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Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Santander Ferry Terminal

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On the beach, white sand
Porch
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Plaza de Italia 1, Santander, 39005
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero
    1 min walk
  • Jardines de Piquio
    2 min walk
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach
    2 min walk
  • Santander (SDR)
    19 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Santander

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Santander hotel, you'll be steps from Gran Casino del Sardinero and Primera El Sardinero Beach. Bay of Biscay and Jardines de Piquio are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 1 min walk
  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 19 min walk
  • Santander Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Santander Cathedral - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Maremondo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Manila - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante la Cañia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Balneario de la Concha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Sardinero

4-star beachfront hotel near Santander Ferry Terminal
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Gran Hotel Sardinero. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Gran Hotel Sardinero offers 102 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 17 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 17 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gran Hotel Sardinero to the airport?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is 6.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Santander (SDR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gran Hotel Sardinero.

How close is Gran Hotel Sardinero to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gran Hotel Sardinero, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (1-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 17 per day.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have a pool?

Gran Hotel Sardinero does not have a pool.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gran Hotel Sardinero to downtown Santander?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is 1.5 mi away from Santander.

Gran Hotel Sardinero Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 455 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ELSA

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel next to beach. Extremely comfortable beds. Great start to holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Gran Hotel Sardinero on the last night of a 3.5 week driving tour of France and Spain, before catching the ferry back to Portsmouth, UK. The hotel was tired, the most poorly equipped of all the hotels over 25 nights and it cost the most. At over £300 for one night, I did expect tea and coffee facilities and parking, instead the parking was another 17€ for one night and there were no tea or coffee facilities, not even a kettle. We were expecting and paid for a family room, which turned out to be a basic room with two kingsize beds, it was the only hotel over 25 nights where we didn’t have separate bedrooms for the children. There was no breakfast included and when we went down to have dinner, the restaurant apparently only opens at 20:30, which is too late for children to eat. So we found a restaurant down the road to have dinner, where the food was exceptional! It was all round a disappointment, which all began when we wanted to take our bags up to the room, one of the lifts was broken for several hours, the toilet brush was broken and the mini bar was empty, with exception to a bottle of water. It almost felt like a posh Faulty Towers, my advice is to steer clear and stay at the Hotel Catalonia in Bilbao, where for the same price, it will absolutely exceeded all your expectations, as it did ours. It’s where we’ll be staying next time. The only positives were the balconies were lovely, the beds were very comfortable and reception staff polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, desk staff was excellent, fantastic room. Wish we could stay here forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good location
There is something very meager about only allotting a grand total of two very thin pillows for an entire king bed. Not even a blanket in the closet. We had a suite and breakfast, and they were both average. I'm not sure if it's a regional stinginess or what. But the service was a bit lacking. If you don't get a suite, you are out of luck here. No cups, coffee maker, not much of anything. The standard rooms are not generous at all. On the bright side, wonderful location, free towells for the beach, a restaurant with decent hours. The restaurant seemed pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking unique! Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel overlooking the beach.
A wonderful hotel overlooking the beach. Lovely room with a side view of the sea. In a fabulous location. Staff were friendly and our room was spacious and immaculate. In walking distance of the beach, bars and restaurants. It is nice having a cafe attached to the hotel with outside seating where you can purchase drinks and snacks throughout the day. Taxi rank right outside to take you easily to the ferry side of Santander as it was a bit of a walk. Couldn’t fault the hotel and would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel overlooking the beach.
A wonderful hotel overlooking the beach. Lovely room with a side view of the sea. In a fabulous location. Staff were friendly and our room was spacious and immaculate. In walking distance of the beach, bars and restaurants. It is nice having a cafe attached to the hotel. Bar area was very small and lacked atmosphere and therefore we didn’t use. Taxi rank right outside to take you easily to the ferry side of Santander as it was a bit of a walk. Couldn’t fault the hotel and would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel outstanding location, no gym
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel Overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ramon

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and beach view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

felipe

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lely, Pinecrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at this place, the staff has always been super nice and attentive. Rooms are comfortable, although it would be great to have a full size mirror in there. And just a tad more space in the room so you can open the suitcase and still be able to walk around the bed. There were just a few things i wasnt so happy with at breakfast buffet, there were some chiped plates, as well as not so clean glasses, there were some day old pastries displayed and saw a couple of bugs walking around the cabinet (not the food) where the food is displayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024