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Reviews of Playaballena 4 stars

Avenida Juan Carlos I, s/n, 11520 Costa Ballena, Spain

#12 of 29 hotels in Costa Ballena

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 69 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    fantastic holiday, we plan to repeat it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My daughter and I loved the hotel, excellent breakfast and lunches. The indoor pool was super nice and Veronika loved the kids club and I enjoyed the exercise program every day at 10 am. These programs were a lovely bonus to already pleasant stay. We loved the maintained garden around with everything blooming in February. Felt very welcomed and comfortable here. We plan to return again hopefully in next few years.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    The hotel was ideally located for the off-season break I wanted with my dog.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    On Booking.com the hotel says "Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable." and "Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable." In fact, the hotel always charges. I twice asked the hotel about the charges via Booking.com and didn't get a reply, so I called the phone number given - it was the chain's office in Almeria, The charging system is unnecessarily complicated. I parked for free on the street. If the costs had been displayed on Booking.com then I would have given a higher rating.

    Plenty of space in the bedroom, comfortable bed and good TV reception. 4 of the 5 nights were very quiet in the hotel, ideal for my nervous dog. Friday night was busier, but as the room was near the end of the corridor we still had a quiet night

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing comes to mind

    We loved the room and hotel. Reception was not the most pleasant when we arrived but maybe it was an off day. Our work event was amazing with great food, drinks and service.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    9.0
    Good experience overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was pretty standard, not very exciting. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel for 2 days and was not impressed with any of them.

    The beach, the weather and spa facilities were really good. The hotel was tranquil, and the garden was a bliss.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    10
    Perfect family getaway
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facilities and very helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    excellent stay, close to an amazing beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    swimming pool area and close to the beach

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Family hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    room display and the difficulty to park the car.

    Entertainment - Schedules, diversity and specially staff. Everyone was friendly and with a smile on their face, ready to include you in any activity.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Short stay in a beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a big place, so breakfast / dinner can be full of people.

    Big place! Warm swimming pool and jacuzzi. Room, breakfast, easy parking, seaside location, although far from any town. Typical resort! Customer service was amazing! they even gave me a big bottle of water during check out!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Good experience for families! Recommended :)
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit too crowded and consequently noisy, but this is to be expected they only had 3 more rooms available for the night.

    The location is great! Breakfast was decent, loads of options. The aqua sliders are great fun for the kids, especially the older ones. Decent size pools. Really good experience all in all.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Great holiday for kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The buffet food was inferior

    The water park and pools were very good for the kids

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Great location, spacious rooms and very comfortable beds, fantastic amenities, very good meals, and above all, excellent reception, bar, restaurant, pool, house and cleaning staff, who went that extra mile to make it a most enjoyable and relaxing few days.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That in the swimming pool should be obliged to use the cap.

    Buffet, big room, night show, swimming pool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing, Clean & Friendly environment.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The indoor pool was quite small and was really busy. The restaurant had a pretty good choice of food but labelling could be improved. This is a family hotel and so there are lots of children. We didn't like the resort which seemed soulless.

    Parking wasn't a problem at this time of year. The hotel was very close to the beach. Very attentive staff in the restaurant. Hotel room was very clean. Tea and coffee in the room was a bonus, as were pool towels.Attractive gardens and outdoor pools.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed and pillows were really really bad,i think people wouldn’t come back because of that. I came for a football tournament and everyone was complaining about the same thing.

    The location and Facilities were very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception did not advice us about all included option, waiters at capitán bar you have to pay them maybe for a smile, I’m in Spain 15 years at any menu drinks cost 05 Euros and you have to pay additional amount for the soft drink machine ridiculous. Staff at the Sport bar very pleasant and professional.

    Clean, location, breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Clean, welcoming staff which made for a good night's sleep.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The buffet breakfast and lunch were delicious. We loved being so close to the beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be very noisy in school holidays. Outside restaurants no open until 2pm

    Very clean, off season quiet. Pool is fabulous. Great restaurants nearby. Near to my friends apartment. Very good value for money. Balcony and fridge in rooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant breakfast as always

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Chec-in takes 1,5 hours and long ques in buffee restaurante

    Pools for children

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    We'll repeat, but food could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    It was hard to find a sunbed, let alone with a shade. The restaurant was what we liked less. We were with half-board. The tables at the restaurant where too tall and it was hard to reach the food. And even with the highchair, the baby could reach comfortably. Food was a bit repetitive and the labels rarely matched what was in the dishes. And it was really really crowded, even outside the pick hours. Parking is terrible in the area.

    All staff was very friendly and there were activities almost at any time of the day. Just bear in mind the kids clubs (there are 3, depending on age) are from 3 yo and on. In the restaurant, there was a show-cooking area with freshly cooked omelettes (breakfast), pizzas and fish/meet (lunch/dinner).

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    happy valentines
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    not enough towels in room nor no toothpaste was available.

    clean and nice staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    7.0
    average, did what it said on tin, but very old fashioned
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    hotel is very dated needs a face lift food was average

    location

    Stayed in November 2022

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