Avenida Diputacion s/n, Rota, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Located directly on Rota Beach
Clean rooms with private balconies or terraces
Gorgeous outdoor swimming pool and adjacent kids' pool
On-site buffet restaurant (meal packages available)
Seasonal beach club with second pool and bar for cocktails and tapas
Free Wi-Fi and outdoor parking
Wellness center for spa treatments and fitness room
Tennis courts and bike rentals
Kids' club and outdoor playground
Gift shop sells beach gear and snacks
Cheapest rooms are on the small side
Isolated location requires a car for excursions
Slow Wi-Fi
Hotel Playa de la Luz is built on a mostly sandy stretch of beach in the resort section of Rota. The upper-middle-range property combines style and service while keeping prices much lower than competitors. Andalusian-style whitewashed buildings and gorgeous garden grounds are much more attractive than the simple guest rooms, which are nonetheless clean and include private outdoor spaces. Landscaped swimming pools (one for kids), a rooftop terrace with sunset views, and buffet style meals make it easy for families to spend the entire vacation on-site; those that want to explore should rent a car as the surrounding neighborhood is sleepy.
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Scene
Andalusian architecture and modern decor; ocean views abound
The exterior of Hotel Playa de la Luz is a traditional Andalusian building with whitewashed walls and an orange-tiled roof. Cement planters in front of the entrance hold green topiaries. Inside, the lobby has soaring ceilings and exposed brick walls. A beautiful two-tiered blue lantern hangs from above. White wicker furniture topped with white cushions is set around glass coffee tables. Outdoors, views of the Atlantic Ocean are prevalent. Grassy lawns are landscaped with palm trees and flowering bushes. Many of the guests here are Spanish and European families, though couples come here as well.
Location
On the outskirts of Rota, with access to beach
There isn't much within walking distance of Hotel Playa de la Luz other than the sandy beach and a few other hotels and private residences. There is a small cafe for guests who tire of what's on offer at Playa de la Luz. Vibrant downtown Rota is about one-and-a-half miles from the hotel, so a car is really the only convenient way to explore the area. Parking at the hotel is free.
Rooms
Simple and clean with private balconies
There are 219 rooms and suites at Hotel Playa de la Luz, and though none of them are very memorable or stylish, each is clean and well-maintained with a private furnished balcony or terrace. Economic Double Rooms are the smallest. Marble floors and white walls are kind of plain, and the blue striped curtains don't quite match the blue checked bed coverlets. Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and minibars are standard. Bathrooms look a little worn, but the blue and white color palette is soothing. Shower/tub combos and bidets are standard, as are toiletries and wall-mounted hairdryers. Upgrade to a suite for a living room area, more square footage, and a wet bar. Views range from vistas of the ocean to the inner courtyard.
Features
Rooftop terrace, gorgeous swimming pool, and kids' entertainment
Features at Hotel Playa de la Luz are mainly focused on enjoying the sun and outdoors. The gorgeous swimming pool is surrounded by seating areas as well as sun loungers and straw umbrellas on greenery. There's an adjacent kiddie pool separated from the main pool by a transparent wall. Private access to the public beach is a perk. A seasonal beach club is très chic, with canopied day beds and ocean views. The bar here is an ideal spot for sunset views with cocktails and tapas. Packages are available for buffet-style meals (which can also be purchased a la carte) at Restaurante La Gaviota.The wellness center includes the fitness room with cardio and strength-training equipment, along with treatment rooms. There's a kids' club with indoor and outdoor organized activities. Recreation includes tennis courts, soccer, and bike rentals. Snacks, toiletries, beach gear, and newspapers can be purchased at the gift shop. Unreliable Wi-Fi and parking are free.
