Hotel Santa María
Carretera de Palos de la Frontera a la Rábida, s/n.
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Why people book this hotel
“No breakfast included, just room rate”
“The lady on reception puri was absolutely brilliant she explained everything to …”
“Staff very helpful and friendly and very quiet location”
“The hotel is spotless and very good prices for your food and drink much cheaper…”
“Plenty of parking”
“Easy parking”
“Clean, cheap and cheerful within a few minutes drive to all the sites in the are…”
“The staff were very nice and welcoming, the hotel was spotlessly clean, and the …”
“Staff very helpful and arrived late but were still happy to make us something to…”
“The hotel itself is quiet, has ample parking space free of charge and a friendly…”
“Great price and would definitely come again”
“Very good quality to price ratio, spacious room”
Overview
Offering views of Huelva, Hotel Santa Maria is located in the village of La Rábida, just 10 km outside the city. It offers large gardens, a snack bar and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms are decorated simply, and feature air conditioning, heating, and a TV. Each one has a private bathroom with free toiletries. The cafeteria features a terrace and glass walls, and is set just above the gardens, overlooking the Huelva estuary. Hotel Santa Maria is easily accessible via the A49 Motorway, which will take you to Mazagón beach in just 15 minutes. In around 10 minutes you can walk to Andalusia International University, Rábida Monastery and Carabelas Pier. Doñana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 40-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Agata
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
Kompetentes Personal.
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solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
No breakfast included, just room rate.
Anne
couple
March 16, 2026
“Perfectly acceptable short stopover to visit the area”
Clean, cheap and cheerful within a few minutes drive to all the sites in the area
Susanna
couple
October 27, 2025
“Ok”
It was fine for 1 night. Short drive to restaurants. Plenty of parking.
Jeanette
couple
October 25, 2025
Staff very helpful and friendly and very quiet location. Great price and would definitely come again.
Jeanette
couple
October 24, 2025
Staff very helpful and arrived late but were still happy to make us something to eat.
michael
solo_traveller
October 21, 2025
Perfect hotel on the route for ferry to canaria island only 15 min to ferry port .The lady on reception puri was absolutely brilliant she explained everything to you and also showed you to your room. The hotel is spotless and very good prices for your food and drink much cheaper than petrol station on way here from sevilla it's worth the drive away from sevilla only 1 hour but half the price you would pay there also have lots of parking and all locked up at night so very secure. Will be back here on my next trip.
Penelope
couple
October 10, 2025
“Okay. It was not expensive so fine for an overnight stop”
Large bedroom with comfy bed. Easy parking
Luca Corbellini
couple
September 29, 2025
Very good quality to price ratio, spacious room.
Asmaa
family_with_children
August 4, 2025
I had a wonderful stay! The staff were very nice and welcoming, the hotel was spotlessly clean, and the breakfast was delicious. The atmosphere was calm and pleasant — I would definitely love to come back!
Monica
extended_group
July 17, 2025
“View of harbour”
Location and view
Margaret
couple
May 27, 2025
“The hotel is ideal for visitors to the Wharf of the Caravels, the monastery and the Botanic Gardens.”
The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. It was within walking distance of the Wharf of the Caravels. The cafe, especially breakfast in the morning was a nice surprise
P.
solo_traveller
May 23, 2025
“Excellent location, friendly staff.”
This was not my first stay at Hotel Santa María, nor will it be my last. Its location close to Huelva, close to the Canary Islands ferries, close to the the beautiful beaches of Mazagón and not far from 'Parque Nacional de Doñana' makes it a favourite of mine. The hotel itself is quiet, has ample parking space free of charge and a friendly receptionist, as well as other helpful staff. The rooms that I know off are all equipped with A/C, Four rooms even have a small terrace facing the river which provides a beautiful view on the city of Huelva, especially at sunset.
Gary
couple
January 29, 2025
Room was dark and not ready for us. Missing towels and pillows. Restaurant was closed.
Richard
couple
October 13, 2024
“Beautiful”
Probably the best varnished staircase in Europe with a stunning chandelier in the middle
michael
couple
May 29, 2024
“Memorable.”
It was a convenient place to stay for the purpose of my visit - to visit the "grave of the man who never was". The area itself is not somewhere I'd normally like to visit.
Richard
couple
May 9, 2024
“Excellent host , excellent decor , excellent dinner”
The varnished staircase and spindles
Karen
couple
March 8, 2024
“Our ferry arrived late and reception was very helpful in ensuring we had access to our room once we arrived.”
It was close to the port and was clean and comfortable.
Paula
solo_traveller
May 18, 2023
Love the location , nice views and gated parking..
Paula
solo_traveller
November 6, 2022
Very handy for the gated parking and the proximity of Huelva Port...when catching the ferry to Canary islands Lovely setting....and nice sunset view from the cafeteria...
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities
Double Room
The double room features air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. This double room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Balcony
The double room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Small Double Room
The double room features air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. This double room offers heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. The air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a wardrobe, heating as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room
The twin room offers air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Single Room
Rooms are decorated simply, and feature air conditioning, heating, and a TV. Each one has a private bathroom with free toiletries.
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