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Parador de Santillana Gil Blas

4.3(1,739)
Hotel

About

Parador de Santillana Gil Blas sits in the heart of Santillana del Mar's car-free historic center, housed in a 17th-century manor with stone facades and wrought-iron balconies. Its airy, warmly decorated rooms blend rustic charm with modern comforts like air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, some featuring cozy fireplaces and garden views.

The venue offers a quiet, elegant setting for business gatherings with an exclusive terrace and garden space. Its restaurant serves traditional Cantabrian cuisine emphasizing local ingredients, making it a distinctive spot for client dinners or team meals in a unique historic atmosphere.

Best for

  • Historic venue for executive retreats
  • Intimate client dinners with regional cuisine
  • Multi-night stays in a charming town center

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
17th-century Baroque manor house
Housed in the former Barreda-Bracho estate, this Parador features a stone facade with family crest and wrought-iron balconies, embodying the style of Cantabrian hidalgo residences from the 1600s.
Location
Central setting in a car-free medieval village
Situated on Plaza Mayor of Santillana del Mar, the hotel offers direct access to the historic town center, a pedestrian-only area known for its preserved medieval character and cultural landmarks.
Outdoor Amenity
Exclusive outdoor terrace unique in the Parador network
The venue features a distinctive outdoor terrace space, providing a rare open-air setting within the Paradores chain for guests to enjoy the historic surroundings and fresh air.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 1,739 reviews