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About the Hotel

Avenida Juan Carlos I, S/N, Costa Ballena, Spain, 11520

“The hotel is perfectly positioned just a short stroll from a stunning, unspoiled beach, making it a fantastic choice for beach lovers.”view full review

Playaballena, a 4-star Costa Ballena hotel, features a large pool area, multiple dining options, and an extensive entertainment program suitable for all ages. The hotel is ideally located for access to nearby natural attractions and sports facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Playaballena feature modern amenities including air conditioning, satellite TV, and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Some accommodations offer additional features like a private garden or direct pool access.

Dining Options

Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurants, which serve various local and international cuisines. Beverages, including local soft drinks and alcoholic options, are available with meal services.

Leisure & Attractions

Playaballena offers activities for children and adults, including an outdoor pool with slides and a wellness area featuring spa treatments. Nearby attractions include the golf course designed by José María Olazabal and the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.

Services & Business Facilities

For business travelers, Playaballena includes adaptable meeting facilities suitable for various events. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and room service.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double Room Two Double Beds

Max:

2 persons

325 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Superior Twin Room Garden View

Max:

2 persons

325 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Single Room

Max:

2 persons

295 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Costa Ballena1400 ft

Airports

Jerez (XRY) 25.5 mi

Seville (SVQ) 82.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wonderful Indoor Pool

“The indoor pool was a good escape and the whirlpool provided the perfect relaxation after a long day.” view full review

Kids' Paradise

“The kids loved the mini golf and entertainment programs, keeping them happily engaged throughout our stay.” view full review

Easy Access

“The pathways and features throughout the venue were well-designed, ensuring smooth navigation during my stay.” view full review

Spacious Rooms

“Our room was impressively spacious, featuring a well-maintained garden area that provided easy access to the pool.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Electric vehicle charging station

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Table tennis
Mini golf

Services

Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Children's play area
Kids club

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal indoor pool
Beach access
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Solarium
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Avenida Juan Carlos I, S/N, Costa Ballena, Spain, 11520

Map view

Avenida Juan Carlos I, S/N, Costa Ballena, Spain, 11520

City landmarks

Landmark

Urbanizacion Costa Ballena

3800 ft

Golf Course

Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club

4000 ft

Park

Parque de los Lagos

1.3 mi

Beach

Playa de las Tres Piedras

1.6 mi

Museum

Centro de Interpretacion de la Naturaleza y El Litoral "El Camaleon"

2.1 mi

Landmark

Corredor Verde del Litoral

1.9 mi

Landmark

Playa de Camaron-La Laguna

2.4 mi

Beach

Playa El Camaron

2.8 mi

Church

Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Regla

3.1 mi

Landmark

Humilladero

3.1 mi

Landmark

Monumento de la Luz

3.3 mi

Landmark

Los Corrales de Pesca

3.3 mi

Lighthouse

Chipiona Lighthouse

3.7 mi

Museum

Museo Del Moscatel

3.5 mi

Event hall

Rocio Jurado monument

3.8 mi

Landmark

Parish of Our Lady of O

3.7 mi

Landmark

Castle Chipiona

3.8 mi

Landmark

Ermita Cristo de las Misericordias

3.7 mi

Landmark

Centro de Intrepretacion Cadiz y El Nuevo Mundo

3.8 mi

Landmark

Cruz del Mar

3.8 mi

Nearby

Playa de la Ballena

1100 ft

Restaurants

Pulcinella

1400 ft

Centro Comercial Los Olivos

K10 Chiringuito

2100 ft

Playa de costa Ballena Acceso número 13

Solyluna chiringuito

3000 ft

Costa ballena Calle Pena El Aguila

El Capricho

2900 ft

Av. Juan Carlos I

Catalo

3000 ft

Avenida Juan Carlos I

Reviews and Ratings

Reviews from guests about their experience.

Steven

United Kingdom, January 2025

8.8/10

Our stay was wonderful, with the hotel located just steps from the beach and surrounded by lush gardens. The rooms were spacious and well-maintained, with stunning views that made our experience even better. The amenities provided were excellent, especially for families. However, the dining options, while varied, could benefit from a bit more creativity and freshness. Overall, it felt like a great value for a relaxing getaway.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and clean, offering beautiful views of the golf course and the sea. We loved our large balcony as it enhanced our relaxation.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to assist with any requests we had during our stay. Their help enhanced our experience.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly located right next to the beach, making every aspect of our beach holiday convenient and enjoyable.

Dining

7.0

While the dining was generally good with a variety of options, I felt some dishes could have been more inventive, especially at breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The pool area was fantastic with plenty of sun loungers available, and the recreational activities kept us entertained throughout our stay.

Oliver

United Kingdom, January 2025

8.2/10

The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms with a great view of the pool and easy access to the beach. There were some issues with the dining options, as the buffet was quite disappointing, while the pool area was beautiful yet cold. Overall, it's a decent choice, but improvements in the food quality would enhance the experience significantly.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with a lovely pool view and a nice balcony.

Service

7.0

Service at the bars and restaurants was friendly, although I felt some areas were a bit chaotic.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located just a couple of hundred meters from the ocean, making it easy to enjoy beach activities.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience left much to be desired, with the buffet food being very unappetizing and not up to standard.

Facilities

8.0

The pool area is large and well-maintained, though the water was too cold for comfort.

Spacious rooms

Poor food quality

Eric

United Kingdom, October 2024

8.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were really nice with great amenities, and the location was fantastic, right by the beach. However, the food left much to be desired, with some meals being quite disappointing. The service was inconsistent, with staff seeming overworked at times. Overall, the hotel has potential, but there are definitely areas needing improvement.

Rooms

9.0

The room I stayed in was spacious and had a lovely outdoor area with direct access to the pool and gardens. The big bathroom added to the comfort.

Service

6.0

While some staff were attentive, others seemed overwhelmed and lacked job satisfaction, which affected the service quality.

Location

10.0

The hotel is situated right on the beach, which is a fantastic feature, allowing easy access for beach activities.

Dining

5.0

The food experience was disappointing overall, especially during the buffet meals where variety was limited and some dishes didn't taste fresh.