Playaballena

4 stars
Avenida Juan Carlos I, 11520 Rota, Andalusia, Spain
Rota, Spain
8.5
Very good
based on 1451 reviews
1,451 reviews
Mon 1/5
-
Tue 1/6
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$49
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
$49
Standard room
$52
Superior room
$117
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Overview

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a sauna are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Playaballena Hotel offers 324 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Rota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Latest deals for Playaballena

Mon 1/5
Tue 1/6
Superior room
No inclusions
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$117
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$140
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$158
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$161
nightly with fees
King room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$248
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$249
nightly with fees
Standard room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$52
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$62
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$69
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$77
nightly with fees
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$49
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$60
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 twin bed
$64
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 double beds
$66
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Playaballena

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

General

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Solarium
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rental
  • Mini-golf
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids' club
  • Playground

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Drying rack for clothing

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Workspace

  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Playaballena

8.5
Very good
1451 verified ratings
Wonderful
699
Very good
309
Good
218
Okay
87
Fair
71
Mediocre
30
Poor
37

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of the hotel, and the excellent pool facilities. Many enjoyed the food options, although some noted issues with the breakfast variety and the price of meals. The hotel is family-friendly with great amenities, but some guests mentioned concerns about room sizes and accessibility to nearby attractions.
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Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Pool9 out of 10
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Location

Avenida Juan Carlos I, 11520 Rota, Andalusia

What's nearby

  • Base Naval de Rota5.1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Playaballena

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

February
April
$94
$142
Cheapest month to stay with an average 61% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 152% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Playaballena

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Playaballena

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Playaballena, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Playaballena, plan to stay on a Friday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Playaballena was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $59, while the most expensive was $59.
  • How long should you stay at Playaballena? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Playaballena

  • Where is Playaballena located?

    Playaballena is located at Avenida Juan Carlos I, 5.3 miles from the center of Rota. Base Naval de Rota is the closest landmark to Playaballena.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Playaballena?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Playaballena.

  • Does Playaballena offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Playaballena offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Playaballena from the airport?

    Playaballena is 20.1 miles from Jerez de la Frontera La Parra. Playaballena is 58 miles from Sevilla.

  • Does Playaballena have a pool?

    Yes, Playaballena has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Playaballena hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Playaballena in Rota and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Playaballena and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Playaballena.

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Good to know

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.2
5.3 mi
Jerez de la Frontera La Parra
20.1 mi

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