Golfers tee off on 27 coastal holes while families enjoy a free water park at this eco-certified seaside retreat with bike rentals for local exploration
Hotel Best Costa Ballena offers an upscale eco-certified seaside experience with 27-hole golf, a free water park, massages at RIVIERASPA, cocktails by two outdoor pools, and meals at the on-site restaurant. Perfect for golf enthusiasts and families alike.
Located in Chipiona, Hotel Best Costa Ballena is next to a golf course and on the boardwalk/promenade. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and Chipiona Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa de las Tres Piedras and Playa Agua Dulce. Visit our Chipiona travel guide
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
Puerto de Santa María Station
29 min drive
Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
35 min drive
Restaurants
Chiringuito Mareas
11 min walk
Venta Pichichi
3 min drive
Chiringuito El Poniente
15 min walk
Kanguro Bar & Chill Out
7 min drive
Restaurante Venta El Pinar
4 min drive
About this property
Hotel Best Costa Ballena
Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
An adjacent golf course, free water park access, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Best Costa Ballena. Indulge in a massage at Rivieraspa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Luggage storage, an elevator, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 618 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and daily housekeeping
All inclusive details
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).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Minibar
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Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 2 2025 to March 26 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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
We should mention
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
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Best Costa Ballena have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Best Costa Ballena on Apr 5, 2026 start from ₩118,396, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Best Costa Ballena pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day.
What time is check-in at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Best Costa Ballena?
Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.
Where is Hotel Best Costa Ballena located?
This family-friendly Chipiona hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Playa de las Tres Piedras and Playa Agua Dulce. Ballena Beach and Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Best Costa Ballena Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
Beautiful resort. Worth the stay. Easy beach access
Rose
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lilliana
Jun 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.