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Gran Hotel Victoria

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with beach bars, 3-minute walk to El Sardinero Beach

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Family Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Local cuisine
Lounge
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Junior Suite, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

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Calle Maria Luisa Pelayo, 38, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
  • Place, El Sardinero Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Casino del Sardinero
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palacio de la Magdalena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Terrace

Double Room, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Beach view
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Terrace

Triple Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Single Use, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Santander

A family-friendly stay in Santander awaits you at Gran Hotel Victoria. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find El Sardinero Beach and Gran Casino del Sardinero. Highlights at this hotel include 4 beach bars, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Santander hotel include Jardines de Piquio and Palacio de la Magdalena.

What's nearby

  • El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Primera El Sardinero Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cantabria Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maremondo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Victoria

Family-friendly hotel with beach bars, 3-minute walk to El Sardinero Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2939 square feet (273 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Gran Hotel Victoria. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • 2939 sq ft of conference space
  • 273 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gran Hotel Victoria offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Santander hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,939 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gran Hotel Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria Santander
Gran Victoria Santander
Gran Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria Hotel
Gran Hotel Victoria Santander
Gran Hotel Victoria Hotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Gran Hotel Victoria offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Victoria?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Victoria on 25 Feb 2026 start from AU$108.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Yep, Gran Hotel Victoria has a covered self car park for EUR 30 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Gran Hotel Victoria?

Yep, Gran Hotel Victoria is a short 3-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach.

Is Gran Hotel Victoria family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gran Hotel Victoria is a hit with families.

Does Gran Hotel Victoria serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gran Hotel Victoria?

No, Gran Hotel Victoria does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gran Hotel Victoria?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gran Hotel Victoria?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gran Hotel Victoria?

There is a golf course next to Gran Hotel Victoria.

Gran Hotel Victoria Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 252 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and polite. Room was good but very thin walls - so quite a noisy room. Breakfast was adequate but could do with more variety and better hot options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Hotel very clean and welcoming with very friendly staff. Close to beautiful beach and only 20 minute walk to city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Alida

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended this hotel for a trip to Santander. 12 mins from city centre, right across from miles of golden beach & attractions, safe area, bus outside & a daily menu with wine for 26€.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel near the bay. Kudos to Christian at the front desk who was such a kind and helpful employee who went out of his way to make our stay easier. We really appreciated him!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern room fresh towels and linen but shower head broken noise from adjoining bedrooms heat people in bathrooms water pipes etc but good location and nice people could do with a swimming pool but overall was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hassen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Upgraded room and helped make it a lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alex, Fontana

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. The design and vibe were awesome. The room was serene and very pretty with a great deck and ocean view. Everything was walking distance. Hotel staff were fantastic. For the price, this was a standout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, good restaurant and well located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy function below our room not helpful. A/C was not operational.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I make a reservation for 4 roommates and they bring us two room connected each other by two interior doors and we got a beautiful views at the terrace !!!! Good hotel for the price !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Stayed here quite a few times over the years. Spacious clean rooms. Great location, good service and really good food too. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge, Guayaquil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the bar staff and enjoyed eating outside. Parking not straightforward. Room was clean, ok, but expensive. Reception not very organised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Beautiful hotel. Great air conditioning. Great little cafe. Close to beaches and casino and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfect for us in every way - although selling the room as a double with terrace was pushing it, the terrace was an incredibly miniscule balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blas, IRVINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024