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Playaballena Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ballena Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Rota

Seaside stay .You'll find Ballena Beach and Playa de las Tres Piedras within a 15-minute walk of this Rota hotel. Playa Agua Dulce and Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 Marina - 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

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool
Some rates at Playaballena Hotel 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.

Playaballena Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Playaballena Hotel.

This 4-star Rota hotel is smoke free.

  • 324 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: EUR 32 per pet, per night
  • Weight limit: 33 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 32 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

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

  • 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Playaballena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 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

4/10 Poor

Megan

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Skye

Travelled with family
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

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
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

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

david

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Alameda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family orientated hotel and spa, everything you need is onsite, or short walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a nice Hotel. Clean room and staff was friendly . Not much to do around this time of the year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ivan, Stuttgart, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

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

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

maria jose

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel, utrera

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

8/10 Good

Felipe Jose

Travelled with family
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