Title: La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111104850&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach Family-friendly beachfront location with water park ## Photo gallery for La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach ![Outdoor pool - La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach (Tarifa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111104900/111104850/5f2665e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach (Tarifa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111104900/111104850/w937h700x46y0-ed254087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach (Tarifa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111104900/111104850/w928h700x50y0-e7df12cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach (Tarifa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111104900/111104850/w1030h690x0y0-65d99657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach (Tarifa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111104900/111104850/w928h700x50y0-17c32fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a water park, a firepit and a garden at La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach. This apartment is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach Family-friendly beachfront location with water park At this apartment, hit the beach, relax by an outdoor pool, or spend the day at a water park. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers. This Tarifa apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Recreational amenities at the apartment include a water park and an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Front entrance ramp - In-room accessibility - Lift - Pool hoist on site - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Geothermal energy - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 1,615 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95360400/95360371/01db5c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa in Vejer with Natural Park Views La Barca de Vejer - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VUT/CA/14640, ESFCTU000011014000432668000000000000000000VFTCA146403 ### 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 ## About the area ![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%7C36.01753%2C-5.59956&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kvrYXHFNtgLNK4Z_LMknv0rB4P0=) Tarifa, Cádiz #### What's nearby - Whale-Watching \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - St. Matthew's Church \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Castillo de Guzmán \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Playa de los Lances \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Castle de Guzman El Bueno \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - San Roque-La Línea Station - 29 min drive - Gibraltar (GIB) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bossa - ‬8 min walk - ‪Spirit Of Kanaloa - ‬10 min walk - ‪Pasteleria Bernal - ‬9 min walk - ‪El Lola - ‬10 min walk - ‪La Losa Del Veleta - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach have a pool? ### Is La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach? ### What time is check-in at La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach? ### What time is check-out at La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach? ### Where is La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## La Ballenita de Tarifa. Views of Africa, swimming pool 10 min walk to the beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was clean, very nice inside and we were able to see the African coast from the balcony. The host was very helpful and the check in process was great. Would recommend staying here. ##### David H. 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