Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

Hotels
Sercotel QS
9 (77 reviews)
Paseo Menéndez Pelayo 44, Santander, Cantabria, 39006 , Santander , ES

Facilities

Front entrance ramp
Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Fantastic location
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
The rooms needed a deep clean and had issues with dirt and dust.
Service
9.86
Staff were described as amazing, friendly, and attentive.
Location
9.4
Well located, with easy walkable access to nearby areas.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some noted small size and privacy issues.
Amenities
9.38
Good amenities including a lovely pool and thoughtful treats provided by staff.
Value for Money
8.84
Provided good services for the rates encountered during the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Provided enjoyable snacks and a bottle of wine upon check-out.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a fantastic stay with excellent service and facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:38

Property Description

Welcome to Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Santander!

Recreation & Relaxation
Dive into our refreshing outdoor pool or unwind on our terrace and beautiful garden, perfect for soaking in the scenic views.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 20 air-conditioned rooms are stocked with modern amenities, including minibars, espresso makers, and 40-inch Smart TVs, ensuring a delightful stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy perks like complimentary Wi-Fi, express check-in/check-out, and tour assistance to enhance your travel experience. Plus, our beach shuttle makes sandy getaways effortless!

Experience the vibrant charm of Santander—your perfect getaway awaits at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía. Book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 77 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
C
Carlos partner
6
Pros:

Good location, hvac too hot

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

Well located away from city center but walkable distance. Very good staff.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
J
James partner
6
Pros:

Positives - Earnest and eager reception staff. Small enclosed terrace/balcony.
Negatives - Very small bedroom. Lack of privacy (toilet and shower). Car parking isn't easy.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Mrs Linda A
10
Pros:

What an absolutely fantastic hotel.

Service was phenominal throughout, very attentive to our needs. We had a full tour of the grounds and our room on check in which was a very nice touch.

We arrived early on check in day, and were able to leave our bags which had been put into the room by check in. The room was fantastic, nice and spacious with a lovely terrace.

We spent a few afternoons by the pool too which was gorgeous, created a little escape from the bustling city below.

100% reccommend and hope to be back in the future.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
J
James
8
Perfect 3 day stay
Pros:

Hotel was all you needed for a 3 day trip. 10 minute walk to main promenade. Staff were very helpful at all times. Delux double room was a good size(room 35), although no terrace which was a disappointment. There was biscuits, cake and fruit upplied everyday which was lovely. We were given a small bottle of wine on our last night to enjoy before heading out. Plung pool at rear was perfect for a quick dip yo cool off. Thanks to all for a lovely stay

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
L
lazaro
8
Pros:

Cambiar las camas son pequeñas, y colchones dejan mucho que desear

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
L
Lesley-Anne
6
Pros:

Our room needed a good, deep clean. The floor was dirty and the windows and light switches were dusty and generally dirty. The floors werent cleaned properly. We only had one towel for 2 people and it had stains on it. You cannot change the temperature of the aircon and it's either boiling hot or too warm. Much improvement needed. The rooms need a clean al fondo

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
A
Adrian partner
10
Pros:

The staff is really amazing and kind

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
A
Anne
6
Vi havde bestilt 2 enkeltsenge m terasse
Pros:

Døren til vores terrasse var i stykker hvilket hotellet oplyste ved indcheckning …..terrassen kunne ikke benyttes . Døren var ikke lukket helt så al trafikstøj fra gaden ,gik direkte ind i værelset .

Fik efter forespørgsel ,fik vi tilbudt et andet meget mindre værelse med adgang til terrasse med en MEGET lille dobbeltseng …..hvilket ikke var det vi havde betalt for og var ikke behageligt at sove i

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
A
Arran
10
Pros:

An excellent hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful, giving us great recommendations and providing anything we asked for (bottle openers, beach towels). The rooms are really modern and clean with excellent aircon. The location is also really good to walk around Santander. The pool is also really nice and much deeper than we had thought! We would definitely recommend this hotel.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Asra
10
Pros:

You should absolutely stay here if you are considering this hotel. Daniel and Katia, the two staff members with whom I engaged the most, are so professional and so genuinely kind. (they would even bring me by my name every day!) I stayed for one full week in a room with a beautiful balcony and wonderful amenities. They seem to think of everything that you might need and they go above and beyond in terms of what they provide in the room. They’re also very generous with the coffee and snacks that they provide each day and it wasn’t unusual for me to be asked by the team if I needed anything else. They genuinely wanted to make sure that my stay was as comfortable as possible. The hotel itself is beautiful and the location, in a spectacular neighborhood, is absolutely perfect and convenient to everything. Somehow you’re close to everything but it’s still a quiet peaceful street, and you really feel immersed in the real life of the residents. In the end, I think it is the staff who makes a place special and that was my experience here. I can’t thank them enough, and I definitely will return!

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
M
magnus
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing. The staff did the stay to a wonderful couple of days.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
M
Matteo partner
10
Pros:

Estructura muy linda, piscina espectacular y camera ordenada, siempre limpia y aprovechada de todo, comprendido dulces, cafè y agua gratuitos. Equipo muy gentil y disponible

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Pros:

Katia greeted us and toured us the property. Very nice and professional.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
H
Howard family
10
Pros:

The staff were being hassled but dealt with the complainants well and made us feel welcome and at ease.
Well located for everything Santander has to offer but important to pre book car parking as this is limited

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
D
Diane partner
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing, nothing too much trouble. Excellent restaurant recommendations, pool area a godsend. They constantly contacted us to check all was ok. Had a superior room with a balcony overlooking the pool. Local pastry delivered for a complementary breakfast

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
C
Clare
10
Short break
Pros:

Few ants in the room and room still very hot with the air con on

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
J
john
10
Definitely our go to hotel if we visit Santander.
Pros:

A really great find. Beautiful boutique hotel. Everything was wonderful from Victoria's welcome to little touches like coffee, fruit and cake in the guest room.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
M
Mel
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel lovely staff would definitely stay again

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
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Alejandra Reyes partner
10
Pros:

Hermoso hotel, bien ubicado, super limpio, suit hermosa, personal amable….vale mucho la pena! Estuvimos muy contentos….Daniel es un super anfitrion

2025-05-26 via Nuitee