Location 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, Sanlucar, Chipiona, Jerez and Puerto de Santa Maria. Facilities Renovated in 2008, this golf and beach hotel features Mediterranean-style architecture and is designed to host activities throughout the year, even in winter. It comprises a total of 213 standard rooms, 6 of which are specially adapted for the disabled, 12 junior suites and 9 suites. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and lift access. The hotel also offers a cafe, a hairdressing salon, a bar and a games room, as well as a restaurant, conference facilities and WLAN Internet access. Guests may take advantage of the room and laundry services for an additional fee, and there is a garage for those arriving by car (parking fees apply). The younger guests will enjoy the children's playground and the kids' club. Rooms All rooms feature a private terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens, the golf course or the sea. They each come with a private bathroom with a bathtub and a hairdryer, as well as a telephone, interactive TV and a minibar. They are also equipped with Internet access, double beds, centrally regulated air conditioning and heating and safes. Sports/Entertainment Guests may take a pleasant stroll from the manicured gardens directly to the beach or the golf course. The hotel grounds also feature paddle tennis courts and a supervised children's area with a wide variety of games and swings. Guests can take a refreshing dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools (including 1 for children and 1 heated pool for an additional fee), which feature sun loungers, parasols and a poolside cocktail bar. They can also relax in the thalassotherapy spa, with its spa bath (charges apply), sauna (charges apply) and solarium. The spa also offers a steam room and spa and massage treatments, all for an additional fee. Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a work-out in the gym (charges apply), and there is a programme of entertainment for adults and children on offer. Golf fans will love the golf simulator and the special Golf Desk, where guests can book a round at one of the courses in the area (charges apply). The hotel borders the 18-hole and 9-hole courses of Costa Ballena Golf Club, and there are 2 football pitches in the immediate vicinity. It is also possible to enjoy rowing for an additional fee. Meals The hotel offers a buffet restaurant, a beach club with a lunch and dinner menu and a chill-out area, as well as a cocktail bar next to the pool and a lobby bar. Payment American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel. |