Hotel Bahia vs Hotel Real
Both are in Santander, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Correos
Hotel Bahia
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Alto Miranda
Hotel Real
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.0 km apart.
Choose Hotel Bahia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.8)
- to walk to the sights (380 m / 2.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (135 / 14)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Hotel Real if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 1.7 km)
- free parking
Why is Hotel Bahia better than Hotel Real?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.8)+1.3
- 21.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 3Has a spa
- 4More guest reviews (100 vs 29), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 5121 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+121
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 88 vs 56)+32
Why is Hotel Real better than Hotel Bahia?
- 11.4 km closer to the beach (230 m vs 1.7 km)−1.4 km
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Has free parking
- 47 more listed amenities (21 vs 14)+7
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Bahia vs Hotel Real: which hotel is better? | Hotel Bahia | Hotel Real |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.3 | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.7 | 9.6 +4.9 |
| Public transport | 8.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.8 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.3 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 100 +71 | 29 |
| Rank in Santander | top 12% +69% | top 81% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 380 m −1.7 km | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 230 m −1.4 km |
| To public transport | 490 m | – |
| To the airport | 3.8 km −1.5 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 135 +121 | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m | 370 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 +17 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 +2 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 123 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 21 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.0 km apart
Hotel Bahia: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Adif-FEVE Santander: 490 m, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 3.8 km, beach: 1.7 km, 135 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Real: city centre: 2.1 km, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 5.3 km, beach: 230 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Bahia or Hotel Real: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Bahia or Hotel Real?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Bahia is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Hotel Real is stronger in facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Bahia or Hotel Real?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Bahia is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hotel Real.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Real is 230 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Bahia is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Hotel Bahia and Hotel Real?
The two hotels are 2.0 km 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