The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cantabria

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cantabria

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Cantabria? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Cantabria, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Cantabria to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Cantabria, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Cantabria for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Cantabria for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Nueva Plaza

Camargo, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cantabria

Located at Avda. De Bilbao, 57, Hotel Nueva Plaza has great rooms from $151 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 15.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Maritimo Ris

Noja, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hotel Maritimo Ris which has nice rooms starting at $87. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Paseo Marítimo 5. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 42.1 km from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Los Infantes

Santillana del Mar, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel Los Infantes to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $76. We loved that is has skiing, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Avenida L'Dorat 1. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 10.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Hotel Chiqui

Santander, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cantabria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $59, Hotel Chiqui, at Avd. García Lago, 9 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care. It's located just 23.9 km from the city center, too. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos

Santander, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $157 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Duque de Santo Mauro 20. Furthermore, it also offers outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 23.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Mar Azul & Surf

Suances, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cantabria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Hotel Mar Azul & Surf is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $59, and it's located at Avenida Acacio Gutierrez 98. We also love the a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 11.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Viadero

Noja, Spain
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Viadero because it has great rooms that start at $95. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at AV SANTANDER 10. Only 41.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


El Cierruco

Santillana del Mar, Spain
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cantabria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

El Cierruco offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $183 (before taxes). It's located at Plaza las Arenas s/n and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, a game room, free parking, and fishing which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.3 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Marfrei

Suances, Spain
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at La casona, 7, Hotel Marfrei has great rooms from $110 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find mountain views, city views, a hot tub, bowling, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 8.8 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Hotel Torre Cristina

Noja, Spain
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hotel Torre Cristina which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at C/ La Sierra, 9. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers golf, city views, a game room, free parking, and an indoor play area. It's located just 42.5 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Llanes, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Suances, and Ribamontán al Mar.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cantabria, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cantabria, Best Beach Hotels in Cantabria, Best Cheap Hotels in Cantabria, Best Luxury Hotels in Cantabria, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cantabria, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cantabria, Best Hotels for One Week in Cantabria, Best Hotels for One Night in Cantabria, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Cantabria, Best Adults Only Hotels in Cantabria, Best Party Hotels in Cantabria, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Cantabria, Best Hotels for Skiing in Cantabria, or Best Business Hotels in Cantabria.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cantabria?

Cantabria Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$88

Travelers to Cantabria will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 131 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $88. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cantabria.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $104
  • 4-star hotels: $94
  • 3-star hotels: $91
  • 2-star hotels: $76


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