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Playaballena Hotel

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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 a body scrub, a massage, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant, El Arpon, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to shopping on site and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Double Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

A courtyard with a paved walkway, blue lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

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

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, Balcony

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small mirror.

Double Room Single Use, Balcony

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view of palm trees and the sea, and a ceiling fan.

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with sun loungers, a small table, and chairs, overlooking a landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the sea.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Deluxe)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double Room (Deluxe)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT CONNECTING ROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Rota, Playaballena Hotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Moscatel Museum and Rafael Alberti Foundation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and Chipiona Marina. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Rota travel guide
Map
Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520

What's nearby

  • Ballena Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa Agua Dulce
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Naval Station Rota
    9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bambú Café & Copas
    6 min walk
  • La Tapería De Mirian
    6 min drive
  • Las Bóvedas
    7 min drive
  • Chiringuito El Poniente
    9 min walk
  • chiringuito la canaleta
    7 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 a body scrub, 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, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a splash pad
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • 2 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
    • A water dispenser, a gift shop, and concierge services
  • 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).

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Bioscore Sustainability. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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
  • 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 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% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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 used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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
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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 10-minute walk of Ballena Beach and Golfo de Cádiz. Playa de las Tres Piedras and Playa Agua Dulce are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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