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title: "Gran Hotel Sardinero vs Santemar: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gran Hotel Sardinero or Santemar in Santander? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Gran Hotel Sardinero vs Santemar

Both are in Santander, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Cueto
## [Gran Hotel Sardinero](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gran-hotel-sardinero-santander/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1456767/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Cueto
## [Santemar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/santemar-santander/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2060342/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Gran Hotel Sardinero

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 250 m apart.

### Choose Gran Hotel Sardinero if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (60 m / 220 m)

### Choose Santemar if you want

-   breakfast included

### Why is Gran Hotel Sardinero better than Santemar?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0) (+0.3)
2.  170 m closer to the beach (60 m vs 220 m) (−170 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

### Why is Santemar better than Gran Hotel Sardinero?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  More guest reviews (60 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
3.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
4.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Gran Hotel Sardinero | Santemar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.3) | 9.0 |
| Location | 8.8  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 2.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.4) | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.3) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 26 | 60  (+34) |
| Rank in Santander | top 15%  (+4%) | top 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.8  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Distance to Cueto centre | 1.8 km  (−180 m) | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 60 m  (−170 m) | 220 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 36 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 10  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

250 m apart

Gran Hotel Sardinero: city centre: 2.3 km, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 5.9 km, beach: 60 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

Santemar: city centre: 2.2 km, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 5.6 km, beach: 220 m, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Santander

[Santander weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/cantabria/santander/weather)

## Gran Hotel Sardinero or Santemar: common questions

### Which is better, Gran Hotel Sardinero or Santemar?

Gran Hotel Sardinero leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Santemar is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Gran Hotel Sardinero or Santemar?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Santemar.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Gran Hotel Sardinero is 60 m from the nearest beach; Santemar is 220 m.

### How far apart are Gran Hotel Sardinero and Santemar?

The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gran-hotel-sardinero-santander-vs-santemar-santander/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/