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Hotel Silken Rio Santander

4.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Front of property
Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Avenida Reina Victoria, 153, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
  • El Sardinero Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Palacio de la Magdalena
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Santander Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santander (SDR)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Connecting Rooms, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Silken Rio Santander

Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Santander Ferry Terminal
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking.
Hotel Silken Rio Santander offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Silken Rio Santander. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from El Sardinero Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Marea Alta
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Steps from El Sardinero Beach and a 5-minute drive from Santander Ferry Terminal
  • Local-area and bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square metres) and includes conference space. An area shuttle and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Silken Rio Santander. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Hotel Silken Rio Santander was completed in July 2020.

This 4-star Santander hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Marea Alta – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves lunch.
Marea Baja – This tapas bar specialises 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 300 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 22 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order 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 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marea Alta
  • Marea Baja

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

More

  • 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: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 older; 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 22 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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

  • On-site 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 aged 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.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 30 September.

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

Hotel Silken Rio Santander Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 586 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely room, comfy beds, great sea view, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 night stay in santander

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIVIANA

Frente al mar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mainly good stay

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
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family hotel. Both 2 Rolls are connected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the sea and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel over looking the beach. Buses outside to go to city centre in 5 mins. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb value. Super clean and modern. Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to good resaurants and bars. Plus adjacent to the.beach. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

melvin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESUS, CAROLINA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aparcamiento muy fácil y ubicación inmejorable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MAURILIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Yee Key

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cecilia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ladies at the front desk were very nice but the bed was not well made also. Bathroom not clean mold around shower doors
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, and location. Right in front of the Sardinero beach and city center....Great experience.
View from our room....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rumana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024