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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Dorma Sardinero Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 612 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 612 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 612 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 612 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 612 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Stephen
Travelled with partner
4 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view in our room overlooking the ocean. Only negative was the inflated prices in the minibar.
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
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
Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
valerie, chesterfield
10 Sept 2025
valerie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Alvaro
Travelled with group
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, room was ok , a/c was very poor for us standards.
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.
The only thing is that due to its location the parking is complicated and smelly, we just left the car in there to the last day. The breakfast buffet was just good, but they don’t clean the used tables, so we moved the dirty dishes ti another table to be able to seat where we want, and you need to ask for juice etc; the staff were good and nice, but what happen is that there’re only two workers; they moved fast and wanted to help everyone but there were much of guest for only two staff. On the other hand Marea Alta has great menu and the staff was very professional and friendly; the paella was exquisite, I recommend it.
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.