Parador de Santillana Altamira
Santillana del Mar · Cantabria · 3 Stars

Parador de Santillana Altamira

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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8.8 Score
41 Reviews
3★ Stars
13:00 Check-in
Nearby Main Square · 60 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00

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Parador de Santillana Altamira

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.

Parador de Santillana Altamira
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 41 reviews

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Three-star hotel in Santillana del Mar, with traditional Cantabrian architecture, a garden, sauna and rooms with views, private bathrooms and minibars.

Room types

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.

Standard Room — Parador de Santillana Altamira
Standard Room
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views
  • 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.

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Standard Room (2 adults + 1 child) — Parador de Santillana Altamira
Standard Room (2 adults + 1 child)
14 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Views
  • Satellite channels

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.

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Standard Room (3 adults) — Parador de Santillana Altamira
Standard Room (3 adults)
14 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bath or shower
  • Desk

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.

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Superior Room — Parador de Santillana Altamira
Superior Room
16 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views
  • Free toiletries

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’d like to explore the old town on foot: Plaza Mayor is 60 m away and the Collegiate Church is 280 m away.
  • you want to combine cultural visits with time outdoors in the garden or on the terrace.
  • you’d like to relax with a sauna or massage during your stay.
  • you’re looking for free Wi-Fi in your room and amenities such as a minibar and flat-screen TV.
  • you’re travelling in a group of up to three people: rooms with three single beds are available.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking may incur a surcharge.
  • you want a buffet breakfast to be included in the price of your stay.
  • you’re looking to stay by the beach: Playa de Santa Justa is 3.8 km away.
  • you need a room for more than three people: the available categories accommodate up to three guests.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bath
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Views
  • Room service
  • Tourist information
  • Sauna

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Room service
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Parking

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Food & drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Views
  • Desk

Location & what to see

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.

Main Square — A square in the old town, surrounded by traditional architecture and pedestrian streets. 60 m
Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar — A notable Romanesque church with a cloister and historically significant features. 280 m
Torture Museum — A museum dedicated to instruments of torture and justice from different periods. 150 m
Playa de Santa Justa — A small Cantabrian beach beside a rocky setting and the hermitage. 3,8 km
Santillana del Mar Bus Terminal — The town’s bus station, useful for travelling around the area. 610 m
El Capricho de Gaudí — A Modernist building by Gaudí in Comillas, known for its distinctive architecture. 14 km

What guests say about Parador de Santillana Altamira

8.8
Fabulous · 41 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

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.

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