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Four-star hotel in Santander, next to the beaches of El Sardinero, with a Japanese garden, a Cantabrian restaurant and rooms with sea views.
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Santemar is a 4-star hotel in Santander, 150 metres from El Sardinero beach and casino, with a Japanese garden.
Its rooms have air conditioning and marble bathrooms with hairdryers. Options include double, triple and family rooms, as well as a junior suite with a living room and a suite with sea views and whirlpool baths. Some offer garden or city views and have a coffee machine and soundproofing. The shared lounge has a flat-screen TV.
The restaurant serves Cantabrian specialities made with local and regional produce; the café-bar offers light meals and drinks. The reception is open 24 hours a day and can provide tourist information, sell tickets and arrange car hire. Private parking requires a reservation and costs €30 per day. Centro Botín is 2 km away, while the bus and train stations are 2.5 and 2.6 km away, respectively.
Santemar’s rooms combine air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a coffee machine. Double rooms offer garden or sea views, while triple and quadruple options have single beds and a sofa bed or double bed. Family rooms provide space for groups; the junior suite includes a living room and a separate bedroom. The 46 m² suite adds sea views, a seating area and whirlpool baths.
There is also a deluxe single room and a single-room option with sea views. Rooms range from 18 to 46 m², and bathrooms include a shower, bidet and toiletries. Some rooms have city views, while the suites also include details such as a bathrobe and slippers.
At 18 m², this double room offers garden and city views, as well as air conditioning and soundproofing. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and free toiletries. A coffee machine completes a peaceful stay with a large double bed.
At 18 m², this room stands out for its sea and city views. It also has air conditioning, soundproofing and a coffee machine, along with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and bidet. Free toiletries and a large double bed complete your stay.
At 18 m², the Deluxe Triple Room adds a sofa bed to two single beds and offers garden and city views. It has air conditioning, soundproofing and a coffee machine; the private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and free toiletries. The room has three beds.
The Deluxe Family Room covers 36 m² and offers garden and city views. It has two single beds and one double bed, along with air conditioning and soundproofing. The private bathroom has a shower, bidet and free toiletries; you’ll also find a coffee machine.
This 40 m² junior suite has a living room and a separate bedroom, with garden and city views. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and free toiletries. A bathrobe and slippers are among the features of this room.
At 46 m², this suite offers sea views, a living room and a separate bedroom. Its standout feature is the two whirlpool baths; it also has a shower, air conditioning and soundproofing. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries.
The Deluxe Quadruple Room covers 36 m² and offers garden and city views. It has two single beds and one large double bed. Air conditioning, soundproofing and a coffee machine complete your stay; the private bathroom has a shower, bidet and free toiletries.
At 18 m² and with the same bed arrangement as the Deluxe Triple Room, this room offers garden and city views. It has air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a coffee machine. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, bidet and free toiletries.
Santemar combines spaces by the coast with practical services for your stay. Common areas include a garden, outdoor furniture and beachfront access; if you enjoy outdoor activities, there is also cycling and a golf course within 3 km. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers concierge and luggage storage services, while the lift provides access to the floors. The hotel has family rooms and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.
Dining options include a restaurant, bar, café, snack bar and breakfast in your room; children’s menus and special diet menus are also available on request. Parking is in a garage. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a coffee machine, a desk, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property; additional services include laundry, daily housekeeping and room service.
Santemar is at 28 Joaquín Costa Street, in El Sardinero, the coastal district north of central Santander. El Sardinero beach and casino are 150 metres from the hotel. Primera Playa de El Sardinero is 310 m away and Playa de La Concha is 350 m away; Fuente de Cacho is 220 m away and Jardines de San Roque is 260 m away. Parque de la Fuente de Cacho, a green space for walks around the neighbourhood, is 230 m away.
To explore the La Magdalena peninsula, Parque La Magdalena is 700 m away and Palacio de la Magdalena is 1.4 km away; Parque Mesones is 850 m away and Parque Matalenas is 1.5 km away. Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico is 760 m away. Towards the city centre, Plaza Pombo is 1.8 km away and Centro Botín is 2 km away; Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria is 1.9 km away. The bus and train stations are 2.5 km and 2.6 km away, respectively; Embarcadero de Santander is 1.5 km away and Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 5 km away.
In summer, the beaches of El Sardinero and La Concha are ideal for swimming and seaside walks; at any time of year, you can explore the gardens of La Magdalena and visit its palace. For a cultural outing, Centro Botín and Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria extend your visit towards the city centre. Parque del Cabo Mayor, 2.2 km away, offers another outdoor option along the coast.
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Guests especially appreciate the cleanliness and comfort, with high scores also for the staff and facilities. Reviews of the team’s service are positive, while value for money stands out less than the other aspects assessed.
The price of Santemar varies depending on the season, room type and dates you choose. You can check the current rate for your dates through our partners’ channels.
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 5 km from Santemar. Santander Bus Station is 2.5 km away and Santander Train Station is 2.6 km away; Embarcadero de Santander is 1.5 km away. You can get there by taxi or on Santander’s public transport. The hotel has private garage parking for €30 per day, which must be reserved.
Santemar is in El Sardinero, near several beaches: Primera Playa de El Sardinero is 310 m away and Playa de La Concha is 350 m away. La Magdalena Park is 700 m away and the Cantabrian Maritime Museum is 760 m away. La Magdalena Palace is 1.4 km away, while Centro Botín is 2 km away.
Santemar offers continental, gluten-free and buffet breakfast, as well as breakfast in your room. For other meals, it has a restaurant, café, bar and snack bar; children’s menus and special diet menus are also available on request.
Santemar’s private parking is on site in a garage; it costs €30 per day and must be reserved in advance. Parking is therefore not free, and you need to reserve a space to have one available during your stay.
Santemar has adapted access for wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility, as well as a lift. Facilities include a low washbasin, raised toilet and an emergency cord in the bathroom.
Guests under 18 can stay at Santemar only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Deluxe Family Room covers 36 m² and has a private bathroom, garden views and city views.
The Suite at Santemar covers 46 m² and has sea views, a living room and a separate bedroom. It includes two whirlpool baths and a shower, as well as a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing. It also offers a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries.
