What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Santander?

A motel is an excellent option if you're gearing up to tour around Santander. These properties are typically located near major roads and airports, feature on-site parking and have basic amenities and services. Spend your stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and more amenities like a lobby, gym and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Santander?

Make the most of the free breakfast at Alda Don Carlos . This 3-star getaway in Santander also comes with a cafe and a terrace. Alternatively, pour yourself a fresh brew and fill up at Hotel Costamar , which also offers complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santander have a pool?

Enjoy a swim in between tours and activities at San Millan or Hotel Chiqui . They're leading 3-star properties that come with a pool in Santander. The summer months of June, July and August are a fabulous time to stay at a hotel with a pool in this city. If you're coming in the warmest month of August, you'll experience average temperatures of 18ºC at night to 22ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Santander have an on-site restaurant?

Book a stay in one of Expedia's Santander getaways with an on-site restaurant and you won't need to venture far beyond your room when you need a bite to eat. Arha Santander and Alda Don Carlos are two 3-star properties with this handy perk on the menu. The first also has amenities such as a chef and a cafe, while the second includes a cafe and an electric car charging station.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santander have WiFi?

Yes, they do. Arha Santander and Abba Santander Hotel are two of Expedia's 3-star hotels in Santander with WiFi. Select one of these stays to easily access weather forecasts, trip suggestions and local insights. Remember, this useful amenity may be complimentary or incur an additional cost.

What 3-star hotels in Santander have parking?

If you're planning to explore Santander by car, Arha Santander has a space for your wheels. NH Ciudad de Santander is also a 3-star option with parking. Once you've ticked off the iconic sights here, why not get behind the wheel and venture a bit farther? A couple of excellent day trip ideas from central Santander are Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Plaza Moyua.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santander have rooms with a kitchenette?

Apartamentos Dunas de Liencres is a popular option if you're on the lookout for a stay that includes a place to prepare your own food. You'll find this 3-star property with a kitchenette located in Santander.

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Marion

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

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Yu Shan

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

Hotel Bemón Playa

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Alexandra

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

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La Gándara

Oscar

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

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Maria

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

Camargo

"Very good clean comfortable room with excellent A/C. The only problem we found was they do not serve meals and there was very little to choose from locally without going out in your car. We did try the restaurant next door but it was a little quirky and not everyone's liking, but the food was good. It is very close to the ferry and well signed. All in all a good overnight stop if traveling to the ferry. "

Joan

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

Comfort Double Room, Terrace, Bay View | Terrace/patio

Hotel Art Santander

La Gándara

Felipe

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

Hotel Arha Villa de Suances

Suances

Richard

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

Hotel Los Ángeles

El Astillero

Marcelo

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

Double Room (Paseo de Pereda) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite Home Pinares

Santander

Denise

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

La Gándara

Stephen

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

Arha Santander

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Eva

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Posada Mediavia

Santillana del Mar

Clair

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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Santander

cesar

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

Deluxe Suite (La Primera) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite Home Sardinero

Santander

Adela

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

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Camargo

Sharon

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31 Jul - 1 Aug

Hotel El Ancla

Laredo

sharon

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

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Santander

Ricardo

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

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The elegant Playa del Sardinero beach invites you to sunbathe before exploring the medieval cathedral and Peninsula de la Magdalena palace. Take a boat tour of the bay, then sample fresh seafood at Mercado de la Esperanza and pintxos in the historic centre.

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"Disfrutamos mucho nuestra estadia en el hotel, tener el mar y la playa del Sardinero enfrente es hermoso, solo sugeriríamos ampliar los horarios de la piscina en verano aunque sea una hora mas temprano y una hora mas tarde, ya que de 11 a 7 es justamente cuando uno esta fuera conociendo y fue una las razones para reservar y solo logramos ir media hora un dia. Los cuartos de loft muy bonitos y comodos."

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santander?

Expedia travellers speak highly of Abba Santander Hotel. It features a cafe and soundproofed rooms, and is around 0.3 mi south of the centre of Santander. Arha Santander is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.9 mi southwest of downtown, it offers a chef and a cafe.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santander?

Relaxation is easy to find in 3-star hotels in Santander. On top of comfortable surroundings, these more affordable stays include plenty of welcome amenities like WiFi, tea or coffee maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upscale features such as a spa, pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel category or what you want to spend, we have what you're searching for.

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