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Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View
Creator video
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Plaza de Italia 1, Santander, 39005
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jardines de Piquio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room, Ocean View

Standard Triple Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View (2 pax)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santander

At Gran Hotel Sardinero you'll be within steps of Bay of Biscay and Gran Casino del Sardinero. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class El Sardinero hotel include El Sardinero Beach and Santander Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jardines de Piquio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Sardinero Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Sports Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Manila - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Parque de Trueba - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Sardinero

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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
  • Conference 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)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Gran Hotel Sardinero offers 102 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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: 3:00 PM; 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 16 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 18 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site 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

Gran Hotel Sardinero
Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander
Gran Sardinero
Gran Sardinero Santander
Hotel Gran Sardinero
Hotel Sardinero
Sardinero Hotel
Hotel Santander Sardinero
Sardinero Hotel Santander
Gran Hotel Sardinero Hotel
Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander
Gran Hotel Sardinero Hotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Gran Hotel Sardinero offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Yep, Gran Hotel Sardinero has a covered self car park for EUR 18 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Yep, Gran Hotel Sardinero is a short 3-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach.

Is Gran Hotel Sardinero family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gran Hotel Sardinero is a hit with families.

Does Gran Hotel Sardinero serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

No, Gran Hotel Sardinero does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gran Hotel Sardinero?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gran Hotel Sardinero Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 470 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Lovely room, wonderful clean hotel in a good location and great food in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, in front of beach, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, we would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent food and good view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vera comfortable beds and clean room. Hotel in lovely position near the beach ,local cafes and restaurant. Parking available at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and the attention to detail were both great. The breakfast was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is exceptional. Hotel is a landmark of Santander.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good restaurany
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location,best shower , great bed.? Could be a 5 star! Highly recommend, especially the junior suite, beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location beach front Very modern and new designs architecture and spaces Will come back in a near future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in a perfect location.

We have stayed here many times. It is so convenient for the beach and restaurants and only a 6 euro taxi drive into Santander. Everyone is really friendly and the hotel restaurant and cafe bar are great. The resort is really Spanish which we love.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stopover on our way to take the Santander - Plymouth ferry. A great location on an area with good restaurants. The hotel staff were welcoming and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice place with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view & location

Great view of the ocean. Very walkable area. Elegant old hotel, modernized, yet charming. Cafe available, as well as restaurant, for those who like to eat before 8:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, I always stay in santander on this hotel. Had a room with ocean view very nice place to stay. Love it
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Breakfast had a poor offer respect to other 4 stars hotels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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