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Gran Hotel Victoria

4.0 star property

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Family Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, bidet, towels
Lounge
Front of property
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

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Calle Maria Luisa Pelayo, 38, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palacio de la Magdalena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Terrace

Double Room, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • Beach view
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Terrace

Triple Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Single Use, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santander

A family-friendly stay in Santander awaits you at Gran Hotel Victoria. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find El Sardinero Beach and Gran Casino del Sardinero. Highlights at this hotel include 4 beach bars, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Santander hotel include Jardines de Piquio and Palacio de la Magdalena.

What's nearby

  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jardines de Piquio - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Sports Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Manila - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Victoria

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2939 square feet (273 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Gran Hotel Victoria. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • 2939 sq ft of conference space
  • 273 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gran Hotel Victoria offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Santander hotel provides complimentary wired and 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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17 to 20 for adults and EUR 9 to 12 for children
  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,939 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 to 20 for adults and EUR 9 to 12 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

Gran Hotel Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria Santander
Gran Victoria Santander
Gran Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria Hotel
Gran Hotel Victoria Santander
Gran Hotel Victoria Hotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gran Hotel Victoria?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Victoria?

As of 16 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Victoria on 17 Jun 2026 start from NZ$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Yep, Gran Hotel Victoria has a covered self car park for EUR 30 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Gran Hotel Victoria?

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

Is Gran Hotel Victoria family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gran Hotel Victoria is a hit with families.

Does Gran Hotel Victoria serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gran Hotel Victoria?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gran Hotel Victoria?

There is a golf course next to Gran Hotel Victoria.

Gran Hotel Victoria Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 269 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, good restaurant and well located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy on-street parking. Great location for food and walking. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Hotel very clean and welcoming with very friendly staff. Close to beautiful beach and only 20 minute walk to city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacieuse rooms. Large balcony. Very good restaurant. Easy to park nearby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathrooms were very clean. The staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended this hotel for a trip to Santander. 12 mins from city centre, right across from miles of golden beach & attractions, safe area, bus outside & a daily menu with wine for 26€.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and confortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great stay

Lovely hotel and very friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy hotel at a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel near the bay. Kudos to Christian at the front desk who was such a kind and helpful employee who went out of his way to make our stay easier. We really appreciated him!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Upgraded room and helped make it a lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and polite. Room was good but very thin walls - so quite a noisy room. Breakfast was adequate but could do with more variety and better hot options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asher Harrison Joshua

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

Lovely hotel near to Santander's Sardinero beach

Lovely hotel with all the modern conveniences, conveniently located for Santander's Sardinero beach, and close by to the Palacio de Magdalena and near enough to Santander town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Stayed here quite a few times over the years. Spacious clean rooms. Great location, good service and really good food too. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I make a reservation for 4 roommates and they bring us two room connected each other by two interior doors and we got a beautiful views at the terrace !!!! Good hotel for the price !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Katrina

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

Amazing stay.

Gran Hotel Victoria is few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are very nice. Also, the hotel and my room are very clean. Quiet hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times. Perfect location. Great views from the rooms. Restaurant food is very good. In a beautiful quiet location yet only a two to three minute walk to the beach and all amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. The design and vibe were awesome. The room was serene and very pretty with a great deck and ocean view. Everything was walking distance. Hotel staff were fantastic. For the price, this was a standout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan joseph

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

Very nice

Beautiful hotel. Great air conditioning. Great little cafe. Close to beaches and casino and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place to stay

I spent 4 days in Santander and the hotel is really good. Nice location, clean and staffs are very nice and helpful. They helped me to arrange for early check in and helped us to book the restaurants. I am pretty sure I will book this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a perfect location. Santander is a great place to visit & Sardinero area is fantastic. Hotel terrace with sea view is nice & the locale is quiet. Close to restaurants & bars. Caribe is good for a few drinks & Costa 43 is great for food & atmosphere 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern room fresh towels and linen but shower head broken noise from adjoining bedrooms heat people in bathrooms water pipes etc but good location and nice people could do with a swimming pool but overall was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025