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Posada Araceli

3.0 star property
Central Santillana del Mar guesthouse connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Porch
View from property
Front of property
Posada Araceli offers relaxation and convenience with its garden setting and five nearby beach bars. Unwind by the lobby fireplace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Travelers love the strategic location for easy exploration.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Penthouse) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Penthouse)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double Room (Penthouse)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room 2 adults + 2 kids | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room 2 adults + 2 kids

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Terrace

Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Revolgo 20, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, 39330

What's nearby

  • Calle de Juan Infante - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santillana del Mar Zoo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Caves of Altamira - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • National Museum and Research Center of Altamira - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Torrelavega Station - 17 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Viga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casa Cossío - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Bitinia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Huerta Del Indiano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Porche - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Posada Araceli

Guesthouse remodeled in 2021 and located near Santillana del Mar Zoo
Located close to Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar and National Museum and Research Center of Altamira, Posada Araceli provides 5 beach bars, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and baby baths

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 5 beach bars

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Posada Araceli Guesthouse Santillana del Mar
Posada Araceli Guesthouse
Posada Araceli Santillana del Mar
Posada Araceli Guesthouse
Posada Araceli Santillana del Mar
Posada Araceli Guesthouse Santillana del Mar

Frequently asked questions

Is Posada Araceli pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Posada Araceli?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Posada Araceli?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Posada Araceli?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Posada Araceli provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Posada Araceli located?

Located in the heart of Santillana del Mar, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar and Santillana del Mar Zoo. National Museum and Research Center of Altamira and Dunas de Liencres are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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