Title: Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=182382&destination=Rota%2C+Andalusia%2C+Spain&selected=1981488&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Escape to a beachfront paradise where you can play golf all day and relax by the sea all night. Indulge in luxurious spa treatments or simply bask in the beauty of your surroundings. ## Photo gallery for Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort ![Front of property – evening/night - Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort (Rota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/321c0cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort (Rota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/5460f7b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort (Rota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/13440471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort (Rota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/c6484c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard - Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort (Rota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/318f964e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort, tee off at the 27-hole golf course or unwind with a poolside cocktail. Guests enjoy the beachfront location, spa treatments like hydrotherapy and massages, two on-site restaurants with golf course views, an outdoor pool and children's pool with sun loungers. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £78 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=1981488&PinnedHotelID=1981488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed 2 beds Showing 35 of 35 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family Room 2 adults and 2 children) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family Room 2 adults and 2 children) - Golf view - 322 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 4 adults) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 4 adults) - Garden view - 645 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Sherry Suite 3 Adultos ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/ac11ada7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sherry Suite 3 Adultos - Golf view - 430 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room, Golf View (3 adults) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/c8f60299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Golf View (3 adults) - Golf view - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room Single Use, Golf View ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/c8f60299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room Single Use, Golf View - Golf view - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Golf View ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/c8f60299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Golf View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Golf view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room, Golf View ( 2 adults + 1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/c8f60299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Golf View ( 2 adults + 1 child) - Golf view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Room (2 adults and 2 children) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/04528286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (2 adults and 2 children) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/04d6be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room Single Use 7.0 Good 2 reviews - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/04d6be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room (2 adults+1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/04d6be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room (2 adults+1 child) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults) - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 4 adults + 1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 4 adults + 1 child) - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 4 adults + 2 children) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 4 adults + 2 children) - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Golf view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults + 1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults + 1 child) - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults + 2 children) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults + 2 children) - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults + 3 children) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/7ecd164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms (Family 3 adults + 3 children) - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace (2 adults +1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace (2 adults +1 child) - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace (2 adults + 1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace (2 adults + 1 child) - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Sherry Suite ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/ac11ada7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sherry Suite - Golf view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Classic Studio Suite ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/ac11ada7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Studio Suite - Golf view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Sherry Suite (2 Adult and 2 Child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/ac11ada7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sherry Suite (2 Adult and 2 Child) - Golf view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View ( 2adultos y 1 niño ) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View ( 2adultos y 1 niño ) - Golf view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View ( 2 adultos + 2 niños) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View ( 2 adultos + 2 niños) - Golf view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View (3 adults) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace, Golf View (3 adults) - Golf view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace (Single use) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace (Single use) - Garden view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Doble Swim Up - Only Adults ![Doble Swim Up - Only Adults | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/cce65813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Doble Swim Up - Only Adults 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room (3 adults) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/04d6be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room (3 adults) 8.0 Very good 1 review - Golf view - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace (3 adultos) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace (3 adultos) - Garden view - 419 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Terrace ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/381ee259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Terrace - Garden view - 420 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/457f26f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (2 adults + 1 child) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/04d6be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (2 adults + 1 child) - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (3 adults) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1981500/1981488/c8f60299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (3 adults) - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRota-Hotels-Elba-Costa-Ballena-Beach-Thalasso-Resort.h1981488.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRota-Hotels-Elba-Costa-Ballena-Beach-Thalasso-Resort.h1981488.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Rota, Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort is on the beach. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and Chipiona Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Agua Dulce and Ballena Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand bahia de Cadiz, or check out an event or a game at Real Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa Maria. [Visit our Rota travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rota.dx182382) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.67481%2C-6.40811&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=81QLJaU1AU8x60CSwdwylSVk3Ag=) Avenida Carla De Orleans, s/n Rota, Rota, Cadiz, 11520 ### What's nearby - Playa Agua Dulce 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ballena Beach 5 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Playa de las Tres Piedras 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Naval Station Rota 7 min drive \- 4.3 miles ### Getting around - Puerto de Santa María Station 21 min drive - Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Venta Las Tinajas 6 min drive - Bar Los Pinos 8 min drive - Sedona 8 min drive - The Steakhouse 8 min drive - Budha Candor 8 min drive ## About this property ### Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Upscale family-friendly hotel You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a golf course and a poolside bar at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and a restaurant with golf course views, at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, thalassotherapy and a facial at Elba Costa Ballena Thalasso Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy a beachfront location and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers - Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk - A front desk safe, a lift and tour/ticket information Room features All 234 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. 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check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision ### Property is also known as Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Rota Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Resort Rota Elba Costa Ballena Beach Thalasso Resort ba Costa Ballena Thalasso Rot Elba Costa Ballena & Thalasso Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Hotel Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Hotel Rota ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort? ### Is Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort? ### What time is check-in at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort? ### What time is check-out at Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort? ### Where is Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 132 8 - Good 136 6 - Okay 41 4 - Poor 11 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a fantastic four-night stay. The food was amazing, and there were plenty of loungers in the pool area. The entertainment, Tirio, was brilliant as always, and the pool bar staff were incredible – especially Isabel, who was lovely and really attentive. ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivo 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities perfect hotel to relax. close to the beach and the hotel has a lovely swimming pool. ##### Ivo Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirk 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is very professional and courteous. ##### Kirk Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Really nice resort We stayed at the resort because we have friends who live nearby. The location to the beach was fabulous. Pools were nice. Room was very spacious. We will return. ##### Kristen Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We stay at this hotel at least twice a year. The food is amazing, and the staff are really helpful and friendly. We've been coming here for the past 10 years, and Tirio is always fantastic. Isabel at the pool bar was particularly helpful. The only thing I can fault is the lunchtime opening hours and the queue to get food. Perhaps you could consider extending the lunchtime to, say, 13:30-15:30 to help prevent the current rush hour. ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Renee 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness This is supposed to be a resort, but no one could help me get my luggage to my room however they did hold it for me at the counter. When I pulled back the curtains in my bedroom, there was an ant swarm up at the entire wall. As I was taking a shower, I was facing the showerhead and did not realize that the water was not draining down the drain, but it was draining over the little lip onto the bathroom floor. I had to use all the towels to clean it up. For being a resort, I wasn’t really impressed. I did get a massage and my masseuse was excellent, but I don’t remember her name. ##### Renee Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Julie 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel itself is fine--polite staff, decent rooms (we were actually upgraded to a better room when we found that ours had two single beds instead of the requested double bed), and a good range of food choices at breakfast/dinner. The location is absolutely lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed renting bikes and riding along the oceanside bike/walking path. Downsides? It's odd that you have to pay to use the safe in the room. Most disappointing however was the 'couples healthy back massage' that we booked in advance. The young woman who gave the massage was very kind, but she was alone in providing the 'couples' massage, which meant that for half of the time, one partner was left lying face down on the massage table with just some warm gel on their back. Given that the "hour"-long massage began with 10-15 minutes in separate bath/jacuzzis, and the remaining 40 or so minutes was divided between the two of us, the total 15-20 minute actual massage we each received was disappointing to say the least. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 5 May 2023 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great stay and incredible service. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Fariha 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The indoor spa is an additional charge and by appointment only, they have limited hours for children so we never got the opportunity to visit it. It seems like they advertise many amenities but it’s not accessible for restricted. ##### Fariha Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARIA DEL ROSARIO 21 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Hotel familiar ##### MARIA DEL ROSARIO Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Love this place. If you want to explore outside the resort you need a car rental. ##### Julie Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The beach is amazing. The hotel’s food options are very limited. Only a buffet for dinner. Breakfast was nothing special. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good stay Staff was courteous. Hotel was quite spacious and had a soothing layout. The only issue I had was the heater didnt work too well and even though it ran all night, my room remained a little cool. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neptune 21 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The accomadations was great, I had a perfect and comfy bed. All I need is the itemized receipt so I can request for travel claim. ##### Neptune Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### emerson 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort amazing! ##### emerson Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice resort facility, staff, food, only downside is weak water wifi in the room. ##### Paul Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Eric 6 May 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Mosquitoes all in the room and no AC! The hotel cut the heat on and it was 70 degrees out! ##### Eric Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra Marie 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities First off I juat want to say how amazing Sonia from reception is. She was so helpful on all the questions we asked. And she went the extra mile for us in recommending places to park in Jerez where we were going to a wedding. Staff like her are really what makes a hotel great! On the hotel itself: Great facilities, great food and backs onto a golf course while overlooking the ocean on the other side, so every room has a great view. There's a separate adults only pool with plenty of loungers (the swim up rooms are on this pool which faces out onto the ocean). The beach itself is only a 5 min walk. They have secure underground parking, but there is also available parking on the street or a parking lot across the street. Cant fault this resort. Highly recommend a visit. ##### Cassandra Marie Stayed 8 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sylvia 21 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service Never offered an upgrade nor the benefits of being Expedia VIP. I was traveling with my sisters that has a condition in her foot and they gave us a far and uncomfortable room. ##### Sylvia Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 23 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Schöne große Zimmer, komfortabel, sauber Freundliches Personal, Essen abwechslungsreich ##### Peter Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Cristina 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities La struttura è molto bella anche se grande e quindi quando è piena c’è tanta gente. Bella la piscina e ottimo il buffet ##### Cristina Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Maria-Elisabeth 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Parfait! À l’exception de la chaleur dans les chambres malgré la climatisation ##### Maria-Elisabeth Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Wiliams 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service \-Calidad de alimentos en buffet necesita mejorar -Sistema de llaves en puertas anticuado. Todas las tarjetas pierden la programación. -Necesita ampliar parking -Necesita un área para adultos nocturna -Sistema de juegos obsoleto. Necesita usar monedas y cambio. Noticia: ahora se usa pago con tarjeta. Staff de la piscina, bar y arreglo de habitaciones: Un 10\. En especial Isabel y Alberto quienes destacan por su amabilidad y atención. Valoración media a todo el hotel. Necesita gerencia y dirección. Para una vacaciones de calidad, definitivamente otro lugar. No creo volver ##### Wiliams Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jacinto Martín 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Buen hotel Buen hotel, habitación muy cómoda y buen colchón, problema el aparcamiento, si no es de pago tienes que ir algo lejos . Considero mejor hotel el Best ##### Jacinto Martín Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Muy bueno ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Gran Hotel Benahavis Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benahavis-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Benahavis-Spa.h921805.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Alhaurín Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alhaurin-El-Grande-Hotels-Alhaurin-Golf-Hotel.h87921783.Hotel-Information) > - [Luxury Villa Private Gated Pool, Garden, Patio Fantastic views Families & Golf.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mijas-Hotels-Luxury-Villa-Private-Gated-Pool.h31908108.Hotel-Information) > - [Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marbella-Hotels-Kimpton-Los-Monteros-Marbella.h432687.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Castillo de Monda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monda-Hotels-Hotel-Restaurante-Castillo-De-Monda.h19558164.Hotel-Information) > - [Grupotel Conil Playa - Adults Only Recommended](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Conil-De-La-Frontera-Hotels-Barcelo-Conil-Playa.h58104938.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Cádiz Bahía by Q Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cadiz-Hotels-Cadiz-Bahia-Hotel.h87482823.Hotel-Information) > - [Pierre & Vacances Resort Terrazas Costa del Sol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manilva-Hotels-Pierre-Vacances-Village-Terrazas-Costa-Del-Sol.h2504533.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel San Francisco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ronda-Hotels-Hotel-San-Francisco.h2391910.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Sevilla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ronda-Hotels-Hotel-Sevilla.h5009813.Hotel-Information) > - [B bou Hotel La Viñuela & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vinuela-Hotels-Hotel-La-Vinuela.h1828370.Hotel-Information) > - [Marbella Hideaway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marbella-Hotels-Marbella-Hideaway.h103462158.Hotel-Information) > - [ALEGRIA Colonial Mar Aquafun](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Roquetas-De-Mar-Hotels-Hotel-Colonial-Mar.h1200759.Hotel-Information) > - [Los Gallardos Leisure](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Gallardos-Hotels-Los-Gallardos-Leisure.h57399625.Hotel-Information) > - [Luxury Converted Mill With Private Pool. 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