Gran Hotel Victoria

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Ann

Clean spacieuse rooms. Large balcony. Very good restaurant. Easy to park nearby

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Alan

Easy on-street parking. Great location for food and walking.
Will stay here again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

Jorge

El cuarto que se describe no es lo que realmente es. El a/c no tenia, no hay fan y no tiene realmente una vista, el desayuno muy limitado. No veo que cumpla el rating que tiene.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Jacqueline

The rooms and bathrooms were very clean. The staff very friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2025

Justine

Staff were very helpful and polite. Room was good but very thin walls - so quite a noisy room. Breakfast was adequate but could do with more variety and better hot options.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Paul

Excellent stay. Hotel very clean and welcoming with very friendly staff. Close to beautiful beach and only 20 minute walk to city centre

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Claire

Highly recommended this hotel for a trip to Santander. 12 mins from city centre, right across from miles of golden beach & attractions, safe area, bus outside & a daily menu with wine for 26€.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Michelle

very nice hotel near the bay. Kudos to Christian at the front desk who was such a kind and helpful employee who went out of his way to make our stay easier. We really appreciated him!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Martyn

Lovely modern room fresh towels and linen but shower head broken noise from adjoining bedrooms heat people in bathrooms water pipes etc but good location and nice people could do with a swimming pool but overall was ok

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Laura

Staff very helpful. Upgraded room and helped make it a lovely holiday.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. The design and vibe were awesome. The room was serene and very pretty with a great deck and ocean view. Everything was walking distance. Hotel staff were fantastic. For the price, this was a standout.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Ezequiel

Nice place to stay, good restaurant and well located

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2025

Brian

Noisy function below our room not helpful. A/C was not operational.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Roberto

I make a reservation for 4 roommates and they bring us two room connected each other by two interior doors and we got a beautiful views at the terrace !!!! Good hotel for the price !

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Richard

Really nice hotel. Stayed here quite a few times over the years. Spacious clean rooms. Great location, good service and really good food too. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2024

chris

We liked the bar staff and enjoyed eating outside. Parking not straightforward. Room was clean, ok, but expensive. Reception not very organised.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Evan joseph

Very nice

Beautiful hotel. Great air conditioning. Great little cafe. Close to beaches and casino and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Scott

Hotel was perfect for us in every way - although selling the room as a double with terrace was pushing it, the terrace was an incredibly miniscule balcony.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Graham

Made welcome.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Gerard

Lovely hotel in a perfect location. Santander is a great place to visit & Sardinero area is fantastic. Hotel terrace with sea view is nice & the locale is quiet. Close to restaurants & bars. Caribe is good for a few drinks & Costa 43 is great for food & atmosphere 👌

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Richard

Have stayed here many times. Perfect location. Great views from the rooms. Restaurant food is very good. In a beautiful quiet location yet only a two to three minute walk to the beach and all amenities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Gustavo

Classy hotel at a wonderful location

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Maria Katrina

Amazing stay.

Gran Hotel Victoria is few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are very nice. Also, the hotel and my room are very clean. Quiet hotel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Asher Harrison Joshua

Lovely hotel near to Santander's Sardinero beach

Lovely hotel with all the modern conveniences, conveniently located for Santander's Sardinero beach, and close by to the Palacio de Magdalena and near enough to Santander town centre.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2023

David

Hotel was clean and room was quite big with terrace. Asked for a double bed and got 2 singles pushed together. No tea/coffee making facility available in room or free water. Breakfast was expensive; others got offered bacon/eggs, we did not just the buffet.
Probably not stay there again

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2023

Sylwia

Noise in the morning, when all stock came every morning from 6 o’clock. No Heating, So not to warm in cold wheather

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2022

Steven

Great stay

Lovely hotel and very friendly and attentive staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Overall a lovely experience. The hotel is in the perfect location to explore the local coastal area and only 30minutes away from the centre of Santander.
The only things missing is the ability to make a tea/coffee in your room as no kettle available and no iron. For the nightly rate, this would have made the experience more value for money and a nicer experience as the room is essentially room only.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Roger

Staff was SUPER nice and helpful!!! The staff at the bar, the front desk, cleaning, and breakfast. Excellent!! Views from the balcony were memorable. Rooms well appointed, clean and comfortable!! Was our 25th wedding anniversary trip and worth every euro!!!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2022

Francisco

Great location and confortable room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2021

John

One night stay, on our way to the Ferry

Very convenient hotel, and close to the sea Fabulous service. Restaurant, super food and service. The reception staff, very helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2021

Laila

Very nice accommodations. Staff was friendly and location was excellent. Could have used an iron in room as well as coffee!

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2021

JUAN CARLOS

Ubication

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2021

Chris

Do not today if you smoke they make you feel very uncomfortable and tell you to go out out onto the street

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2021

Sarah

Nice, clean, good location, no frills

Hotel is nice, clean and simple. It is old although certain parts have been rejuvenated. We had a junior suite and it was very large with a great terrace and an amazing view. We paid extra for the included breakfast, don't bother, the food is absolutely awful. Better off to get something in a cafe nearby.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2020

John

Overnight Stay

Fabulous hotel. Amazing Staff. Wonderful dinner. Will definitely stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic location between beaches! Easy access to shops and restaurants as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Its a great location, near the beach and local restaurants. The service was great. Friendly staff! The triple room was comfortable for us. We each had a bed and we also had enough toiletries offered by hotel service. We had a great relaxing experience. The balcony was a plus!

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The view, the location and the balcony was spectacular, the breakfast was not great. The amenities weren't great for a 4 star Gran Hotel.
But great value for money

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2019

Ronan

relaxing stay in Santander

very friendly staff, particularly at breakfast. Check in was speedy and friendly.
Room was large, bright, with great balcony and seaview. Breakfast was good. Nice atmosphere in hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2019

Claire

Beautiful

A lovely place to stay close to lovely restaurants and beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

We always use this hotel because it is consistently good- there was a problem with the tv - we reported it at midnight’ish when we got in. They thanked us but it has not been replaced. This is not a big problem as only stopping one night.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Close to the beach. Bathroom has bad smell. Shower curtain also has a smell. Bathroom needs a good exhaust system.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2018

Janice

Nice hotel, not quite 4*

Nice Hotel, common areas in good condition and good facilities but rooms not quite as good and didn’t really feel like 4*.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2017

David L.

Run don't walk

My mother told me if you can't say anything good, don't say anything at all. I will not be recommending your hotel to any of my friends and acquaintances and I fact I will be telling one and all to avoid your hotel like the plague!

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2017

David

Nice hotel

Pleasant hotel well situated. The coast is really scenic. Good for coastal walks. Santander is an elegant city. Visited Bilbao, Castro Urdiales, Santillana and Comillas, each within reasonable travelling distance.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2016

greg

Close to ferry terminal

Excellent hotel - very good value - great food. Very friendly and helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2016

Peter

Location

Beautiful location for walking and swimming

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2016

Ina

Great breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Five star hotel with five star staff

Lovely beaches

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Good views in Santander

big nice rooms, but smelly bathroom (of chlorine). Good thing there was a door closing off bathroom and hallway food smells that stayed in the entrance corridor. Otherwise great sea views, nice staff and modern setup, quiet area close to all the hubbub nearby.

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2016

david

pleasant stay

very good as usual, reception staff excellent, restaurant menu was good, and breakfast was a good full breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2015

Olga

Wonderful hotel

Great hotel, great service and location. Free medical service at the room was provided for a friend who fall sick one day. Not only interior area is great but also the outdoor in the back of the hotel. We are extremely satisfied.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2015

PaUL

Nice hotel, friendly staff

We only stayed one night but the hotel was very nice. Decent sized room with a bath. Reception staff were friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to beaches

Hotel close to beaches in nice area of city. Nice walk to town or regular buses. Taxis inexpensive also. Pleasant rooms and hotel gardens. Front desk staff always happy to help.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2015

Beth

One night after arrival off ferry - lovely suite !

Wonderful location , great room ( 5th floor ) and good service.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel

Great hotel close to the beach
Room really clean and with a nice terrace
Really good experience

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel, close to beach, walking distance,

I wish I had stayed longer.
Will go back to this hotel

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2015

Colin

A great hotel

The hotel is close to the beach at El Sardinero but is also within easy reach of Santander city centre. The view from our balcony was stunning. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was really good, authentic Spanish cuisine. The room was spacious and comfortable. We would happily stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2015

Colin

Great hotel spoilt by poor breakfast

Have stayed a number of times and always pleased with service, not unreasonable costs, great wifi and very comfortable bed. However, all that prevents the hotel from being 5 star rated is the breakfast - it's awful and expensive. If hotel were to address this I would be its most loyal fan!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Get the least for your money

The location of the hotel fantastic, great neighborhood, internet speeds fantastic. Room amenities were absolutely the worst, no hand cream, tissue paper, no place to warm water, hand towels, shower cap. Needed to request shampoo, gel and soap replacement as they would let it run out. The drinking glasses provided had a capacity of no more than 4 oz., coffee cups at breakfast were slightly larger than an espresso cup, room very small and troublesome to move around comfortably. In summary it was like they were trying to provide the least possible possible for your money although, internet speeds were fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Verified traveler

It would take more than a minute and you promised this survey would only take a minute!

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2015

neil

Good position

Great hotel in good location. Near port and sea front. Friendly staff. Secure garage by hotel.
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6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2015

carlos

It is OK

Hotel Is ok. But I think for the price you can get a better hotel. Location is great especially for the Magdalena park, it is within 200 mts.
Breakfast buffet is complete and O.k.
Downtown and historic part of the city is far away. I was in a car so it was not a problem.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

nice hotel. nice location

large, clean rooms with balcony. good wifi connection. very pleasant stay.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Enjoyable Break

Santander is a great city and Gran Hotel Victoria is ideally located for the Beach whilst also having good local bars/restaurants also a comfortable walk into the main restaurant and shopping areas. Pleasant staff and a more than exceptable restaurant itself at a decent price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2014

Roger

Will stay again

One night stay on the way to ferry. So glad we found this hotel, Room very comfortable, clean. Very helpful English speaking at reception. We had a large terrace balcony with view of the beach. Will definitely book here again

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2014

Rosalind M

EXCELLENCE FOR VERY GOOD PRICE

THIS HOTEL WAS FIRST CLASS IN EVERY WAY. ROOMS EXCELLENT, FOOD EXCELLENT IN EVENING AND VERY REASONABLE PRICE. BREAKFAST OK- COULD BE MORE VARIED BUT THE HOTEL OVERALL WAS OUTSTANDING AND IN A LOVELY NEIGHBORHOOD.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2014

MartinJReeves

Modern, clean well equipped hotel close to beach.

This hotel was very pleasant with a nice bar & breakfast area, clean, well equipped room & nice bathroom. It was a little smaller than the US rooms I'm used to but nothing that I would worry about on my own but for 2 people it could get tight.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2014

DerekD

Good quality and comfortable

One night only but met all of our requirements

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2014

Colin H

Warm welcome and good location

Just one night stay this trip but appreciated warm welcome and helpfulness of reception and staff. Excellent and comfortable, very clean room, comfortable bed and best WiFi I've experienced in any hotel. TV was Spanish only, but WiFi made up for this. Snack and evening meal were both very good but breakfast disappointing given it's cost. Covered and secure parking available but what initially appeared good value became quite expensive for overall stay. However, will use this hotel again and enjoyed the stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2014

David

comfortable and elegant

Comfortable, elegant and friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Great location

Friendly staff, comfortable room, sea view

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2013

Peter

A safe bet

I found this good value for money. The room was quiet; no odd noises. The food in the restaurant, and the service, were good too; perhaps wouldn't blow your socks off, but certainly nothing to complain about. Convenient to city buses which go into town and to the train and central bus stations.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2013

David

ANOTHER QUALITY STAY

I use this hotel a lot, in the beginning it was only overnight for the ferry now I stay 3/4 days and enjoy Santander, the hotel itself is very good the staff are excellent particularly at reception and Fidel is a fountain of knowledge.The position gives the best of both worlds and the bus stops about 100yds away the bus fare is cheap so travelling around once youve left your car is very reasonable

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2012

Geoff

Stopover

I used this hotel as it was a very convenient and competitively priced hotel to use prior to my ferry trip. I only used the room, none of the facilities so can't rate them. Staff very friendly and obliging. Only gripe is the now apparently standard 14 euros parking charge. Excellent cafes close by (200 metres) for a coffee and croissant breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2012

Verified traveler

Great for ferry stopover or longer!

Welcoming and helpful arrival; lovely room with sea view balcony; good light meal and service in the evening; secure garage giving peace of mind about our full car; ease and efficiency if check out. What more is there to say other than the staff smiled and went about their tasks professionally. Recommend highly for stopover or stay.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2012

Joan and Barney

Thought it was rather expensive and no better than the 3 star we had stayed in the previous 5 days, Expected the room to be larger and for the cost of the breakfast would have expected more choice of hot food than overcooked scrambled egg and soggy bacon.The balcony was tiny, not that I would have gone out on it anyway, being 4 floors up, might have if it had been bigger but I guess as we were only staying 1 night they give rooms with the bigger balconies to longer staying guests. I thought from the write up about the hotel it would have been nearer to the centre of Santander but the bus services are excellent and fares very reasonable. On the whole it was OK but don't think it warrants 4+ stars. Beaches are lovely if you like beaches and it is close to choice of bars and restaurants if you don't want to eat in the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

convenient for beaches and buses to town

Very enjoyable and very satisfied with all aspects of the hotel. Easy access to the centre of town and the beautiful beaches. The one down-side was not being able to rent or borrow towels for the beach from the hotel which meant we had to buy these. With low-cost travel and minimum baggage allowances this was a major lapse.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Robert

Todo perfecto!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Emilce

Super fácil de aparcar gratis en la puerta. Ubicación genial. Habitaciones súper cómodas

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Giovanna

Muy bueno

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Elena N

Todo perfecto!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2025

Philippe

La chambre était propre mais elle ne correspondait pas à ce qui était annoncée sur le site d'Expedia (je n'ai jamais eu la vue sur la mer, ni un grand lit). Je suggère à L’hôtel de prendre contact avec Expedia pour mieux faire correspondre leurs offres.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Liliana

Está en una zona bonita, los servicios son buenos, la habitación bien pero en la mayoría de los hoteles que me he quedado hay cafetera y aquí está muy simple pero pues el restaurante es bueno y agradable

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Carlos

Excelente ubicación, solo el parking fue complicado

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Richard

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Estupendo hotel junto a la playa de El Sardinero. Habitacion ampliavy bonita terraza con vistas al mar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Joseba

Excelente

Extraordinaria estancia en el mismo Sardinero. Habitacion amplia con terraza, buenas camas, personal muy amable y muy buena comida en restaurante muy buen atendido

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Blasi

Todo correcto. Lo único almohadas muy duras.Y la puerta corredera de la terraza está dura y no cierra bien.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

EMILIO

Totalmente recomendable

Totalmente recomendable, al lado de la Magdalena

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Eduardo

Nos gusto mucho la ubicación y la comida.Muy bien en general.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Jesus

Buen hotel en zona residencial

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Joaquim

Excelente en su conjunto

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay

I spent 4 days in Santander and the hotel is really good. Nice location, clean and staffs are very nice and helpful. They helped me to arrange for early check in and helped us to book the restaurants. I am pretty sure I will book this hotel again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2024

Ivana

It was nice room, position but the temperature in the room was coold, which made it uncomfortable unfortunatelly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

Ana maria

El hotel excelente, muy recomendado
Se encuentra en una zona tranquila