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Playaballena Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$509
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

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Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, Rota, Cádiz, 11520
  • Place, Ballena Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de las Tres Piedras
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Terrace, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room (Deluxe)

Superior Double Room (Deluxe)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rota

A family-friendly stay in Rota awaits you at Playaballena Hotel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Ballena Beach and Playa de las Tres Piedras. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .A day of pampering at Acquaplaya can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, El Arpon, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and kids' swimming pool. 2 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Rota hotel include Playa Agua Dulce and Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Ballena Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa Agua Dulce - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tapería De Mirian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Venta El Pinar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Bóvedas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪chinini beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito El Poniente - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Playaballena Hotel

Some rates at Playaballena Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Playaballena Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Playaballena Hotel.

This 4-star Rota hotel is smoke free.

  • 324 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Playaballena Hotel offers 324 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Rota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Arpon

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 32 per pet, per night
  • Weight limit: 33 lb per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 32 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Spa Playaballena
Hotel Spa Playaballena Rota
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Playaballena SPA Hotel Rota
Playaballena SPA Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Playaballena Hotel?

Playaballena Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Playaballena Hotel?

As of 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playaballena Hotel on 27 June 2026 start from AU$509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Playaballena Hotel?

Yep, Playaballena Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Ballena Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Playaballena Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and body scrubs.

Does Playaballena Hotel have a pool?

Playaballena Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Is Playaballena Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Playaballena Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Playaballena Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Playaballena Hotel?

No, Playaballena Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Playaballena Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Playaballena Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at Playaballena Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Playaballena Hotel.

Playaballena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice sized room, staff was very friendly. The restaurant was really nice. Lots of good food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area for the family . Also walking distance to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family suite had been recently redone and looked brand new. The mattresses were new and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😬
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Skye

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cockroaches

Our room had cockroaches. We complained 3 times to reception. On the 3rd they offered to move us to another room. We did this at midnight with 2 little kids. We were given an empty bag for the inconvenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed in room 3040 with so much water damage to the bathroom door it prevented privacy when using the toilet. We couldn’t close the door while doing the most private of functions. The rooms don’t come with a water kettle.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor en mis 56 años de vida

Además del excelente trato por parte de todo el personal, el equipo de animación, tanto para niños y adultos a sobrepasado la máxima puntuación, muy bueno es poco, a mis 56 años he de decir que son las mejores vacaciones de mi vida en general y en especial en cuanto a entretenimiento y mira que he viajado por todo el mundo, el equipo de animación, mini club (tengo un peque de casi 6 años), entretenimiento para los adultos, yoga, jumping, aquagym, mini disco, teatro ha superado mis expectativas, nunca, pero nunca, habíamos disfrutado tanto, la variedad de sus actuaciones que durante 14 días de estancia nos entretuvo de una manera excelente, sin repetir continuamente las actuaciones nocturnas. Mi hijo además de hacer amiguit@s ha quedado encantado, preguntando cuando volvemos. Así que hasta el verano que viene ;-) Eché de menos un buen colchón y un gimnasio mas grande, el que hay es minúsculo.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es perfecto para ir con niños
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Espero que os sirva de ayuda...

Lo más horrible es el buffet, en el horario de comida. Super agobiante. Muchísima gente y todos como zombis. La zona de la carne a la plancha, cuando fuimos a coger antes de ayer un filete, ya se habían agotado. No preveen bien las cantidades. Luego ofrecían filetes secos y duros. Las instalaciones muy bien. Piscinas bonitas y limpias. Animadores educados y correctos. Los camareros y personal de limpieza super eficientes y correctos. La playa está al lado y es de arena finita. Paseo marítimo agradable. IMPORTANTE: solo hay 3 restaurantes en la zona para comer o cenar CARÍSIMOS,por lo que hay dos opciones: coger el todo incluido o ir a por comida al Mercadona que está al lado (media pensión). Espero que os sirva de ayuda.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estupendo. El personal muy amable y atento
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Habitantes grandes, personal amable y cercano a la playa
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Toni

Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel sin ilusiones

Desde recepción asta la habitación tengo que caminar más de medio kilómetros. El servicio vip que tenía por tener una suite,está bastante desatendidos.el servicio de llegada y salida es muy frio y sin animo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel agradable

Hotel familiar muy bien situado. El buffet está muy bien aunque algo estresante por la cantidad de gente y camareros que se juntan en las horas punta.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel fantástico

Experiencia fantástica, muy cerca de la playa. Habitaciones muy amplias, animación maravillosa, servicio muy bueno. No puedo hablar nada malo del hotel todo de 10. La animación es genial hay para todas las edades separadas por grupos está súper bien para todos y siempre pensando en todas las edades
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel con encanto maravilloso para ir con niños o sin ellos. Instalaciones bien cuidadas y limpias. Habitación bien cuidada con muchos detalles. El jardín muy bien cuidado. Para los niños tienen muchas actividades. Super simpaticos todos. Siempre ire a este Hotel. Me tiene enamorada de por vida
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó mucho el personal lo amable que es y a quienes son por lo que volveré a ir a ese hotel. Lo que no me gustó son las actuaciones que terminan muy pronto y no dejan ningún DJ o música para seguir en modo de discoteca. Aconsejo que se llevéis o tenían algún tipo de repelente o matamosquitos el hotel en las habitaciones, nos matan a picotaso
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ana Isabel

La comida de la cena no nos gusto nada
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Felipe Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel situado en una zona genial

La llegada fue un poco caótica pues estuvimos casi una hora y cuarto esperando para hacer el check in, algo increíble y que nos hizo empezar molestos. Después el hotel está muy bien y el servicio también
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todo bien
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres

Muy recomendable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hemos estado varias veces y todo fenomenal , pero esta vez en la habitación de al lado teníamos un perro que no paraba de ladrar . De lo que se trataba era de descansar y pasar unos días tranquilos y no ha podido ser . No estoy en contra de que entren los animales en los establecimientos, la persona responsable del animal sabe perfectamente del comportamiento de este y debería de pensar también en los demás . Por lo demás un gran hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un 10 en todo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó todo ninguna queja.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio josé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todo de 10 totalmente recomendable hotel precioso
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Se adaptaba Justo a lo que necesitábamos
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024