Savor the coastal vibes at Alda Don Carlos, where you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or grab a coffee at the cafe. With kids' meals available and a playground to keep them entertained, this aparthotel is perfect for families. Take advantage of bike rentals and an outdoor tennis court to stay active.
Calle Duque de Santo Mauro, 20, Santander, Cantabria, 39005
What's nearby
El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Primera El Sardinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gran Casino del Sardinero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Jardines de Piquio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Santander (SDR) - 18 min drive
Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 9 min drive
Santander Station - 12 min drive
Valdecilla Station - 16 min drive
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Restaurants
Max Sports Café - 7 min walk
La Cañía - 2 min walk
With Love - 5 min walk
Cafetería Manila - 10 min walk
100 Montaditos - La Sureña - 6 min walk
About this property
Alda Don Carlos
At Alda Don Carlos, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from El Sardinero Beach and Santander Ferry Terminal. After visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
At a glance
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Property size
34 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 12:00 PM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from midnight - midnight
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing and downhill skiing nearby
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Electric car charging station on site
Airport shuttle available
Area shuttle
Family friendly
Playground
Babysitting services
Dining
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Snack bar/deli
Entertainment
Karaoke
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
1 meeting room
Business center
Computer station
Conference space
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Elevator
Soundproofing
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Free newspapers (lobby)
24-hour front desk
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Things to do
Outdoor tennis courts
Bicycle rentals on site
Scuba diving nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
34 rooms
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
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.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number G-4858
Also known as
Don Carlos Santander
Hotel Don Carlos Santander
Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos Santander
Apartamentos Don Carlos Santander
Apartamentos Don Carlos
Hotel Don Carlos
Alda Don Carlos Santander
Alda Don Carlos Aparthotel
Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos
Alda Don Carlos Aparthotel Santander
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Alda Don Carlos?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Alda Don Carlos?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply). Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Alda Don Carlos?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.
What is there to do at Alda Don Carlos and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near Alda Don Carlos?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Alda Don Carlos like?
Alda Don Carlos is a short 3-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Bay of Biscay.
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Reviews
Alda Don Carlos Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Hotel muy bonito, muy cerca a la playa en el Sardinero que es una zona de Santander muy bonito.
Erin S
Erin S, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2020
Recomendable!
Muy buena ubicación cerca de la playa del Sardinero, zona tranquila para aparcar libremente, buena conexión con el centro de Santander y destacar que el personal muy amable.
Desayuno buffet muy bien atendido.
Muy profesionales!
100 % Recomendable.
ANTONIO JOSE
ANTONIO JOSE, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 2, 2020
Pesima, empleados groseros, cobros extra absurdos
Pésima experiencia, al llegar nos dicen que la habitación que reservamos con cama king y sofá cama no está disponible y que tenemos que tomar una con 2 individuales y que así es la política del hotel, empleados groseros, te cobran bufete de adulto obligado a menores de 1 año y 2, y si te llevas una mandarina te lo prohíben descortésmente, parking en la zona imposible, o pagas 20€ x dia o caminas 4 cuadras, te cobran x la habitación 30€ extra x día de sorpresa por niño de 2 años y no te ponen ni toallas, ni cama, ni almohada extra diciendo que es por uso de agua y electricidad, en fin.. pésima y desagradable experiencia especialmente por la “directora” de alimentación que además de grosera y desagradable se siente la dueña del hotel y retira el bufete antes de la hora, lo mismo la cafetería que 15 min antes del cierre ya te dan servicio de mala cara.
Fernando
Fernando, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2019
Hecho de menos unos enchufes para cargar los móviles en las mesillas. Pero esto en casi todos los hoteles en los que hemos estado.
Muchas gracias al personal de las habitaciones, recepción y cafetería.
José
José, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2019
très bon choix pour un séjour kool
appartement fonctionnel et bien situé facilité de parking et bus au pied de l'hotel
agnes
agnes, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2019
Rymlig och bekväm lägenhet. Jättesköna sängar. Finns inget att klaga på. Prisvärt.
Britt
Britt, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2018
Don Carlos
The location of the hotel was great .the cleanliness was very good .the only negative is the walls were very thin.we could hear next doors conversation
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2018
Good value beside Sardinero beach
Nice location just off Sardinero beach; beside bus stop with connections to Santander centre, or a 25 minute walk into town; supermarkets and some bars and restaurants nearby. Pleasant to walk to Palacio de la Magdalena and Cabo Mayor from here. Building is unremarkable to look at, but apartments are very spacious and cleaned daily; but only a few rooms likely have a nice view. Staff are friendly. It seemed very good value when I was there in mid September 2018.
Joe
Joe, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2018
Un departamento muy amplio y con un muy buen servi
Lo único malo es que está un poco lejos del centro de la ciudad pero a una cuadra pasa un bus que por 1,30 te lleva directitamente al centro. Son unos departamentos muy amplios y cómodos con servicio de cocineta y hasta un balcón, lo mejor es el servicio, te ayudan en todo y Don inmejorables
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2018
friendly, HELPFULL, WONDERFUL LOCATION. WONDERFUL APARTMENT, WONDERFUL FOOD., WONDERFUL CITY. WONDERFUL SERVICE. BEST PLACE TO STAY!!!
MARUCHI//ERICH
MARUCHI//ERICH, 9-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2018
Not a resort facility
The amenities in the apartment were abysmal. There was only one warped frying pan and one pot that had so much of the lining pealing I was afraid to use it. No bowls and the coffee cups we small with no handles. There was no coffee pot or way to make hot water. The front desk answered questions but offered no help. The TV played no English channels. Not the kind of apartment that is comfortable for several days. The information also said it had laundry facilities and I even called Hotels.com to confirm and when I arrived they did not. The restaurant was fillies with old men smoking every day. Not inviting to go there for a drink. It smelled bad so if you are sensitive to odd smells, you won’t like it. I think it is an old folks home that has a unit or two available for rent. Location was great, parking on the street was easy, accessible and safe.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2018
Super Sandinero Hotel
Location is superb 5 mins from a great beach and the town centre and the bus to Santander,but the walk in is beautiful .Really helpful staff, excellent value, good facilities ,unfortunately the bed was too firm for us and the shower was a nightmare, both faults which should not put anyone off as the shower may have been repaired by now and the bed is a personal preference.
Robb
Robb, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2018
Hotel Don Carlos
Parfait pour une nuita Santander. On y trouve toutes les commodités ainsi qu’un Stationnement souterrain s’il n’y a pas de place dans la rue. Il y a un bon restaurant sur la meme rue mais il était réservé pour un groupe le soir que nous s y etions.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2018
Apartamentos situados muy cerca de la playa del Sardinero, con muy buenas vistas, terraza amplia y agradable, limpio, comodo y espacioso, buenas camas, bzño grande con bañera, muchos armarios y personal muy atento y servicial
Lourdes
Lourdes, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2018
Que buen lugar
Lo único sería mejorar la variedad del buffet de desayuno ya que es muy limitado, pero por lo demás excelente lugar!
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2018
Good sized family apartments
I stayed at Hotel Don Carlos for a long weekend whilst visiting family.
The hotel is situated a minutes walk away from some of Santanders' superb beaches and about a 30 minute walk into the main shopping area.
My apartment room contained a small kitchen area with a fridge freezer, microwave and stove, lounge, dining area and balcony.
The decor of the rooms was a little simple and the sofa bed could have been more comfortable for sitting on but the bed was most comfortable.
On the whole the room was pretty clean but felt like it could do with a refresh.
The contential breakfast buffet was well stocked with fresh fruit, cereals, pastries etc.
The hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful. There's a small cafe there and restaurant which has a good reputation amongst the locals.
Overall I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Don Carlos but my room was probably suited to a family than a solo traveler unless of course you're looking for lots of space.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2018
Perfecto
Todo.petgecto
Limpio y cómodo.buen descanso .sitio tranquilo
felix
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2018
Perfecto y cómodo
Todo perfecto.tranqiilo.personal amable educado recepción simpáticas agradables..limpio etc muy bien camarero bar ...... no opino.gracias
felix
felix, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2017
Good value, comfortable accommodation in a pleasant area. Excellent public transport nearby. Very likely to use it again.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2017
Agradable
Todo casi perfecto. Solo reseñar que los baños están algo descuidados, y mejorar algo la limpieza.
mirolax
mirolax, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2017
Really comfortable
Great!
Nice ambience
Near to bus
Near
The casino
Good cafe and restaurant facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights
Will return again
eleanor
eleanor, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2017
Séjour balnéaire
Appart hôtel très bien à proximité des plages.
Pas de climatisation dans l'appartement: problème en cas de forte chaleurs.
MICHEL
MICHEL, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2017
Cerca de playa y bus turistico
Estuvimos dos dias y todo fue bien, habitacion comoda, volveria alli otra vez aunque es algo costoso..
kosar
kosar, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2017
Como en casa
Repetiría. Como estar en casa. Personal muy amable. Situación perfecta, al lado de la playa, de supermercado, de farmacia, de taxi. La equipación del apartamento es completísima, tiene de todo. Limpieza a diario muy rápida. Quizás el restaurante un poco caro, pero como puedes cocinar en la habitación, da igual. Me habría gustado que la habitación que me dieron tuviese mejores vistas
Cristina
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 24, 2017
Corresponde a su categoría
La ubicación es muy buena, al lado del Sardinero, y el hotel correcto.