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Playaballena

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with fitness center and sauna

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 13 per person)
Junior Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • All inclusiveAll inclusiveAll inclusive
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is $260
$286 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520
  • Popular LocationBallena Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCosta Ballena Ocean Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationShrine of Our Lady of Regla8 min drive
  • AirportJerez de La Frontera (XRY)37 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Nice sized room, staff was very friendly. The restaurant was really nice. Lots of good food options.
Brandon
Jan 22, 2024
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Room options

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room (with private garden)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rota

Located in Rota, Playaballena is next to a golf course and near the beach. Moscatel Museum and Rafael Alberti Foundation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and Chipiona Marina. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Ballena Beach - 15 min walk
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 17 min walk
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Regla - 8 min drive
  • Chipiona Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 22 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arroceria Ballena - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Abacería - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Trinity Irish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Heladeria el Valenciano - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito el Poniente - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Playaballena

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Playaballena and take advantage of 27 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage, hydrotherapy, or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant, El Arpon, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and mini golf.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Bicycle parking, multilingual staff, and laundry services
Room features
All 324 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Playaballena are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Arpon

Things to do

  • 27 holes of golf
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 32 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 33 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 32 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The onsite spa is open 4:30-8:30 PM on Friday; 10 AM-2 PM and 4:30-8:30 PM on Saturday; and 10 AM-2 PM on Sunday.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Spa Playaballena
Hotel Spa Playaballena Rota
Spa Playaballena
Spa Playaballena Rota
Playaballena SPA Hotel Rota
Playaballena SPA Hotel
Playaballena SPA Rota
Playaballena SPA
Playaballena Hotel Rota
Playaballena Rota
Playaballena Hotel
Playaballena Spa Hotel
Playaballena Hotel Rota

Frequently asked questions

Does Playaballena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Playaballena?

As of Jun 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playaballena on Jun 9, 2024 start from $260.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Playaballena pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 32 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Playaballena?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playaballena?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Playaballena?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Playaballena located?

This family-friendly Rota hotel is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ballena Beach, Playa Agua Dulce, and Playa de las Tres Piedras. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and El Camaleon Chipiona are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice sized room, staff was very friendly. The restaurant was really nice. Lots of good food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed in room 3040 with so much water damage to the bathroom door it prevented privacy when using the toilet. We couldn’t close the door while doing the most private of functions. The rooms don’t come with a water kettle.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area for the family . Also walking distance to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Recommend going in November/ December, we were the only ones in the whole resort ( it seemed like it atleast). Everything was good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Alameda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family orientated hotel and spa, everything you need is onsite, or short walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a nice Hotel. Clean room and staff was friendly . Not much to do around this time of the year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ivan, Stuttgart, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was extremely confusing — was told to email my confirmation to the hotel(?). The pool was nice, but the temperature was too cold. Jacuzzi was not warm enough. Staff, for the most part, was friendly and helpful. Spa facilities were nice, but the fitness center/gym was tiny.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel con encanto maravilloso para ir con niños o sin ellos. Instalaciones bien cuidadas y limpias. Habitación bien cuidada con muchos detalles. El jardín muy bien cuidado. Para los niños tienen muchas actividades. Super simpaticos todos. Siempre ire a este Hotel. Me tiene enamorada de por vida
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024