Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
Garden
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Superior Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Highlights

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

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

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

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

Double Room (Spa)

Highlights

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

Double Room (Golf)

Highlights

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

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballena Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Playa Punta Candor - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Playa de la Costilla - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 30 min drive - 19.6 km

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 such as 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 reflexology at U-spa, the on-site 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 such as horse 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 sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and a lift
  • A banquet hall, a computer station and multilingual staff
Room features
All 228 rooms offer comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 on-site 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 26 January.

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

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
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?

Checkout 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).

Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 305 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, ALLENTOWN

Travelled with partner
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

Joselito

Average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extended business trip
The overall experience was great. Dinner costs were much cheaper if added as part of the initial reservation and I wish I had done that since dining options were limited because of seasonal closures.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comes to mind, nothing bad, but simply good.
This was a break from our normal Hotels, so, it was a bit different in terms of experience. All we can say is there was nothing intrinsically wrong with this hotel but nothing that made us say, wow! One thing that we did like was the Spa as the facilities were great and the service second to none. We are not used to buffet evening meals and the experience didn't enthuse us to go back, or, take that type of option in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valborg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, good location. Perfect for an excellent beach and a good golf course. Staff exceptionally good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For me - once is enough
I stayed for 8 nights. I will start with the positives: 1. Extremely clean, everywhere. 2. Both Pool areas are great. Private, tranquil. 3. Restaurants are very nice, breakfast is very good. 4. Spa area is very nice. 5. Beds are extremely comfortable. 6. Showers are hot. Not so good: 1. Rooms are tired - need updates. Uncomfortable chairs and stained grout in the floor tiles. 2. It is extremely noisy in the rooms. You can hear everyone in the hallway, outside the balcony, above you and next to you. I was near the entrance of the building and heard the door slamming all day. 3. The gym is in need of an update. The elliptical had duct taped handles and the rest of the machines were also worn. 4. Although there is ample parking available on sight, they charge you 15€ to use it. Most people opt to park on the street. A nuisance fee for guests. 5. Two of the three employees I interacted with at the front desk were rude and unhelpful - actually rather disinterested. 6. The air conditioning unit in the room was worthless. The room was mostly humid and damp, and the AC did not keep it cool. The thermostat looked like it was 20 years old. There are no fans and the front desk, when I said the AC wasn’t working replied - do you really want someone to check it? I love the Barceló brand and use it frequently. Sadly, this location has made me want to look elsewhere. Maybe because it was August and they are busy regardless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!
The housekeepers talked outside of my room every morning. It was so loud I didn't sleep in much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Denia, Spain

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and clean! The food inside the hotel restaurants was amazing and at a decent price. However, the room became very hot at night time. The golf course view from the room was amazing. Playing the course was decently priced as well. Plenty of parking and in a very quiet location. The only complaint would be the a/c not working at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline Charis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The air conditioner was not working. I Gad to sleep with the balcony sliding door open
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
It was wonderful, definitely will back there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool hours could have been longer. The air conditioners in the rooms were not cool enough for the Aug heat.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ting Kwan Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A five star memorable stay over there
It has been a great experience and the jacuzzi at the balcony was a wonderful addition to the already very satisfying short trip. And then the golf course was so near. Just needed less than two hour to finish the 9 holes of par 3. A five star memorable stay over there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. The staff were very helpful. The room was very nice. Wonderful breakfast buffet was complimentary. The dinner buffet was good but over-priced. Pool was nice. I couldn't get into the fitness center, but we did go before the summer season really got under way. The surrounding shops were not yet open. Hours of operation for shops and restaurants took some getting used to for Americans, but that's the way Europe operates.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

ym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway
Beautifully clean. Helpful staff & in a lovely and peaceful area. Would recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019