Elba Costa Ballena Beach & Thalasso Resort

Great dinner buffet for sea food lovers

The indoor spa is an additional charge and by appointment only, they have limited hours for children so we never got the opportunity to visit it. It seems like they advertise many amenities but it’s not accessible for restricted.

This is supposed to be a resort, but no one could help me get my luggage to my room however they did hold it for me at the counter. When I pulled back the curtains in my bedroom, there was an ant swarm up at the entire wall. As I was taking a shower, I was facing the showerhead and did not realize that the water was not draining down the drain, but it was draining over the little lip onto the bathroom floor. I had to use all the towels to clean it up. For being a resort, I wasn’t really impressed. I did get a massage and my masseuse was excellent, but I don’t remember her name.

We had a fantastic four-night stay. The food was amazing, and there were plenty of loungers in the pool area. The entertainment, Tirio, was brilliant as always, and the pool bar staff were incredible – especially Isabel, who was lovely and really attentive.

The beach is amazing. The hotel’s food options are very limited. Only a buffet for dinner. Breakfast was nothing special.