Playaballena
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
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.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tritinia_
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...” - Zuzana
Netherlands
“My daughter and I loved the hotel, excellent breakfast and lunches. The indoor pool was super nice and Veronika loved the kids club and I enjoyed the exercise program every day at 10 am. These programs were a lovely bonus to already pleasant stay....” - Neil
Spain
“Plenty of space in the bedroom, comfortable bed and good TV reception. 4 of the 5 nights were very quiet in the hotel, ideal for my nervous dog. Friday night was busier, but as the room was near the end of the corridor we still had a quiet night” - Lam
Spain
“We loved the room and hotel. Reception was not the most pleasant when we arrived but maybe it was an off day. Our work event was amazing with great food, drinks and service.” - Gabriela
Spain
“The beach, the weather and spa facilities were really good. The hotel was tranquil, and the garden was a bliss.” - Ana
Portugal
“Entertainment - Schedules, diversity and specially staff. Everyone was friendly and with a smile on their face, ready to include you in any activity.” - David
Switzerland
“Big place! Warm swimming pool and jacuzzi. Room, breakfast, easy parking, seaside location, although far from any town. Typical resort! Customer service was amazing! they even gave me a big bottle of water during check out!” - Gabriela
Spain
“The location is great! Breakfast was decent, loads of options. The aqua sliders are great fun for the kids, especially the older ones. Decent size pools. Really good experience all in all.” - James
Gibraltar
“Everything. Great location, spacious rooms and very comfortable beds, fantastic amenities, very good meals, and above all, excellent reception, bar, restaurant, pool, house and cleaning staff, who went that extra mile to make it a most enjoyable...” - Katerina
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...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- Dietary optionsGluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Playaballena
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
PetsPets 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
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic 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/JacuzziAdditional charge
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Solarium
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.


The fine print
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.