Posada Camino de Altamira
Santillana del Mar · Cantabria

Posada Camino de Altamira

In the countryside of Santillana del Mar, this guest house combines a garden and terrace, a traditional cuisine restaurant and walking access to Altamira Cave.

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8.3 Score
583 Reviews
14:30 Check-in
Nearby Santillana del Mar Zoo · 570 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30

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Posada Camino de Altamira

Posada Camino de Altamira is a guest house in the Cantabrian countryside, in Santillana del Mar, a seven-minute walk from Altamira Cave. Between Santillana del Mar and Torrelavega, it offers a rural setting with a garden, terrace and countryside views from the rooms.

The colourful rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, heating, a TV, a wardrobe and parquet flooring. There is a 16 m² double room for two people and a 28 m² quadruple room for up to four. The property has free Wi-Fi, free public parking on site and a traditional cuisine restaurant, as well as a bar, café and snack bar. Breakfast is available in continental and buffet options. Altamira Cave and Santillana del Mar Zoo are a short walk away; the coast is also within driving distance, with several beaches less than 7 km away. You can explore the area by hiking and canoeing.

Posada Camino de Altamira
★ 8.3 · Very good · 583 reviews

Plan your stay at Posada Camino de Altamira

In the countryside of Santillana del Mar, this guest house combines a garden and terrace, a traditional cuisine restaurant and walking access to Altamira Cave.

Room types

Posada Camino de Altamira has two room types for different group sizes. The Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds covers 16 m² and accommodates up to two people; its countryside views and colourful decor set it apart from the quadruple option. The latter has 28 m² and accommodates up to four guests, with a main configuration of two single beds and one large double bed.

Both rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, wooden or parquet flooring, heating, a TV and a wardrobe. The clearest difference is the floor area and capacity: the double room suits a stay for two, while the quadruple room offers more space for groups of up to four. The double room also has views of the rural landscape, while both share practical amenities and a private bathroom.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Posada Camino de Altamira
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
16 m²

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Countryside views
  • Heating

At 16 m², this room accommodates two people and is the more compact option. Its countryside views set it apart; it also has colourful decor, parquet flooring, heating, a TV and a wardrobe. The private bathroom has a bath or shower.

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Quadruple Room — Posada Camino de Altamira
Quadruple Room
28 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Large double bed or 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Bath or shower
  • Wooden or parquet flooring

At 28 m², this room accommodates four people and is the more spacious option. Its main configuration combines two single beds and one large double bed. It has parquet flooring, heating, a TV and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom with a bath or shower.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit Altamira Cave, a seven-minute walk away.
  • you are travelling in a group of up to four: there is a 28 m² quadruple room.
  • you want the convenience of free public parking at the property, with no reservation required.
  • you want free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
  • you like having a garden, terrace and traditional cuisine restaurant at the same guest house.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need private parking: the parking available at the property is public.
  • you want breakfast to be included in the price of your stay.
  • you expect to arrive after 20:30: you need to contact the property in advance to arrive outside reception hours.
  • you want to arrive by train and stay next to the station: the nearest stations are 2.6 km and 3.2 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

The garden and terrace, furnished with outdoor furniture, provide additional places to relax. There is also a shared lounge with a TV, luggage storage and tourist information. Housekeeping is provided daily, and practical amenities include heating and a lift. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms provide options for different types of stay.

The property has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, as well as street parking. For dining, you can choose from the restaurant, café, bar and snack bar; a children's menu is also available. The rooms have a private bathroom, toilet, wardrobe and bath or shower. The property brings together outdoor spaces, communal areas and dining options in one place.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Street parking
  • Bath or shower

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tourist information
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Children's menu
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Wardrobe

Location & what to see

Posada Camino de Altamira is in the countryside of Santillana del Mar, between the town and Torrelavega. The area combines rural scenery and cultural attractions: Santillana del Mar Zoo is 570 m away, Museo Altamira Mitológica is 590 m away and Altamira Cave is a seven-minute walk away. Santillana's centre is 910 m away and Campo Revolgo is 680 m away.

Santillana del Mar Bus Terminal is 730 m away; Santa Isabel de Quijas and Puente San Miguel stations are 2.6 km and 3.2 km away, respectively. Santander Airport is 22 km away. Along the coast, Playa de Santa Justa is 4.7 km away, Playa El Sable is 5 km away, Playa Punta Ballota is 6 km away and Playa de los Locos is 7 km away, giving you options for combining visits to the town with days by the sea.

For other excursions, Monte Dobra is 10 km away and Liencres Dunes Natural Park is 13 km away. El Capricho de Gaudí is 14 km away and Sobrellano Palace is 15 km away; Cabárceno Natural Park is 31.8 km away. Hiking and canoeing are available in the area. The warmer months are suitable for enjoying the beaches, while the historic centre, its museums and local walking routes offer things to do throughout the rest of the year.

Santillana del Mar Zoo — A route where you can observe animal species in themed enclosures near Santillana. 570 m
Museo Altamira Mitológica — An exhibition dedicated to figures and stories from Cantabrian mythology. 590 m
Santillana del Mar Bus Terminal — A local terminal for connections between Santillana and other towns in Cantabria. 730 m
Liencres Dunes Natural Park — A protected coastal area with dunes, beaches and walking trails along the Bay of Biscay. 13 km
El Capricho de Gaudí — A modernist villa by Antoni Gaudí, known for its plant-inspired forms and ceramics. 14 km
Sobrellano Palace — A monumental complex associated with the Marquis of Comillas and Cantabrian modernism. 15 km

What guests say about Posada Camino de Altamira

8.3
Very good · 583 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
7.7

Guests particularly value the staff's service. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money receive positive feedback, while the facilities are rated more moderately. Wi-Fi scores lower than the other aspects; overall, the service stands out as the property's strongest point.

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