The Best Beachfront
Hotels near Santander

Situated in San Juan de la Canal beach, Villa Playa San Júan, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. Property is located in first line of the beach with wonderful beach view. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Hiking and fishing are possible within the area, and Villa Playa San Juan offers a private beach area. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The villa offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Playa de San Juan de la Canal Bezana, Playa de Covachos and Playa Virgen del Mar. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 8 km from Villa Playa San Juan. Villa Playa San Juan is located on the beachfront. Show full description

Situated next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room. The restaurant Mare Alta serves creative modern cuisine and has sea views. Meeting rooms with sea views are available for business or private events. Silken Rio Santander is located near the city’s Gran Casino. Santander Cathedral and the ferry port are 3 km away. Regular buses to the city centre stop near the hotel. The Marea Baja café-bar offers a range of creative dishes based on local products. Guests have free access to the fitness centre. Rooms at the Silken Rio have simple, modern décor. They include air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Show full description

Popular among couples. Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 3 km from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings. Each room at Hotel Chiqui has sea views and large windows with lots of natural light. Free WiFi is provided, and a free private parking is available on-site. All are equipped with a safe and a bathroom with amenities. The restaurant of the Hotel, Panorama Restaurant & Lounge, opens out onto a large terrace and serves international dishes. Gluten-free menus are available on prior request. The Mataleñas Golf Course is only 100 metres away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 100 metres from Sardinero Beach. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and private balconies, most with sea views. Each room at the Gran Hotel Victoria is decorated with soft colours and has wooden floors. Rooms include a minibar, a safe and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Gran Hotel’s restaurant serves traditional dishes made from local produce, including fresh Cantabrian seafood. Meals can be eaten outside on the garden terrace. Gran Hotel Victoria is a 20-minute walk from Santander city centre and within 3 km from the city’s ferry port. Regular bus services stop near the hotel. Show full description

Lovely property. Great location. This seafront hotel is set 20 metres from Sardinero Beach. It offers elegant rooms, in many cases with views of the Cantabrian Sea, 20 metres from Sardinero Gran Casino. Rooms at Gran Hotel Sardinero feature classic cream décor. All include a minibar with welcome water, a safe, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private bathroom. The hotel’s charming restaurant offers traditional, regional cuisine while the cafeteria offers light snacks and refreshments. There are also lots of pleasant lounge areas where guests can relax. Gran Sardinero Hotel is set 400 metres from the Magdalena Palace and 500 metres from both the Congress and Sports Palaces. Buses and taxis to the centre of Santander, 3 km, pass just outside the hotel. Car rental is available at the property, which has private parking for a fee and is 10 km from Santander Airport. Show full description

Beach front location. Cosy. Set on Noja’s beachfront, Hotel Pineda Playa features a restaurant, bar and terrace. Some of the rooms offer sea views from a balcony. There is also a pub and a terrace with sea views. The simply decorated rooms at Hotel Pineda Playa have free Wi-Fi, heating and a private bathroom. The restaurant serves homemade Cantabrian cuisine. The surrounding region is ideal for cycling and fishing. Marismas de Santoña Victoria y Joyel Nature Reserve surrounds Noja and nearby Santoña. Santander is a 40-minute drive away. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Posada la Morena is located on San Juan de la Canal Beach in Soto de la Marina, 7 km from Santander. It offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace overlooking the sea. Some rooms feature sea views. Staff at the guesthouse’s front desk can provide information about Soto de la Marina and the surrounding area. All rooms at the Posada la Morena have a private bathroom, heating and flat-screen TV. The Cantabrian coast is popular for cycling, fishing and diving. Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Caves are 30 km away from the Posada la Morena. Santander, with its historic El Sardinero district, is a 10-minute drive away. For stays up until 15th March 2013, guests will receive discounted entry to Cabárceno Nature Reserve, Fuente Dé Cable Car and the local Maritime Museum. Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Hotel Campomar is located on the beachfront in Isla, on Cantabria’s Green Coast. It features an outdoor pool with sun terrace, à la carte restaurant, 10,000m² of gardens and wonderful sea views. Other facilities include a children’s swimming pool, minigolf and table tennis. All of the rooms at the Hotel Campomar have satellite TV and heating. All are en suite and offer a hairdryer. Free WiFi is provided in public areas at the Hotel Campomar. Parking is free at the Campomar and Santander is just a 45-minute drive away. Show full description

Charming. Great views. This hotel is set in a cliff-top castle overlooking the beach of Los Locos and the Bay of Biscay. Its headland location offers spectacular views of the sea and the dramatic coastline. Here you will also find clean, sandy beaches and pleasant green countryside. It now contains 9 rooms designed in a unique, eclectic style, all with fantastic sea views. The castle lies just 50 metres from the lighthouse of Suances – a tranquil seaside resort on the coast of the Cantabria region. The castle was originally built in the 19th century by the Baron of Peramola. The area is popular amongst surfers and bathers for its beaches, which can be easily reached from the hotel. The Altamira Caves, 12 km away, are famous for some of the earliest cave paintings known to man. Show full description

Elegant. Situated 150 metres from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also offers a lounge with a flat-screen TV. The restaurant serves typical Cantabrian dishes, made with local and regional products. The hotel also has a café-bar for light meals and drinks. Rooms at Santemar include a large marble bathroom complete with a hairdryer. They also come with a minibar and safe. Santemar’s 24-hour reception operates a tour desk and ticket service. Car rental can be arranged for guests and parking is available on site, for an additional cost. Show full description

Nice interior design. Popular among families. Alda Don Carlos is located in Santander, just 150 metres from the famous El Sardinero Beach and next to the casino. It offers a 24-hour reception and modern apartments with a terrace, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. The apartments at Alda Don Carlos feature one or two bedrooms, and many offer views of Sardinero Beach. Each one comes with a kitchen with a hob, microwave and fridge. Santander’s Congress Centre is 500 metres from Alda Don Carlos, and Palacio de la Magdalena is 5 minutes’ walk away. There is private parking on site, as well as luggage storage. Regular buses to the city centre stop nearby. Show full description

Lively. Great value. The charming Hotel Torres de Somo is located in the peaceful Cantabrian village of Somo, near a sandy beach and only 20 minutes from Santander. Set in the area known as ‘Green Spain’ due to its lush vegetation and pleasant climate, the hotel is surrounded by a spectacular pine forest which separates it from the beach, 300 metres away. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or simply relax on the covered terrace with a drink from the informal cafeteria. After the sun goes down you can then head to the comfortable classic lounge area to finish off the day in style. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Beach front location. Hip. Located on El Dichoso Peninsula and next to Suances lighthouse, El Caserio features a furnished terrace with beautiful sea views. The outdoor pool is set on Los Locos Beach. The functional apartments feature a terrace. The kitchenette comes with a fridge, microwave and coffee-maker. El Caserio complex offers a cafeteria where guests can enjoy breakfast and a variety of tapas. The restaurant serves traditional Cantabrian cuisine, including fish and seafood. Guests can enjoy walks along the stunning Cantabrian coast. The tour desk can offer information on the best routes. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. This luxurious 4-star hotel is located right by the beach, and only 400 metres from Magdalena Palace. It is within walking distance of the centre of Santander and the university. Apart from its remarkably good position, the Hotel Hoyuela offers elegant and beautiful design, lots of great facilities and services, and a good restaurant. The rooms are nicely decorated and well-equipped, and some offer a view over the sea. Show full description

Close to beach front. Featuring a great beachfront location, Hotel Juan de la Cosa offers self-catering apartments in Santoña. The building is equipped with a pleasant shared indoor pool and a whirlpool. Apartments are all fitted with free WiFi access, a living room with a sofa-bed, a TV, a dining room and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some apartments have air conditioning and ocean views. The complex has a bar, café and restaurant. Special diet menus are available on request, as are packed lunches, room service and breakfast in your apartment. There is a TV lounge and games room. Additionally, laundry and dry cleaning facilities are available for an extra fee. Guests can also hire a car and an airport shuttle service for an extra fee. The A8 Motorway is just 8 minutes' drive from the complex and Bilbao Airport is an hour's drive away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. This small hotel in Langre features elegant accommodation with views over the cliffs and Santander Bay. It offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking. The beach is just a 10-minute walk away. All heated rooms at El Ribero de Langre have a small balcony with sea views and are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom with a shower. A home-made breakfast is served in the hotel's dining room. Newspapers are also available. Staff can provide more information about outdoor activities in the surrounding area, including hiking and golf. Real Golf de Pedreña is about 10 minutes’ drive away. Santander Airport is 25 km away and the Ferry Terminal with regular crossings to Portsmouth is about 35 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Elegant. Great bar. Situated on Mogra’s Playa de Usil Beach, Hotel Spa Milagros Golf offers free access to a spa with an indoor swimming pool and water jets. Abra del Pas Golf Club is just 1 km away. Rooms with sea views are available for a supplement. The café-bar and restaurant both have a terrace with sea views. All rooms at Milagros Golf have flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe and private bathrooms with amenities. Interconnecting rooms are available. The hotel restaurant has a live seafood tank and an extensive menu, featuring some typical Cantabrian dishes. There is also daily set menu and a tasting menu available. Guests can relax in the hydromassage pool, enjoy a massage or select a beauty treatment. Hotel Spa Milagros Golf also has a chill-out terrace, open during the summer. Santander Airport and city centre are within 18 km of the Milagros, while Santillana del Mar and Cabárceno Nature Reserve are less than 30 km away. Regular trains to Torrelavega and Santander leave from Mogro Train Station, 3 km away. Show full description

Very stylish. Lovely interior design. Vincci Puertochico is situated just metres from Puertochico Marina, with fantastic views over Santander Bay. The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the marina and the surrounding area. Set in the main shopping and entertainment area of Santander, the accommodation is near the marina and several restaurants. Rooms at the Vincci Puertochico feature bright décor, satellite TV and a stylish tiled bathroom. Free WiFi is offered throughout the hotel. There is an underground public parking near the hotel. Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel, while tapas are available in the café or out on the summer terrace. The café also serves a range of teas, gourmet coffees and pastries. The hotel's breakfast includes products for celiacs. Sardinero Beach is a 5-minute drive away. This Vincci is around 700 metres from the beaches of Los Bikinis and Magdalena. The Cantabria Palacio de Festivales Entertainment Venue and the Príncipe Felipe Sailing School are 300 metres away. The Magdalena Palace is 2.5 km from Vincci Puertochico. Show full description

Beautiful. Set next to Ris Beach and 100 metres from Noja Golf Course, Hotel Marítimo Ris con garaje features free access to the spa, the gym, and the outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Some rooms have a balcony with sea views. Santoña and Laredo Beaches can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Marítimo Ris con garaje has bright, modern décor. There is a flat-screen TV, fridge and a bathroom with free toiletries. The spa features a large hot tub, a steam bath and a sauna. There is also a gym and an electric car charging point. Guests can enjoy a varied cold buffet breakfast. Restaurants, bars and cafés can be found around Noja’s seafront. Santander is 40 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great bar. Popular among families. Hotel Olimpo is situated on a 17,000m² peninsula in Isla, a 5-minute walk from the centre, with direct access to 2 beaches and the seafront promenade. It offers an outdoor pool, a sauna, a gym, a tennis court, and a boutique shop. Each of the rooms at the Olimpo has a private terrace with views over the beaches of Isla and Noja. There is also a boat that takes guest for free to la Playa La Barrosa Beach. Free WiFi and free private parking are provided. All are air conditioned and feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, bath, and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy wonderful views of the sea from the gastro bar-café and terrace at Hotel Olimpo. The restaurant serves seafood specials and local produce vegetables. In July and August the hotel offers live music or DJ and a nursery for children. Show full description