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Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • All inclusive
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Studio Suite, Hot Tub (with outdoor hot tub)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room (Spa)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Double Room (Golf)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Golf view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Urb. Costa Ballena. Avenida Reina Sofia, s/n, Costa Ballena, Rota, Cadiz, 11520

What's nearby

  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballena Beach - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Luna Castle - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Naval Station Rota - 30 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 21 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Takiko - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Picadero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Gaviota - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sedona - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Ballena Beach
Located close to Corrales of Rota and Luna Castle, Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With amenities like a white sand beach and a free beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, thalassotherapy, and a manicure/pedicure at U-spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Restaurante Albatros, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and golf course views. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like horseback riding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, massage treatment rooms, and a vending machine
Room features
All 228 rooms boast comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, toasters, and free infant beds

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Albatros

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 14 2025 to April 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from January 14 2025 to April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Spa
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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.

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
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 smoke detector

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
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 property 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
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the health club without adult supervision
Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Barceló Costa Ballena Golf
Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf And Spa
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf Hotel
Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf Hotel Rota
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf Hotel Rota
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf Rota
Barcelo Costa Ballena Hotel
Barcelo Costa Ballena Spa
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf Spa
Barcelo Costa Ballena & Rota
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Rota
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Hotel
Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Hotel Rota

Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa?

Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa?

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

Where is Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa located?

Located in Rota, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ballena Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Corrales of Rota and Luna Castle. Barbadillo Winery and Gonzales Byass Winery are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 306 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good hôtel confort and very Good service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort like hotel in a golf community proximal to the beach. Staff was helpful, parking is ample and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that pools were closed. Needs some exterior maintenance. But all in all would refer to a friend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

maria

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
There was no live entertainment at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Joselito

Average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Paramjot

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Choix de l'hôtel hors cadix, très bonnes prestations, pas adaptées à notre séjour mais valeur sûre .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irina

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

Hotel recomendable

Hotel bueno, cómodo entorno agradable, comida excelente
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pedro Miguel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mikael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

rondreis van andalusie

goed hotel vlak bij golfterrein, goed ontbijt en avondeten
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

inmaculada

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moisés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erholung pur, Balkon sehr ruhig, wenig Leute am Pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Torbjörn

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023