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About this property
This charming coastal hotel is located just 150 meters from Salve Beach in Laredo and is set within beautiful gardens. The colonial-style El Ancla serves breakfast at any time of day. The classic rooms at Hotel El Ancla feature free Wi-Fi and a TV. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer upon request. The hotel offers guests an inviting lounge with a large wood fire and flat-screen TV. It also has an attractive bar upon request. Guests can choose from the daily menu or à la carte options. Gluten-free meals are available on prior request. Cabarceno Natural Park and Altamira Caves are just 40 minutes’ away by car. The cities of Santander and Bilbao are 50 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anna
United Kingdom
“Interesting hotel with lots of comfy places to hang out. Interesting nautical relics on display. Nice garden for breakfast.” - Stephen
New Zealand
“Awesome feel about the place. Loved the nautical pieces around, reminded me of my past. Extended our stay one more night.” - Matt
Ireland
“Beautiful garden with birdsong. Very spacious room. Staff catered very well for storing our bikes and providing a charging point.” - Susan
Ireland
“Loved the staff! Also liked the garden very much. The hotel has lots of character in a quiet area.” - Matt
Ireland
“Friendly and helpful staff. Good facility for storing and charging our ebikes. Light breakfast included in price. Well located for continuing on Camino del Norte. Lovely spacious room and bathroom. A very comfortable stay.” - Melissa
New Zealand
“Stunning garden setting Calm and quiet Great service” - Lucia
Hong Kong
“What we most like about this hotel is their garden , so beautiful , room is OK breakfast just normal” - Eileen
Ireland
“Staff excellent, looked after our bicycles in a secure room. Very comfortable sitting room. Bar with interesting drinks. Woken by birdsong. Cute dogs” - Alexia
Spain
“The garden was beautiful, and the hotel was very charming. The staff was incredibly nice. Special thank you to María and Silver! They had prepared a dog gift for our dog when we arrived and they were extremely helpful with the dog's food and other...” - Oksana
Ukraine
“I really love the interior of the hotel. It really amazing. The territory is so great!”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
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
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.





The fine print
Please note that drinks are not included in the half-board service.
Accessible with assistance: The establishment is partially accessible to persons using a wheelchair. Guests should contact El Ancla in advance using the Special Request box when booking or contact the property.
License number: G.5409