast. The restaurant also serves dinner and light snacks, and the bar is open in the evening for drinks. Drinks are not included in half-board or full-board plans.
Parador de Santillana Altamira has private on-site parking, and you do not need to reserve it. Charges may apply, so it is not guaranteed to be free.
Parador de Santillana Altamira offers free Wi-Fi in the rooms. Room amenities also include a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a minibar.
Parador de Santillana Altamira offers Standard and Superior Rooms, ranging from 14 to 16 m². Some categories have two single beds for two people, while others have three single beds and are designed for two adults and one child or for three adults. All rooms have a private bathroom, views and a minibar.