Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

This hotel lies on the seafront in the Costa Ballena resort in the town of Rota. It is just 20 m from the beach, 700 m from restaurants and shops and 9 km from the town centre of Chipiona, with its bars, nightspots and links to the public transport network. Nearby, guests will find such towns as Rota, Sanlúcar, Chipiona, Jerez and Puerto de Santa María.

The resort welcomes guests in a 4-storey building with a lift and 235 non-smoking rooms. English- and German-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The complex has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In most units, guests can enjoy a view of the sea from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee) offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. Sport and leisure facilities at the resort include a gym and billiards. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam and hydrotherapy treatments and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy a fun entertainment programme.

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant (with high chairs), a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. At breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themselves at the delicious buffet or order a set menu for lunch and dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The resort also offers special catering options. The complex offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.