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Barcelo Costa Ballena

Costa de la Luz (Cadiz) · Spain

Avenida Reina Sofía, S/NView location

8.6/10Excellent325 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.6/108.6
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Barcelo Costa Ballena

The 4-star Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa, nestled on the Costa de la Luz between Rota and Chipiona, offers a delightful Andalusian escape. Located within the Costa Ballena Tourist and Leisure Complex, the hotel is just 800m from the beach and a short drive from Jerez Airport (36km).

Guests can enjoy excellent facilities including a 27-hole golf course (opposite the hotel), a luxurious U-Spa with health and beauty treatments, a gym, outdoor pools, and a thermal circuit. Five meeting rooms are available for business travelers.

Savor delicious meals at the buffet restaurant featuring the 'Healthy Gourmet' concept, combining quality ingredients with exquisite flavors. Discover this paradise of beaches and dunes, perfect for sports and leisure activities.

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Located in Rota, Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Ballena Beach and 8 minutes from Corrales of Rota. This beach hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Luna Castle and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Barbadillo Winery.

Make yourself at home in one of the 228 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Parking height restrictions apply By ocean LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager GSTC Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
    • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. The Junior Suite room type is accessible by 1 flight of stairs. The Junior Suite With Hydromassage Bathtub room type is accessible by 1 flight of stairs.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
    • Covered self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Playa Agua Dulce 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Golfo de Cádiz 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ballena Beach 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Playa de las Tres Piedras 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Corrales of Rota 6.4 km / 4 mi
El Camaleon Chipiona 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Corredor Verde del Litoral 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Chipiona Fishing Corrales 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
La Regla Beach 8 km / 5 mi
Playa de la Costilla 8.1 km / 5 mi
Moscatel Museum 9 km / 5.6 mi
Shrine of Our Lady of Regla 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Parish of Our Lady of O 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Cruz del Mar 9.3 km / 5.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2005
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2018
  • Total number of rooms: 228
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Double rooms: 216
  • Junior suites: 12
  • Suites: 12
  • Accessible rooms: 7
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Secure parkingExtra charge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 2
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack barExtra charge
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 4
  • Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 2
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Kids’ club
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • Steam bathExtra charge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • Turkish bath (hamam)
  • SolariumExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Buffet lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • Sailing
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Table tennisExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling / mountain bikingExtra charge
  • Billiards
  • Golf
  • SurfingExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.ST-1
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Wake-up service
    • Bathroom
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Minibar
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe
    • Terrace
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Electric Kettle: 1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Bathrobes

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU-5

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU-5

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • STUDIO TWO KING BEDSSTUDIO • TWO KING BEDSSTU.2K

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    STUDIO TWO KING BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    TWO KING BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.2K

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU-2

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.ST
    DOUBLE STANDARDPhoto unavailable6 photos

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Smoke detector
    • Bathroom
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Minibar
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe
    • Terrace
    • Wi-fi

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Bathrobes

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU-4

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.SU-4

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU-4

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU-4

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²FAM.SU
    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORPhoto unavailable6 photos

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    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.SU

    Room amenities

    • Make-up mirror
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Terrace
    • Safe
    • Central heating
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Minibar
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Bathrobes

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-5

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-5

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • JUNIOR SUITE WITH JACUZZIJUNIOR SUITE • WITH JACUZZIJSU.JA

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    JUNIOR SUITE WITH JACUZZI

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    WITH JACUZZI

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.JA

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-3

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST-2

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.ST-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBT.SU
    Double or Twin SUPERIORPhoto unavailable7 photos

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

    Room photos

    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width, Double bed 131-150 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.SU

    Room amenities

    • Terrace
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Smoke detector
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Bathroom
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Housekeeping
    • TV
    • Minibar
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Bathrobes

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU-3

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU-3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE RUN OF HOUSEDOUBLE • RUN OF HOUSEDBL.RO

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    DOUBLE RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.RO

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU-3

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.SU-3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU-5

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.SU-5

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-6

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Barcelo Costa Ballena

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU-1

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    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.SU-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Barcelo Costa Ballena

8.6
Excellent
325 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Jevon
The breakfast was amazing! The whole trip was excellent. We had issues with our lights but they always sent someone quickly to address it!
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2026
Ludovic
I understand that it was February, but the hotel was really not welcoming. The weather was nice, but there was not really any table and chairs outside apart a few in front the main area. The swimming pool was closed, what it's normal for February, but with a fence around it. It really looks terrible! At some point, it was sunny and I wanted to work outside, there was not table and chair near our bedroom where the wifi signal was good, so we had to choice that going where we can find some table and chairs outside the bar and the reception area, where the wifi signal was very inconsistant. I can see on my laptop that there was another wifi signal for the events, that one appeared to be strong and good. I asked to the reception if there was a way for them to give me the code as the general wifi was not keeping cutting and I can't sit near our bedroom where there was not table and chair outside, the person at the reception replied frankly: NO, it's not possible. I was not happy and he told me he was going to ask his manager. I came back 10 mins later, nothing, it was clear that he didn't ask... I expressed very clearly how I was disappointed not necessary about the weak wifi signal, but more about the fact that the staff at the reception was clearly ignoring us, they even didn't pretend. I was told that someone from management will get back to us, we left the following day and nobody came back to us. Extremely disappointed. Also, if you've got children, it's not a family hotel!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

Acceptable for business stay

Restaurant was buffet style and above average. Staff was pleasant and helpful. AC in the room was underwhelming and non existent at some times causing me to awake in the middle of the night sweating. The rooms were clean and presentable.
Business
4/10
Poor
31 Oct 2024
Paramjot
If the very helpful Concha had not been at this hotel then the stay would have had a minus figure for a review. Concha’s hard work and conscientiousness was limited by the people around her.

The reception desk was mostly helpful but some not:
1. On enquiry about the semi-inclusive option Nadia told me it was available only to group bookings. A later enquiry directed at another clerk explained the daily rate and minimum requirement of a 7 night subscription.
2. We had repeated issues with vegetarian meals - Nadia was short and unhelpful.
Daily restaurant issues - unsuitable for vegetarian
All standard options were for non-veg.
I had to make a request every morning.
1. Some days I had just a salad.
2. Given a plate of uncooked bland tofu.
3. plant-based burger and other plant-based items with a few veg.
4. wraps with roasted vegetables and bland tofu but no seasoning whatsoever.
5. One day reception told me that it was not possible to cater for a vegetarian.
6. One good meal - lasagne
It was very much a a luck of the draw on who was at reception and who was in the kitchen.
Hotel Room -AC did not work (fixed on day 2) but
very ineffective. The room was warm; no option to adjust the AC controls.
Suitability for families?
Kids club is seasonal.
nothing for young children to do.
If you have a car you could find activities; without a car you could easily spend Euro100 per day on taxi alone.
Restaurant opens at 7.30pm - too late for young children.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Emmanuel
Resort like hotel in a golf community proximal to the beach. Staff was helpful, parking is ample and easy.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2024
Eric
There was no live entertainment at all.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2024
CHARLES
Disappointed that pools were closed. Needs some exterior maintenance. But all in all would refer to a friend
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2023
Joselito
Average
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2021
Tristan

Extended business trip

The overall experience was great. Dinner costs were much cheaper if added as part of the initial reservation and I wish I had done that since dining options were limited because of seasonal closures.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2021
Peter

Good comes to mind, nothing bad, but simply good.

This was a break from our normal Hotels, so, it was a bit different in terms of experience. All we can say is there was nothing intrinsically wrong with this hotel but nothing that made us say, wow! One thing that we did like was the Spa as the facilities were great and the service second to none. We are not used to buffet evening meals and the experience didn't enthuse us to go back, or, take that type of option in the future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2021
Verified traveler
Great hotel, good location. Perfect for an excellent beach and a good golf course. Staff exceptionally good.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Sep 2021
Matthew

For me - once is enough

I stayed for 8 nights.

I will start with the positives:

1. Extremely clean, everywhere.
2. Both Pool areas are great. Private, tranquil.
3. Restaurants are very nice, breakfast is very good.
4. Spa area is very nice.
5. Beds are extremely comfortable.
6. Showers are hot.

Not so good:

1. Rooms are tired - need updates. Uncomfortable chairs and stained grout in the floor tiles.
2. It is extremely noisy in the rooms. You can hear everyone in the hallway, outside the balcony, above you and next to you. I was near the entrance of the building and heard the door slamming all day.
3. The gym is in need of an update. The elliptical had duct taped handles and the rest of the machines were also worn.
4. Although there is ample parking available on sight, they charge you 15€ to use it. Most people opt to park on the street. A nuisance fee for guests.
5. Two of the three employees I interacted with at the front desk were rude and unhelpful - actually rather disinterested.
6. The air conditioning unit in the room was worthless. The room was mostly humid and damp, and the AC did not keep it cool. The thermostat looked like it was 20 years old. There are no fans and the front desk, when I said the AC wasn’t working replied - do you really want someone to check it?

I love the Barceló brand and use it frequently. Sadly, this location has made me want to look elsewhere. Maybe because it was August and they are busy regardless.
Business
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2021
Amber

Beautiful hotel!

The housekeepers talked outside of my room every morning. It was so loud I didn't sleep in much.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2020
Denia
The hotel was very nice and clean! The food inside the hotel restaurants was amazing and at a decent price. However, the room became very hot at night time. The golf course view from the room was amazing. Playing the course was decently priced as well. Plenty of parking and in a very quiet location. The only complaint would be the a/c not working at night.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2020
Jaqueline Charis
The air conditioner was not working. I Gad to sleep with the balcony sliding door open
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2019
Peter

Excellent!

It was wonderful, definitely will back there again
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The pool hours could have been longer. The air conditioners in the rooms were not cool enough for the Aug heat.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2019
Ting Kwan Tyrone

A five star memorable stay over there

It has been a great experience and the jacuzzi at the balcony was a wonderful addition to the already very satisfying short trip.
And then the golf course was so near. Just needed less than two hour to finish the 9 holes of par 3.
A five star memorable stay over there.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent hotel. The staff were very helpful. The room was very nice. Wonderful breakfast buffet was complimentary. The dinner buffet was good but over-priced. Pool was nice. I couldn't get into the fitness center, but we did go before the summer season really got under way. The surrounding shops were not yet open. Hours of operation for shops and restaurants took some getting used to for Americans, but that's the way Europe operates.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2019
ym

Perfect getaway

Beautifully clean. Helpful staff & in a lovely and peaceful area.
Would recommend to others!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2018
paul

great place

Lovely stay good nice clean hotel fantastic staff, Theresa the main customer care agent was so so helpful it made everything for myself and the group of friends absolutely perfect i would recommend it
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2018
Christopher
Awesome place to stay! Staff was always courteous and accomodating!
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2018
paul

Nice place

Lovely and clean very comfortable fantastic staff been looked after nicely
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2018
Colin

Satisfied customer.

Lovely bright, spacious hotel. Quiet location with fabulous beach nearby & good pools. Buffet food was plentiful with lots of choice but bar food was very limited. Bedroom very clean & well equipped but bed could be firmer. Good value for money & would certainly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2018
Terrance

Great stay

The hotel was clean, friendly staff and great service. The food was excellent, the drinks were reasonably priced and the bar was a comfortable area. Good location for the beach and positioned well for Cadiz, Puerta Santa María and Chipiona.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2018
Frederick

Worth a visit!

A great stay in a good hotel in a quiet and beautiful resort. Not much life in the evenings but the most relaxing holiday venue with a never ending beach!
The hotel had great food and excellent, very clean, refurbished rooms (2018).
The staff were great and did everything they could to please.
A very spanish hotel, which was great!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2018
MJRoche
Resort area. Bed was very comfortable, although there wasn’t a refrigerator in the room. Limited TV in English but they do have a few channels in English. Breakfast very good wide variety of food.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
My stay at the hotel was amazing, rating them 10/10. Great customer services. I will definitely recommend this hotel to my friends. The location of the hotel is convenient , just walking distance to the beach.
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2018
Fernando
Nice hotel in an amenable location, in the middle of a golf course in Rota. Walking distance from the beach, walkable neighborhood, close to shopping mall, but not a big one. The room was smaller than I expected, the breakfast good but not outstanding. Just a good experience.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2018
C

Nice hotel close to Naval base

The hotel and location was overall good. The room was clean and beds comfortable. Dining and use of the bar was convenient and food was great.
I didn't give 5 stars because I arrived on a Sunday (day before reporting to Naval base) only to find out that the hotel did not have an iron. Having to hunt for an iron on a Sunday when most places are closed was a complete headache.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2018
Zbigniew
Nice beautiful place
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2018
Verified traveler
Very nice hotel. Rooms are a nice size and very clean. All rooms have a balcony. Convenient to take the breakfast option and it was good.
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2018
Verified traveler
The hotel staff is amazing and very helpful at even providing ideas of places to visit nearby. Mr. Manuel from the breakfast buffet was the highlight of the place. His willingness to prepare you food with a great attitude was really nice. I would come back to this hotel at any time. You can visit towns and cities like Rota, Cadiz, Sevilla, Jerez de la Frontera, different pueblos blancos and even Gibraltar from here. We definitely had a very good time during our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2018
Verified traveler
Everything was excellent, except for the refrigerator did not work.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2017
Jen

Pretty close to perfect

Great location, great rooms, super clean, great breakfast buffet. Amazing for the price.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Fancy Resort

Really nice place. A/C was struggling to keep up, but room was comfortable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2017
Bo
Great location, roms need to be refurbished.
Staff fantastic , very helpful. Close to Golfclub, a great golfclub perfect trainingfacilities.
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2017
Gregory

Nice golf resort

Golf surrounds the hotel. Very little intertainment for the young. Hotel is geared for elderly. But it very close commute to the city of Rota.
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2017
Mario

Great choice, with a great price.

Stayed here for work. Close to base and Jerez airport. Not hard to get to. There are some good paths with the golf course and beach front close by. Room is spacious and in decent shape. The breakfast was on point. No valid reason to walk away hungry from that.
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2017
Jesse

Very nice, close to the beach and golf course

The hotel was very nice, the staff very friendly. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The food in the restaurant was tasty, well prepared and wonderfully presented. There was always a great variety every night with something for everyone.
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2017
Allison

Hotel stay

It was nice. Room comfortable but no drawers to put clothes away. Had to stack them in the closet or on top of the counter. Could not use the in-room safe unless you paid a certain amount per day. Also had to pay approx $10/Day to park at the hotel. Pools were beautiful. Nice bar area. Friendly staff.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2017
Megan

Temporary Lodging

A hidden resort we wished we found sooner. With pool entertainment for the kids and a buffet that was actually good in southern Spain. This place is worth the 10 minute drive to and from the base.
Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2017
Verified traveler
Overall good, only issue was the door to room had bent hinges and was offset to where I could hear everything outside at all times of the day.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2017
Christopher

Great hotel with brilliant facilities.

We stayed here for 3 nights half board as a family 'get-away'. The hotel was great, well looked after and the service was fantastic.

The HB food was a very high standard for 'buffet' fare whilst the on site entertainment for the children (we didn't get a chance to try the adult entertainment) was great with staff who clearly understood what it takes to look after a variety of age groups and confidence levels.

We are already looking at when we might go back here!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2017
Stephen

Great

Great but rooms that are open to the environment are terrible in the evening with bugs and have to remove all the bugs before you open the door.but great hotel and most comfortable beds ever and buffet breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2017
Christine

Short stay

Chosen as close to Cadiz and Jerez. It was a good size clean room. Lots of tour groups meant restaurant was stretched and very noisy. Had to ask for a quiet time to eat. If you don't ask reception you will not get English TV. Whole neighbourhood empty and spooky as all closed up until season starts. Most looked derelict and abandoned. staff very helpful. Glad we stayed on first floor as ground floor had a bad lingering sewage smell.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2017
Imelda

Outstanding Customer service.

It was an amazing stay even though I was not able to use the spa. Breakfast and Dinner were both great! Kudos to the Lead Chef for having an awesome TEAM!
Placed the \"Do not Disturb\" sign and left for work, but when I walked in, my bed was made and the room was clean. This happened the whole three days I was there. I just hope that they provided coffee and tea bags in the room.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Mar 2017
Jennifer

Beautiful beach

We stayed during the off-season, and though the person at the front desk told us where to find lots of different restaurants, they were all closed. He also told us he was giving us free parking (he didn't), and said he would give us a deal on the hotel's buffet for dinner... but we're pretty sure that was still more than it should have cost. We ended up ordering room service (from a very limited menu) just so we could get dinner for less than 30 Euro per person.

I do think it would be better in the summer. The hotel and beach are nice, the golf course looks pretty, it was very inexpensive. However, the bathroom door doesn't really close (there is about a two-inch gap between the door and the wall), the buffet breakfast isn't very good, and they didn't provide sheets in the room for the pull-out bed. The employees also don't speak very good English -- the attendant at the gas station nearby is about 100 times better -- but they insisted in speaking to us in English instead of Spanish, which I can understand and my traveling partner speaks fluently.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

celebrating our engagement

Ordered a double bed thru ebookers and paid for it and got given two single beds and ended up on the floor twice as celebrating our engagement and want to cuddle. No double beds on site we were told. No available water fountains anywhere even at dinner and had to order a bottle which arrives without a lid and expect it is just tap water.
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2016
Verified traveler

An Amazing Experience

The hotel was amazing and very comfortable. The spa was such a plus and relaxing.
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2015
Verified traveler

Great hotel and good food!

Perfect place for golf lovers! 5min walk from the beach. Amazing buffet and staff is really nice especially Pedro at the front desk! Room was nice with a beautiful sea view. Disaponted by Hotel.com description as no mention spa is at extra cost.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2015
Amy

Costa Ballena beach trip!

We stayed for 8 nights. The room was rather small for 3 solo sleepers - me and my two sons aged 13 and 25. The shower sprayed all over the floor each time we showered, so that was kind of a bummer. The gift shop was only open limited hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The food was good in the buffet, but the hours of operation took getting used to for Americans - dinner started at 20;00. The beach is AMAZING and we spent a lot of time there. The pools are lovely, especially the child pool. On the weekends the place was quite lively, during the week quieter.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2015
John

Reasonable short break - good for golfers

3 day relaxing break, not sure I would classify as 4* (looking rather tired) The Spar was pleasant and very reasonably priced @ 10 euros each, the treatments were not too pricey either.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2015
Remy

Perfect for golf enthusiasts and golf widows.

Costa Valleys beach is amazing, especially at sunset. Great base to explore south eastern Spain.
If staying outside the peak season the outdoor pools are not maintained so are unavailable.
No tea/coffee facilities as standard.
TV reception was really bad
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2014
Christopher

Nice!

I stayed for 1 night whilst passing on a short notice last minute booking. I arrived and was welcomed by very pleasant staff and quickly checked in. Room was fantastic. Large and very comfortable bed, nicely furnished and all mod cons you'd expect in such a nice resort. The room overlooked the pool area and golf course and had I had more time would have made use of them! Breakfast was included in my rate and was very good. Large buffet selection that should suit most tastes. Didn't see much of the town, although noticed a supermarket, couple of cafes etc. Overall, very nice stay!
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2014
Verified traveler

Barcelo

The hotel is pleasant and the food is good. The location is not central and you need a car to go around including to the beach. If you need to eat go to Chipiona where you will find a lot of restaurants. Do not eat at the restaurant on the beach called Poniente as you will be very disappointed with both quantity, quality and price
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2014
Dino Weddington

Great Stay

I had a wonderful 14 day stay at Barcelo Costa Ballena, The staff was nice and everyone spoke English and made me feel at home. What i didn't like was the wifi service. I was staying on business and I needed to use more than 1 device for wifi service. The dinner buffet was great with the many choices, and the dessert was great as well. The breakfast buffet needs a little more variety and more choices. The Bar was excellent and the pool was great, as well as the views of the garden and Golf course. I would return to BCB!
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2014
3 adults

Did not come to play golf

Convenient for our overnight stay. Beautiful view from hotel room. Nice breakfast. Easy parking outside hotel for free. Nice and clean room. Queen sofa bed very uncomfortable.
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2014
M.A. Burnham

Quiet Getaway Off-the-Beaten-Path

I stayed here during the off-season and got a great deal at a well-appointed, resort-type hotel with a beautiful golf course. The staff were nothing but friendly and accomodating. My room was clean, comfortable - nice, but nothing to brag about really. The bathroom, however, was very modern. This place is located a bit farther from Rota than others of similar comfort, but is great if you're looking for something away from the \"hustle and bustle\". I'd definitely visit again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2013
Petedrisc

Great resort-style accommodation

This is a great resort- style hotel set in an idyllic location with a great golf course right near the ocean.The buffet breakfast and lunch had great variety and there are other places to eat nearby.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2012
Guy

This was the only affordable hotel close to jerez

As it was a weekend the hotel was not super busy. It helped us relax in the middle of a multi-stops through southern Spain.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2012
Verified traveler
Super hotel, great for golfers but not for swimmers at this time of year.,pool freezing and weather windy!!
6/10
Pleasant
03 Apr 2011
Denise
It was low season and there was hardly anyone at the hotel or in the area. The service from all the employees, especially the restaurant and bar staff, was exceptional. Very friendly and concerned with service and making sure we had everything we needed. However the front desk crew did not speak English which made it hard to communicate. The food at the breakfast buffet was average, sometimes just luke warm. But always a good variety to choose from. We did not eat dinner at the hotel. The lobby and bar area is very nice and appears to been fairly newly remodeled. The rooms have not been. The walls in the room was dirty, the bedding is old and very worn. The walls are very thin so you hear everything that is going on around your room. The leg fell off our bed and we had to move out of our room for one night until they could come fix it the next day. The staff never apologized to us for the inconvenience. There is only one English speaking channel available on the TV (BBC). The walk to the beach is very short and we could see the ocean just past the golf course from our room, great sunsets from our room and the bar area. If you are a golfer (which we are not) the golf course was just a few minute walks away. Being slow season the buses were running on a limited schedule. So getting into and returning form Rota was a bit of an inconvenience. We were not happy at all with the gym. The hours are extremely limited (they open at 10 am and close from 2-5 for siesta, they were closed on Mondays and very limited weekend hours. The Internet seemed to be down at least once a day. The rooms have a small refrigerator which we really appreciated.
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2009
Tammy

Weekend get AWAY

Checked in for a four day holiday, Friday-Monday in May. The hotel was very busy for a off season stay. Friday & Saturday the Breakfast and Dinner was great. Breakfast was hot with plenty to choose and Dinner, Buffet style with 3 meats a poultry and fish to choose from. However, on Sunday the crowds left and the dinner was order \"off the menu\". The serving portions were very, very small without any sides just a meat choice. The food situation was better during the weekend. For your stay get the breakfast and dinner added in to your room only if your there for the weekend otherwise add in breakfast and walk the .5 miles to the outdoor resturants that were great for lunch too. Stay was nice and relaxing, walls are very thin so if your getting away from the kids for the weekend ask the front desk for a secluded room. Spoke english, Bus that ran to Rota for site seeing, great stay and worth the cost.
4/10
Poor
26 Apr 2026
Xavier
El hotel necesita una restauración urgente tanto de fuera como de las habitaciones.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Bitte
Frukost ok men buffén på kvällen vill jag inte rekommendera
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Florbela
Quarto limpo e staff simpático.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Jakob
Mjög notalegt hótel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Mariana
Todo bien. Solo Los restaurantes famosos del hotel solo abren en finde.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
VANESA
Excelente estancia para un familia. Zona tranquila, el hotel muy bien.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Pedro

Relax

Nos gustó todo, la playa muy bien a 10 mnt andando, el hotel fabuloso y ROTA fantastica
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2024
Valérie
Choix de l'hôtel hors cadix, très bonnes prestations, pas adaptées à notre séjour mais valeur sûre .
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2024
Irina

Hotel recomendable

Hotel bueno, cómodo entorno agradable, comida excelente
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2024
Laura
Es la tercera vez que me alojo en este hotel, y en esta ocasión la experiencia no ha sido tan positiva como en las dos ocasiones anteriores. A nuestra llegada nos anunciaron que éramos los clientes VIP del día y tendríamos unas amenities en la habitación. Cuando llegamos a la habitación, había una bolsa de patatas fritas y una de almendras del minibar encima de una repisa, acompañadas de una carta de la Dirección del hotel. Esas eran las amenities por ser VIP. Habría sido mejor no hacer nada, la verdad. Al comunicarlo al responsable como feedback constructivo, tomaron nota, pero tampoco hicieron nada al respecto. La calidad del buffet ha bajado mucho. El tomate triturado era de lata a granel, la leche sin lactosa tenías que calentártela tú mismo en el microondas porque los camareros no servían nada en la mesa, y los productos sin gluten estaban todos metidos en una cesta a modo de revoltijo, abiertos y con papel de film como si fueran de uso particular. Una vergüenza para ser un Barceló de 4 estrellas. Al comentarlo al encargado del comedor, su respuesta fue: así es como se hace aquí. Y se quedó tan tranquilo.
Cada vez que alguien de las habitaciones colindantes salía de su habitación, nuestras camas vibraban como si hubiera un terremoto. También lo comunicamos para que Mantenimiento revisara las puertas, pero nada se hizo al respecto.
Las instalaciones están bien, y siempre fue un hotel agradable, pero claramente la dirección y gestión ha cambiado, y no está a la altura.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2024
Pedro Miguel

Hotel 4* próximo da praia com qualidade.

Hotel com ótima piscina, bom pequeno almoço com variedade e diversidade, localizado próximo da praia, acessível a pé. Próximo também de locais de interesse para alimentação, como supermercado, restaurante e café. Próximo também de área de serviço para abastecimento e lavagem da viatura.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2024
Fabien
Very Good hôtel confort and very Good service!
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2024
Patrick

rondreis van andalusie

goed hotel vlak bij golfterrein, goed ontbijt en avondeten
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Carlos
Habitaciones amplias y muy limpias, buenas vistas al campo de golf y excelente atención de todos los trabajadores del hotel. Lo único malo es que el parking que estaba completamente vacío era de pago, un detalle que no nos gustó para una cadena de hoteles del nivel de Barceló. El desayuno tipo buffet tiene gran variedad y calidad
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2024
maria
Nice hotel with big room near the golf course but needs improvement as the air condition and the hair dryer did not work for example
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
inmaculada

Sobresaliente

Me he alojado fue ra de temporada y el descanso está asegurado. Habitación super amplia con cama muy cómoda y 3 almohadas a elegir según gusto. Se ve todo muy nuevo
En definitiva, togo genial y del 10
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2023
Moisés
Camas muy cómodas, personal agradable, competente y resolutivo. Habitación espaciosa con terraza, tranquilidad (mitad de Octubre 2023). Las instalaciones geniales, puedes disfrutar de piscina, gimnasio, circuito termal (20€ x 90min). Servicios de restauración geniales.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Oct 2023
Karl
Das Hotel hat unsere Erwartungen leider nicht erfüllt. Im Zimmer angekommen waren diverse Mängel vorhanden (Klospülung defekt, die Beleuchtung fiel aus, Betten bewegten sich hin und her da auf Rollen, Klimaanlage könnte nicht geregelt werden, etc.). Der „Front Desk“ war mitsamt das unfreundlichste und arroganteste das wir auf unsere 10 tägigen Reise getroffen haben und hat erst mit Nachdruck auf Beschwerden reagiert. Wir geben dieses Hotel definitiv keine 4 Sterne.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2023
Armin
Erholung pur, Balkon sehr ruhig, wenig Leute am Pool
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2023
Torbjörn

Trevligt och prisvärt, lugnt läge

Fint och lugnt läge vid golfbanan.

Allmänt trevlig och serviceinriktad personal. Bekväma rum och mycket bra sängar. Tyvärr små trånga uteplatser.

Poolerna öppnar sent.

Frukost varierad och bra. Saknade dock mörkt bröd. Logistiken fungerade bra. Hög ljudnivå i matsalen. Tyvärr ingen servering av frukost utomhus, trots att vädret var utmärkt. En av servitörerna var också petig med att vi inte efter frukost fick ta ut kaffe i annat än pappersmuggar (inte porslinskoppar) på terassen.

Middagsbuffén tyckte vi också var varierad, men samma anmärkning som ovan. Trots en utomhustemperatur på mellan 20-25 grader och strålande sol fanns ingen möjlighet att äta middagen utomhus. Vi åt mest fisk och var inte helt nöja med det kött som tillagades.

En prisvärd sak till middagen var hotellets drink package. Två personer 11 Euro för en flaska av husets röda, vita eller rosé vin, alternativt två glas per person av valfri dryck.

Många i personalen talade tyvärr inget annat språk än engelska.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2023
JESUS
Todo correcto
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2023
ROBERTO
El hotel está bien pero el buffet que nosotros teníamos comida y cena nos resultó muy repetitivo para estar 7 días. Además íbamos con niños y la animación es muy escasa en la piscina.Yo no volvería con niños. El personal es muy agradable
Leisure
2/10
Poor
25 Aug 2023
Fernando
Hotel que podría ser mucho más de lo que es. Los trabajadores son súper amables y cercanos, pero El socorrista inexistente (la chica que había SI hacía su trabajo), pasaba la mayor parte del tiempo perdido y sin atender la piscina, dejaba a los niños salpicar y molestar mediante gritos y juegos a todas las personas que estaban allí para descansar y relajarse, personas haciendo top less delante de niños y no pasaba nada. Respecto a la cubertería, 1 de cada dos cubiertos sucios, repugnante. Los espectáculos de noche, cutres y en horario de 22 a 23 h, hora a la que en ESPAÑA solemos cenar; y después de eso a dormir, porque no hay nada más que puedas hacer. Llegue con buenas expectativas pero no se han cumplido en absoluto. Voy con pensión completa y ahora tengo que pagar la bebida que pida, que una botella de agua de grifo te la ponen por 3,2 €. No se le ponen normas a las personas que vienen de fuera y al final lo pagamos las personas que vamos a relajarnos con nuestra familia o pareja, ya que al final, ni nos relajamos ni disfrutamos. En resumen, no vuelvo a ir, decepción y dinero tirado a la basura, te toman por tonto y te inflan el precio de los servicios que ofrecen, en mi caso.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
Susanne

Excellent

We stayed one night half board and we really enjoyed it. Asian buffet for dinner was excellent. Bed was comfy and it was quiet. Just what we wanted. Will be back for sure.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2023
Anders

Golf resa

Rekommenderar att lägga till några hundra så ingår frukost och middag. Väldigt bra buffe. Städ varje dag så rent och snyggt.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2023
Olena
Todo excelente 👌 ❤️❤️❤️,volvere ❤️
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2022
MARIA JOAQUINA
Un hotel excelente, con muy buen trato, situado en una zona muy tranquila, volveremos
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
Montse Hernandez
El personal tan educado y excepcional. Siempre con una sonrisa y una palabra agradable.
Los desayunos son fabulosos, el cocinero que hace las tortillas es una maravilla!
El personal de animación súper animado y genial!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2022
Rafael
Muy buenas instalaciones, recepcionistas muy agradables, limpieza. El único pero es que , siendo un hotel de esta categoría, el jamon del desayuno deberia ser de mejor calidad
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2021
Verified traveler

Recomendado

Muy buena la limpieza en el lugar.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2021
Anke
Reichhaltiges und abwechslungsreiches Frühstücks- u. Abendbuffet, schöne Anlage, Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

Excelente experiencia

Hemos estado toda la familia (4 personas), en dos habitaciones durante 4 noches, y todo ha sido excelente. El trato del personal, la animación, las instalaciones, la comida, las habitaciones, los espectáculos nocturnos, las actividades, todo del diez.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Hotel muy agradable con amplias habitaciones, muy cerca de playa Ballena y buen desayuno
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2021
David

Certainement le meilleur de Costa Ballena

Hotel tres agréable avec très belle vue sur le golf
2 belles piscines,bar et restaurant à la carte de bon rapport qualité prix
Chambres spacieuses et claires
Un hôtel à recommander
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2021
Angel

Fantástico!

Hotel impecable; buenas instalaciones y buena atención.
Business
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2021
Patrice

Hôtel de station balnéaire

Séjour de 2 nuits dans cette hôtel situé face à un golf à 10-15 minutes de la plage
Hôtel plaisant avec personnel attentionné
Belle chambre au calme
Bon petit déjeuner
Le samedi plus de monde sans doute un week-end férié et le dimanche très très calme
Restaurant restreinte cause Covid
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Situé à 25 minutes de Cadix et de Jerez de la frontera
Je recommande
Partner

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Barcelo Costa Ballena
Avenida Reina Sofía, S/N, Rota, Spain

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