Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

–Great location - show map
+53 photos
Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Property highlights

About this property

This Mediterranean-style property is located on the edge of Costa Ballena Golf Course, 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. It offers an outdoor pool, spa and rooms with a private balcony. All rooms at the Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is also available. The Elba’s Thalassotherapy Centre has cabins offering treatments using sea water and algae. These services carry a surcharge. The hotel has a poolside bar and a buffet restaurant offering show cooking. There is also a stylish beach restaurant with a chill-out area which specialises in fresh seafood. The hotel borders a 27-hole golf course designed by José María Olazábal. The city of Cádiz is 30 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar
Hoteles Elba
Hotel chain/brand

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Pedro
Portugal Portugal
“The beach super close to the hotel is one of the best I have ever been to. Big rooms and clean Buffet was big Pools quiet and good Staff were really helfull Had no problem with check in / check out or with the buffet.”
Suyapa
Spain Spain
“This was the perfect family set up with three children. we had plenty of space and a variety of entertainment. very relaxing at this time of the year. We are ready for the new school year!”
Mª
Spain Spain
“En general todo y la piscina de adultos estupenda.”
Patrick
Ireland Ireland
“Great location, excellent staff. Wonderful indoor pool/spa area at extra cost). Gym was no extra cost.”
Filipagameiro
Portugal Portugal
“The food was very good and with good variety. The pools were great, specially the adults only. Very good location close to the beach, we loved everything”
Daniel
Gibraltar Gibraltar
“We had a great 4 night stay, food was amazing ample lounges in pool area. Entertainment Tirio was amazing as usual and Pool Bar Staff were incredible specially Isabel who was loveley and really attentive”
Ana
Netherlands Netherlands
“The Hotel overall facilities are great. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Green spaces around fantastic and only a few steps from the beach. Large spaces and options to chill out, outside and inside. Short animation with music in one of...”
Mei
Australia Australia
“A lovely resort, all 3 pools were closed during winter and as it’s low season there are only one restaurant open. Beautiful grounds”
Francis
Canada Canada
“great staff room needed maintenance hot water did not work for 2 hour's”
Kerstin
Sweden Sweden
“The hotel is very family friendly with nice rooms and comfortable beds. The buffé was highly appreciated by all our family members, adults as well as the children. We also appreciated the proximity to the beach, the bike path, as well as the...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Gades Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
La Ballena Beach Club
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
Restaurante Buffet Gades
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic

House rules

Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note half board includes breakfast and dinner.

Please note that half/full board rates do not include drinks.

Children are considered as aged under 14 years.

Please note that you must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest’s name on the booking confirmation.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that The minimum age to enter our Thalasso Spa is from 4 years old.