Playaballena Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Junior Suite, Terrace | Deep-soaking bathtub
Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520
  • Place, Ballena Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Station Rota
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room Single Use, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Rota

When you stay at Playaballena Hotel in Rota, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Ballena Beach and Playa de las Tres Piedras. .This family-friendly hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Naval Station Rota and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Playa Agua Dulce.

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
  • Naval Station Rota - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 15 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanguro Bar & Chill Out - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Manuela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito Mareas - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Venta Pichichi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Ajedrez - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Playaballena Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Playaballena Hotel offers 324 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Rota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 324 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, El Arpon, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
El Arpon - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

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

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

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

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