This smoke-free hotel features 12 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges, and 16 coffee shops/cafes. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
Dorma Sardinero offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
This Santander hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dorma Sardinero. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from El Sardinero Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 12 restaurants, and 4 bars are available.
Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at hhhh, one of the property's 12 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
Steps from El Sardinero Beach and a 5-minute drive from Santander Ferry Terminal
There are 12 restaurants and 16 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dorma Sardinero also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours).
This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Hhhh - This beachfront sports bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only.
Hh - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 13 per person
12 restaurants
16 coffee shops/cafes
4 bars/lounges
Restaurants on site
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Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
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
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1 building
8 floors
Built in 1964
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
A late check-out fee will be charged
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Rio Santander
Silken Rio
Silken Rio Hotel
Silken Rio Hotel Santander
Silken Rio Santander
Silken Santander
Hotel Silken Rio
Silken Rio Santander Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Hotel
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander Hotel Santander
Reviews
Dorma Sardinero Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
A pleasant enough stay at the Rio Silken, a 5 night break mainly as a base for the football in Bilbao! Room was fine, bed was comfy for good nights rest, and the staff more than helpful and responsive.
Towels were changed almost daily. One issue we had was that tea and coffee were not automatically replenished. This had to be paid for. Not 4 star service. Hotel very well situated right in the front close to all the bars and restaurants and beaches of El Sardinero
Mary
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela
Travelled with partner
22 May 2025
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
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.
The greatest asset is the staff. They were endlessly helpful to me in working out all sorts of issues, especially about train travel in Spain. One negative for me: the sharply sloping ceilings in my room are hazardous to a tall person. I hit my head hard several times during my stay. Next time I would like a different style of room if they are available.