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Hotel Best Costa Ballena

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Plaza de Europa s/n Urb. Costa Ballena, Chipiona, Cadiz, 11550
  • Place, Playa de las Tres Piedras
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Agua Dulce
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballena Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (2 Adults)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (3 Adults)

  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (2 Adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (3 Adults)

  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room (King Size)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (1 Adult)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (1 Adult)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room (King Size - 1 adult)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chipiona

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Chipiona hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Playa de las Tres Piedras and Playa Agua Dulce. Ballena Beach and El Camaleon Chipiona are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Agua Dulce - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballena Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 29 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanguro Bar & Chill Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Manuela - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chiringuito Mareas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Venta Pichichi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Ajedrez - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Best Costa Ballena

Family-friendly beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Hotel Best Costa Ballena are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Best Costa Ballena, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Best Costa Ballena. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chipiona hotel is smoke free.

  • 618 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Best Costa Ballena offers 618 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Rivieraspa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in half board rates can request lunch instead of dinner, with 24-hours notice, subject to availability.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 2 2025 to March 26 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property Registration Number H/CA/01436

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Reviews

Hotel Best Costa Ballena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel pools are amazing, clean and with plenty of sun beds. My only comments would be that the kids food options need improving. The bolgnaise sauce was watery with hardly any meat and the lasagne was not fresh but the frozen type. Maybe some mashed potatoes, chicken fingers, homemade lasagne and Mac and Cheese would be great to have. Also the room shower has no raised platform so when you shower even with little water pressure the water will leak out making a huge mess. That is not ideal when you have small kids which is a shame when the bathroom is big enough to fit a bathtub.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mohammad

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ENRIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4th time staying at this hotel, and we absolutely love coming back! The cleanliness is always top-notch, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—truly excellent customer service. The breakfast and dinner buffets offer a wide variety of delicious options, and vegetarians will have no trouble finding something satisfying. The location is great if you have a car—just 10 to 25 minutes to Chipiona, Rota, Jerez de la Frontera, and Cádiz. It’s also about a 1 hour and 45 minute drive to Seville, which makes for a nice day trip. The beds are incredibly comfortable (some of the best we've ever slept in!), and overall, the hotel continues to exceed our expectations. We can't wait to return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitrijs

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Holiday

The hotel has everything you could wish for for a family holiday lots of swimming pools fantastic food and an amazing kids club. We had an amazing holiday and will definitely go back there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

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

Great stay & beach access

Beautiful resort. Worth the stay. Easy beach access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best sunset ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is AMAZING! We have been here 3 times already and we love it! It is so clean and family-friendly, the food is amazing, etc. We loved that spa, service, and accessibility to the beach. There is nothing that we can name that we did not like.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like lots and lots of screaming kids crying everywhere, this is the hotel for you. There is no peace. The room and the place is nice but the amount of people and quality of those people is very hard to bear. Awful music blasting at the pool. I was not happy here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jovan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great little break at Costa Ballena. Despite the long queues at check in, the staff worked through the lines promptly. Food at the buffet was ok, has been better in the past, same with the pool restaurant. There was plenty of entertainment for the kids during the day and in the evening which was appreciated. Grounds and pool were clean at all times. Don't understand why small inflatables are not allowed in the main pool. I understand big ones, but small rubber rings should be considered in my opinion. Thank you for a nice few days (think its our fourth visit), will come again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatih

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

Very nice clean resort

The rooms were very spacious and clean, the facilities were great for kids. The food quality could be better, especially with the variety towards vegeterians and pesceterians, as there were a lot of ham and other red meat with very litte choice of seafood
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniël

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie, ruime en schone hotelkamer. Prachtig kinderspeelbad met diverse glijbaantjes. Direct aan een mooi strand. Enige minpunt is dat het hotel binnenkort dicht ging, waardoor bijv. de helft van het zwembad al afgesloten was. Jammer, want je betaalt wel de volle pond. Maar dat is natuurlijk afhankelijk van de datum dat je afreist naar dit hotel. Verder eveneens een prima buffet (gevarieerd, dagelijks anders kost).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Pilar

Liked: Amenities
Todo estuvo genial ,gracias 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana, York Haven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana, York Haven

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had an amazing experience in the hotel. The buffet was amazing. They have different things to do near the hotel. Also, the hotel have different activities to do with the family during the day and nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reggie, Portsmouth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is family friendly, staff very helpful. Common spaces Very spacious and clean. Childrens pool and play area is perfect for kids, beach is easily accessible and location feels isolated from outside distractions. Rooms and clean, beds a little more firm than Im ised to but well presented when you enter to find the robes on the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PROPERTY OFFERED A VERY FRIENDLY STAFF AND CLEAN PROPERTY ITSELF. THERE WAS NO VARIETY OF SHOPPING OR DINING OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY IN REASONABLE DISTANCE FOR VISITORS WITH NO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022