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Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 6-minute walk to Paseo de Pereda

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Bay View, Tower

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Bay View, Tower | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Bay View, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Double or Twin Room

Premier Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace

1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Tower

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Tower | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Paseo Menéndez Pelayo 44, Santander, Cantabria, 39006

What's nearby

  • Chico Port - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santander Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • El Sardinero Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mulata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa De Comidas De Tetuan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Sandoñana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería Pinocho - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Gran Casino del Sardinero
Located close to Chico Port and Paseo de Pereda, Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía provides a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Bicycle parking, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (420 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1850
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - September 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 17 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

Self parking is available for EUR 17 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía located?

Located in the heart of Santander, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Paseo de Pereda and Chico Port. Palace of Festivals of Cantabria and Centro Botín are also within 15 minutes. Santander Station is 21 minutes by foot and Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) is 22 minutes.

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