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.

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Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
3 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location right on the beach was exceptional and free parking was a bonus. We requested a sea facing room with balcony and that was perfect. The room was itself spacious with a good sized bathroom, but pretty spartan. The breakfast was...
  • 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...
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was fantastic right on the beach and the view from our Seaview room was amazing. Also in a good location in the town for all the restaurants.
  • 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 .
  • Ovchynnykov
    Spain Spain
    The location of the hotel is extraordinary, next to the beach with a cozy bay. The staff is very friendly. The parking lot is small, but free and it is always possible to find a free space. The furniture is a little outdated, but the quality of...

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. That's about US$177. 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
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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