Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort - Rota

4-star beachfront resort in Rota with a Thalassotherapy Centre and direct golf course access

Location & Golf

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort Rota is located on the edge of Costa Ballena Golf Course, a 27-hole course designed by José María Olazábal. The resort is a 2-minute walk from the beach, with a wide, seemingly endless shoreline and a coastal path leading to the neighboring town. Guests are 30 km from Cádiz and within easy reach of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Jerez, and other cultural points of interest in Rota.

Wellness & Pools

The hotel's Thalassotherapy Centre offers treatments using Atlantic Ocean seawater and algae, with cabins for individual sessions (surcharge applies). The spa includes a hammam, sauna, hot tub, and a thermal circuit with a heated pool, water jets, and an igloo room. Outdoors, guests have access to 2 swimming pools - one with a pool bar and views, plus an adults-only pool area for quiet relaxation.

Dining

Elba Costa Ballena has 3 restaurants on site, including a buffet restaurant with show cooking and a stylish beach restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood and has a chill-out area. A poolside bar serves drinks and light meals during the day, while the buffet offers themed dinners with a variety of options. Guests on half-board or full-board receive breakfast and dinner; a complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily.

Family & Children

The resort provides a dedicated kids' club with programs running in Spanish, an indoor play area, and a games room with board games. Evening entertainment includes live music, performances, and children's concerts (though scheduled late, starting at 22:30). The hotel also has a children's playground, family rooms, and a separate children's pool, making it a family-oriented property.

Accommodation

All rooms at Elba Costa Ballena are air-conditioned and include a private balcony - some with views of the swim-up pool, golf course, or sea. The junior suites offer a separate seating area, a large terrace with sunbeds, and a bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi bath. Each room comes with a fridge, and upon request, a kettle for boiling water; the minibar is stocked with drinks and snacks at an additional cost.

• Golf: 27-hole course designed by José María Olazábal
• Thalassotherapy: Treatments using Atlantic Ocean seawater and algae
• Beach: 2-minute walk to a wide, endless sandy shore
• Children: Kids' club, indoor play area, games room, evening entertainment
• Dining: 3 restaurants including a beachfront seafood spot with chill-out area
• Pools: 2 outdoor pools, children's pool, and a seasonal pool bar