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Abba Santander Hotel

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Located close to Santander Ferry Terminal and Santander Cathedral, Abba Santander Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small stool, and a chair.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact workspace with a desk, chair, and shelving unit against a green wall.

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room (2+1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

Double Room (Single)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Santander, Abba Santander Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. Palacio de la Magdalena is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Primera El Sardinero Beach and El Sardinero Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Cabarceno Natural Park. Visit our Santander travel guide
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Calle Calderón de la Barca, 3, Santander, Cantabria, 39002

What's nearby

  • A historic stone church with a bell tower, a statue, and a street lamp.
    Santander Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with multiple balconies and statues in front.
    Plaza Porticada
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A market with a Cantabrico sign, various food items, and a brick floor.
    Mercado La Esperanza
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A street under an archway with buildings on either side, a crosswalk, and a cyclist.
    Banco Santander
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A pedestrian bridge over water with a person holding an umbrella.
    Centro Botín
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Royalty
    1 min walk
  • El Italiano
    1 min walk
  • Castilla 23
    5 min walk
  • La Gallofa
    2 min walk
  • Sandwich 17 Bar
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 16 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 16 per day (820 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Abba Santander Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Abba Santander Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Abba Santander Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Abba Santander Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Abba Santander Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Santander, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santander Cathedral, Santander Ferry Terminal, and Centro Botín. Gran Casino del Sardinero and Primera El Sardinero Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) and Santander Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Abba Santander Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Reecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful and love the location. Close to ferry and bus station and many good places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, service, room cleanliness and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kinga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very stylish and clean room, also very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to bus station, good breakfast friendly staff, unfortunately no international TV stations available in bedroom which was mentioned during stay. Shops and restaurants with one good Italian nearby. Lovely promenade area with golden sandy beaches further along within reach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stopped over between two trains and looked for a hotel close to the station. I found that hotel and the rooms have been very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful hotel and staff, I enjoyed staying there. Well located, great restaurants nearby and a beautiful park on the water was just a few blocks down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Great location. Smaller room but very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would like say that ,my stay at the Abba was way beyond my expectations: I especially appreciated the kind assistance offered by your staff: SRA Virginia helped me in many ways including getting me on a wonderful tour to Comillas and assistance with communications which are difficult for a 93 year old like me::::Excellent breakfast and room: Iwill recommend Abba hotels to friends and hope to return soo:
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed a comfortable night and excellent breakfast and will use ABBA again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel with a very friendly staff. Great area, parking could be dificult at time, the hotel had 3 reserved spaces and when available they will let you park for as long as you need to. Room medium size, bed good, breakfast good too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaci

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

Convenient for ferry terminal

We stayed one night with our dog before taking the ferry back to the UK. It is very convenient for the ferry terminal. Lots of restaurants near by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Best in Santander

Outstanding staff where nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable room and well stocked. We had our dog with us and even he received a welcome gift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Ana L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

It’s an old hotel, the room very narrow, it smells old, but it is excellently located which balanced out the inconveniences . The lady at the front desk, a sweetheart. Nice and knowledgeable .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Short Break. Santander Abba Hotel

Our stay was for 3 nights. Four adults. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is very convenient with respect to the ferry (circa 80 meters), the town centre and public transport. Breakfast was very good. Rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in a good location for bus and train services. They really need to pull up the carpet as this makes the room feel very dirty and dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Valeriia

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

Not feel value for money

150 euro for very old and dirty carpet, old furniture, seems strange. Towels and sheets were clean.Bathroom seem like renovate, but all another as for this price is not relevant. Hotel has one advantage- location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 10/11 and 16/17 March while visiting San Sebastian and Bilbao as flew into and out of Santander airport. Got bus outside airport to bus station. €3.20.Hotel is next to bus station. Hotel let me have late check out (6 p.m.) as i'd a late flight - extra €30 euro. Bargain. After trapsing around SS and Bilbao for 5 days it was great to find Lush yesterday and have a bath in the hotel as very foot sore and weary. Its Sunday and Santander is closed!! Bars open so thats ok. If you are flying into Santander and need a bed for the night I highly recommend this comfortable convenient Hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Good breakfast Parking is not great, pay attention
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Glena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough for what we needed. Pay for buffet breakfast was decent and only 10€ per person. We parked in an underground garage that was super close. We spent little time in the hotel, but found it a decent value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gluten free corner in the breakfast room is very welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to the ferry and bus station
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very friendly. Very convenient location. Did not like the dark decor and dim lighting. Did not like cushions with no practical use. We had to stack them on the floor as there was no other space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfectly placed for everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023