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Playaballena

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Rota with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Superior Double Room (with private garden) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room (with private garden)

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520

What's nearby

  • Ballena Beach - 15 min walk
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Regla - 8 min drive
  • Chipiona Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Naval Station Rota - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 37 min drive
  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 22 min drive
  • Puerto Real Station - 29 min drive
  • Jerez de la Frontera Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trinity Irish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Venta el Pinar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Gato - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Abacería - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Ajedrez - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Playaballena

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Playaballena. You can indulge in massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and El Arpon serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre.

All-inclusive

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

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 324 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets allowed (up to 15 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

El Arpon – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 13 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 32 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Playaballena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Playaballena?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Playaballena?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 15 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 32 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Playaballena?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Playaballena and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a Turkish bath. Playaballena also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Playaballena?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, El Arpon.
What's the area around Playaballena like?
Playaballena is a short 15-minute walk from Ballena Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Playa de las Tres Piedras.

Playaballena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Family suite had been recently redone and looked brand new. The mattresses were new and very comfortable.
6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Cockroaches
Our room had cockroaches. We complained 3 times to reception. On the 3rd they offered to move us to another room. We did this at midnight with 2 little kids. We were given an empty bag for the inconvenience.
Skye, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alberto, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice sized room, staff was very friendly. The restaurant was really nice. Lots of good food options.
Brandon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
James, 7-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful pool area for the family . Also walking distance to the beach
Preston, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

david, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ernesto, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great family orientated hotel and spa, everything you need is onsite, or short walking distance.
Vincent, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s was a nice Hotel. Clean room and staff was friendly . Not much to do around this time of the year
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Ivan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel sin ilusiones
Desde recepción asta la habitación tengo que caminar más de medio kilómetros. El servicio vip que tenía por tener una suite,está bastante desatendidos.el servicio de llegada y salida es muy frio y sin animo
Toni, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

JOSE LUIS, 10-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel agradable
Hotel familiar muy bien situado. El buffet está muy bien aunque algo estresante por la cantidad de gente y camareros que se juntan en las horas punta.
alicia, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel fantástico
Experiencia fantástica, muy cerca de la playa. Habitaciones muy amplias, animación maravillosa, servicio muy bueno. No puedo hablar nada malo del hotel todo de 10. La animación es genial hay para todas las edades separadas por grupos está súper bien para todos y siempre pensando en todas las edades
maria jose, 6-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Francisco Javier, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sandra, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Jose, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Antonia, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Me gustó mucho el personal lo amable que es y a quienes son por lo que volveré a ir a ese hotel. Lo que no me gustó son las actuaciones que terminan muy pronto y no dejan ningún DJ o música para seguir en modo de discoteca. Aconsejo que se llevéis o tenían algún tipo de repelente o matamosquitos el hotel en las habitaciones, nos matan a picotaso
Miguel Angel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

La comida de la cena no nos gusto nada
Ana Isabel, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel situado en una zona genial
La llegada fue un poco caótica pues estuvimos casi una hora y cuarto esperando para hacer el check in, algo increíble y que nos hizo empezar molestos. Después el hotel está muy bien y el servicio también
Felipe Jose, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

ISABELLE, 2-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM