• Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Set on the beachfront, Playaballena Aquapark & Spa Hotel is located next to Costaballena Golf Course just outside Chipiona. It offers a spa, mini-golf and an outdoor pool with slides. The air-conditioned rooms feature tiled floors and bright décor. They are equipped with a private balcony and satellite TV. The on-site restaurant, El Arpón, offers buffet-style cuisine. The Capitan Ahab saloon bar serves a range of drinks. There is also a Beach Club, open during the peak season. Playaballena Aquapark & Spa Hotel offers a full entertainment programme for all ages. A mini club is available for kids from 01 June until 30 September. The town of Cádiz is 45 minutes’ drive from the Costaballena. Jerez is around 40 minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Senator Hotels & Resort
Hotel chain/brand
Senator Hotels & Resort

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Costa Ballena
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  • Katerina
    Iceland Iceland
    Very spacious room with great view of golf course exceeded our expectations. It was very quiet although families with kids were staying next to us, dinner and breakfast buffets were crowded and loud but with great selection of everything, you...
  • Shirley
    Spain Spain
    Parking wasn't a problem at this time of year. The hotel was very close to the beach. Very attentive staff in the restaurant. Hotel room was very clean. Tea and coffee in the room was a bonus, as were pool towels.Attractive gardens and outdoor...
  • Michael
    Spain Spain
    Clean, welcoming staff which made for a good night's sleep.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Playaballena
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoorFree!
  • Seasonal
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 to 19:30

Check-out

From 09:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and older are allowed)

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Cash Playaballena accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For non-refundable reservations, you must confirm your credit card details via a secure link. Playaballena Spa Hotel will send you the link by email after you have made a reservation.

Guests must present photo ID at check-in, to prove the age of children in order to obtain discounts.

All spa facilities are at an additional cost to be paid on site. The spa hours are from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday will remain closed.

There is an additional charge for the safety deposit box service.

Please note that children between 4 and 15 years old can only use the spa facilities from 12:00 to 14:00, always accompanied by an adult. Children under 4 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the property is implementing additional health and safety measures at this time.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Playaballena

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Playaballena on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Playaballena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Playaballena has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Playaballena is 0.8 miles from the centre of Costa Ballena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Playaballena include:

    • Single
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Playaballena offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Table tennis
    • Mini golf
    • Kids' club
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at Playaballena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Playaballena is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.