• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • 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 program 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 in particular 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
or
1 king bed
1 full 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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tritinia_
    Spain Spain
    All staff was very friendly and there were activities almost at any time of the day. Just bear in mind the kids clubs (there are 3, depending on age) are from 3 yo and on. In the restaurant, there was a show-cooking area with freshly cooked...
  • Chingiz
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    When booking my room, I didn’t realize how big it would be, which suitable for family with kids. Anyways, enjoyed there tremendously as it had beautiful and spacious terrace overlooking pool area, where you can sun bath. The bathroom was another...
  • Gutowski
    Spain Spain
    We loved the number of pools, the pool side entertainment, and the food at the snack bar. The hotel was clean and the staff was very helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Playaballena
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
  • Ping-pong
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

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

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For nonrefundable 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Playaballena

  • Playaballena has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Playground
    • Ping-pong
    • Mini golf
    • Kids' club
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Playaballena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

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

  • Room options at Playaballena include:

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

  • The prices at Playaballena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.