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title: "Santemar vs Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Santemar or Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel in Santander? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Santemar vs Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel

Both are in Santander, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.4

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

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Puerto Chico
## [Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vincci-puerto-chico-hotel-santander/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2297845/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Santemar

It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Santemar if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (220 m / 620 m)
-   breakfast included

### Choose Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (114 / 36)

### Why is Santemar better than Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7) (+0.3)
2.  390 m closer to the beach (220 m vs 620 m) (−390 m)
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel better than Santemar?

1.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
2.  More guest reviews (136 vs 60), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
3.  78 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+78)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 70) (+15)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Santemar | Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.3) | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+4.2) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5  (+2.5) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6  (+1.4) | 8.2 |
| Public transport | – | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.3) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 60 | 136  (+76) |
| Rank in Santander | top 19%  (+8%) | top 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 1.2 km  (−1.0 km) |
| To the beach | 220 m  (−390 m) | 620 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 4.5 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36 | 114  (+78) |
| To the nearest food shop | 50 m  (−190 m) | 240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 14  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 9 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 52 |
| Floors | – | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+2) | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.2 km apart

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.

Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Adif-FEVE Santander: 1.5 km, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 4.5 km, beach: 620 m, 114 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Santander

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

## Santemar or Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Santemar or Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel?

Santemar leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Santemar or Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Santemar.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Santemar is 220 m from the nearest beach; Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel is 620 m.

### How far apart are Santemar and Vincci Puerto Chico Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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/santemar-santander-vs-vincci-puerto-chico-hotel-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/