Sardinero mornings, sea light, a balcony with ocean views.
At this property
Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Heating
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry
Santemar is a hotel in Santander that places you near the city’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, with easy access to the surrounding waterfront area and the quieter pace of a stay built around comfort. Inside, the mood is polished and practical, with a Japanese garden, a lounge with a flat-screen TV, and a sense of calm that carries through the property. The restaurant focuses on Cantabrian dishes prepared with local and regional products, while the cafe-bar gives you a relaxed option for light meals and drinks between plans. Rooms are designed for an easy stay, with air conditioning, large marble bathrooms, a hairdryer, a minibar, and a safe. Some spaces also include a balcony or terrace, and ocean view or view options are available where offered. As a Hotels stay, Santemar also supports the practical side of travel. The 24-hour front desk offers a tour desk and ticket service, and car rental can be arranged for guests. Parking is available on site for an additional fee, with accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station among the options listed. Guests can also expect WiFi, laundry services, breakfast, a bar, and wheelchair accessible features, along with air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. The setting works well if you want to move easily through Santander while keeping your base straightforward and well connected. You are close enough to take in the city at an unhurried pace, with the hotel’s guest services helping shape the day around your plans. Santemar feels considered, functional, and quietly composed, with the kind of details that make a stay feel settled from the first arrival.
Arrivals & Check-in
18-plus check-in, air conditioning, Sardinero Beach 500 ft away
Hotel · Santander
Arrival
Minimum check-in age 18, photo ID and credit card required.
Bath products
Large marble bathrooms , hairdryer , toiletries
Design
Elegant rooms, Japanese garden, air conditioning.
Tech
Free Wifi, flat-screen TV, minibar, safe
Bedrooms & Baths
Rooms with air conditioning and practical storage
Where you sleep
· 128 Bedrooms
· 11 Bathrooms
Special diet meals (on request)
Coffee house on site
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Kids' meals
Fruit
Wine/Champagne
Private Parking
Property Amenities
Comforts and facilities at this stay
Air Conditioner
Internet
Child Friendly
Kitchen
Parking
TV
Guest Reviews
Santemar Reviews
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Mackle
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Jul 15, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: A comfortable and well-run hotel in an excellent location, just a short walk from El Sardinero beach. The room was spacious, clean and quiet, and the staff were consistently professional. It is not a hotel that tries to impress with luxury or design, but it delivers exactly what you expect from a solid four-star property. A very good base for exploring Santander's beaches.
Negative: Feels a little dated by today's standards, but somehow this also gives the hotel a more traditional character rather than making it feel neglected.
Summary: A comfortable and reliable stay in a great beachside location.
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AlexH
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Jul 14, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Negative: I guess not every place suits everyone and I don't speak Spanish. The room was big, the bed was comfortable and it was clean but it lacked the welcome I like. There was parking in the hotel but we had to pay €20 for the night. It was pricey enough already.
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Deirdre
·
Jun 15, 2026 07:00:00 AM
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Santemar Reviews
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Mackle
·
Jul 15, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Family With Children
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
A comfortable and well-run hotel in an excellent location, just a short walk from El Sardinero beach. The room was spacious, clean and quiet, and the staff were consistently professional. It is not a hotel that tries to impress with luxury or design, but it delivers exactly what you expect from a solid four-star property. A very good base for exploring Santander's beaches.
Negative:
Feels a little dated by today's standards, but somehow this also gives the hotel a more traditional character rather than making it feel neglected.
Summary: A comfortable and reliable stay in a great beachside location.
AlexH
·
Jul 14, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Negative:
I guess not every place suits everyone and I don't speak Spanish. The room was big, the bed was comfortable and it was clean but it lacked the welcome I like. There was parking in the hotel but we had to pay €20 for the night. It was pricey enough already.
Deirdre
·
Jun 15, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Hotel Santemar is our go-to hotel to stay when in Santander on our way back to the UK via ferry. Well located, super staff and nice bars and restaurants nearby
Summary: First Choice of Hotel in Santander
Suzanne
·
May 28, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Nice quality quiet hotel. Good sized rooms & nice furnishings. It’s nice not to be able to hear the neighbours directly next door. Stayed on eighth floor. Very comfortable. In good location for us to walk to nearby restaurants etc.
Negative:
Nothing.
Summary: Lovely hotel to stay at
Andrew
·
May 7, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The hotel is great !!!
Petar
·
Apr 28, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Jurij
·
Apr 27, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Family With Children
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Excellent room and hotel. The gym should be larger, for such a large hotel.
Negative:
Pillows were terrible, too hard and too thick. It felt like I was resting my head on a soccer ball, as a side sleeper it pushed me neck too far upward. There should be different pillows available, soft, hard, medium...etc. A very nice maid found me some softer, smaller pillows.
Garage parking is far too expensive.
Summary: Wonderful, clean, very professional hotel, excellent location.
Robert
·
Aug 8, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Family With Children
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Interconnecting rooms making traveling with tweens easy. Location was fantastic
Negative:
Food and drink options at hotel was poor
Pamela
·
Aug 8, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Room was comfortable, spacious and immaculate with coffee maker in room. 5 mins from Sardinero beach, 10 mins from magdalena palace and I pleasant 40 min walk into the main town. Parking available but costs €18 a day. Really good value for money.
Summary: Gorgeous room, excellent value for money
Catriona
·
Jun 10, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Good to know · before you book.
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation Policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Stay length
1 Night minimum.
Other Policy
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Is parking available at Santemar?
Yes. Parking is available on site, and the property also lists private parking, a parking garage, and an electric vehicle charging station.
02 / 05
Are pets allowed at Santemar?
No. Pets are not allowed.
03 / 05
Does Santemar have Wi-Fi?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available in all areas, and free Wi-Fi is listed.
04 / 05
Does Santemar have accessible rooms or facilities?
Yes. The property has wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests, including a lowered sink, raised toilet, and bathroom emergency cord.
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Are there dining options at Santemar?
Yes. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, and a coffee house on site. Breakfast is also available.
Yes. Parking is available on site, and the property also lists private parking, a parking garage, and an electric vehicle charging station.
No. Pets are not allowed.
Yes. Wi-Fi is available in all areas, and free Wi-Fi is listed.
Yes. The property has wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests, including a lowered sink, raised toilet, and bathroom emergency cord.
Yes. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, and a coffee house on site. Breakfast is also available.
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