Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía, close to Chico Port and Paseo de Pereda, offers a serene escape with its garden and outdoor pool. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take a dip in the pool surrounded by loungers and umbrellas. With free in-room WiFi, express check-in/out, luggage storage, front-desk safe, tour assistance and elevator access.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pool
Parking available
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
Self parking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach shuttle
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Espresso maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CA $82
CA $82
CA $90 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Room options
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace
Highlights
Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
19 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Tower
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
40 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Premier Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 22 min walk
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Del Puerto - 6 min walk
La Bombi - 4 min walk
Sakura - 4 min walk
Taj Mahal Restaurante - 5 min walk
Moondog - 3 min walk
About this property
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía
At Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero Beach. Other features include an outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 15 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
The seasonal pool is open from March 24 to October 31
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (17-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía and nearby?
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía like?
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía is in the heart of Santander, a short 18-minute walk from Santander Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes' walk from Bay of Biscay.
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Un hotel con encanto y muy limpio. El trato muy bueno y cercano.
Jose Manuel
Jose Manuel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
DAUDE
DAUDE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Nov 2024
The room was great, but parking was awful.
FERNANDO
FERNANDO, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
I thought it was a very good quiet location. Staff were very freindly and very informative especially daniel! Room had everything you needed loved the daily pastries. The walls were quite thin so could hear a little noise from next door but apart from that was great!
Paula
Paula, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Hidden Gem/Joya Escondida
Sooo friendly. Small quiet hotel within easy walking distance of puerto chico and main town and not far from El Sardinero beach. Really comfortable very welcoming with little details on way in and out. A great place to stay in Santander
Colin
Colin, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
12 Oct 2024
Light not welcome
There was a lot of unwanted light pollution within the room and coming in the widows, even pass the closed curtains.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2024
Would recommend
Friendly staff, had everything you could wish for, rooms we very clean and comfortable, convenient and good value. Would recommend.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Neil
Neil, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Fantastic stay
Exceptional stay ,Daniel was amazing,from the glass of cava to explaining everything,showing us how things worked,and booking a taxi for the airport on departure.
Loved the gift breakfast 💕
Room was immaculate, unfortunately we didn't use the pool or the gym but all looked amazing .
Excellent location for old town
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2024
The hotel was not quite what we imagined as there were no facilities at all apart from tea and coffee making and pastries/biscuits in the room. This was mainly our fault as we hadn’t checked the details properly and didn’t realise there was no bar or breakfast. There is an outdoor pool but it didn’t look inviting. Staff are wonderful and helpful and the location is great so easy walking to the port and restaurants. The room was very clean. We had a sea view but in the distance over rooftops.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 Sep 2024
It was not a full service property. They did supply some sort of breakfast. The cost is too high for the value. Parking was not nearb
Arina
Arina, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
A must for your stay in Santander
Wonderful hotel we couldn't have asked for more from the check in onwards everything was just perfect. We can't recommend this hotel highly enough. Staff deserve praise so professional yet friendly.
Ann
Ann, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Sep 2024
Paula looked after us very well. Our initial room had a sink within The bedroom which is not acceptable to us, but Paula sorted a change for the last two nights. Great location for walking to lots of bars as well as waterfront, but quiet generally.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 Sep 2024
We didn’t enjoy our stay for two major reasons. We didn’t sleep well because the room was too hot for our liking. The thermostat was set to 23C (73F) and couldn’t be controlled from the room. We live in the San Francisco Bay Area where nights cool to the high 50s to low 60s except on rare occasions. So when we stay at hotels, 18 or 19C is what’s comfortable for sleeping.
The second reason we didn’t like it is that there was a little too much fragrance in the room, to our taste anyway. It felt like we were in a gift shop of scents. And the lotion was way too sickeningly sweet.
What’s good is that it’s a cute hotel, staff we met were absolutely lovely…location is awesome.
Myrna
Myrna, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2024
Excellent location and hospitality
timothy
timothy, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor
2 Sep 2024
Eli
Eli, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2024
Good location, not far from main harbour front, bus connections and train station. A small hotel so the reception is not manned 24 hrs, but there is an emergency mobile nos to call. We had to use this when our taxi did not turn up for our airport transfer before 8am.
Staff were really friendly, complimentary water coffee and cakes were very much appreciated to get us going in the. morning before venturing out for a proper breakfast.
Our rooms were on the ground floor, which we did not like very much as they opened out into the reception area. But it was a quiet hotel with minimal noise so not really a big issue.
Would definately recommend and would use again if we are back in Santander.
Michelle
Michelle, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Lovely hotel in a quiet street - a short walk away from main areas
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Beautiful place
Amy
Amy, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2024
Great stay
The hotel was perfectly located the staff very helpful and friendly and the room was perfect
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2024
Really nice hotel in a great location. The staff at reception were incredible and their service really made our stay. The room was comfortable and a good size. The pool is deeper than it looks and was a nice touch.
Callum
Callum, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Jun 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Jun 2024
Lovely Stay
Beautifully kept small hotel, very close to old town . Nice staff. Room we had booked was fine but bed was too small, so we upgraded to a suite with a balcony and direct access to garden, which was excellent value for money. Parking quite restricted but fine with assistance
charles
charles, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Lovely touch on both arrival ( glass of cava) and departure (small gift). Location is good for walking to central areas. Rooms very clean and modern. Only downside is parking which is very tight and there are only half a dozen spaces ( hotel is small probably no more than 15 rooms total so presumably sufficient). We would definitely stay there again.