User Reviews
for Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club, Rota-Cádiz, Spain
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Overcrowded with groups
Reviewed February 28, 2024
The place is now completely occupied by Scandinavian groups from February to May and October / November. You struggle through the round when you still have to play the twentieth shot. Restaurant is closed from 6 p.m. The short game practice facilities are occupied by the groups and hundreds of their range balls. Just not here - the place is adapted to the groups and completely without challenges - except when the wind blows.
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Cultivated boredom
Reviewed December 20, 2022
The place was completely deserted. Surrounded by (second) apartment bunkers, the place is very monotonous. Those who feel like long hits are not particularly exposed to errors. Actually, only the length of the holes varies, the rest is "same, same". The greens were great to play. But something banal.
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Always gladly again
Reviewed March 7, 2022
At the end of February there were five of us on the pitch and also in the Hotel Costa Ballena.
Each of us, from handicap 3 to handicap 15, was very satisfied with the place and the hotel.
The fairways wide enough, the greens very fast and on track.
That's exactly how you want a place in the pre-season.
You can lose balls, but you don't have to.
Personally, I liked the combination of Palmeras and Ficus best.
We are coming again next year.
Food and drinks in the clubhouse also all good.
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Not recommended in a regional comparison...
Reviewed January 19, 2022
At first glance, the golf course makes a good impression.
Location, grounds, ponds and beautiful houses on the fairway know how to please.
But: While the paths between the tracks and the walk along the street are not very pleasant, the entire round is rather boring and somehow every hole is interchangeable. But what is actually missing is: grass!!! This can only be found occasionally on the fairways and there is no rough of any kind. The "highlight", however, are the greens, which should be called browns here. Putting becomes a matter of luck almost completely bare, with three greens suddenly presenting themselves in rich dark green. The dubious test with the now also green glove was confirmed at the next hole, where two employees were in the process of coloring the fourth green. Of course you can solve it that way...
At this point it should be mentioned that I played the course in mid-January!
Nevertheless, there are "still" three stars, because the winter internet tariff of 36€ made for an easygoing and relaxed training round.
But it would definitely not have been worth more to me!
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Response from Costaballena Golf - Sales& MK of Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
January 20, 2022The grass that makes up our golf course is Bermuda grass (Bermuda ultra-dwarf MiniVerde on the greens and Bermuda Tifway 419 on the rest of the course). From a metabolic point of view, this type of… More
The grass that makes up our golf course is Bermuda grass (Bermuda ultra-dwarf MiniVerde on the greens and Bermuda Tifway 419 on the rest of the course). From a metabolic point of view, this type of grass is a plant adapted to hot and dry environments. They have the peculiarity of going into winter lethargy, which is what they have been able to appreciate if they have played in mid-January.
To mitigate the aesthetic effect of this winter stoppage, there are those who carry out overseeding with winter herbs, others who paint (which cover the surface of the leaf with a green coloration and at the same time minimize the effects of the drop in temperature) and others such as in our case, we pigment (pigment: solutions capable of entering the plant through the pores and promoting autonomous pigmentation and coloration thanks to the production of chlorophyll).
The difference is notable, although in the case of the pigment we do not do it for aesthetics (we have never had a complaint about the color, especially with greens with smooth and smooth-rolling and Stimpmeter speeds greater than 10 feet) but rather to stimulate the plant enough in case of intense cold and to have an early exit from the lethargy in the face of spring.
Both types of grass that make up our route are among the best in the world for golf courses with our climatic characteristics and, furthermore, they are much more sustainable from an environmental point of view than others of a more “pretty” color.
Looking forward to seeing you again in Costa Ballena. I wish you all the best.
Lola Ruiz. Golf Manager Director.
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An increasingly worse deal
Reviewed August 17, 2021
They have been playing for this club for a long time and we are suffering from both the low maintenance of the field and the bad treatment of the player that is getting worse and worse. The management does not take care of the players at all and the attitude of some of the employees makes the game uncomfortable, becoming unacceptable. In short, a field that was a delight to play in and unfortunately every day you want less.
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Disgraceful customer treatment
Reviewed August 17, 2021
Despite being a great golf course, the team that manages it every day has been lowering the level of maintenance and worsening the service to the player. The treatment is painful and although the price is high, it does not have a service commensurate with the price they charge. They close the Antea field for the official closing time, also the quarter of clubs, which means that half of the time you cannot keep your clubs because the employees decide to leave early. They take away the flags while you play for them to finish earlier. They make it really unpleasant to play there. It really is a shame
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Not bad!
Reviewed March 4, 2020
I cannot share the enthusiasm of some reviewers. "A great place", "who knows PGA places ..." etc., well, well, everyone has their opinion, I stick with it, not bad the place, good condition, quick greens.
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Great Place
Reviewed March 12, 2019
A very nice golf course suitable for all levels, in very good condition and very well maintained. The Driving Range is one of the largest in Europe with many practice possibilities. The staff is friendly and helpful.
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Hammerplatz
Reviewed March 8, 2019
Who likes PGA seats must look over here. Golfing very interesting and playable for everyone. I was not there for the last time
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Green's catastrophic state
Reviewed December 10, 2018
I have been there regularly for many years. In the last two years, the place has apparently been less well maintained. So catastrophic greens as now I have not experienced there. Apparently, even in hell come out groups recruited in the fall and spring - make after the motto checkout. Too bad - no recommendation. Better to dodge to Sherry Golf, Villa Nueva or Montenmedio. The second star is actually only because of the beautiful location,
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Directly by the sea without sea view
Reviewed October 7, 2017
Room very well maintained, relaxed play
Fairways, tee-offs and greens in good condition There are no spectacular holes.
We enjoyed a nice holiday, rounded off with excellent paella in the clubhouse.
Pro shop very friendly and well sorted.
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Worth a trip!
Reviewed March 30, 2017
We played the course on 3/28/2017! The condition was excellent. In particular, the greens were great! The 27 holes are still supplemented by a 9-hole course (par 3), which is also well maintained!
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Very good maintenance, but
Reviewed May 4, 2016
Unspectacular. Fairways are often lined with uninhabited cottages. Without having a hcp detection submit EVERYONE is allowed on the course and the one often gets by prolonged wait to feel. A Marshall we have only seen in any other function: as you have to repeatedly cross the road to get to the next tee, the gates are closed at 20:00 h. Pity!
Stay from 17 - 24 April 2016
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Gladly again
Reviewed April 26, 2016
Who played in mid-April 3 × 1-18, and each time there was nothing to complain about.
Great practice facility, huge range, great pitching and putting green, plus a Approach area, golfers heart what you want more.
The ladies at the desk are very friendly and a weather-related transfer went smoothly.
Dining is good, which it was still better than Carmen and the club manager sat with at the table. Thanks for the info around the square (Q-School) and the apparently almost only in July / August inhabited by locals Ferienappartements around the square.
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Quite nice resort
Reviewed March 23, 2016
The 9hole short course is beautifully situated in the sea near and around a lake between palms at Hotel Elba.
The big Olazabal Course has several faces. The first 9 are interesting and typical resort lifts. Likewise, the holes 19-27, these are open plan with palm and pine trees!
By far the best they lanes 10-18! Huge palm trees line the wide fairways and lead to the Atlantic! The 16 is a Dreamlike par 3 over a lake on a palm Green defends two deep Bunkeren!
The flat and open resort course is quite an ideal vacation place for everyone!!!
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Suitable A very nice golf course for beginners
Reviewed January 4, 2016
End of November 2015 I was on a group tour (8 people) my golf clubs for 8 days in Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club. With a space requirement of 44 and as a beginner, I felt on this golf course very well. We played every day 18 of the 27 holes in an alternating combination and it was not boring.
The backdrop of vacant holiday parks along the golf course looks a bit depressing and the main season I would not play there.
Unfortunately missing signs to the reductions over the course of the fairway so that a golf computer with display good services does not beat in a hidden water hazard to the ball.
The numbering of the haircuts unhappy mounted (rotated 90 °) and not immediately recognizable. Overall, the facility is well maintained and in good condition. The reception and service in Proshop are very friendly. Only in the restaurant succeeded not us, at least to elicit the female operator smiling and moving them to some friendliness.
We lived in Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort which is perfect for a week's golf trip. The service was very good and the rooms modern and well equipped. The food in the evening and the breakfasts are more than adequate.
The weather in November was perfect to play with around the 25 ° C during the day to the Gulf. The day off, we used to go by car to 120 km away Sevilla I only every highly recommend.
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Beautiful Golf
Reviewed November 23, 2015
In November we played this place around noon.
Well manicured fairways, bunkers everywhere, perfect greens and huge tea boxes.
Increased A place that hervorragdn for high handicap players is and the self-confidence
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Neat pleasing Coast Golf
Reviewed October 5, 2015
The flat 27-hole course (an additional 9 hole par 3) is located in the resort of Costa Ballena on the Atlantic coast near Jerez and is a classic resort course with pleasing not consisting of inaccessible layout of several doglegs, water hazards and well placed bunkers. Most tracks have the tee from open fairways, so that even high HC should come clear. Golfers who will be possibly slightly disappointed looking for a challenge or something special. Who is playing 18 holes, playing the tracks 1-18, who wants to play only 9 holes, playing the tracks 19 to 27 Green 12 and web 13 are the only parts of the system that go along the sea, with the view through the Atlantic Ocean is dunes more or less restricted. The condition in our Game on 09/26/2015 was down to a few bald spots in one or the other green very well. We had e-mail (online booking is indeed offered, but does not work) a start time: 14.00 clock reserved. The season this Saturday at this hour was manageable. In the office we were as guests friendly service without having to lay down especially to the wheel. The Grennfee from 59 € per player at this time was appropriate. A cart is not necessary for normal ambitious sportsmen. Lend Rollys cost 4 €. Who does not expect any exceptional highlights and want to play a relaxing round on the Olazabal-designed golf course, which had recommended a round in Costa Ballena.
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Gladly again
Reviewed October 4, 2015
Place well maintained. The first 18 holes are more interesting than the 19-27. Too few carts. In addition, gasoline engine. We were there in early October. At that time there were many groups present with sometimes up to 40 people. This had long previously reserved the tee times on the block. This means that only a very early or late, thereby knocking game possible in the midday heat. Given a hotel's breakfast, not before 8 clock tucking in early start was restricted.
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Little lovingly
Reviewed August 12, 2015
We found at that place nothing special... It could be a beautiful place, but seemed a bit come down and treated little loving. Little challenging holes. Wide fairways, little surprises. Played in August, the place was indeed watered obvious, because in many places the grass was wet and it is sunk into the ground. But anyway, the grass is often brownish and the greens are in a not so good condition. Badly signposted. No description of the hole from the tee. No 100-m-brands, but with paint on trees written. It acts as if not enough money to make the place nice.
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Response from Costaballena Golf - Sales& MK of Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
August 14, 2015- Original version
Dear Susan, thank you for your constructive criticism, to which we very much like to comment on them. You have played our PAR3 Executive course earlier this month, and as you have probably… More
Dear Susan, thank you for your constructive criticism, to which we very much like to comment on them. You have played our PAR3 Executive course earlier this month, and as you have probably experienced yourself, prevail since over 3 weeks for our latitudes unusual and extremely high temperatures above 40 ° C, which is also the additional and extensive washing not only our short course, but 27-hole golf course requires. Unfortunately, this does not prevent that in the local climatic conditions in midsummer some parts of the PAR 3 course may assume a brownish color. For signs of the short course you have so far right, that there is no separate descriptions of the holes, but the distances are at the tee of the 9 holes indicated on the Green and the game trajectory from the fairway to the green can be seen with the naked eye. We hope that you find the time next time to play our beautiful and challenging 27-hole course with outstanding Olazabal design, we can assure you that Costa Ballena Golf & the entire team every year a lot of work, dedication and budget the maintenance and improvement of the entire plant invested to prepare a pleasant (game) experience to our guests.
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Mid-October - excellent condition
Reviewed November 6, 2013
We were looking for a week Golf in Andalucia and have encountered the Costa Ballena golf hotel. The hotel is typically Spanish. So breakfast is not the big HIT, but it is for golfers who play intense enough and sufficient. The rooms are very well maintained and the hotel is recommended.
The course was very well maintained and the greens are in immaculate condition. We are demanding golfers and came at our expense. The place is not very difficult, but to play well. The first 18 holes are alternately and some of the tracks is by the sea. The 9-hole short course has everything to practice the short game. The training facilities are more than adequate and have far exceeded our expectations. The clubhouse offers a beautiful view of the sea and offers a good and cheap food. Surprised we have the low prices.
We can only recommend this place and the hotel. After 7 days, golf unlimeted we had still not enough.
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Great well-kept golf course - we love to come back
Reviewed April 11, 2013
We experienced a very warm welcome in the office and our requests were met promptly. The clubhouse also has a gym and a sauna. The price / performance ratio is absolutely fine. The cost for the driving range even very cheap.
The driving range offers excellent training facilities: Putting Green is standing next to the two large chipping and pitching greens available as well as a 9 hole (par 3 course) Executive Course to improve the "short game".
I have everything looked more closely, I would soon come up with a golf-training group.
We had a great 27 hole golf course, divided into 9 hole = Los Olivos, 9 = hole Las Palmeras, 9 hole = Los Ficus in a very good state care. The vegetation is lush: beautiful old olive trees and palm trees lining the fairways. Las Palmeras also leads past the Atlantic Ocean.
This course is suitable for all levels and very fair. The fairways are wide and the greens are protected by bunkers some. Again, everything is well maintained and it is fun to play from the bunkers.
After the round, it was delicious in the clubhouse. In addition, we were able to taste a very special sherry from the region. Also from the terrace offered a great view of the sea.
We have enjoyed this round of golf with pleasant temperatures and sunshine in early April and will come back.
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Better than average
Reviewed February 23, 2012
WE the 27 holes played in February 12 after 10 weeks, it had not rained in the area and was very cold with night frosts. This is also compared to surrounding areas very good maintenance condition and amazingly fast and good greens. The course is almost completely flat, narrow lives of doglegs and plenty of water hazards, but never come into play unfairly with fairly wide fairways. Plenty of bunkers with very good content, so even bunker layers can be fun. Intense peripheral development bothers me a little visually, it must also always be crossed roads. A typical urbanization level, which uses the space as a green area between the (not always pretty) houses. Good clubhouse with decent drinks and dishes. Annoying the pricing that skims full of us maddin prices during ausliegt a display sheet in the clubhouse that - admitted to Spanish discounts over 35% in February, despite what we were told nothing further inquiry. As we were told, this is the place over looking Barcelò quite recommendable hotel, we were in the neighboring Playaballena and there would not necessarily go back there.
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Great Place
Reviewed November 17, 2011
This place we played in mid-November and were of the tracks (in our case 1-18) very impressed: great care condition (maybe also because of the upcoming Second Stage Qualifying School European Tour), but, according to members, those with we played really always good. The layout is quite interesting.
The place you can play well on foot, although the distances between the individual tracks are sometimes very long. Also of the adjacent construction of the Urbanication Costa Ballena does not play annoying.
We can recommend the place without hesitation.
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Very nice facility, great place on Atlantic
Reviewed November 6, 2010
Needs very beautiful place, lots of palm trees, great location on the Atlantic and for each Spielstätke.
By the terrain buggy is not necessary in my view.
Good training possibilities (also a 9 hole par 3 course), very nice.
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Behind the golf course is a great very long sandy beach. Beautiful ending to the game in the afternoon.
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