Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites

Hotels
9.2 (4015 reviews)
Paseo Menéndez Pelayo 44 , Santander , es

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional, attentive staff
Excellent central location
Well-appointed rooms (comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, balconies)
Nice amenities: pool, bathrobes, in-room treats
Complimentary breakfast and good towels/linen
On-site parking available
Cons:
Severe cleanliness incident (cockroaches) reported by one guest
Some rooms are small
One guest received patio view instead of booked sea view
Reported parking surveillance issue first night
Early morning light from defective blind disturbed sleep

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Significant negative report: one guest found a room infested with cockroaches, left at 2am and reported to health/consumer authorities; management response described as dismissive — lowers overall cleanliness rating.
Service
10
Consistently outstanding: multiple reviews praise staff as very friendly, helpful, welcoming (welcome drink, attentive reception, named staff highlighted), staff went out of their way to assist guests.
Location
9.7
Frequently praised as a top/central location with good access; one guest reported being given a patio view instead of a sea view which impacted that individual's perception.
Room Quality
9.5
Generally well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, bathrobes and small balcony in some rooms; a few guests noted rooms were a bit small but acceptable.
Amenities
9.6
Positive mentions of a pleasant (albeit small) pool, in-room treats, quality towels/linen, bathrobes and on-site parking; overall amenities are well cared for.
Value for Money
9.6
Several guests commented on great value and good pricing for the experience; one guest felt strongly cheated due to the cleanliness/view issue, but overall value perception is high.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Complimentary breakfast (including breakfast in-room) received positive remarks in multiple reviews; few detailed F&B comments otherwise.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive guest experiences driven by exceptional service, location and amenities, though marred for at least one guest by a serious cleanliness incident.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 10:43

Property Description

Luxurious Adults-Only Accommodation with Pool and Garden

At Hotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites, indulge in a serene adults-only retreat with a refreshing pool and lush garden oasis. The property boasts a tour desk and convenient luggage storage, complemented by free WiFi throughout.

Elegant Rooms with Thoughtful Amenities

Each room at the hotel features a stylish desk, a modern flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom stocked with plush bed linen and fluffy towels. Guests can rest easy with a provided safety deposit box, while some rooms offer a charming balcony or picturesque garden views.

Prime Location near Top Attractions

Located near Puerto Chico and Santander's vibrant attractions, including the Festival Palace and El Sardinero Casino, Hotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites is the perfect gateway to explore the city. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Hotel only for guests aged 10 and over. Please note for arrivals after check-in 22:30 hours, is necesary contact the Hotel in advance. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. When booking 4 or more rooms, different policies and additional charges might apply.

Due to the historical character of the house, the rooms are different from each other. Photos of all the rooms in the house have not been published. Rooms of the same category may be distributed differently.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 4015 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 10
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 10
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Gaetan couple fr
7
Hôtel très bien mais arrêtez la tarification dynamique (dynamic pricing)
Pros:

L’accueil à la réception est fantastique, le personnel est aimable et fait très bien son travail.

Cons:

Le prix était exagéré, la tarification dynamique nous a fait payer 280€ pour une nuit en chambre simple - mois d’août oblige. C’est bien trop par rapport aux prestations proposées. Dommage car cela ternit le tableau d’un hôtel confortable et bien géré.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Guillem couple es
10
Pros:

La atmosfera

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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diletta couple it
10
Fantastico!
Pros:

Accoglienza fantastica! 😎
Non ho mai avuto un check in così approfondito e carino , le ragazze sia della sera che della mattina sono state gentilissime. Camera piccola ma molto carina , e alla fine la colazione non c è compresa ma puoi trovare tanti servizi all interno della camera come frutta , caffè latte ecc.

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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IGNACIO solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Good location, friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Limited parking

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Willy Gamez solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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micaela couple it
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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sherrie couple us
10
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Elena solo_traveller es
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Laurent family_with_children fr
9
Très bon séjour grâce à un personnel exceptionnel.
Pros:

Le service était excellent, Le directeur de l'établissement Daniel est vraiment au top, ainsi que ses collègues. Les petites attentions chaque matin sont un plus (fruits, eau, des pâtisseries).
Nous avons pu également bénéficier d'une place de parking (super appréciable ! )

Cons:

L'Insonorisation entre les chambre est moyenne...

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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THIERRY couple fr
6
Pros:

La qualité de l’accueil
Très agréable et professionnelle

Cons:

Chambre en sol pas de lumière naturelle
Bcp d’humidité (les
Serviettes ne sèchent pas
Lit trop petit

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Johannes couple nl
9
Pros:

Comfortabele kamer met koffie machine

Cons:

Geen Ontbijt maar tegenover het hotel prima ontbijt bij Isabor

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Domenico couple it
10
Fantastico e accoglienza super
Pros:

Situato a 10 min a piedi dal Paseo Maritmo di Santander l’hotel è un’oasi di pace e tranquillità. L’accoglienza è stata superlativa. Sia al check-in che al check-out abbiamo trovate persone fantastiche che ci hanno dato tutte le informazioni utili e tutti i consigli necessari. Possibilità di parcheggiare la moto nel cortile di fianco alle abitazioni. Camera non molto grande ma con tutto il necessario per godere di un ottimo soggiorno. Ci hanno omaggiato anche la colazione con prodotti del territorio. Complimenti. Sicuramente un punto di riferimento per Santander.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Philippe solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

De ligging van het hotel is redelijk goed, in een aangename straat met mooie huizen. Vanuit onze kamer hadden we uitzicht op het zwembad van het hotel. Het zwembad is niet groot, maar wel perfect om bij warmer weer even een verfrissende plons te nemen. In de verte heb je bovendien zicht op de zee.

Ook de ligging ten opzichte van de stad is een pluspunt. De belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden van Santander zijn gemakkelijk te voet bereikbaar, waardoor je het grootste deel van de stad zonder problemen wandelend kunt ontdekken.

Het personeel was bijzonder behulpzaam en gaf ons veel informatie over de faciliteiten van het hotel en over wat er in de omgeving te doen is. Ook de kleine attentie bij het ontbijt vonden we erg fijn. Hoewel we geen ontbijt hadden geboekt, kregen we 's morgens een bordje met enkele lokale koekjes en stukjes fruit, samen met twee fruitsapjes en een flesje water. Omdat mijn vriendin glutenintolerant is, hadden ze voor haar zelfs glutenvrije koekjes voorzien. Een heel attent gebaar!

Cons:

Eigenlijk niets. Alles was prima in orde en we hebben een heel aangenaam verblijf gehad.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Christiane couple de
9
Prima
Pros:

Lage super, alles fussläufig, auch Bus gut machbar. Personal sehr freundlich

Cons:

Um Parkplatz muss man sich selbst kümmern, schwierig

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Sidsel Marie couple dk
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Lara couple it
9
Cinque stelle meritatissime. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros:

★★★★★

Ci sono hotel che fanno semplicemente bene il loro lavoro e poi ci sono strutture che riescono a trasformare un soggiorno in un’esperienza davvero piacevole. Il Sercotel El Balcón de Santander appartiene decisamente alla seconda categoria.

Fin dal nostro arrivo abbiamo avuto un’impressione eccellente: struttura curata, moderna, pulitissima e soprattutto organizzata con grande attenzione. Si percepisce immediatamente che dietro ogni servizio c’è un lavoro preciso e che nulla viene lasciato al caso.

Una menzione speciale, anzi specialissima, va al direttore Daniel. È raro trovare una persona che riesca a coniugare professionalità, disponibilità e una gentilezza così spontanea. Daniel non si limita a dirigere l’hotel: è presente, attento agli ospiti, pronto a trovare una soluzione e a fare in modo che tutto funzioni al meglio. Ci ha fatto sentire accolti fin dal primo momento e questa è probabilmente una delle cose che ricorderemo maggiormente del nostro soggiorno. Complimenti davvero, perché la qualità di una struttura passa certamente dalle camere e dai servizi, ma soprattutto dalle persone che la rappresentano.

Lo stesso vale per tutto lo staff: sempre sorridente, disponibile, educato e pronto ad aiutare. Non abbiamo mai avuto la sensazione di fare una richiesta “di troppo”; al contrario, ogni necessità è stata gestita con grande cortesia ed efficienza. Ed è proprio questo tipo di attenzione che, soprattutto quando si viaggia, fa una differenza enorme.

Le camere sono molto confortevoli, curate nei dettagli e perfettamente pulite. Gli spazi sono ben organizzati, i letti comodi e l’ambiente permette di riposare davvero bene dopo una giornata trascorsa a visitare Santander e i dintorni. Anche gli spazi comuni rispecchiano la stessa sensazione di ordine e cura.

Altro punto decisamente positivo è l’insieme dei servizi offerti: tutto è pensato per rendere il soggiorno semplice, comodo e senza inutili complicazioni.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Terrón Ferrero couple es
8
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Jo Nussbaumer couple at
10
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Alejandro couple es
6
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