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Hotel Silken Rio Santander

4.0 star property
Beach fun, near El Sardinero Beach

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This beachfront hotel sits where sea meets shore, giving travelers direct access to white sand beaches. Guests can enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Marea Alta restaurant, grab coffee at the on-site shop, and maintain fitness routines in the hotel gym.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

About the area

El Sardinero, a neighbourhood in Santander, is home to Hotel Silken Rio Santander. Cabarceno Natural Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Sardinero Beach and Somo Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander or El Sardinero Stadium.
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Avenida Reina Victoria, 153, Santander, Cantabria, 39005

What's nearby

  • El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de la Magdalena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santander Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Santander Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Santander (SDR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Balneario de la Concha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maremondo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - La Sureña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cañía - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Atalaya de Mayte - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Silken Rio Santander

Upscale hotel near El Sardinero Beach
You can look forward to 16 coffee shops/cafes, 4 bars and 12 restaurants at Hotel Silken Rio Santander.
Room features
All 525 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, bidets and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 12 restaurants
  • 16 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

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Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 28 floors
  • Built in 500
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 5:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 30 September

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Silken Rio Santander pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Silken Rio Santander?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Silken Rio Santander?

Check-in begins at 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Silken Rio Santander?

Checkout is at 5:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Silken Rio Santander located?

Located in El Sardinero, this beach hotel is steps away from El Sardinero Beach, Bay of Biscay and Primera El Sardinero Beach. Gran Casino del Sardinero and Jardines de Piquio are also within 5 minutes.

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Hotel Silken Rio Santander Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 595 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maria jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps from the Beach Amazing views Walkable Great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, easy parking and great breakfast. Only recommend a refresh to the dated bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view in our room overlooking the ocean. Only negative was the inflated prices in the minibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay. Loved the location and the extraordinary view of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect beach and town access .. Parking is often a problem with a big car in Northern Spain but we know that ! Thanks All staff at Silken Rio ! Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny, the bathroom was good but could have been cleaner, the staff were GREAT.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location across the road from a lovely beach. Nice staff at the front desk gave us an upgrade to sea view room which was much appreciated. Comfortable bed in a decent sized room. Breakfast was ok, not the best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, room was ok , a/c was very poor for us standards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely room, comfy beds, great sea view, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Directly across from the beach. Easy to find free street parking. Many restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well located, beautiful beach close to Palacio de la Magdalena 20 minutes walking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall my stay was excellent. Staff were excellent. The room had a stunning view. The room on the 2nd floor was quite noisy . It could do with soundproofing. Bathroom could do with decorating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location, AC rather tempremental - but other than that perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very comfortable and right across the beach. VERY WAKABLE!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

All of the staff were kind and helpful our room was very comfortable with amazing view The coffee shop also had lots of nice snacks to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA DEL PILAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel over looking the beach. Buses outside to go to city centre in 5 mins. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

A C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay. Very clean and welcoming with all modern amenities.. I got a free upgrade to a seaview which was amazing. I cant wait to come and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good. NIce walk and restaurants around. We also had a lot of free parking around hotel. Staff was very nice to us even gave me an upgrade and they wished me happy birthday at check out they remembers. Nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the sea and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bu3no
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family hotel. Both 2 Rolls are connected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing was shower drain was clogged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025