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Hotel Silken Rio Santander

4.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Santander Ferry Terminal

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Interior entrance
This beachfront hotel sits where sea meets shore, giving travelers direct access to white sand beaches. Guests can enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Marea Alta restaurant, grab coffee at the on-site shop, and maintain fitness routines in the hotel gym.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Connecting Rooms, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in El Sardinero, a neighborhood in Santander, Hotel Silken Rio Santander is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Cabarceno Natural Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Sardinero Beach and Somo Beach. 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.
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Avenida Reina Victoria, 153, 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) - 11 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪With Love - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abra - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Serbál - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mandarín II - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Silken Rio Santander

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near El Sardinero Beach
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site at Hotel Silken Rio Santander. With amenities like a white sand beach and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Marea Alta, features ocean views and lunch. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An area shuttle, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 22 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marea Alta
  • Marea Baja

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 22 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 30 September
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Rio Santander
Silken Rio
Silken Rio Hotel
Silken Rio Hotel Santander
Silken Rio Santander
Silken Santander
Hotel Silken Rio
Silken Rio Santander Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Hotel
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Hotel Santander

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Silken Rio Santander pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Silken Rio Santander?

Self parking is available for EUR 22 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Silken Rio Santander?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Silken Rio Santander?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Silken Rio Santander located?

Located in El Sardinero, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from El Sardinero Beach, Primera El Sardinero Beach, and Bay of Biscay. Jardines de Piquio and Gran Casino del Sardinero are also within 5 minutes.

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Hotel Silken Rio Santander Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 587 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay. Loved the location and the extraordinary view of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, room was ok , a/c was very poor for us standards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely room, comfy beds, great sea view, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location, AC rather tempremental - but other than that perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Directly across from the beach. Easy to find free street parking. Many restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall my stay was excellent. Staff were excellent. The room had a stunning view. The room on the 2nd floor was quite noisy . It could do with soundproofing. Bathroom could do with decorating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well located, beautiful beach close to Palacio de la Magdalena 20 minutes walking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

All of the staff were kind and helpful our room was very comfortable with amazing view The coffee shop also had lots of nice snacks to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very comfortable and right across the beach. VERY WAKABLE!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay. Very clean and welcoming with all modern amenities.. I got a free upgrade to a seaview which was amazing. I cant wait to come and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

5 night stay in santander

A pleasant enough stay at the Rio Silken, a 5 night break mainly as a base for the football in Bilbao! Room was fine, bed was comfy for good nights rest, and the staff more than helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good. NIce walk and restaurants around. We also had a lot of free parking around hotel. Staff was very nice to us even gave me an upgrade and they wished me happy birthday at check out they remembers. Nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the sea and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel over looking the beach. Buses outside to go to city centre in 5 mins. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family hotel. Both 2 Rolls are connected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hirdania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is that due to its location the parking is complicated and smelly, we just left the car in there to the last day. The breakfast buffet was just good, but they don’t clean the used tables, so we moved the dirty dishes ti another table to be able to seat where we want, and you need to ask for juice etc; the staff were good and nice, but what happen is that there’re only two workers; they moved fast and wanted to help everyone but there were much of guest for only two staff. On the other hand Marea Alta has great menu and the staff was very professional and friendly; the paella was exquisite, I recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing was shower drain was clogged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aparcamiento muy fácil y ubicación inmejorable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Launie

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

Getting ready to walk on the Camino.

Wonderful to be overlooking the beach & be so close to restaurants & bars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, and location. Right in front of the Sardinero beach and city center....Great experience.
View from our room....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb value. Super clean and modern. Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to good resaurants and bars. Plus adjacent to the.beach. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frantisek

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

Weekend trip

It was incredible stay in this hotel. Very friendly staff and good restaurants around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liset

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel with an amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Mainly good stay

Towels were changed almost daily. One issue we had was that tea and coffee were not automatically replenished. This had to be paid for. Not 4 star service. Hotel very well situated right in the front close to all the bars and restaurants and beaches of El Sardinero
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

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