Our pick
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
Santander, ES
★ 0-star9.2/104,015 reviews
0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original
English
Enjoy Santander vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.5Generally well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, bathrobes and small balcony in some rooms; a few guests noted rooms were a bit small but acceptable.
Location
9.7Frequently praised as a top/central location with good access; one guest reported being given a patio view instead of a sea view which impacted that individual's perception.
Service
10.0Consistently outstanding: multiple reviews praise staff as very friendly, helpful, welcoming (welcome drink, attentive reception, named staff highlighted), staff went out of their way to assist guests.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
Santander, ES
★ 0-star8.2/101,788 reviews
0.22 km (0.14 mi) from original
Our pick
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
Santander, ES
★ 0-star9.2/104,015 reviews
0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
Santander, ES
★ 2-star8.6/101,478 reviews
0.52 km (0.32 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites9.5
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander8.4
Cleanliness
Enjoy Santander8.6
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites6.0
Service
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites10.0
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander9.0
Food & Breakfast
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites9.2
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander8.2
Amenities & Facilities
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites9.6
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander8.6
Value
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites9.6
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander8.7
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites amenity advantages
Fitness centerSwimming poolBusiness centerAirport shuttleBreakfast in the room
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander amenity advantages
LaundrySkiing
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Enjoy Santander
8.9/10Hotel Royal Suite Santander
8.2/10Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
9.2/10Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
8.6/10Rooms
Enjoy Santander
8.7Bedrooms are generally comfortable, though some concerns about shared bathrooms.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
9.5Generally well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, bathrobes and small balcony in some rooms; a few guests noted rooms were a bit small but acceptable.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
8.4Rooms were comfortable but some issues with mattress quality and common areas were mentioned.
Cleanliness
Enjoy Santander
8.6Room cleanliness is frequently praised.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
6.0Significant negative report: one guest found a room infested with cockroaches, left at 2am and reported to health/consumer authorities; management response described as dismissive — lowers overall cleanliness rating.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
8.0The common area had a burnt smell and some maintenance issues were noted.
Location
Enjoy Santander
9.3Multiple reviews highlight excellent proximity to central attractions.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
9.7Frequently praised as a top/central location with good access; one guest reported being given a patio view instead of a sea view which impacted that individual's perception.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
9.2The location was consistently rated highly across multiple reviews.
Service
Enjoy Santander
9.3Staff are described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
10.0Consistently outstanding: multiple reviews praise staff as very friendly, helpful, welcoming (welcome drink, attentive reception, named staff highlighted), staff went out of their way to assist guests.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
9.0The attention was noted to be good, but there were issues regarding accommodation changes.
Sleep & Noise
Enjoy Santander
—Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
—Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
—Food & Breakfast
Enjoy Santander
8.8No specific comments; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
9.2Complimentary breakfast (including breakfast in-room) received positive remarks in multiple reviews; few detailed F&B comments otherwise.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
8.2Issues with breakfast access for guests with pets affected this rating.
Amenities & Facilities
Enjoy Santander
8.8Guests enjoy good common areas and personal storage solutions.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
9.6Positive mentions of a pleasant (albeit small) pool, in-room treats, quality towels/linen, bathrobes and on-site parking; overall amenities are well cared for.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
8.6Well-equipped apartments, though some guests mentioned overlooked details.
Value
Enjoy Santander
8.7Standard for this hotel tier, considering location and cleanliness.
Hotel Royal Suite Santander
—Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
9.6Several guests commented on great value and good pricing for the experience; one guest felt strongly cheated due to the cleanliness/view issue, but overall value perception is high.
Apartamentos Art Suite Santander
8.7The overall experience justified the price for many guests.
Landmarks
Enjoy Santander
Geometría y AstronomíaHotel Royal Suite Santander
El Robot de PixelSercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
El Robot de PixelApartamentos Art Suite Santander
Estatua del cardenal Ángel Herrera Oria