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Hotel Best Costa Ballena

4.0 star property
Beach hotel in Chipiona with free water park and spa

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Hotel Best Costa Ballena is an upscale eco-certified hotel by the sea, where golf enthusiasts can enjoy 27 holes of golf and families can splash into fun at the free water park. Unwind with a massage at RIVIERASPA, sip cocktails by one of two outdoor pools, or indulge in a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Why we love this property

Splashy water fun
This hotel features 2 outdoor pools and a free water park with a waterslide. The pool area includes loungers, umbrellas, and a poolside bar.
Spa sanctuary
This hotel's full-service spa offers daily treatments, including couples massage. A sauna, steam room, and garden create the perfect retreat.

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (2 Adults)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (3 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (2 Adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

View from room

Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (3 Adults)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (3 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)

View from room

Superior Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View from room

Double Room (King Size)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (1 Adult)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room (1 Adult)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (King Size - 1 adult)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room (King Size - 1 adult)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de Europa s/n Urb. Costa Ballena, Chipiona, Cadiz, 11550

What's nearby

  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Agua Dulce - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballena Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 35 min drive
  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 29 min drive
  • Puerto Real Station - 36 min drive
  • Cadiz (CDZ-Cadiz Train Station) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanguro Bar & Chill Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venta Pichichi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito Mareas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chiringuito El Poniente - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Manuela - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Best Costa Ballena

Hotel Best Costa Ballena is a great choice for your beach stay in Chipiona. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa, and there's fun for everyone with the 2 outdoor pools and free water park. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A free kid's club, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Hotel Best Costa Ballena are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 618 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in half board rates can request lunch instead of dinner, with 24-hours notice, subject to availability.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 12 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Rivieraspa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 2 2025 to March 26 2026 (dates subject to change).

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 12 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number H/CA/01436

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Best Costa Ballena currently open?

This property is closed from November 2 2025 to March 26 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Hotel Best Costa Ballena offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Best Costa Ballena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Best Costa Ballena and nearby?

Hotel Best Costa Ballena has 2 outdoor pools, a spa, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Best Costa Ballena?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine.

Does Hotel Best Costa Ballena have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Best Costa Ballena like?

Hotel Best Costa Ballena is a short 5-minute walk from Playa de las Tres Piedras and 14 minutes' walk from Ballena Beach.

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Reviews

Hotel Best Costa Ballena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool area was fantastic, spacious, and perfect for families or relaxation. (5 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located next to a beautiful beach with crystal-clear water and a short walking distance. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time at Hotel Best Costa Ballena! The food was excellent – varied, fresh, and always delicious. The entire hotel is spotlessly clean and very well maintained; you can tell that cleanliness and comfort are top priorities here. The pool area is fantastic – spacious, inviting, and perfect for families or simply relaxing. We also loved the proximity to the ocean: just a short walk and you’re at a beautiful, wide sandy beach with crystal-clear water. The staff were friendly and helpful, making us feel completely at home. We’ll definitely come back – highly recommended!
Jakub, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time there.
Lilliana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay & beach access

Beautiful resort. Worth the stay. Easy beach access
Rose, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spa was good, pool facilities good. Dinner time food ok but seemed slightly under staffed and long queues would form in certain places. Same with breakfast although not as bad.
Eric, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Holiday

The hotel has everything you could wish for for a family holiday lots of swimming pools fantastic food and an amazing kids club. We had an amazing holiday and will definitely go back there again.
Jonathan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best sunset ever
Pierre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is AMAZING! We have been here 3 times already and we love it! It is so clean and family-friendly, the food is amazing, etc. We loved that spa, service, and accessibility to the beach. There is nothing that we can name that we did not like.
Lillian, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing experience in the hotel. The buffet was amazing. They have different things to do near the hotel. Also, the hotel have different activities to do with the family during the day and nights.
Lilliana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean resort

The rooms were very spacious and clean, the facilities were great for kids. The food quality could be better, especially with the variety towards vegeterians and pesceterians, as there were a lot of ham and other red meat with very litte choice of seafood
Fatih, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Ernesto, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Great hotel. Clean and big room. Amazing sea view. Lot of playground and swimming Pool. Beautiful garden. Great staff. Perfect for family holidays.
Isabelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is our 4th time staying at this hotel, and we absolutely love coming back! The cleanliness is always top-notch, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—truly excellent customer service. The breakfast and dinner buffets offer a wide variety of delicious options, and vegetarians will have no trouble finding something satisfying. The location is great if you have a car—just 10 to 25 minutes to Chipiona, Rota, Jerez de la Frontera, and Cádiz. It’s also about a 1 hour and 45 minute drive to Seville, which makes for a nice day trip. The beds are incredibly comfortable (some of the best we've ever slept in!), and overall, the hotel continues to exceed our expectations. We can't wait to return again!
Lillian, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property is family friendly, staff very helpful. Common spaces Very spacious and clean. Childrens pool and play area is perfect for kids, beach is easily accessible and location feels isolated from outside distractions. Rooms and clean, beds a little more firm than Im ised to but well presented when you enter to find the robes on the bed.
Reggie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel pools are amazing, clean and with plenty of sun beds. My only comments would be that the kids food options need improving. The bolgnaise sauce was watery with hardly any meat and the lasagne was not fresh but the frozen type. Maybe some mashed potatoes, chicken fingers, homemade lasagne and Mac and Cheese would be great to have. Also the room shower has no raised platform so when you shower even with little water pressure the water will leak out making a huge mess. That is not ideal when you have small kids which is a shame when the bathroom is big enough to fit a bathtub.
Susan, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
carlos, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

C
JAVIER, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

If you like lots and lots of screaming kids crying everywhere, this is the hotel for you. There is no peace. The room and the place is nice but the amount of people and quality of those people is very hard to bear. Awful music blasting at the pool. I was not happy here.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Another great little break at Costa Ballena. Despite the long queues at check in, the staff worked through the lines promptly. Food at the buffet was ok, has been better in the past, same with the pool restaurant. There was plenty of entertainment for the kids during the day and in the evening which was appreciated. Grounds and pool were clean at all times. Don't understand why small inflatables are not allowed in the main pool. I understand big ones, but small rubber rings should be considered in my opinion. Thank you for a nice few days (think its our fourth visit), will come again soon!
Jovan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gymmet är i behov av en uppdatering
Farinoush, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tanto las instalaciones como la comida genial
veronica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Personal muy amable
José María, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Alles in Allem ein gelungener Urlaub. Das Hotel ist groß und -teilweise- modern. Der Speisesaal ist leider super laut und unbequem. Wir haben eine Getränkeflat gebucht, aber das Personal ist beim Abendessen so überlastet, dass man kaum dazu kommt, ein Getränk zu bestellen. Die Auswahl ist gut, es gibt ein paar nicht ausgeschilderte, vegane Sachen. Der Pool ist groß, es gibt einen eigenen Kinder Pool Bereich mit Liegen für Erwachsene. Das Hotel ist fast direkt am Strand, man muss nur wenige Meter laufen. Der Strand ist groß und mäßig gefüllt gewesen. Je nach Wasserstand gibt es aber große Steine. Es gibt außerhalb einen schönen Spielplatz. Ich würde dieses Hotel nur buchen, wenn man einen Mietwagen hat. Parkplätze waren außerhalb der Saison mäßig verfügbar.
Melia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wir dürfen überhaupt nicht klagen. Nur schade dass das hotel keine sonnenschirme am meer hat. Was nicht ist kann noch werden
Mauritius Andreas, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Todo genial como siempre en el hotel, es un lugar muy familiar. Por destacar algo negativo, se le notaba falta de personal y los desayunos han sido un poco caos. Pero insisto, gran lugar
Felipe Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Estancia en familia excelente

Ha sido una estancia muy agradable. Comida exquisita, animaciones estupendas, servicio muy bueno e instalaciones muy limpias. La playa tiene acceso directo desde el hotel. En resumen: para repetir.
Actividades deportivas diarias
Andres, 7-night trip