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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Santillana del Mar, Spain

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Nestled in the medieval village of Santillana del Mar, this hotel has plenty of rustic charm and picturesque views over the surrounding garden and countryside.

Thanks to the Solana's great location, you can enjoy mountain, beach and culture during your holiday. The golden beaches of the Cantabrian coastline are just over 3 km away while the fine city of Santander is 20 km away and worth a daytrip. Alternatively, explore the beautiful scenery with a long country walk. Make a visit to the enchanting Altamira caves, under a kilometre from the Solana.

Beatriz was a wonderful hostess. She was very welcoming and very helpful. We can certainly recommend a stay at Posada La Solana.

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9
Wonderful
1,153 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Set in the mountain village of Santillana del Mar, and a 6-minute drive from the Altamira Caves, Pension Castio offers free Wi-Fi and heated rooms and private parking.

This guesthouse offers heated bedrooms with single or double beds. The private bathroom features a bath, and bed linen and towels are provided. Guests can enjoy the shared garden, terrace and TV lounge.

This was the BEST place we stayed while on the Camino! Absolutely stunning accommodations and the owner/host is super nice. Everything was clean, spacious, and provided a great atmosphere.

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9
Wonderful
422 reviews

Posada Araceli is set in Santillana del Mar, 900 metres from the famous Altamira Cave and 50 metres from the old town. Set in gardens, this mountain-style building offers free WiFi.

The heated rooms at the Araceli have a flat-screen TV and wooden floors. Some have wooden beams, fridge and a kettle, all private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and amenities.

The most welcoming host. Beautiful house. Wonderful breakfast. Great rest on the Camino Norte.

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9.3
Wonderful
799 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

The original oak staircase (made from a single tree trunk) is an impressive sight upon entering the hotel. Although fully equipped hotel with all the latest facilities there is a good balance between luxury, tradition and comfort.

wonderful hotel , very big rooms , lovely garden and very good breakfast

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9.4
Wonderful
894 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Housed in a traditional, mountain property dating from the 18th century, La Casa del Organista is a lovely, rustic-style hotel, located in Cantabria, near Santander.

La Casa del Organista is located in the peaceful town of Santillana del Mar, and is the ideal place to unwind in a natural setting. The hotel’s rooms are spacious and the original decor has been kept – with wooden floors and antique furniture. La Casa del Organista also boasts a lounge area with fireplace, where you can relax and enjoy a read.

Wonderful position. Great room. Exceptional staff, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Parking for car.

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9.7
Exceptional
371 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

Situated in the centre of Santillana, the Hotel Altamira offers rooms with wooden floors and rustic furniture. It has a seasonal restaurant, views of the Colegiata Church and free Wi-Fi.

The building dates from the 17th century and the rooms have stone walls. They also have telephone, TV, heating and hairdryer.

Small town and hotel was situated right in the centre. Friendly and helpful staff. Shower pressure was amazing.

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8.4
Very Good
1,857 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

Located in an 18th-century palace in the centre of the medieval town of Santillana del Mar, Hotel Museo Los Infantes has elegant rooms and a beautiful garden. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

All rooms at Los Infantes Hotel feature a classic decor with period and antique furniture. Each is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Junior suites have a small seating area and a large balcony.

This is a wonderful old historic hotel - perfectly located. Clean, Comfortable and welcoming

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8.8
Excellent
1,095 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

This traditional, rustic-style hotel offers an authentic and charming setting in the very heart of Santillana del Mar, few metres from the Plaza Mayor square.

The hotel’s interior blends modern comfort with antique-style furnishings. Rooms at Hospederia Santillana also feature rustic décor and wooden beamed ceilings. Each of them has a TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Location was perfect.such a beautiful building and clean rooms

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8
Very Good
1,143 reviews
Price from
$56
per night

Just 2 km from the famous Altamira Caves, this charming country house offers extensive gardens and terraces, a free Wi-Fi zone and free parking. Each room has traditional décor and a flat-screen TV.

Rooms at Hotel Palacio La Casona de Cerrazo include wooden beams and antique furniture. All rooms offer garden views, and a few have a private balcony. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries.

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9.4
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Posada Tresvalle is situated on Cantabria’s Green Coast, 500m from Santillana de Mar. This family-run country house offers free on-site parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi and countryside views.

Rooms at the Tresvalle has original wood beams and tiled floors. They all include a small flat-screen TV, central heating and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

This place is located in a beautiful and small village so if you want to take a rest from a noisy city it’s a perfect place! Owner is very welcoming. The room was nice and clean. The bed was really comfortable. Everything you need for a good stay.

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9.6
Exceptional
252 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

Looking for a boutique hotel?

These hotels offer something unique in terms of design and are usually set in a trendy, urban part of town. Blending high standards with a homey vibe, boutique hotels are more intimate than your average hotel.
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Boutique Hotels That Guests Love in Santillana del Mar

  • Avg. price/night: $172.24
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,229 reviews
    I cannot rate the hotel staff - all of them - highly enough they were all exceptional. Lovely boutique hotel with pool and well appointed restaurant. This is a small town and parking was it a premium so the underground car park - €12 a day was worth it.
    Scott
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 130 reviews
    Lovely rural apartment a short walk from the beautiful Santillana del Mar which has numerous restaurants, bars and a couple of supermarkets. The apartment itself is very peaceful and set in well maintained gardens. The decoration stylish and yet still cosy. The host was very helpful and provided plenty of useful local information for my stay. I stayed in the winter, but would definitely go back for the summer weather to explore the area more.
    Hayden
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $69.54
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 677 reviews
    Beautiful building in a gorgeous town. Quaint. Charming. Lovely woodwork all around inside the hostel all hand built by the owners who have their spectacular hand made furniture business next door! The hotel was clean and it felt safe. Great location to walk around town. Close to a nice restaurant, Casa Cossio, where they serve the best Cocido Montañés I’ve had in Cantabria!
    Maria del Carmen
    Solo traveler
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 371 reviews
    Fabulous hotel, stunning building in a really lovely little town. Raphael was a terrific host, so helpful and great sense of humour. Breakfast was great, can't fault anything.
    David
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 894 reviews
    Delightful, boutique hotel , in lovely Santillana del Mar. Will definitely be back.
    Laurain
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $89.86
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 810 reviews
    Amazing hotel, absolutely stunning. Rooms are gorgeous, big comfortable beds, very clean. Staff were lovely and helpful. The spa is really lovely, one of the best that I have been to. Less than 5 minute walk to the village and restaurants.
    Ally
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 371 reviews
    The bedrooms we stayed at were spectacular, very well decorated and designed. We felt totally pampered , wish we could have stayed another night or 2. The staff were superb - very friendly, they accommodated all our needs. We had a rental car and the parking was very good. Breakfast was excellent , there was a lovely spread! The terrace was lovely unfortunately the weather did not permit us to sit outdoors. Overall a FABULOUS stay.
    Rekha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $172.24
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,229 reviews
    Excellent hotel, with great design features and art. The outside terraces, pool, unusual bar etc looked great but we couldn’t sample those as it was raining. Lovely attentive staff.
    William
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,095 reviews
    Very cosy and lovely interior design. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, a lot of fruits...
    Neele
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $172.24
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,229 reviews
    Stayed for one night and can't fault this lovely little Boutique hotel . Very conveniently located . Delicious breakfast. Gorgeous Rooms. Friendly and Helpfull Staff. Definitely can recommend this little gem.
    Fairweather
    Young couple