ELBA COSTA BALLENA BEACH & THALASSO RESORT, Rota

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort - A 4-star beachfront resort with a thalassotherapy spa and direct access to an Olazábal-designed golf course

This 234-room, upper-middle-range hotel borders the 27-hole Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club designed by José María Olazábal and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood approximately a 10-minute drive from Rota's shopping centers. All accommodations at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a minibar, interactive satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace with views of the sea, gardens, or golf course. Dining options include a buffet restaurant with show cooking, a beachfront Ballena Beach Club serving tapas and pinchos, and a stylish beach restaurant specializing in fresh seafood with a chill-out area. The 2000 m² Thalassotherapy Centre purifies Atlantic Ocean water for treatments using sea water and algae and includes a thermal circuit, jacuzzi, sauna, and hammam. A walk through the gardens leads directly to the beach, paddle tennis court, children's play area with swings, and swimming pools. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort. The property is 40 km from Jerez and provides proximity to the towns of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Chipiona, and El Puerto de Santa María.

Pros

Direct access to a 27-hole golf course designed by José María Olazábal.

A 2000 m² thalassotherapy spa using purified Atlantic Ocean water.

Multiple dining venues including a beach club and a seafood-focused restaurant.

Family-friendly amenities include a children's play area and swimming pools.

Situated a few meters from Playa de la Ballena, one of the most popular beaches in Cádiz.

Cons

The quiet residential location requires a 10-minute drive to reach Rota's shopping centers.

Some rooms offer garden or golf course views instead of direct sea views.