Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

4.0 star property
Rota beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and golf course

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Doble Swim Up - Only Adults | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Reception
On the beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $92
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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Showing 35 of 35 rooms

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family Room 2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 322 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 4 adults + 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Sherry Suite (2 Adult and 2 Child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Sherry Suite (2 Adult and 1 Child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 4 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Sherry Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, Golf View (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults + 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Golf View ( 2adultos y 1 niño )

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, Golf View ( 2 adultos + 2 niños)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Sherry Suite 3 Adultos

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 430 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults + 3 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 322 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Doble Swim Up - Only Adults

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite For Single Use

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (3 adultos)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Golf View (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 322 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Golf View ( 2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room (2 adults+1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 4 adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (2 adults +1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Single use)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Carla De Orleans, s/n Rota, Rota, Cadiz, 11520

What's nearby

  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballena Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Playa Punta Candor - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Playa de la Costilla - 15 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 30 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 34 min drive
  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 21 min drive
  • Jerez de la Frontera (YJW-Jerez de la Frontera Train Station) - 29 min drive
  • Cadiz (CDZ-Cadiz Train Station) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Takiko - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Picadero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Gaviota - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pepper - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Naval Station Rota. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or hydrotherapy. Other highlights include 2 coffee shops/cafes, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 234 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 12 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Golfing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Elba Costa Ballena Thalasso Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Gades - This buffet restaurant overlooks the golf course and garden.
Beach Club - This restaurant is located on the beach.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 9 2024 to December 22 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 12 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

Also known as

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Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota
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Frequently asked questions

Does Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort also has an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and garden views.
Does Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort like?
Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort is a short 17-minute walk from Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and 9 minutes' walk from Playa Agua Dulce.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

9-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Really nice resort
We stayed at the resort because we have friends who live nearby. The location to the beach was fabulous. Pools were nice. Room was very spacious. We will return.
Kristen, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stay at this hotel at least twice a year. The food is amazing, and the staff are really helpful and friendly. We've been coming here for the past 10 years, and Tirio is always fantastic. Isabel at the pool bar was particularly helpful. The only thing I can fault is the lunchtime opening hours and the queue to get food. Perhaps you could consider extending the lunchtime to, say, 13:30-15:30 to help prevent the current rush hour.
Daniel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. If you want to explore outside the resort you need a car rental.
Julie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Mosquitoes all in the room and no AC! The hotel cut the heat on and it was 70 degrees out!
Eric, 14-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel itself is fine--polite staff, decent rooms (we were actually upgraded to a better room when we found that ours had two single beds instead of the requested double bed), and a good range of food choices at breakfast/dinner. The location is absolutely lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed renting bikes and riding along the oceanside bike/walking path. Downsides? It's odd that you have to pay to use the safe in the room. Most disappointing however was the 'couples healthy back massage' that we booked in advance. The young woman who gave the massage was very kind, but she was alone in providing the 'couples' massage, which meant that for half of the time, one partner was left lying face down on the massage table with just some warm gel on their back. Given that the "hour"-long massage began with 10-15 minutes in separate bath/jacuzzis, and the remaining 40 or so minutes was divided between the two of us, the total 15-20 minute actual massage we each received was disappointing to say the least.
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Keyona, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anna Liza, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very professional and courteous.
Kirk, 7-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Never offered an upgrade nor the benefits of being Expedia VIP. I was traveling with my sisters that has a condition in her foot and they gave us a far and uncomfortable room.
Sylvia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rylee, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Debbie, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The accomadations was great, I had a perfect and comfy bed. All I need is the itemized receipt so I can request for travel claim.
Neptune, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First off I juat want to say how amazing Sonia from reception is. She was so helpful on all the questions we asked. And she went the extra mile for us in recommending places to park in Jerez where we were going to a wedding. Staff like her are really what makes a hotel great! On the hotel itself: Great facilities, great food and backs onto a golf course while overlooking the ocean on the other side, so every room has a great view. There's a separate adults only pool with plenty of loungers (the swim up rooms are on this pool which faces out onto the ocean). The beach itself is only a 5 min walk. They have secure underground parking, but there is also available parking on the street or a parking lot across the street. Cant fault this resort. Highly recommend a visit.
Cassandra Marie, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and incredible service.
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

amazing!
emerson, 23-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice resort facility, staff, food, only downside is weak water wifi in the room.
Paul, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heerlijk rustig Spaans familiehotel, direct aan de kust.
Godefridus, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hotel, but poor maintenance
The hotel is great and the beach and location (Costa Ballena) is amazing. Nevertheless the heating devida at our initial room did not work at all. They managed to hance our room around 23.00hs but as the new room had its working turned off (being a vacant room) it took hours for the new room to get temperature and thus we had a very rough cold night... Apart from this problem (which we understand with a good and diligent maintenance should not have occurred and at least have passed unoticed by hotel staff) the hotel is very good and the staff is very friendly). Breakfast is great by the way.
Vinicius B, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ivan, 13-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent in all areas
Keith, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great room and location, not adults only pool
We stayed in one of the swim up rooms attached to the adults pool. The room was lovely but I don’t know why it’s called an adults pool when there are more children there than adults. Other than that, the hotel was very nice and in a great location
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice but could've been better.
Hotel was nice, however, with our room being placed on the ground floor, we were able to hear some event that involved some man talking into a microphone and children running up and down the halls, laughing and yelling until almost midnight. The room was clean, but there was no comforter on the bed so it got cold through the night having only a single sheet to cover up with.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review