Parador de Santillana Gil Blas

Name: Parador de Santillana Gil Blas
Address: Plaza Ramon Pelayo 11, Cantabria, spain
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 4.3

Santillana de Mar, Cantabria, Spain

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About Parador de Santillana Gil Blas

location

The hotel is located in the heart of Santillana del Mar, a small Cantabrian town whose origins date back to the 8th Century. Altamira Museum and Santillana Zoo can both be found just a 15-minute walk away.

facility

3 suites, 2 single rooms and 23 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by English- and French-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

sport

Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace.

meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at Parador de Santillana Gil Blas

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  24-hour reception
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  Currency Exchange
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  Shops
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  Conference Room
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  Room Service
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  Laundry Service
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  Pets
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  Elevator/ Lift
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  Ironing services
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  Laundry
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  Newspaper
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  Parking
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  Smoking rooms
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  Wifi
Building Information
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  Garden (m²)
Common Area
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  Library
General Services
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  Luggage storage
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  Multilingual Staff
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  Wake-up Call / Service
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  Wheelchair
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  Protective equipment for employees
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  Packaged meals
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  Protective equipment for guests
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  First-aid services
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Breakfast Served
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  Special Diet
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Bar
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  Cafe
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  Restaurant
Object Information
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  Fax
Room Facilities
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  Shower
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  Bathtub
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  Hairdryer
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  Minibar
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  TV
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  Room service
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  Toiletries
Shopping
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  Souvenir shop
Sport/Entertainment
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  Events

Location

Around this property:

Beach

25000 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

471

Very Good

289

Average

Poor

Terrible

Recent Reviews: 905

User:490satishs
Trip type: Couples
Management needs to give their staff attention - so that they can give their guests the same.
21 Jul 2026
The building is very nice - as it most paradores. The disappointment is the running of the place. The staff are friendly but have not been given the training required to give the guests a four star experience. We later stayed at another parador and the difference was very evident. Here everything worked smoothly.The breakfast at this parador was not as good as in the next we stayed. All in all - stay somewhere else until management have either been changed or given their staff a good chance to give good service. Jose Carlos Campos, Otros at Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, responded to this review 490satishsThank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and for highlighting the beauty of our Parador and the friendliness of our team.We are truly sorry to learn that the service you received did not meet your expectations or the standards we strive to provide. Your comments regarding the overall service, operational organization, and breakfast have been noted and will be shared with our management team as part of our ongoing improvement efforts.We are committed to continuously improving staff training and reviewing our procedures to ensure every guest enjoys the high-quality experience they expect from a Parador. We regret that we fell short during your stay.Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. It helps us identify areas where we can improve. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with the experience you were expecting.Kind regards.
User:Susan2395
Trip type: Couples
Eat Out
28 May 2026
Nice room lovely terrace poor food. Reception staff lovely. Room had no hot water for 24 hours ,no reduction made on the bill. Dining room a bit dreary, breakfast distinctly average, have eaten much better in other Paradors. Jose Carlos Campos, Otros at Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, responded to this review Susan 2395Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the friendliness of our reception staff, as well as the comfort of your room and the lovely terrace.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of hot water during your stay. We completely understand your disappointment and regret that this issue affected your experience. Althoufht was only less 1 hour, by a technical problem. We also appreciate your comments regarding the dining room atmosphere and the breakfast, as your feedback helps us identify areas where we need to improve.Thank you once again for your valuable comments. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a much more satisfying experience.
User:Dream422281
Trip type:
Impressed from England
18 Oct 2025
A wonderful property and location, excellent food and service. Very convenient for the ferry. Shame about the rain, we would have loved to see more of the village. Jose Carlos Campos, Other at Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, responded to this review Dear Dream422281We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to communicate your impressions about your stay in our ParadorWe are proud, and it gives us a great satisfaction to count on your opinions, which every day help us in our efforts to achieve the service you deserve.We trust that, on future visits, everything will be to your satisfaction.Best regards,
User:Jonathan S
Trip type:
Beautiful Bumpy Ride
01 Oct 2025
First off, this Parador is top notch. Truly excellent in every way. Nevertheless the streets of Santillana Del Mar are so thick and treacherously paved with cobblestones that it is quite difficult to walk around the town. The parking lot is also a treacherous drive down a narrow passageway. I only mention this because while the parador is truly stunning and I highly recommend visiting, it’s not that fun to limp around town, especially if you have the slightest imbalance issues. Jose Carlos Campos, Otros at Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, responded to this review Dear JonathanSThank you very much for sharing your experience and for your kind words about our Parador. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.We would like to inform you that the current parking arrangement is provisional due to ongoing construction work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and are working to improve the situation as soon as possible.Regarding the cobbled streets, we understand they can be a bit challenging, but they are part of the charm of Santillana del Mar — a beautifully preserved medieval village and a designated historic-artistic site. This authenticity is precisely what draws so many visitors each year.We hope to welcome you again soon so you can continue to enjoy the beauty and character of this special corner of Cantabria.Sincerely,
User:Mike E
Trip type:
Santander and beyond
29 Sept 2025
Stayed for just 1 night at Gil Blas which was great! Excellent service and good food in a wonderful environment. Definitely worth a short stay….. Jose Carlos Campos, Otros at Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, responded to this review Dear este33Thank you very much for your kind commentWe’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, even if it was a short one. It’s a real pleasure to know that the service, food, and surroundings lived up to your expectations. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep working with enthusiasm every day.We hope to welcome you back to Gil Blas soon — maybe for a slightly longer stay next time!Best regards,