My wife and I had driven to Santander from Madrid and decided to stay at this hotel for the few days we would stay in this beautiful coastal city. The hotel is easy enough to get to by car, with its own underground secure car park which is always a plus point. Due to the indifferent reviews of this hotel,... More

Stayed at this hotel en route to the ferry port. A large hotel with friendly and helpful staff.room was clean with comfortable beds. Ideal location to sea front and ferry port. I would revisit this hotel.

We stayed at the Santemar Hotel in May last year it was in a very pleasant spot close to the beach and the Palace (which is well worth going to for the view and the little zoo) the bus stop is close by and buses are frequent to travel into town and to the ferry about a 15 min journey.... More

Although a large hotel it was clean and has a good cafe/restaurant. Rooms were clean and a good size and we were lucky to have a sea view room, definitely the best option. The hotel was within a few minutes of the beautiful coast where there are many restaurants plus a large Casino. We ate breakfast usually at the restaurant... More

Yes this hotel had it all. We extended our stay, enjoyed local restaurants, visited the town, the casino and the super beach. I would have no hesitation revisiting this hotel. Yes, would go back tomorrow!

yet again as part of a large group the prices are excelent, food good, breakfast good, rooms perfect, underground parking, close to an excelent beach. and restraunts. very clean and modern. not all have a view if this is what you need ask first, The hotel is not on the front but very close 500 yds or so, As part... More

We were given a room that smelt of cigarette smoke, even though they are all supposed to be non-smoking rooms. It seems that in Spain, many people ignore that rule. We insisted on another room and that one was fine.

This has to be the coldest front desk I have ever interacted with in 20 years of travelling. I didn't mind that they didn't crack a smile; it was the fact that they responded to everything from a request for a different room (*while* registering -- I found the room I got faced a tree and asked for one on... More

September 2010: Santemar 4*, we booked this holiday via Brittany Ferris and was well pleased with our room. Hotel was clean, tidy, welcoming. Room was double (very comfortable) with view looking over the garden, TV, radio, mini bar, safe in room, table & chairs. Bathroom with hairdryer. Miad service with fresh towels & linen daily. Hotel has lounge rooms to... More