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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun & Spa
Av. Juan Carlos I s/n, 11520 Rota, Cádiz
8.6
6079 reviews
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Everything you need to know
This deal includes
- ALEGRIA Costa Ballena AquaFUN 4* in Costa Ballena (Rota - Cádiz).
- Available with bed and breakfast, half board, full board ( drinks not included) and all-inclusive.
This deal is available for travelling: from March 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024
Why this destination is a must-visit
Rota is a charming coastal town located in the province of Cádiz, in southern Spain. Set on the Costa de la Luz, it combines wide Atlantic beaches, a historic old town and a relaxed Andalusian atmosphere. It’s an excellent choice for families and couples looking for space, calm waters, and an authentic seaside destination away from the crowds.
Make sure you visit:
- The historic old town, with narrow streets, whitewashed houses and a local feel.
- Castillo de Luna, a medieval fortress right in the town centre.
- The seafront promenade, perfect for walks at sunset.
- Plaza de España, a lively meeting point surrounded by cafés.
- The fishing harbour, where daily life still revolves around the sea.
Beaches we think you’ll like:
- Playa de la Costilla, central and very family-friendly.
- Playa del Rompidillo, quiet and ideal for relaxing walks.
- Playa de Punta Candor, wide and natural, great for long beach days.
- Playa de Galeones, close to town and easy to access.
Family-friendly activities:
- Enjoy safe swimming on long, sandy beaches with gentle waves.
- Cycle or walk along the coastal paths and promenade.
- Spend time in local parks and playgrounds near the beach.
- Try water sports such as paddleboarding or kayaking.
- Explore the town on foot and enjoy ice creams by the sea.
Make sure you try these local delicacies:
- Fresh fried fish, especially local Atlantic varieties.
- Urta a la roteña, a traditional fish dish typical of the area.
- Shellfish and seafood caught daily along the coast.
- Andalusian tapas enjoyed in small, local bars.
Make the most of your visit and go to...
- Cádiz, about 40 minutes away, for its historic centre and lively atmosphere.
- Sanlúcar de Barrameda, famous for its manzanilla wine and riverside walks.
- Jerez de la Frontera, known for sherry bodegas and flamenco culture.
- Doñana National Park, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife spotting.
Meals & more
Catering: Variety That Appeals
At ALEGRIA Costa Ballena, eating is part of the enjoyment. The main restaurant El Arpón features a wide and varied buffet, designed for all tastes and ages, with Mediterranean cuisine at its core and fresh options renewed daily.
A real highlight is the live show cooking, where meat and fish are grilled to order. In the evenings, themed dinners add extra flavour to your stay, with international cuisines and a more special atmosphere on Saturdays.
Prefer a slower start? Alongside the early service, a late continental breakfast in the café is usually available. The team is also attentive to food intolerances—just let them know.
All-Inclusive: Holidays Without the Wallet
The All-Inclusive option is one of the hotel’s strongest points and a firm family favourite. It includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet with drinks, plus snacks between meals such as burgers, hot dogs and fries. Check out all the details.
The open bar offers soft drinks, juices, coffees, domestic beer, house wine, sangria and a selection of local spirits and cocktails. You can enjoy everything at the Pool Bar during the day or at the Ahab Theatre Bar, the hub of evening entertainment.
As a final touch, the smart wristband identifies your All-Inclusive stay and also works as your room key, delivering comfort from morning to night.
Water parks and pools with slides
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The Aquafun park is scheduled to be open daily from June 9 to September 29, 2024.
- From March 29 to March 31 (both included) it will be open.
- From May 1 to June 8 and from September 30 to October 12, it will be open only on weekends.
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Conditions and opening hours of the park:
- Minimum height is 1.20m. A minimum height is established to use the Water Slides for safety reasons.
- The maximum weight allowed is 110kgs. The maximum weight allowed to use the Water Slides is 110kgs for safety reasons.
- Park hours are from 11:00h to 19:30hh (subject to change and weather conditions).
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Additional information to take into account:
- In the event that it is not possible to enjoy this service, we shall not be held responsible and, therefore, will not proceed to any type of refund or compensation.
- Opening dates are subject to weather conditions.
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This will be your experience at AQUAFUN Water Park:
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Pet Policy
This accommodation allows pets with the following conditions:
- Maximum weight: 8 kg/pet
- Price: 10 €/night and pet
- Only one pet per room.
- Good to know: Your pet will only be allowed in the room and reception area, as long as it is on a leash.
- Please note that you will not be able to accompany you to the hotel's main areas, such as the restaurant, lounges, bar and pool areas.
What our customers are saying about the accommodation
8.6
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No big issues
Odour from toilet (probably a dry sink), curtains (for the nite) very used and damaged.
Good
La piscina de los toboganes ha disfrutado mucho mi hijo.
The hotel’s pool is very small. There is only one pool bar, located by the slide pool, and it has restricted opening hours for hotel guests.
La piscina del hotel muy pequeña. Y solo un chiringuito y situada en la piscina de los toboganes y con horario restringido para los huéspedes del hotel.
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Very good
Hotel todo a mano al no ser extensamente muy grande ni tener demasiadas habitaciones, nada de colas casi ni en los toboganes, en el buffet tampoco y buena comida con la barbacoa en las cenas bastante apetecible. La furgoneta de Juan para la playa cada 10min muy práctica.
The staff, while hardworking and efficient, should have a little more **cheerfulness**.
El personal siendo trabajador y eficaz debe tener un puntito más de "Alegría"
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Very good
Tener un parque acuático a disposición de los huéspedes, el buffet
The hotel’s pool is a little small for the number of guests staying there.
La piscina del hotel es un poco pequeña para la cantidad de personas que se alojan en él.
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Very good
En general todo ha estado muy bien. La comida muy bien. El hotel en general muy bien. Resaltar el servicio de la furgoneta que te lleva y te recoje de la playa, esta a un buen paseo de la playa para ir andando con todos los bártulos.
The water slide pool closes a little early.
El cierre de la piscina de toboganes es un poco temprano.
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Very good
Las playas de cadiz y los toboganes.
The all-inclusive package hardly includes anything, only the items marked with a smiley face. Very little variety.
Rooms were dirty with hairs under the bedside table and on the bed.
Thankfully I was able to change the board basis.
El todo incluido no incluye casi nada, solo lo que tenia una carita. Muy poca variedad.
Habitaciones sucias con pelos debajo de la mesita de noche y cama.
Menos mal que pude cambiar el régimen de estancia.
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Basic
Local bom para família e crianças , variedade de refeições mas sem impressionar. Pessoal do hotel simpático e atencioso
Limpeza no geral, 4 estrelas fraco… quartos com necessidades de limpeza profunda e remodelação.
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El parque acuático 👍
Entertainment was very limited; you had to chase after the staff to find out what activities were available for teenagers.
There were too few staff in the buffet for how large it was and for the occupancy levels.
Animación muy justa , había que estar detrás de ellos para saber lo que había para adolescentes,
Escaso personal en el buffet para lo grande que era y la ocupación que había
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Bien en general, facil de llegar y cerca de la playa. Buena comida y personal muy amable. Buenos shows y entretenimiento para los peques.
Repetitive food, the water park closes early and by 8pm there are no pools available.
Few people for the shows.
Comida repetitiva, cierra pronto el parque acuático y a las 8 te quedas sin ninguna piscina.
Pocos asientos para los shows.
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Very good
Nos ha encantado el hotel, la habitación amplia con un terraza grande con tendedero, bien la limpieza, el buffet bien organizado, no hemos tenido que esperar para poder comer o cenar, los camareros muy atentos. El parque acuático genial, aunque había gente no se formaban grandes colas y hemos podido disfrutar mucho de todos los toboganes. La playa está fenomenal, queda como a 10 minutos caminando pero el hotel ofrece un servicio de furgoneta para bajar que está fenomenal y los conductores super agradables. Un hotel muy recomendable para ir con niños.
What we liked least was that drinks at the buffet weren’t included, but everything else was great.
Lo que menos nos ha gustado es que la bebida en el buffet no estaba incluida, pero por lo demás todo genial.
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Excellent
El parque acuático está genial para los niños
The room cleaning is terrible — they just pull the sheets and that’s it.
The food is good, but there’s very little variety.
La limpieza de las habitaciones es pésima,te estiran las sábanas y ya está.
La comida está buena,pero,muy poca variedad
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Good
El servicio de transporte a la playa finaliza a la 19 hora excesivamente pronto
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La experiencia en el hotel ha sido en general muy buena. He de decir que al entrar en la habitación, me sorprendió encontrarme la cuna para mi hijo de 16 meses, ya que yo no la solicité, pero fue todo un detalle. Las vistas de la terraza también me gustaron y la habitación en general muy cómodo todo y hemos estado muy bien. El buffet en general, también bastante bien, aunque hay algunos productos (Tortitas del desayuno por ejemplo) muy mejorables.
La atención de todo el personal del hotel super bien y todos muy amables.
The area for improvement is the entertainment activities (there are very few for such a family-friendly hotel). I would add more.
El aspecto de mejora son las actividades de animación (son muy pocas para ser un hotel tan familiar). Añadiría más.
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No nos dejaron entrar hasta la hora exacta, poco agradables y la limpieza no muy allá, nos pidieron un sofá cama q era algo incómodo, la comida super repetida para lo q vale no está tan bien
Change the food so there’s more variety, provide beds instead of sofas, and stop having to ask for towels all day because they only gave us two instead of four. Overall, for how expensive it is, it’s not worth returning.
Cambiar la comida más variedad y poner camas y no sofás y todo el día pidiendo toallas xq nos dejaban 2 en vez de 4 en definitiva para lo caro q es no merece la pena volver
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Espaço, variedade da comida,quartos, staff simpaticos
Na recepção ninguem fala português apesar a lingua tão parecida com espanhol. Da comida- peixe sempre sem sal e esta muito seco ou cru. Na opçao te tudo incluido os sneakes devia ser encluido e não 50%, animação e mais para as crianças
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Very good
Lo mejor de todo es el Aquapark dentro del hotel y el servicio de transporte por si quieres ir a la playa
What I didn’t like was that the all-inclusive guests were given priority for every service — for example, when ordering drinks the all-inclusive guests were served cocktails before me because I was with Half Board, and it was the same when paying on the way out of the buffet. Oh, and the barbecue fish were undercooked, and the buffet was repetitive.
Lo que no me gustó es que a los todo incluido le daban prioridad en todos los servicios, como por ejemplo a la hora de pedir las copas que a los todo incluido se les ponía antes los cócteles que a mí por ser a media pensión, y a la hora de pagar al salir del buffet lo mismo, ahh por cierto los pescados de la barbacoa crudos, y el buffet repetitivo
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En general el hotel está muy bien,limpieza ,comida bastante buena ,las instalaciones cuidadas y el personal muy agradable y por si lavor.los espectáculos de la noche y entretenimiento están muy bien.
Daytime entertainment is limited and repetitive. If you go with young children they’ll be kept busy by the Water Slides and playground, but if you have teenagers there’s nothing for them to do or to meet others like in other hotels that organise age-specific groups and activities. If you don’t book an All-Inclusive package, prices are high. The beach is a 10-minute walk away; the hotel offers a van service with a very friendly driver, but it only has eight people, so if many people are waiting you’ll lose time queuing and it’s usually quicker to walk.
La animación durante el día escasa y repetitiva .si vas con niños pequeños se entretienen con los toboganes y parque ,pero como tengas adolescentes no hay nada para ellos entretenerse y conocer a otros como lo hacen en otros hoteles que hacen grupos de edades similares y actividades con ellos.si no vas con todo incluido los precios son elevados . La playa está a 10 minutos andando ,el hotel pone un servicio con una furgoneta para acercarte a la playa con un chofer muy agradable ,pero solo es de 8 plazas ya que si hay mucha gente esperando para ir pierdes tiempo en la espera y sale más a cuenta irte a pie.
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Very good
El hotel en si todo genial tanto trabajadores como estancia. El unico inconveniente de este año que en la habitación nos tocó un sofá cama para el peque que no olía un poco raro por lo demás genial
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Very good
Nos ha encantado! Muy buena animación, comida y servicio
The room cleaning was a little lacking
La limpieza de la habitación un poco justa
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Excellent
La comida deliciosa. El personal muy agradable . Buenos servicios, acceso a la playa en tren.
The water park closes very early, at 19:30h. In summer and in Cádiz, when it stays light until late, the pools and Water Slides could be used more.
El parque acuático cierra muy pronto, a las 19:00. En verano y Cádiz que anoche tarde , podría aprovecharse más las piscinas y toboganes .
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