Hotel Alfar

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Property highlights

About this property

Offering views of Isla Bay from its beachside setting, Alfar Hotel features rooms with balconies. Each room at the Alfar has simple décor with wooden floors. All rooms come with cable TV and a private bathroom. Most offer views of the bay. Guests can enjoy traditional Cantabrian cuisine in the Alfar’s restaurant. There is also a café-bar, where free Wi-Fi is available. The hotel is just 30 km from Cabárceno Park, while the beaches at Laredo and Castro-Urdiales can be reached in 40 minutes by car. Pedreña Golf Course is 20 minutes away. Santander is 35 km from the hotel. You can drive to the Soplao Caves and Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum in just over an hour.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vincent
Ireland Ireland
“Location Great View Excellent Breakfast Ok Continental breakfasts never great but for the cost could not expect much more”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very nice hotel, overlooking the beach. Good size room and bathroom. An average breakfast, but it was plentiful. Plenty of local bars and restaurants within walking distance. Excellent value for money, would recommend the hotel.”
Belinda
Australia Australia
“Wonderful hotel and staff are the highlight. Clean rooms, spotless and comfortable. Great breakfast and the location is incredible in Isla. Couldn’t ask for a better spot. Strongly recommend the afternoon on the hotel’s terrace to have a cool...”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very helpful staff. Great location next to the beach and sea. Large bedroom with comfortable beds. Wonderful meals in the restaurant. Free parking and WiFi. Ideal for visiting all the beaches in the area. 40 minutes from Santander!”
Pat
Portugal Portugal
“Free room upgrade, top floor with sea view, awesome!”
Morgan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely view from the room, very clean ,comfortable bed ,good shower, contintental breakfast ,friendly staff.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely sea (and tree) view, good size balcony with table and chairs. Secure parking on site. Really comfortable beds with high quality linen. Included high quality pastries at breakfast. Really good fixed price lunch included a whole bottle of...”
Pethybridge
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We expected a cooked breakfast. It was described as buffet but it was Continental……. Maybe lost in translation but that’s the (minor) down. Otherwise everything was excellent.”
John
Ireland Ireland
“Friendliness of staff : but most of all just 10 steps from the hotel to the beach with the cleanest , clearest sea imaginable .”
Suzie
Canada Canada
“Fantastic location... right on the beach with amazing view, very good value for money. The restaurant/ bar were great with a wonderful patio. Breakfast was good and hotel offers free parking as well. Staff were very nice.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Spanish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

Hotel Alfar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. That's about US$173. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Alfar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: H5414H268