Gran Hotel Sardinero vs Santemar
Both are in Santander, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Cueto
Gran Hotel Sardinero
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Cueto
Santemar
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
- 2170 m closer to the beach (60 m vs 220 m)−170 m
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
Why is Santemar better than Gran Hotel Sardinero?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2More guest reviews (60 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 33 more sights within 1 km+3
- 4Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gran Hotel Sardinero vs Santemar: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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