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Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf & Spa

4.0 of 5
Urb Costa Ballena - Avda Reina Sofia s/n, 11520 Rota, Spain
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Ranked #6 of 9 hotels in Rota
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somewhere
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

this hotel is good for golfers since it is located just by the golf course. the beach even though you can see it from your room, is 25 min walk. while the beach is very nice, sandy and wide, it is always very windy. we were there in spring before swimming season so i cannot tell how it feels in... More

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Malaga, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We really enjoyed our weekend in the Barceló Hotel near Cadiz, the facilities were good, the room comfortable and the food in the restaurant was better than we expected. We had a great deal since it was still off season. Shame we could not use the Spa as it was full and we did not know we had to notify... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012 via mobile

Hotel is set in beautiful area, just in the middle of a golf course, scenary is very green but there is not much to do around. It' s a ten minutes walk to the beach- it's nice and quite, not touristy at all. Pool are is good, overlooking golf course. Rooms were newly decorated, stylish and very clean. Only minus-... More

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Sleaford, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
13 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

3 nine hole courses designed by Olazabel. Excellent golfing, great clubhouse with gym, sauna and jacuzzi which are free to use after a game. The course can get busy and likewise the clubhouse at lunch times so plan ahead. Rooms are very comfortable, all with balconies overlooking the course and with amazing views of the sunset. Food in the restaurant... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

Expedia listed this hotel in Cadiz, Spain not in the province of Cadiz. Imagine our surprise when we discovered that we had to take a ferry 20 minutes to Rota, that the last ferry left Cadiz in the early evening - so we couldn't return to the city until the morning, and that then we had to find a taxi... More

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East Midalnds
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011 via mobile

We went out of season in May, so the beautifully mainrained apartment blocks nearby were all empty. Staff excellent and a problem with the air conditioning was resolved within minutes! Food was excellent and with a good choice for saying there were only a few guests at this time of year. Sorry I can't comment on the golf as we... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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47 hotel reviews
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85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2011

We were pleasantly surprised wheh we arrived at the hotel. Very nice resort type hotel with the accommodation scattered around nearby blocks with very much a timeshare feel. We booked the hotel as we were on a very attractive rate. A room for two with dinner and breakfast for two (half board terms) was only 84 euros. A few rooms... More

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2011

Golfing was good, practice facilities exclusive. Rooms were ok but food was a disaster.

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Nottinghamshire
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2009

My family and I checked out this hotel as a potential future stay as we were staying in the resort nearby.We regretably ate in the snack bar on a sunday afternoon.All I can say is that this is probably the worse meal I have had in my life.My wife,sister (who lives in Spain-Rota) and I ordered lasagne whilst my 14... More

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Seville, Spain
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18 reviews 18 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2008

This is our second visit to this hotel and we were disappointed on the first night with the selection of buffet food in the restaurant. The hotel was quiet but for a four star hotel the standard of food was poor - the hot selection was salmon or beefburgers with no vegetables. Towards the weekend the food improved dramatically both... More

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Additional Information about Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf & Spa

Also Known As:
Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf Hotel
Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf And Spa
Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf Hotel Rota
Barcelo Costa Ballena Hotel
Barcelo Costa Ballena Spa
Address: Urb Costa Ballena - Avda Reina Sofia s/n, 11520 Rota, Spain
Region: Spain > Andalucia > Province of Cadiz > Rota
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Rota
#3 Romantic Hotels in Rota
#4 Family Hotels in Rota
#5 Luxury Hotels in Rota
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This hotel is highly recommended for golf lovers, as it is located next to an 18-hole golf course. It is also ideal for incentive trips & meetings as it has several meeting halls. Its gastronomic offer and complete spa make it an exceptional hotel to enjoy your trips, for business or pleasure. ... more   less 
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