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          Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

          Avenida Carla de Orleans Parcelan Rg23, Rota, Spain View on map
          Location and surroundings
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          Accommodation features
          Near the beach
          Internal parking
          Pool

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          Facilities and services

          Main Areas

          24 h reception
          Heating in the main facilities
          Air-conditioning in the main facilities
          Lift
          Access for people with reduced mobility in main areas (no adapted bathroom in the bedrooms)

          Restaurant

          Restaurant
          Bar
          Bar junto a la piscina (temporada de verano)

          Wifi and Internet

          Wi-Fi Free

          Main Hotel Services

          Meeting Room Extra charge
          Games room
          Laundry Service Extra charge
          Car Hire
          Currency exchange
          Loungers
          Safe at the reception Extra charge
          Door man

          Pets

          Not Pet-Friendly

          Spa and wellness

          Massage Parlour Extra charge
          Sauna Extra charge
          Jacuzzi Extra charge
          Turkish bath Extra charge
          Footbath
          Thermal bath Extra charge

          Facilities

          Garden
          Balcony
          Fintess Centre
          Zona de juegos
          Business Center Extra charge
          Solarium

          Children and animation

          Children's Club
          Live entertainment

          Swimming pools

          Outdoor Pool (summer)
          Outdoor pool (all season)

          Transfers / Transfer

          Shuttle to the airport (check fee)
          Transfer to the airport

          Car Park

          Parking Extra charge
          Price: 15€ per day
          Advance booking is required. You can contact the accommodation directly.
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          Room services

          These services are general and may vary depending on the room type. In the case of kitchen facilities, these may only be available in certain studio or apartment types.

          General room services

          TV
          Telephone
          Balcony
          Towels available
          Heating
          Air Conditioning
          Suitable for a wheelchair
          Pay mini-fridge
          Alarm Service
          Desk
          Safe
          Cabinet

          Bathroom

          Toilet
          Shower
          Amenities
          Hairdryer
          Private bathroom
          Bidet
          Toilet paper
          Shampoo
          Shower gel
          Shower cap
          Emergency handle in WC

          Other services

          Radio
          Wood or parquet flooring
          Access to upper floors by elevator
          Socket near the bed
          Smoke detector

          The surroundings of Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

          Nearby

          Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club 0.5 mi

          Places of interest

          Chipiona Lighthouse 4.8 mi
          Real Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa Maria 11.1 mi
          Parque Genovés 11.2 mi
          El Gran Teatro Falla 11.4 mi
          Castle of San Marcos 11.4 mi
          Torre Tavira 11.6 mi
          Cadiz Cathedral 11.9 mi
          Aqualand bahia de Cadiz 12.1 mi

          Nearby beaches

          Playa Agua Dulce 0.4 mi
          Playa de la Ballena 0.5 mi
          Playa de Peginas 1 mi
          Playa de las Tres Piedras 1.3 mi
          Playa del Camarón 2.2 mi

          Nearby airports

          Jerez Airport (XRY) 19.6 mi
          Seville Airport (SVQ) 58.9 mi
          All distances are calculated in a straight line. Actual travel distances may vary.

          Accommodation description

          In the town of Cadiz Rota, one of the most emblematic places of the province of Cadiz, in the beach, it stands the Costa Ballena Hotel. With a style of typically Mediterranean architecture, it is designed for guests to enjoy its facilities throughout the year, from full thalassotherapy center to extraordinary golf course with 18 + 9 holes, one of the best in Europe, designed by José Maria Olazabal. You will enjoy the advantages of the hotel, as the rooms, pools, parks and facilities and activities have generally been thought to like even the smallest.

          Some of the services listed may incur an additional charge. You can check the applicable rates directly with the property. All the information on this page is subject to change by the accommodation. If you have any questions, please contact us.

          Legal information

          This accommodation is managed by a legal entity. The provision of the accommodation service is therefore carried out within the framework of a business or professional activity.

          Ratings about Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

          8.8
          Fabulous
          Based on 5112 reviews
          Facilities and services
          Rooms
          8.8
          Cleanliness
          8.9
          Food
          8.6
          Staff
          9.2
          Hotel Facilities
          8.7
          Wi-Fi
          7.6
          Location
          8.8
          Price Quality Ratio
          8.2

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          Real reviews
          These are real customer experiences from travellers who have stayed with brands from our ViajesParaTi Travel Group, authentic reviews that reflect genuine trips and real satisfaction.
          9.4
          Rafaela Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          August 2026
          Superb
          The entertainment was a 10/10, the shows they put on at night where the children participate—they dress them up, do their makeup—it was fantastic, the pool parties were great too. All the entertainers were a 10/10. The food was wonderful for a buffet. Each day had a different theme, and there were also dishes outside of that theme. There was seafood and other delicious dishes that you wouldn't find at other buffets. The paellas were delicious. And the staff were a 10/10 for being friendly, pleasant, and hardworking. The 2-meter bed was also great.
          La animación un 10, los espectáculos que hacen por la noche en el que los niños forman parte, los disfrazan, los maquillan, una pasada, las fiestas en la piscina… genial. Los animadores un 10 a todos. La comida me parece maravillosa para ser un Buffett. Cada día una temática, y a parte, comida fuera de la temática. Hay mariscos, y platos muy ricos que en otros bufetes no te encuentras. Las paellas muy ricas. Y los trabajadores un 10 de simpáticos, agradables y trabajadores. La cama de 2 metros también súper bien.
          The price of drinks in the dining room, €3.10 for a half-liter bottle of water, seems outrageous to me. Just as they provide cold water during breakfast, they should do the same at lunch and dinner. After the cost of the hotel, you have to add the cost of drinks to the bill. If it were soft drinks, wine, or cocktails, I'd understand, but charging €3.10 for half a liter of water, which is what small children drink, seems like highway robbery. And if you have leftover water, you can't take it with you because the bottle is glass. I think they should offer water or juice, since it's included at breakfast, at least for the children.
          El precio de las bebidas en el comedor, 3,10€ por una botella de agua de 1/2 litro me parece una pasada, igual que ponen agua fria a disposición durante el desayuno, deberían ponerla en las comidas/cenas, porque después de lo que cuesta el hotel, hay que sumarle las bebidas, y si fueran refrescos, vinos o cocteles lo entiendo, pero agua que es lo que toman los niños pequeños, me parece un atraco cobrar 3,10 por medio litro. Encima si te sobra agua no te la puedes llevar porque la botella es de vidrio. Creo que agua o zumos, como incluyen en el desayuno, deberían ponerlo, al menos para los niños.
          8.9
          Antonio Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          September 2025
          Fabulous
          The entertainment team was somewhere between spectacular and brutal. I loved the dance and song show.
          El equipo de entretenimiento estuvo entre espectacular y brutal. Me encantó el espectáculo de baile y canciones
          The drinks weren't expensive, they were incredibly expensive. You can't pay more for a small glass of beer than for a liter of olive oil, and the coffees were 2.5 euros. Why does Elba want to make so much money off drinks? It's a rip-off. The breakfast was average, the holes were raw, all of them.
          La bebida fué no cara sino carísimano se puede pagar más por una cañita de cerveza que por un litro aceite de oliva y los cafés a 2,5 euros.. Por qué Elba pretende ganar tanto con la bebida, es un robo. El desayuno regular,los huecos crudos, todos.
          9.1
          Juan Ramon Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          September 2025
          Superb
          Overall everything was fine, especially the entertainment staff, very good buffet
          En general todo bien , sobre todo personal de animación , bufet muy bueno
          To say something negative, the lines to go to the dining room and order food that is made at the moment.
          Por decir algo negativo las colas para ir al comedor y pedir comida que se hace al momento
          7.4
          Alicia Travelled solo
          Booked on Amimir.com
          August 2025
          Very good
          Have a restaurant and an adults-only pool
          Tener restaurante y piscina de solo adultos
          The evening entertainment is very focused on children, but somewhat poor for adults.
          La animación de noche muy enfocada para niños , para adultos algo pobre
          8.3
          Jose Maria Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          September 2024
          Fabulous
          The food was delicious and the beach was spectacular, and it was right in front of the hotel. The pool was big and beautiful and in the evenings you will enjoy a great evening.
          La comida era deliciosa y la playa espectacular, además de q estaba enfrente del hotel. La piscina era grande y bonita y, por las noches disfrutaras de una excelente velada.
          The beds were very uncomfortable, the price of the drinks at the buffet was a bit expensive and the hallways were very confusing.
          Las camas eran muy incomodas, el precio de las bebidas del buffet algo caro y los pasillos eran muy liosos.
          9.1
          Guillermo José Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          May 2024
          Superb
          The proximity to the beach The pool area The entertainer, I don't remember the name, that piña colada...
          La cercanía con la playa La zona de piscina El animador, no recuerdo el nombre, esa piña colada..
          The entertainment show was the same every night, although I must say that the entertainer was a beast at his job.
          El espectáculo de animación fue todas las noches el mismo , aunque debo de decir que el animador era un fiera en lo suyo.
          8
          Miguel Ángel Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          January 2024
          Fabulous
          Very spacious and comfortable room
          Habitación muy amplia y comoda
          No à la carte food service available during buffet hours.
          No disponer de servicio de comida a la carta dentro del horario del buffet.
          9
          Marco Antonio Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          August 2023
          Superb
          Small and friendly hotel
          Hotel pequeño y ameno
          It has adult-only areas where children cannot be accessed
          Tiene zonas solo para adultos donde no se puede acceder con los hijos
          10
          Soraya Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          July 2023
          Superb
          In this hotel everything is perfect
          En este hotel todo es perfecto
          Anything
          Nada
          9
          Rocio Rodriguez Adorna Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          July 2023
          Superb
          Cleanliness, attentive staff, quality food
          Limpieza, personal atento, comida de calidad
          The gym is very neglected, there are no weights that I asked for and they did not arrive and it is dirty. It costs to pick up the phone at reception
          El gimnasio está muy dejado faltan pesas q pedí y no llegaron y sucio. Cuesta que cojam el tlf en recepción
          8
          Israel Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          July 2023
          Fabulous
          Excellent entertainment and very good food.
          Animación excelente y comida muy buena.
          At peak hours there is a lack of staff in the dining room and room cleaning could be improved
          En horas punta falta personal en comedor y limpieza de habitaciones mejorable
          10
          AGO Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          May 2023
          Superb
          The staff is the best you can find.
          El personal es de lo mejor que puedes encontrar
          10
          Jose Antonio Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          December 2022
          Superb
          The hotel staff is ten with customers
          El personal del hotel es de diez con los clientes
          9.3
          Aída Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          November 2022
          Superb
          Good quality in the meals, the desserts the weakest. Spacious bedrooms and comfortable beds.
          Buena calidad en las comidas, los postres lo más flojito. Habitaciones amplias y camas cómodas.
          We miss some children's entertainment at the weekend.
          Echamos de menos algo de animación infantil en el fin de semana.
          6.3
          Luisa Travelled solo
          Booked on Amimir.com
          October 2022
          Pleasant
          They gave us a very nice room, and the spa was a 10.
          Nos pudieron una habitación muy bonita,y fl spa un 10
          We thought there was very little variety of food, we thought it was because the hotel was closed or because of a low influx of customers, but then in the afternoon a lot of people came in and we thought they would put more variety of food, we were disappointed with the dinner, in addition there are photos of food that are not even close, the breakfast was the only good thing.
          Nos pareció muy poca variedad de comida , pensábamos que era por cierre del hotel o por por poca afluencia de clientes pero luego por la tarde entro muchísima gente y pensamos que pondrian mas variedad de comida ,nos decepcio la cena, además hay fotos de comidas que ni por asomo,el desayuno lo único bien
          9.7
          viajera Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          July 2022
          Superb
          Everything excellent: facilities, staff, cleanliness, services...
          Todo excelente: instalaciones, personal, limpieza, servicios…
          The bars are VERY expensive. There is nothing around and the extras are very expensive (coffees or ice creams, nothing fancy).
          Los bares son MUY caros. No hay nada alrededor y son carísimos los extras (cafés o helados, nada de lujos).
          10
          Maria Jesus Travelled solo
          Booked on Amimir.com
          May 2022
          Superb
          100% recommended
          Recomendable 100%
          7
          Jose Travelled with family
          Booked on Amimir.com
          September 2021
          Very good
          CUSTOMER SERVICE BY ALMOST THE WAITERS WAS VERY GOOD.
          LA ATENCION A LOS CLIENTES CASI POR LA MAYORIA DE LOS CAMAREROS MUY BIEN.
          THERE IS SOME COOK WITH A LACK OF KINDNESS, A CERTAIN ARROGANCE AND LITTLE PROFESSIONALISM.
          HAY ALGUN COCINERO CON FALTA DE AMABILIDAD, CIERTA PREEPOTENCIA Y POCA PROFESIONALIDAD.
          3.5
          Jesús Travelled with  friends
          Booked on Amimir.com
          September 2020
          Disappointing
          The rooms are not bad, but we came from another 4 star hotel in Benalmadena and it was like comparing God to a gypsy,
          Las habitaciones no estan mal, pero veniamos de otro 4 estrellas de Benalmadena y era como comparar a Dios con un gitano,
          On weekends, the dining room was overcrowded, with no shifts and people crowding around to be served, and it was not a one-off issue as the pseudo-manager said. We left without having breakfast, it was a real disgrace, my nurse was shocked, a real attack on public health. Where are the inspections? They were supposed to close the hotel. The car park is dark like Dracula's cave, there are a multitude of ants among the hammocks by the pool, the food leaves a lot to be desired in a 4 star hotel, of the three hotels we have been to in Costa Ballena, the worst by far. And it is not cheap at all, I would take it off Amimir.
          En fin de semana comedor masificado, sin turnos y apelotonados para que te sirvieran, y no era un tema puntual como decia el pseudodirector, nos fuimos sin desayunar, era una autentica verguenza, mi señora enfermera salió escandalizada, un verdadero atentado a la salud publica. ¿ Donde estan las inspecciones? era para cerrar el hotel. El garaje de oscuro parece la cueva de dracula, multitud de hormigas entre las hamacas de la piscina, comidas dejan mucho que desear en un 4 estrellas, de los tres hoteles que hemos estado en Costa Ballena, el peor con diferencia. Y de barato nada, yo lo quitaría de Amimir.
          8
          Francisco Travelled with couple
          Booked on Buscounchollo.com
          November 2014
          Fabulous
          EL SPA
          Muy lejos la habitacion del comedor
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          Frequently asked questions about Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

          Does the Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have wifi connection?

          The Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has Wi-Fi.

          Can I stay with a pet at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

          Pets are not allowed at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort.

          Does the Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have a swimming pool?

          Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has a swimming pool (this service could have an extra fee). Here you have more info about the swimming pool and other facilities.
          • Outdoor swimming pool (summer season)
          • Outdoor swimming pool (all season)

          What can I do at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

          The Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort offers the following activities (some may be for a fee):
          • Masseur
          • Sauna
          • Jacuzzi
          • Thermal bath
          • Turkish bath
          • Footbath

          Does the Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have a 24h reception?

          Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has a 24-hour reception.

          Is there heating in Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

          Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has heating in the common areas.

          Is there air conditioning in the common areas at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

          Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has air conditioning in the common areas.

          Is there a restaurant at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

          Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has a restaurant.

          Is there a bar at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

          Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort has a bar.
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