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C/ Joaquin Costa 28, 39005 Santander, Spain
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Santemar Hotel
Ranked #11 of 39 hotels in Santander
4.0 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
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Mumbai, India
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lovely hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

We had a lovely room, pleasantly surprised how nice it was. It was a little bit hot though. The staff were helpful, it has an underground carpark which is great if you are travelling on the ferry and have a lot of baggage. The location is fantastic, and so there is not nice to eat at the overpriced restaurant as there are many cafes and restuarants close by.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Southampton, England
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
“Close to beach and easy for car ferry terminal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Spent one night before using the car ferry. Nice hotel to 4 star standard. Large room and good size bathroom. Paid 12 euros to use the locked garage overnight as we had wine etc in the back, well worth the price as the car was secure and undercover and parking is at a premium on the roads. Very close to lovely beach with lots of cafes and restaurants. Had breakfast buffet at 15 euros per head with plenty of choice, fried eggs, scrambled, bacon sausages, cereals, fruit, yoghurt, breads, cold meats and pastries.

There is also a cafe at the hotel and you can have tea and tapas or pastries at the bar. A pot of tea was 1.25 euros each.
Staff on reception spoke excellent English and were very helpful and all staff very polite.

Staff gave us a map showing the ferry port and it was a 5 minute drive from the hotel.
Only downside, the walls are a bit thin! We were tierd after driving 10 hours and went to bed at 9pm but we could hear the man next door speaking in Spanish quite clearly when they went to bed from 11-12midnight. No problem but it may affect light sleepers.

Would recommend a stay but would come for two nights to give ourselves more time to explore this pretty city.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Albufeira
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Pleasant seaside hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Only spent one night at this hotel in November. Large comfortable room, clean and functional, though somewhat dated in appearance. Wi-fi was available free only in the bar area. I had no problem parking on street right outside hotel (free), off season. Numerous restaurants around the hotel, and a beautiful beach opposite. Walk into town in 20 minutes or buses pass outside. Reception staff helpful and spoke good English. A good place to night stop prior to catching UK bound ferry.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great location in Sardinero district”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Lovely interior makes up for the less then appealing exterior.
Polite staff at reception despite a mix up with out booking. Although I speak Spainish, they were happy to use English.
Large stylish spacious rooms and bathrooms with very comfortable beds.
Room only so can't comment on the breakfast but the tapas in the very reasonably priced bar/cafeteria looked and smelt delicious.
Excellent price for the standard of the hotel, although probably because it was out of season.
I was aware of the thin room walls after reading the reviews so packed my earplugs and two very good nights sleep!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Rotherham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“we were well looked after as part of a large groop”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

A plesant surprise 4 star good food underground parking, on street is limited.
modern. we found the staff very good, certantly no complaints, close to the beach.
you may wait for a lift at peak times, ie breakfast. even the breakfast was good.
As part of a large group we had a very good deal on price and were at the end of season

Room Tip: maybe the back of the hotel is quieter, we were at the front but no complaints.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: C/ Joaquin Costa 28, 39005 Santander, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR4,570 - 11,871

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