Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Travel Guide

El Sardinero Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a coastal town
Jardines de Piquio showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Matalenas Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach
Parque de Matalenas featuring a garden and a river or creek
El Sardinero Beach featuring rocky coastline, a beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

5/5(19 area reviews)

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jardines de Pereda or Plaza Porticada.

Santander City Centre
El Sardinero Beach featuring a sandy beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio.

El Sardinero
Monumento a Los Raqueros showing a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art

Puertochico

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

Puertochico
This very high statue of a woman looking through a telescope in central Santander is called Into the future

Cabildo de Arriba

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion or Sotileza Mural might round out your trip.

Cabildo de Arriba
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Castilla-Hermida

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Castilla-Hermida. Make a stop by top sights like La Marga Park while you're exploring the area.

Castilla-Hermida

Ontón

If you're spending some time in Ontón, Bay of Biscay and Ensenada de Berrón are top sights worth seeing.

Ontón
Hotel Bahia

Hotel Bahia

4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$90 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Excellent location with friendly staff. Easy walk from airport bus -convenient for city centre. However beds /pillows uncomfortable and rooms very stuffy - aircon not working effectively

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$70 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (921 reviews)
A place to comeback 💯

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Chiqui

Hotel Chiqui

3 out of 5
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9, Santander, Cantabria
$85 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$94 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (844 reviews)
Our ferry was postponed due to weather so we had an unexpected night in Santander. What a silver lining this turned out to be! Hotel Chiqui’s location is spot on, improved only by the excellent service we received from the very helpful staff - a huge shout out to Jeimy and Cristina in particular ...

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hotel Chiqui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Estudios Aranzazu

Estudios Aranzazu

2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (238 reviews)
Surrounded by shops, small bars, restaurants and within very easy reach of a whole series of local bus lines taking you to the beaches.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Estudios Aranzazu
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B, El Astillero, Cantabria
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
Excellent location and comfortable apartment!

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Alday

Apartamentos Alday

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gutiérrez Solana 39, Maliano, Camargo
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Santander ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
Empty apartment, just a few utensils, limited towels, bedding dirty. The worst apartment we ever stayed. I had to beg my wife and kids to stay there, since it was late. They want to clean the apartment when we left otherwise they will charge $50 on credit card. The nice picture of the spa on their ...

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024

Apartamentos Alday
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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