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Gran Hotel Colon Costa Ballena

2.0 of 5
Avenida Juan Carlos 1 | Urb Costa Ballena, 11520 Rota, Spain
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Gran Hotel Colon Costa Ballena
Ranked #8 of 9 hotels in Rota
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FT WORTH, TX
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

This was the most awesome place to stay. Great service all the staff Rooms were nice, clean and mine had a sliding glass window to the outside. Food was fantastic. Manager made concessions for our military unit opening up the dining room very early in the morning as we had to be out of there by 630 am. Two meals... More

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Alameda
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2010

If you want a typical Costa type holiday then the Hotel Colon is not for you. Spanish is the main language although we came across one or two staff members who liked to try English The beach which is approx. 150mtrs from the Hotel, is crisp and clean and the sea is beautifully clean but there is is only one... More

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Nottinghamshire
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2009

My wife, two children (boy age 14 and girl age 12) stayed at the Gran Colon Costa Ballena for 7 nights from 26th July 2009.Our allocated room (201) was large and airy and spotlessly clean with a large bathroom having twin sinks.I believe this may have been a junior suite allocated to us owing to the ages of the children.The... More

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Glasgow
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2007

This hotel is awful. Few of the advertised facilities were actually operational (ie the spas, pool bar). We had booked a junior suite and as they had overbooked, gave us a "majestic" suite. The suite was ok, small, basic however the bathroom and drains on the terrace stank!!!! It was horrible. The Jacuzzi on the terrace had broken but they... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2006

The hotel staff were rude, indifferent and unhelpful. Very few of the advertised facilities were actually operational (ie the spas, pool bar). The reception area was dirty and poorly maintained and the food/drinks service in the dining room abysmal.

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dianebates
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2005

We checked in at 1pm and by 3 pm we had checked out and booked into the excllent playballena hotel 200 yards down the road. The hotel had virtually closed, all the spa facilities had broken down, the restaurant had shut and they had just moved a few tables into the bar area, the swimming pool had worms in it,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2005

Eight friends spent 5 nights at the hotel over the Xmas period. The food was excellent and the facilities were second to none. There was entertainment (games) during the day and music in the evenings. Our trip was fully inclusive and was exceptional value for money. The area is unspoilt and in the summer would be wonderful for families. There... More

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Malaga, Spain
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013
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Cadiz, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013
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Madrileño
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012
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Additional Information about Gran Hotel Colon Costa Ballena

Also Known As:
Gran Hotel Rota
Address: Avenida Juan Carlos 1 | Urb Costa Ballena, 11520 Rota, Spain
Region: Spain > Andalucia > Province of Cadiz > Rota
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 9 hotels in Rota
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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