Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa

Property class: 4

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Located close to Ballena Beach, Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, reflexology, or aromatherapy at U-spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Restaurante Albatros, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and golf course views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NT$2,341
NT$2,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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A balcony with a pool, two chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a golf course.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A balcony with a pool, two chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a golf course.

Double Room (Golf)

  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A balcony with a pool, two chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a golf course.

Double Room (Spa)

  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room

  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A balcony with a pool, two chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a golf course.

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A balcony with a pool, two chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a golf course.

Superior Room (Familiar Use)

  • Golf view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

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

  • Golf view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

Junior Studio Suite

  • Golf view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet
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About the neighborhood

Located in Rota, Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa is next to a golf course and on the beach. Barbadillo Winery and Gonzales Byass Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballena Beach and Corrales of Rota. Luna Castle is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Rota travel guide
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Urb. Costa Ballena. Avenida Reina Sofia, s/n, Costa Ballena, Rota, Cadiz, 11520

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with large rock formations and calm ocean waters.
    Golfo de Cádiz
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Agua Dulce
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ballena Beach
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bar Los Pinos
    8 min drive
  • Sedona
    8 min drive
  • Chiringuito El Poniente
    5 min drive
  • Liberto's Kaffé
    9 min drive
  • Chiringuito Lucía
    7 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. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy at U-spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Restaurante Albatros, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and golf course views. 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, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and wedding services
  • 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).

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GSTC. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa?

As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa on 2026/11/2 start from NT$2,341, 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 Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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?

This family-friendly Rota hotel is located on the beach, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 325 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Acceptable for business stay

Restaurant was buffet style and above average. Staff was pleasant and helpful. AC in the room was underwhelming and non existent at some times causing me to awake in the middle of the night sweating. The rooms were clean and presentable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
I understand that it was February, but the hotel was really not welcoming. The weather was nice, but there was not really any table and chairs outside apart a few in front the main area. The swimming pool was closed, what it's normal for February, but with a fence around it. It really looks terrible! At some point, it was sunny and I wanted to work outside, there was not table and chair near our bedroom where the wifi signal was good, so we had to choice that going where we can find some table and chairs outside the bar and the reception area, where the wifi signal was very inconsistant. I can see on my laptop that there was another wifi signal for the events, that one appeared to be strong and good. I asked to the reception if there was a way for them to give me the code as the general wifi was not keeping cutting and I can't sit near our bedroom where there was not table and chair outside, the person at the reception replied frankly: NO, it's not possible. I was not happy and he told me he was going to ask his manager. I came back 10 mins later, nothing, it was clear that he didn't ask... I expressed very clearly how I was disappointed not necessary about the weak wifi signal, but more about the fact that the staff at the reception was clearly ignoring us, they even didn't pretend. I was told that someone from management will get back to us, we left the following day and nobody came back to us. Extremely disappointed. Also, if you've got children, it's not a family hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing! The whole trip was excellent. We had issues with our lights but they always sent someone quickly to address it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel necesita una restauración urgente tanto de fuera como de las habitaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frukost ok men buffén på kvällen vill jag inte rekommendera
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto limpo e staff simpático.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mjög notalegt hótel
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien. Solo Los restaurantes famosos del hotel solo abren en finde.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente estancia para un familia. Zona tranquila, el hotel muy bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

Nos gustó todo, la playa muy bien a 10 mnt andando, el hotel fabuloso y ROTA fantastica
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hotel recomendable

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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