If you are looking for a 4-star hotel a few minutes from the beach, the Hotel Rhin Garden Santander is in the El Sardinero area, with an outdoor pool, a garden and its own restaurant. According to the property, it admits adults only. It suits a beach break as a couple or with friends.
Location and getting around
It is on Avenida de los Castros, about a 5-minute walk from El Sardinero beach. The Magdalena Peninsula is about 30 minutes on foot, as is the Centro Botín. The Town Hall and the Cathedral are about a 35-minute walk; if you do not want to walk that far, a taxi is the most direct option. The train station is about 40 minutes on foot and Santander Airport (Seve Ballesteros) is 5.8 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The pool is outdoors and seasonal, and there is a sun terrace and a garden. The hotel has a gym, wifi and a Spanish and local cuisine restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
According to the property, reception is open 24 hours, there is a café and the private parking is paid.
Who it suits
- You travel as a couple and prefer a hotel without children.
- You want to walk down to the beach and return to the pool in the afternoon.
- You follow a vegan or gluten-free diet and want breakfast sorted.
- You train daily and care about having a gym in the hotel.
Good to know
It is not an option for families with children. The pool is not open all year. Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 12:00. You will find more hotels in this category in 4-star hotels.