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Playaballena Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deep soaking bathtub
Exterior
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • All inclusive
  • Gym

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
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, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballena Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Regla - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Chipiona Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 22 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 45 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 Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Playaballena Hotel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, or a body treatment. 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)
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
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 Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

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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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch 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 at the property

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
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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Playaballena Hotel have a pool?

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

Is Playaballena Hotel 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 Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playaballena Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Playaballena Hotel?

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

Where is Playaballena Hotel located?

This family-friendly Rota hotel is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Ballena Beach, Playa de las Tres Piedras, and Playa Agua Dulce. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and El Camaleon Chipiona are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Playaballena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family suite had been recently redone and looked brand new. The mattresses were new and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Habitantes grandes, personal amable y cercano a la playa
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Toni

Disliked: Staff & service

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Skye

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco Javier

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Isabel

La comida de la cena no nos gusto nada
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Felipe Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ISABELLE

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Luz Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todo bien
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024