Curated luxury hotels in Cantabria

When you stay at Posada Santa Ana in Suances, you'll be near the beach and 6 minutes by car from Bay of Biscay. This bed & breakfast is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Cabarceno Natural Park and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Santander Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at Abba Palacio de Soñanes Hotel in Villacarriedo, you'll be in the historical district and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Cabarceno Natural Park and 21 mi (33.7 km) from Santander Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from El Sardinero Beach and 12.5 mi (20 km) from El Castillo Cave.

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Finca la Vegacha is situated in San Roque de Ríomiera. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a garden.

The spacious chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area.

Santander Port is 41 km from the chalet, while Puerto Chico is 43 km from the property. Santander Airport is 36 km away.

With a stay at Palacio Arriluce Hotel in Getxo (Algorta), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Bay of Biscay and 10 minutes from Bilbao Exhibition Centre. This luxury hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Plaza Moyua.

Located in Portugalete, Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Vizcaya Bridge and 10 minutes from Bilbao Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Port of Bilbao.

When you stay at Abba Comillas Hotel in Comillas, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Fuente de los Tres Canos and Palacio de Ocejo. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Parque Guell y Martos and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from El Capricho de Gaudí.

Abba Comillas Hotel offers bright, spacious rooms with lovely views. The hotel has a paid spa centre and a heated indoor swimming pool.

A hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a foot bath are all available at the spa centre. The Hotel Comillas also has a massage and treatment service and a large fitness centre.

The Oyambre restaurant offers a range of gourmet cuisine and lovely views. There is also a library, a garden and a terrace.

Public parking is free on site and private parking is offered at a good price. The hotel is in the heart of Cantabria, a short drive to central Comillas.

This glamorous hotel is situated on Getxo’s elegant Paseo Zugazarte. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and décor inspired by the 1920s. All overlook the sea or hotel garden.

Hotel Embarcadero is set in a former Basque mansion in Las Arenas, in the heart of the coastal town of Getxo. There is easy transport to central Bilbao via Gobela and Areeta Metro Stations.

Traditional Basque cuisine is served at the Embarcadero’s café-restaurant. There is also a gift shop.

Private parking is possible on site at the Embarcadero. Vizcaya Bridge is just 800 metres away, while Bilbao Airport lies within 9 km.

Las Rocas Playa Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Castro-Urdiales. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Playa Brazomar.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms include sea views. All rooms in Las Rocas Playa Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish and French.

Playa Ostende/Urdiales is 1.6 km from Las Rocas Playa Hotel, while Playa de Mioño is 2.4 km from the property. Bilbao Airport is 32 km away.

Located in Penarrubia, Hotel Balneario La Hermida is within a 15-minute drive of Sotama Visitor Center and San Juan Church. This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Santa Catalina Viewpoint and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Millennial Chestnuts of Cillorigo de Liébana.

Located in Barakaldo, Hotel Puerta de Bilbao is in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Plaza Moyua and Vizcaya Bridge. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Santiago Cathedral and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Hotel Mirador de La Franca is a charming, secluded hotel that overlooks the beautiful bay and beach of La Franca – one of the largest, sandy beaches along the Asturian coastline. This beachfront hotel offers free WiFi.

Enjoy the fresh, sea air with a game of tennis on the Mirador de La Franca’s own courts. Meanwhile, children can have fun in the football court or playground.

Use the hotel as a base to visit the stunning scenery of Green Spain, including the majestic Picos de Europa mountains and the Cantabrian coastline. Hotel staff are on hand to offer advice on a wide range of activities available in the region.

After a day spent enjoying the pleasant surroundings, return to the hotel to try the fine local cuisine served in the hotel restaurant.

With a stay at Hotel Igeretxe in Getxo (Algorta), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Estuary of Bilbao. This beach hotel is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from San Mames Stadium and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Port of Bilbao.

With a stay at URH Palacio de Oriol Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santurtzi, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Bilbao and Estuary of Bilbao. This hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 8 mi (12.9 km) from San Mames Stadium.

Located near to the Sobrellano Palace and in front of Pontificia University, this elegant hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Paid outdoor parking.

All rooms at Comillas are equipped with air conditioning and a TV. They also feature a private bathroom complete with hairdryer.

The charming town of Comillas is situated just 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. San Martin Beach is 1 km away.

Located in Villarcayo, Hotel Rural La Torre de Bisjueces is within a 15-minute drive of Torres de Medina de Pomar and Nuestra Senora Del Rosario. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Arco de la Cadena and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Lagunas de Antuzanos.

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 80 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 12.7 mi (20.4 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 Bay of Biscay. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Colina and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Laredo Beach.