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Aparthotel

Alda Don Carlos

3.0 star property
Beach fun, near El Sardinero Beach

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Reception
1 bedroom, soundproofing
1 bedroom, soundproofing
1 bedroom, soundproofing
1 bedroom, soundproofing
At Alda Don Carlos, travelers enjoy coastal relaxation on the sunny terrace or with coffee at the café. The aparthotel caters to families with a playground and kids' meals. Active guests appreciate the outdoor tennis court and bike rentals for exploring the surrounding area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space

About the neighborhood

El Sardinero, a neighborhood in Santander, is home to Alda Don Carlos. While the natural beauty of El Sardinero Beach and Somo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Santander Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander or El Sardinero Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Calle Duque de Santo Mauro, 20, Santander, Cantabria, 39005

What's nearby

  • El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santander Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Santander Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Abra - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Serbál - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mandarín II - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Alda Don Carlos

Beach fun, near El Sardinero Beach
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as airport transportation and complimentary wired internet access. Each apartment offers daily housekeeping and a separate bedroom.
Alda Don Carlos offers 34 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Playground

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Entertainment

  • Karaoke

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 34 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Electric car charging station
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from midnight - midnight

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number G-4858

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Don Carlos Santander
Hotel Don Carlos Santander
Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos Santander
Apartamentos Don Carlos Santander
Apartamentos Don Carlos
Hotel Don Carlos
Alda Don Carlos Santander
Alda Don Carlos Aparthotel
Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos
Alda Don Carlos Aparthotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

Is Alda Don Carlos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alda Don Carlos?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Alda Don Carlos?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Alda Don Carlos?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Alda Don Carlos located?

Located in El Sardinero, this beach aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and El Sardinero Beach. Primera El Sardinero Beach and Gran Casino del Sardinero are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Alda Don Carlos Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

amen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

ANTONIO JOSE

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

Recomendable!

Muy buena ubicación cerca de la playa del Sardinero, zona tranquila para aparcar libremente, buena conexión con el centro de Santander y destacar que el personal muy amable. Desayuno buffet muy bien atendido. Muy profesionales! 100 % Recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pesima, empleados groseros, cobros extra absurdos

Pésima experiencia, al llegar nos dicen que la habitación que reservamos con cama king y sofá cama no está disponible y que tenemos que tomar una con 2 individuales y que así es la política del hotel, empleados groseros, te cobran bufete de adulto obligado a menores de 1 año y 2, y si te llevas una mandarina te lo prohíben descortésmente, parking en la zona imposible, o pagas 20€ x dia o caminas 4 cuadras, te cobran x la habitación 30€ extra x día de sorpresa por niño de 2 años y no te ponen ni toallas, ni cama, ni almohada extra diciendo que es por uso de agua y electricidad, en fin.. pésima y desagradable experiencia especialmente por la “directora” de alimentación que además de grosera y desagradable se siente la dueña del hotel y retira el bufete antes de la hora, lo mismo la cafetería que 15 min antes del cierre ya te dan servicio de mala cara.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

José, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hecho de menos unos enchufes para cargar los móviles en las mesillas. Pero esto en casi todos los hoteles en los que hemos estado. Muchas gracias al personal de las habitaciones, recepción y cafetería.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

agnes

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

très bon choix pour un séjour kool

appartement fonctionnel et bien situé facilité de parking et bus au pied de l'hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rymlig och bekväm lägenhet. Jättesköna sängar. Finns inget att klaga på. Prisvärt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOSE JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Don Carlos

The location of the hotel was great .the cleanliness was very good .the only negative is the walls were very thin.we could hear next doors conversation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Joe

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

Good value beside Sardinero beach

Nice location just off Sardinero beach; beside bus stop with connections to Santander centre, or a 25 minute walk into town; supermarkets and some bars and restaurants nearby. Pleasant to walk to Palacio de la Magdalena and Cabo Mayor from here. Building is unremarkable to look at, but apartments are very spacious and cleaned daily; but only a few rooms likely have a nice view. Staff are friendly. It seemed very good value when I was there in mid September 2018.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Un departamento muy amplio y con un muy buen servi

Lo único malo es que está un poco lejos del centro de la ciudad pero a una cuadra pasa un bus que por 1,30 te lleva directitamente al centro. Son unos departamentos muy amplios y cómodos con servicio de cocineta y hasta un balcón, lo mejor es el servicio, te ayudan en todo y Don inmejorables
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

MARUCHI//ERICH, Orange, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly, HELPFULL, WONDERFUL LOCATION. WONDERFUL APARTMENT, WONDERFUL FOOD., WONDERFUL CITY. WONDERFUL SERVICE. BEST PLACE TO STAY!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a resort facility

The amenities in the apartment were abysmal. There was only one warped frying pan and one pot that had so much of the lining pealing I was afraid to use it. No bowls and the coffee cups we small with no handles. There was no coffee pot or way to make hot water. The front desk answered questions but offered no help. The TV played no English channels. Not the kind of apartment that is comfortable for several days. The information also said it had laundry facilities and I even called Hotels.com to confirm and when I arrived they did not. The restaurant was fillies with old men smoking every day. Not inviting to go there for a drink. It smelled bad so if you are sensitive to odd smells, you won’t like it. I think it is an old folks home that has a unit or two available for rent. Location was great, parking on the street was easy, accessible and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Robb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Super Sandinero Hotel

Location is superb 5 mins from a great beach and the town centre and the bus to Santander,but the walk in is beautiful .Really helpful staff, excellent value, good facilities ,unfortunately the bed was too firm for us and the shower was a nightmare, both faults which should not put anyone off as the shower may have been repaired by now and the bed is a personal preference.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel Don Carlos

Parfait pour une nuita Santander. On y trouve toutes les commodités ainsi qu’un Stationnement souterrain s’il n’y a pas de place dans la rue. Il y a un bon restaurant sur la meme rue mais il était réservé pour un groupe le soir que nous s y etions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartamentos situados muy cerca de la playa del Sardinero, con muy buenas vistas, terraza amplia y agradable, limpio, comodo y espacioso, buenas camas, bzño grande con bañera, muchos armarios y personal muy atento y servicial
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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

Que buen lugar

Lo único sería mejorar la variedad del buffet de desayuno ya que es muy limitado, pero por lo demás excelente lugar!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

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