Gran Hotel Victoria

Perched between the Gran Casino and the Palacio de la Magdalena, this Santander hotel overlooks El Sardinero Beach. Just a short walk from the sand and near Mataleñas golf course, the family-friendly property sits close to Jardines de Piquio and the Magdalena Peninsula.

Seventy air‑conditioned rooms each have a private terrace or balcony and minibar. Expect simple, comfortable rooms with cable TV, safes and bathrooms that include bidets and hairdryers. The hotel holds a Q Certificate for Tourist Quality and offers garden terraces that add a relaxed, coastal vibe.

Dine on Cantabrian market cuisine and shellfish at the on‑site restaurant or sip coffee in the café and bar. There’s a casino on the premises, garden terraces, bicycle rentals, a mini‑golf area, a massage room and a doctor available. Complimentary wired and wireless internet is offered in public areas, and paid onsite parking is available. Wake up to sea‑breeze mornings and easy beach access.

Meeting planners get a conference center with about 273 m² of event space plus three meeting rooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a concierge and dry‑cleaning/laundry services support business stays.

The restaurant focuses on authentic Cantabrian seafood and market dishes, with two garden terraces for al fresco meals. There’s a bar‑café and room service (limited hours), plus four nearby beach bars. Continental breakfast is available for a fee with weekday and weekend serving times.