Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Bar
Spa
Gym
Parking available

includes taxes & fees

21 May - 22 May

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 35 of 35 rooms

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family Room 2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 4 adults + 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Sherry Suite (2 Adult and 2 Child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Golf view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 4 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Sherry Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Golf view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, Golf View (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults + 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Golf View ( 2adultos y 1 niño )

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Junior Suite, Golf View ( 2 adultos + 2 niños)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Golf view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Golf view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sherry Suite 3 Adultos

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

40 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 3 adults + 3 children)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Doble Swim Up - Only Adults

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

39 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (3 adultos)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

39 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Double Room, Golf View (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Golf view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room (3 adults)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Golf View ( 2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Golf view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room (2 adults+1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms (Family 4 adults)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Digital channels

60 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (2 adults +1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Junior Suite (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (Single use)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Digital channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

About the area

Avenida Carla De Orleans, s/n Rota, Rota, Cadiz, 11520

What's nearby

Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Ballena Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
Playa de las Tres Piedras - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Naval Station Rota - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Naval Station Rota - 30 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

Puerto de Santa María Station - 21 min drive
Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Takiko - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Restaurante el Picadero - ‬8 min drive
‪La Gaviota - ‬10 min drive
‪Pink Pepper - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel

You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a golf course and a poolside bar at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and a restaurant with golf course views, at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, thalassotherapy and a facial at Elba Costa Ballena Thalasso Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy a beachfront location and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
Multilingual staff, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
A front desk safe, a lift and tour/ticket information

Room features

All 234 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
24-inch LED TVs with digital channels
Balconies, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Similar properties

Pool
All-inclusive
Spa
Kids pool

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Uncovered parking on site (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
2 coffee shops/cafes
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

Beach Club
Gades

Things to do

27-hole golf course
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Golf
Golf driving range
Health club
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Terrace

Full-service spa

Body wraps
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Spa open daily
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

24-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Minibar
Room service

Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota

Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso

Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Rota

Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Resort Rota

Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Resort

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Elba Costa Ballena & Thalasso

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Hotel

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Hotel Rota

Frequently asked questions

Does Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

As of 20 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort on 21 May 2025 start from NZ$214.18, 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.

Is Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort located?

This family-friendly Rota hotel is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Agua Dulce, Ballena Beach and Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club. Playa de las Tres Piedras is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10

The beach is amazing. The hotel’s food options are very limited. Only a buffet for dinner. Breakfast was nothing special.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay and incredible service.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

perfect hotel to relax. close to the beach and the hotel has a lovely swimming pool.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Love this place. If you want to explore outside the resort you need a car rental.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Hotel familiar

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The staff is very professional and courteous.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

amazing!

Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Nice resort facility, staff, food, only downside is weak water wifi in the room.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10

Mosquitoes all in the room and no AC! The hotel cut the heat on and it was 70 degrees out!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10

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.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Leider Zimmer ganz am Ende des Hotels erhalten, sehr weite Wege…. Also bloß nichts vergessen. Safe nur auf Anfrage, ebenso der Wasserkocher. Buffet sehr gut und große Auswahl

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfecto para descansar y desconectar a pesar del tiempo. La habitación muy limpia y en buen estado y el desayuno perfecto.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Alojamiento confortable, limpio y sobre todo muy tranquilo.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Dicht bij zee, goed zwembad. Eten was erg massaal door veel Spaanse halfpensongasten. Kwaliteit van het eten was goed. Ik had het hotel luxueuser verwacht

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Mooie kamer met goede bedden en prima badkamer. Elke dag schoonmaak en lekker eten

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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