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Playaballena Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Rota with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Exterior
Junior Suite, Terrace | Deep soaking bathtub
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Playaballena Hotel. You can indulge in massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and El Arpon serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Splash pad
  • Pool bar
  • Room service

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $189
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520

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
  • Naval Station Rota - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 45 min drive
  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 22 min drive
  • Jerez de la Frontera Station - 31 min drive
  • Jerez de la Frontera (YJW-Jerez de la Frontera Train Station) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chiringuito SolyLuna - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ballena Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kanguro Bar & Chill Out - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Manuela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito Mareas - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Playaballena Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Playaballena Hotel. You can indulge in massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and El Arpon serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

All inclusive

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).

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 324 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 33 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Splash pad

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Splash pad
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

El Arpon - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 13 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Full-service spa

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 32 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

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

Also known as

Hotel Spa Playaballena
Hotel Spa Playaballena Rota
Spa Playaballena
Spa Playaballena Rota
Playaballena SPA Hotel Rota
Playaballena SPA Hotel
Playaballena SPA Rota
Playaballena SPA
Playaballena Hotel Rota
Playaballena
Playaballena Spa Hotel
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Playaballena Hotel Hotel
Playaballena Hotel Hotel Rota

Frequently asked questions

Does Playaballena Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Playaballena Hotel 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 Playaballena Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Playaballena Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. There's a charge 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 are the check-in and check-out times at Playaballena Hotel?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Playaballena Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a Turkish bath. Playaballena Hotel also has a garden and a splash pad.

Are there restaurants at or near Playaballena Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, El Arpon.

What's the area around Playaballena Hotel like?

Playaballena Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Ballena Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Playa de las Tres Piedras.

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