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Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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March 2025

April 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Superior Double Room (with private garden) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
All inclusive
Gym

AED 542 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room (with private garden)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

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

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Spa
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Ballena Beach - 15 min walk
Playa de las Tres Piedras - 17 min walk
Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 5 min drive
Shrine of Our Lady of Regla - 8 min drive
Chipiona Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

Puerto de Santa María Station - 22 min drive
Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 37 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

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea

Consider a stay at Playaballena 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 aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, or a body wrap. 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, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and smoke-free premises

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 are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 13 per person
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available

Restaurants on site

El Arpon

Things to do

Bike parking
Children's pool
Fitness center
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Spa services

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Water dispenser

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

Business center
Conference space
Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

Garden
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Hydrotherapy
Massages
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Turkish bath/hammam

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 business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture & ecosystem education
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Heating

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

Minibar

Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Phone
Safe
Soundproofing

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 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

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

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

Property is 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 Rota

Playaballena Hotel

Playaballena Spa Hotel

Playaballena Hotel Rota

Frequently asked questions

Does Playaballena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Playaballena 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.

What time is check-in at Playaballena?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playaballena?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Playaballena?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Playaballena located?

This family-friendly Rota hotel is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ballena Beach, Playa de las Tres Piedras, and Playa Agua Dulce. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and El Camaleon Chipiona are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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