Curated luxury hotels in Cantabrian Mountains

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.

Housed in a former palace dating from the 18th century, this charming and tranquil hotel is the perfect accommodation for a relaxing rural getaway.

Equipped with an expansive garden terrace area, in Casona Los Caballeros you can sit outside and enjoy a read in the sunshine, while breathing in the fresh air. Admire the sunsets from the gardens in the cool of the evening.

Each of the 30 spacious rooms in Casona Los Caballeros is decorated in a rustic style, conserving the original stone walls and wooden flooring.

This hotel also comes with 2 lounges, where you can relax in the evening and a bar, so you can have a drink with friends or family to finish the day.

With a stay at Palacio Urgoiti in Mungia, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Port of Bilbao and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Monte Artxanda.

With a stay at Hesperia Bilbao in Bilbao (Uribarri), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 7 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Biscay.

With a stay at Barceló Bilbao Nervión in Bilbao (Uribarri), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 7 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Biscay.

With a stay at La Casona de Revolgo, you'll be centrally located in Santillana del Mar – a 7-minute walk from Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar and 12 minutes by foot from Santillana del Mar Zoo. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Caves of Altamira and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Laberinto de Villapresente.

A stay at NH Collection Villa de Bilbao places you in the heart of Bilbao, within a 15-minute walk of San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

The Abando Hotel is located in central Bilbao, opposite Abando Metro Station and 150 metres from Abando Indalecio Prieto Railway Station. Its air-conditioned rooms all offer free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Abando is just 200 metres from Bilbao’s main shopping streets, and 500 metres from the Guggenheim Museum of contemporary art. The old town is just 300 metres away. There is a tram stop 150 metres away.

The hotel offers a varied breakfast, while the stylish Epaia Restaurant serves typical Basque cuisine. It specializes in fresh fish, and has an extensive wine list.

Abando has a free gym with sauna and Turkish bath. There is also a gift shop and internet terminals.

With a stay at NH La Avanzada, you'll be centrally located in Leioa, within a 15-minute drive of San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. 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.

With a stay at Akla Hotel Palacio Torre de Ruesga in Ruesga, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cullalvera Cave and Covalanas Cave. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Ason Waterfalls and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Los Machucos.

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, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a patio with a garden view. The rooms feature a wardrobe.

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

Golf Abra del Pas is 39 km from the accommodation. Santander Airport is 47 km from the property.

HOTEL RURAL LA ENGAÑA is offering accommodation in Pedrosa. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a garden. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view.

Santander Airport is 75 km from the property.

Set in Galizano and within 1.3 km of Playa de Galizano, Hotel Gastronómico Torre de Galizano has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Santander Port is 31 km from the hotel and Puerto Chico is 33 km away.

All guest rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning and a wardrobe.

Santander Festival Palace is 33 km from Hotel Gastronómico Torre de Galizano, while El Sardinero Casino is 35 km from the property. Santander Airport is 30 km away.

With a stay at Sercotel Ayala Bilbao, you'll be centrally located in Bilbao – a 4-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 5 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

Situated in Dobro, Hotel Rural Casa Nardo offers 4-star accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Rural Casa Nardo.

Santander Airport is 105 km from the property.

The charming San Román de Escalante dates from the 17th century and features striking, individually decorated rooms with pieces of art work. Surrounded by gardens, it features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Opening onto a balcony, the spacious rooms at San Román de Escalante have high ceilings and classic décor. Some include features such as beamed ceilings, marble pillars or 4-poster beds.

All rooms have air conditioning, a TV, minibar, coffee maker and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

There is also a relaxing lounge area and a terrace overlooking the lovely gardens.

The surrounding area is ideal for horse riding and walking. The beaches at Santoña can be reached in 15 minutes by car, while the fishing villages of Noja and Laredo are within 15 km of the hotel.

Facing the beachfront, Villa Playa San Juan offers 4-star accommodation in Soto de la Marina and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. The property is around 200 metres from Playa de San Juan de la Canal Bezana, 12 km from Santander Port and 12 km from Puerto Chico. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi and family rooms.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with a stovetop. All rooms in Villa Playa San Juan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Soto de la Marina, like hiking, fishing and snorkelling.

El Sardinero Casino is 12 km from Villa Playa San Juan, while Santander Festival Palace is 12 km away. Santander Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.

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.