El Mirador de Rivas
Bº Ontanilla, 35
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Why people book this hotel
“A most delicious home-made breakfast”
“great breakfast (no evening meals)”
“This is a fantastic place if you're looking for peace and quiet, friendly hosts,…”
“Loved the rural location and views with proximity to beach (13 minutes away wher…”
“The hosts were also really kind and accommodating”
“Hosts are very welcoming and friendly”
“The room was very comfortable and quiet”
“We thought this would be just perfect for a last night stop-over: some peace, qu…”
“Breakfast was a great value additional purchase”
“The breakfast was excellent quality and amazing value for money”
“A cozy room, no frills but comfortable and super-clean with ensuite facilites”
“The rooms are very clean and the environment is very pretty”
Overview
Located in Agüero and with Santander Port reachable within 20 km, El Mirador de Rivas provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace. 21 km from Puerto Chico and 21 km from Santander Festival Palace, the hotel features a range of water sports facilities. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. El Mirador de Rivas offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Agüero, like hiking, windsurfing and diving. El Sardinero Casino is 24 km from El Mirador de Rivas, while La Magdalena Palace is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 18 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Anna
couple
May 28, 2026
“We'll definitely be back.”
This is a fantastic place if you're looking for peace and quiet, friendly hosts, delicious breakfasts, and a great location (quiet enough to be peaceful but not too far from the city and the ocean). We'll definitely be back.
Charlotte
family_with_children
August 1, 2025
“Beautiful location and great value.”
Loved the rural location and views with proximity to beach (13 minutes away where we did surf lessons in Somo). The hosts were also really kind and accommodating.
Christopher
couple
June 21, 2025
“AN EXCELLENT STAY IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION”
Our stay was fabulous. We knew from the description that the location was in the countryside- it was and has outstanding views of the hills and Santander bay. The room was very comfortable and quiet. Since it is a few kilometres to local restaurants we had lunch in Santander and sat having a beer in the garden watching the sunset. Breakfast was a great value additional purchase. We will visit again.
GlobeJo
couple
July 7, 2024
“So very nearly a perfect 10 stay...”
A warm welcome at a delightful rural location. A country house with rustic charm (beams & stones) and idyllic views over green farmland hills and cattle grazing. A tranquil location even if Santander (a mere 20 mins drive away) city buildings are just about visible on the far horizon. Pleasant, well-cared for garden with lovely flower pots. We thought this would be just perfect for a last night stop-over: some peace, quiet and tranquility before catching the ferry after a sleepless night and a long tiring cross-country drive to get here... A cozy room, no frills but comfortable and super-clean with ensuite facilites. A most delicious home-made breakfast. Juan and his mother are the dream-team. We would have whole-heartedly given this stay 10/10 . . . apart from a small hiccup ...
Philip
extended_group
May 30, 2024
stunning Place 15 mins from Santander but could have been a million miles! Beautiful. great breakfast (no evening meals)
Gilbert
solo_traveller
November 6, 2023
“Absolutely perfect!”
The breakfast was excellent quality and amazing value for money. Loved it!
Annette
couple
October 31, 2023
“Excellent retreat with great breakfast”
Very beautiful location, extremely quiet and a wonderful escape. Hosts are very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was cheese, ham, bread, jams, cake, fruit, juice and coffee - sets you up for the day. Would highly recommend.
Hilary
extended_group
October 18, 2023
“Truly memorable.”
Breathtaking rural location within striking distance of the city. Gave a real sense of getting away from it all. What really makes this place special is the host, Juan, and his lovely mother, who make you feel part of their family. There are just 7 bedrooms in this former farm-house. They provide comfortable bed and optional breakfast, which is ample and excellent quality. They provided everything we needed and nothing we didn't want. Bedrooms are compact, but more than adequate and there's a lounge and lots of outdoor space available for relaxing.
JumpingJackSam
couple
October 5, 2023
“Great, peaceful location”
The building is in the countryside surrounded by farms and is quiet and tranquil. The hosts were very accommodating and we enjoyed our stay. The views of the hills all around made it a peaceful stay
aitiana
couple
July 28, 2023
“Peaceful stop in the countryside”
Staff was very nice, breakfast was delicious and the scenery was peaceful.
Leoni
couple
July 15, 2023
We received a warm welcome by the host upon our arrival. The rooms are very clean and the environment is very pretty. The hosts are very attentive and generous. The breakfast is abundant.
Gilbert
solo_traveller
June 15, 2023
“Heaven on earth near Santander”
This is a place in heaven! Beautiful, calm, positioned in the green hills near Santander, this is heaven on earth. The super friendly hosts, Juan and his mother are the kindest people in the world and do everything to make you feel good. The views are sensational. I will go back.
JING
couple
April 11, 2023
“This is a place that I would like to stay with my family in the future!”
The breakfast was lovely, accompanied by a beautiful view surrounded by lush greenery.
phillip
extended_group
November 23, 2022
“Enjoyed stay very clean”
Good value not a rip off
Julia Żak
couple
September 9, 2022
The owners are very nice and make you feel like at home!
Smeaton
family_with_children
July 23, 2022
“Very clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly welcome. Happy to recommend.”
A warm welcome, comfortable rooms and a quiet location with lovely views.
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground, Windsurfing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Water sport facilities on site, Beach, Archery
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Services
Daily housekeeping
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The family room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a tiled floor, heating as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a tiled floor as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The triple room provides a wardrobe, a tiled floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views.
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