Curated luxury hotels in Cantabria

Occupying the 17th-century Santa Isabel Convent in the Basque village of Gordexola, Komentu Maitea is located a 15-minute drive from Bilbao. Each spacious room includes flat-screen TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at Komentu Maitea feature wooden floors and original stone walls. All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, and offer a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities.

Guests of the Komentu Maitea can enjoy traditional Basque cuisine in the elegant restaurant. The hotel also has snack bar, spacious lounge areas and gardens.

Surrounded by peaceful countryside, Komentu Maitea is just 15 km from the Medieval village of Balmaseda and 25 minutes' drive from Santurce Ferry Port.

Bilbao Airport is 30 minutes away by car, and transfers can be arranged by the hotel. Reception can also arrange car hire, and there is free parking on site.

Hotel la Casona de Barrio, Alto Campoo features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Barrio. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use the sauna, or enjoy garden views.

The hotel comes with a wardrobe, a private bathroom, a TV and a patio with a mountain view.

Hotel la Casona de Barrio, Alto Campoo offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barrio, like hiking, skiing and fishing.

Santander Airport is 79 km away.

With a stay at NH La Avanzada, you'll be centrally located in Leioa, within a 15-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Port of Bilbao and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Playa de la Bola.

With a stay at Parador De Limpias in Limpias, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yelso de Hayas and Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Colina and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Laredo Beach.

Casón de la Marquesa has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Las Fraguas. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a patio with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, rooms at Casón de la Marquesa also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer pool view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at Casón de la Marquesa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Las Fraguas, like cycling.

Golf Abra del Pas is 38 km from the hotel, while Menendez Pelayo Library is 50 km from the property. Santander Airport is 47 km away.

HOTEL RURAL LA ENGAÑA in Pedrosa has 4-star accommodation with a garden. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a garden view.

At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at HOTEL RURAL LA ENGAÑA also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Santander Airport is 75 km from the property.

With a stay at Hotel Arha Mar Comillas in Comillas, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fuente de los Tres Canos and Palacio de Ocejo. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from El Capricho de Gaudí and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Parque Guell y Martos.

Tinas de Pechon is a stylish, modern hotel in the Cantabrian village of Pechón, 10 minutes’ drive from San Vicente de la Barquera and its beach. It offers free WiFi and spacious rooms or apartments.

All air-conditioned rooms and apartments feature wooden floors. There is a living room with a sofa bed, TV and minibar.

Each room and apartment has a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities, and some feature a hydro-massage bath.

A varied Continental breakfast is available and there is a pretty terrace with a café-bar and restaurant.

The hotel has a tour desk. It offers easy access to the A8 Motorway, just 5 minutes' drive away. San Vicente de la Barquera is 12 km away.

When you stay at La Posada de Ojebar in Rasines, you'll be by the sea and 13 minutes by car from Cullalvera Cave. This farm stay is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Covalanas Cave and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Yelso de Hayas.

Situated in Unquera and with Soplao Cave reachable within 23 km, La Casona de Molleda features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Built in 19th century, this 4-star hotel is within 23 km of Desfiladero de la Hermida and 24 km of Sobrellano Palace. Some units at the property have a balcony with a mountain view.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

La Casona de Molleda offers a children's playground.

El Capricho de Gaudi is 24 km from the accommodation, while Santa Maria de Lebeña Church is 30 km from the property. Santander Airport is 67 km away.

Posada Torre Palacio La Taxuela has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Villanueva la Lastra. This 4-star inn offers room service and a tour desk. The inn also features free WiFi and free private parking.

At the inn, the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a wardrobe.

At Posada Torre Palacio La Taxuela guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Villanueva la Lastra, like hiking.

Burgos Airport is 87 km from the property.

Situated in Reocín, 38 km from Santander Port, Hotel Palacio de Caranceja features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from El Sardinero Casino.

At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms include a coffee machine, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

Puerto Chico is 39 km from Hotel Palacio de Caranceja, while Santander Festival Palace is 39 km from the property. Santander Airport is 34 km away.

Located in La Parte de Sotoscueva, Hotel Izarbe offers 4-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

All units are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with pool views. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area.

A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Izarbe.

The accommodation offers an outdoor pool.

Santander Airport is 80 km away.

Appto Turístico La Franca LFRA002R, a property with a garden and a bar, is situated in La Franca, 27 km from Soplao Cave, 27 km from Sobrellano Palace, as well as 28 km from El Capricho de Gaudi. The property is around 32 km from Desfiladero de la Hermida, 38 km from Santa Maria de Lebeña Church and 41 km from Bufones de Pria. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Playa de la Franca.

The chalet features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Cares Trail is 46 km from the chalet, while Santo Toribio de Liebana Monastery is 49 km away. Santander Airport is 71 km from the property.

Offering a picturesque setting on Getxo’s Ereaga Beach, Hotel Igeretxe features rooms with sea or garden views. It is within 10 minutes’ walk of Neguri Metro Station, which connects you to central Bilbao in just 25 minutes.

Each stylish, air-conditioned room at Hotel Igeretxe is decorated in contemporary grey tones. There is free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

The Igeretxe has a snack bar and an attractive terrace with views of the bay and mountains.

Portugalete Suspension Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is less than 3 km from the hotel. Bilbao Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Situated in Getxo, 300 metres from Ereaga Beach, Palacio Arriluce Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean and Spanish dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms have a safety deposit box.

Guests at Palacio Arriluce Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for hiking.

Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help.

Vizcaya Bridge is 2.3 km from the accommodation, while Bilbao Exhibition Centre is 10 km away. Bilbao Airport is 8 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.