Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy furniture
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Reported issues with cleanliness and maintenance in some bathrooms.
Service
9.26
Highlighted excellent service and attention from staff.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised for its fantastic location near the beach.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms are described as clean and modern, with some concerns about noisy furniture.
Amenities
8.78
Some amenities were lacking, but overall were suitable for the hotel category.
Value for Money
8.74
Considered reasonable although some aspects could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Breakfast was good but not exceptional; some suggestions for improvement given.
Overall Experience
9.26
A very positive experience overall with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:31

Property Description

Luxurious Seafront Accommodation
Experience the breathtaking views of the Cantabrian Sea from our elegant rooms at Gran Hotel Sardinero, just steps away from Sardinero Beach and Gran Casino.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in traditional regional cuisine at our charming restaurant or enjoy light snacks at the cafeteria. Relax in the various lounge areas available for guests.

Convenient Location and Services
Explore nearby attractions such as the Magdalena Palace and Congress and Sports Palaces, all within walking distance. Take advantage of our car rental services and private parking. With easy access to transportation, Santander's city center is just a short ride away.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury by the sea? Book your stay at Gran Hotel Sardinero now!

Important information:

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SDR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 5052 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 9.26
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Nikkinoop • solo_traveller • gb
7
Typical City Hotel
Pros:

I liked the sea view from the room terrace and I liked the secure underground parking
We also had a meal at Vestia Napoletana pizza restaurant which was within 10 minutes walk of the hotel, which was excellent

Cons:

After staying in many different hotels over our two week motorcycle tour, around Spain and Portugal, the welcome/check in just fell short in comparison to our other experiences. It was short, rushed and no expected information provided (like WiFi code or what time breakfast was, we had to either hunt out this information on the website or go back to the reception for this information). I also didn't like the flimsy solitary pillow. By the time we realised there were no additional pillows in the room (like we found in all other hotels we stayed in), we had already been down to reception once to ask for the WiFi code.
When you are paying £300 for one night, you want to have some wow factor to your stay and that just wasn't our experience. It's a nice, city hotel that does the basics for a city price.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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monica • couple • fr
7
Nice stay Could have been better if the rooms had more character.
Pros:

The position of the hotel is great and our room overthrew beach was fantastic.

Cons:

The decor is very antiseptic.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Javier • couple • es
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brenda C. • solo_traveller • mx
10
Ame!
Pros:

La cama, la almohada!!

Cons:

Todo espectacular!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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MARY • couple • gb
10
Comfortable hotel next to beach
Pros:

Excellent location next to beach and restaurants / bars .. beautiful large comfortable room and bed

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gi
9
We stayed here for two nights. It was a lovely location and we really enjoyed the walk from the Hotel to the Palacio de
Pros:

It was clean, nice staff and location was great.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jose Luis • couple • es
9
Situación incomparable.
Pros:

Ubicación y acceso inmejorable. Vistas estupendas y atención excepcional. El acceso a la playa y a la zona es comodisimo. Siempre que vamos a Santander vamos a este hotel.

Cons:

Que no funcione el restaurante, solo funciona la cafetería y esta no está a la altura del hotel ni de la zona.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Antonietta • couple • ch
9
Tolle Lage und sehr schönes Ambiente
Pros:

Mein Mann und ich haben das El Sardinero in Santander ein Familienzimmer für eine Nacht auf der Durchreise gebucht und waren insgesamt sehr zufrieden. Das Zimmer war gross, bot viel Platz und die Aussicht war wirklich beeindruckend. Auch die Lage des Hotels ist hervorragend. Ideal, um die Umgebung bequem zu erkunden.
Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich und zuvorkommend, was den Aufenthalt zusätzlich angenehm gemacht hat. Die Terrasse ist sehr gemütlich und lädt zum Verweilen ein.

Insgesamt ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt mit viel Komfort und toller Aussicht. Perfekt für eine Nacht auf der Reise, aber auch ideal um länger zu bleiben.

Cons:

Ein kleiner Minuspunkt: Das Zimmer war nicht ganz makellos. Im oberen Bad fanden wir einige Fussel, und in der Dusche lag ein Haar. Nichts Dramatisches, aber erwähnenswert.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ybern • couple • es
9
Pros:

Las vistas preciosas y el entorno estupendo. La ubicación era lo que buscaba aunque está lejos del centro

Cons:

Desayuno justito. Huevos fritos que estaban duros y bollería reseca

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lyudmila • couple • us
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Little outday

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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RAQUEL • couple • es
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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OSCAR • couple • es
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Maria Elena • solo_traveller • ar
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • couple • br
9
excelente
Pros:

sua localizacao é excelente
o banheiro do quarto é muito bom e tudo com muito bom gosto

Cons:

gostamos de tudo

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Hernández montes de Oca • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Precio

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • es
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • es
9
Una maravilla
Pros:

Todo en general el edificio una maravilla la situación ion excepcional

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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JARIEL • couple • cl
10
Buen hotel
Pros:

La ubicación

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jaime • solo_traveller • es
9
Satisfecho
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee