Escape to a beachfront paradise where you can play golf all day and relax by the sea all night. Indulge in luxurious spa treatments or simply bask in the beauty of your surroundings.
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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.
Located in Rota, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort is on the beach. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and Chipiona Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Agua Dulce and Ballena Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand bahia de Cadiz, or check out an event or a game at Real Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa Maria. Visit our Rota travel guide
Avenida Carla De Orleans, s/n Rota, Rota, Cadiz, 11520
What's nearby
Playa Agua Dulce
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ballena Beach
5 min drive - 2.2 km
Playa de las Tres Piedras
5 min drive - 4.0 km
Naval Station Rota
7 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Puerto de Santa María Station
21 min drive
Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
34 min drive
Restaurants
Venta Las Tinajas
6 min drive
Bar Los Pinos
8 min drive
Sedona
8 min drive
The Steakhouse
8 min drive
Budha Candor
8 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, along 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
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
More
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
More
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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
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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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort on 6 Apr 2026 start from RM413, excluding 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
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.
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Renee
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parfait! À l’exception de la chaleur dans les chambres malgré la climatisation
Maria-Elisabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Wiliams
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
-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