At Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort, tee off at the 27-hole golf course or unwind with a poolside cocktail. Guests enjoy the beachfront location, spa treatments like hydrotherapy and massages, two on-site restaurants with golf course views, an outdoor pool and children's pool with sun loungers.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Free breakfast
Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Golf course
On the beach
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Children's pool
Hot tub
For families (6)
Children's pool
Playground on site
Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY721
CNY721
CNY794 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Why we love this property
Seaside dining bliss
Sandy shores meet culinary delights at this beachfront hotel. Savor ocean views and fresh cuisine steps away from the beach.
Work meets paradise
This beachfront hotel blends business facilities with luxurious spa treatments. After meetings, guests can unwind at the golf course or poolside bar.
Beachfront foodie paradise
Savor ocean views at 2 restaurants, or garden-view dining at another. Start your day with free buffet breakfast and unwind at 2 cafes or the bar.
Avenida Carla De Orleans, s/n Rota, Rota, Cadiz, 11520
What's nearby
Playa Agua Dulce - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Playa de las Tres Piedras - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Ballena Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Naval Station Rota - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 34 min drive
Puerto de Santa María Station - 21 min drive
Jerez de la Frontera (YJW-Jerez de la Frontera Train Station) - 29 min drive
Cadiz (CDZ-Cadiz Train Station) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Sedona - 8 min drive
Venta Las Tinajas - 6 min drive
The Steakhouse - 8 min drive
Bar Los Pinos - 8 min drive
Liberto's Kaffé - 8 min drive
About this property
Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort
Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Naval Station Rota. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or hydrotherapy. Other highlights include 2 coffee shops/cafes, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.
At a glance
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Hotel size
234 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 12 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
2 coffee shops
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Golfing
Shopping
Pool table
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Health club
Golf course on site
Golf driving range on site
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Elba Costa Ballena Thalasso Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Gades - This buffet restaurant overlooks the golf course and garden.
Beach Club - This restaurant is located on the beach.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 12 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.
Also known as
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Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota
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Frequently asked questions
Does Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort also has an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and garden views.
Does Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort like?
Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort is a short 17-minute walk from Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and 9 minutes' walk from Playa Agua Dulce.
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Reviews
Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The beach at this property was described as amazing and fabulous. (3 reviews)
The property features a great pool with plenty of loungers and a separate adults-only pool with ocean views. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Beach
Children
Location
Food
View
Lobby
Breakfast
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2026
Great dinner buffet for sea food lovers
Priyanka
Priyanka, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2023
perfect hotel to relax. close to the beach and the hotel has a lovely swimming pool.
Ivo
Ivo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
We had a fantastic four-night stay. The food was amazing, and there were plenty of loungers in the pool area. The entertainment, Tirio, was brilliant as always, and the pool bar staff were incredible – especially Isabel, who was lovely and really attentive.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
The staff is very professional and courteous.
Kirk
Kirk, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2024
Really nice resort
We stayed at the resort because we have friends who live nearby. The location to the beach was fabulous. Pools were nice. Room was very spacious. We will return.
Kristen
Kristen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
We stay at this hotel at least twice a year. The food is amazing, and the staff are really helpful and friendly. We've been coming here for the past 10 years, and Tirio is always fantastic. Isabel at the pool bar was particularly helpful. The only thing I can fault is the lunchtime opening hours and the queue to get food. Perhaps you could consider extending the lunchtime to, say, 13:30-15:30 to help prevent the current rush hour.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2025
This is supposed to be a resort, but no one could help me get my luggage to my room however they did hold it for me at the counter.
When I pulled back the curtains in my bedroom, there was an ant swarm up at the entire wall.
As I was taking a shower, I was facing the showerhead and did not realize that the water was not draining down the drain, but it was draining over the little lip onto the bathroom floor. I had to use all the towels to clean it up.
For being a resort, I wasn’t really impressed. I did get a massage and my masseuse was excellent, but I don’t remember her name.
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2024
The hotel itself is fine--polite staff, decent rooms (we were actually upgraded to a better room when we found that ours had two single beds instead of the requested double bed), and a good range of food choices at breakfast/dinner. The location is absolutely lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed renting bikes and riding along the oceanside bike/walking path. Downsides? It's odd that you have to pay to use the safe in the room. Most disappointing however was the 'couples healthy back massage' that we booked in advance. The young woman who gave the massage was very kind, but she was alone in providing the 'couples' massage, which meant that for half of the time, one partner was left lying face down on the massage table with just some warm gel on their back. Given that the "hour"-long massage began with 10-15 minutes in separate bath/jacuzzis, and the remaining 40 or so minutes was divided between the two of us, the total 15-20 minute actual massage we each received was disappointing to say the least.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2023
Great stay and incredible service.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2023
Hotel familiar
MARIA DEL ROSARIO
MARIA DEL ROSARIO, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Love this place. If you want to explore outside the resort you need a car rental.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
The indoor spa is an additional charge and by appointment only, they have limited hours for children so we never got the opportunity to visit it. It seems like they advertise many amenities but it’s not accessible for restricted.
Fariha
Fariha, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2025
The beach is amazing. The hotel’s food options are very limited. Only a buffet for dinner. Breakfast was nothing special.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Good stay
Staff was courteous. Hotel was quite spacious and had a soothing layout. The only issue I had was the heater didnt work too well and even though it ran all night, my room remained a little cool.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2023
The accomadations was great, I had a perfect and comfy bed. All I need is the itemized receipt so I can request for travel claim.
Neptune
Neptune, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2023
amazing!
emerson
emerson, 23-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2022
Nice resort facility, staff, food, only downside is weak water wifi in the room.
Paul
Paul, 7-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 6, 2024
Mosquitoes all in the room and no AC! The hotel cut the heat on and it was 70 degrees out!
Eric
Eric, 14-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2023
First off I juat want to say how amazing Sonia from reception is. She was so helpful on all the questions we asked. And she went the extra mile for us in recommending places to park in Jerez where we were going to a wedding. Staff like her are really what makes a hotel great!
On the hotel itself: Great facilities, great food and backs onto a golf course while overlooking the ocean on the other side, so every room has a great view. There's a separate adults only pool with plenty of loungers (the swim up rooms are on this pool which faces out onto the ocean). The beach itself is only a 5 min walk. They have secure underground parking, but there is also available parking on the street or a parking lot across the street.
Cant fault this resort. Highly recommend a visit.
Cassandra Marie
Cassandra Marie, 8-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2023
Never offered an upgrade nor the benefits of being Expedia VIP. I was traveling with my sisters that has a condition in her foot and they gave us a far and uncomfortable room.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2026
Spa muy bueno. Excelente desayuno.
SILVIA
SILVIA, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Colazione ampia. I prodotti dolci però non sempre erano di livello. Colazione più verso il salato
SIMONE
SIMONE, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
La struttura è molto bella anche se grande e quindi quando è piena c’è tanta gente. Bella la piscina e ottimo il buffet
Cristina
Cristina, 8-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Parfait! À l’exception de la chaleur dans les chambres malgré la climatisation
Maria-Elisabeth
Maria-Elisabeth, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2025
-Calidad de alimentos en buffet necesita mejorar
-Sistema de llaves en puertas anticuado. Todas las tarjetas pierden la programación.
-Necesita ampliar parking
-Necesita un área para adultos nocturna
-Sistema de juegos obsoleto. Necesita usar monedas y cambio. Noticia: ahora se usa pago con tarjeta.
Staff de la piscina, bar y arreglo de habitaciones: Un 10. En especial Isabel y Alberto quienes destacan por su amabilidad y atención.
Valoración media a todo el hotel. Necesita gerencia y dirección.
Para una vacaciones de calidad, definitivamente otro lugar. No creo volver