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Alegria Costa Ballena AquaFun Hotel
Av. Juan Carlos I s/n, 11520 Rota, Cádiz, Rota
8.6 5556 reviews

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What you need to know about this deal

This deal includes

  • ALEGRIA Costa Ballena AquaFUN 4* in Costa Ballena (Rota - Cádiz)
  • Available with breakfast, half board, full board (drinks not included) and all-inclusive.
This deal is available for travelling: from March 27 to October 13

Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts

  • Babies from 0 to 1: the first one stays for free sharing bed with two adults in double and triple rooms. In case you want to travel with 2 babies in the same room, please contact us here so we can check if it is possible.

General discounts:

  • Children from 2 to 12 years old: 1st child benefits from a 75% discount, 2nd child benefits from a 50% discount.

  • Children from 2 to 11 years old: 1st child benefits from a 75% discount.

Except from 27-03-2024 to 31-03-2024:

  • Children from 2 to 12 years old: the 1st benefits from a 50% discount.

Except from 06-14-2024 to 08-31-2024:

  • Children from 2 to 12 years old: 1st child stays with 50% discount.

Good to know: Discounts for children apply as long as they sleep in the same room with 2 adults or 2 people paying the adult rate.

  • Maximum room capacity is 4 people per room. Good to know: The accommodation does not admit a 5th place in the same room, either adult or child.

Single room surcharge: is approximately 40%, already applied in the prices you will see during the booking process.

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.
Important Information: Once you've completed your booking, please send us a message via the contact section to inform us that you will be travelling with your pet. This allows us to notify the accommodation in advance, ensuring everything is prepared for your arrival.

Destination

Rota, a picturesque coastal town located in the province of Cadiz, Spain, is a perfect destination for those looking for a mix of culture, history, and beautiful beaches.

Top attractions:

  • Castillo de Luna: A medieval castle dating from the 15th century, now the town hall. Visitors can admire its beautiful Gothic-Mudejar architecture and explore its historic courtyards.
  • Plaza de España: The town's central square, surrounded by traditional Andalusian whitewashed buildings, lively cafes and a beautiful fountain.
  • Nuestra Señora de la O Church: A stunning Gothic-Renaissance church with an impressive wooden ceiling and serene interior.
  • Corrales de Rota: Ancient fishing corrals dating back to Roman times, where locals still practice traditional fishing techniques. They can be visited at low tide for a glimpse of Rota's maritime heritage.
  • Base Naval de Rota: Although not open to the public, this large Spanish and US military base has played a key role in Rota's history and local culture.

The best beaches in Rota:

  • Playa de la Costilla: The main beach in town, with golden sand, calm waters and a lively promenade with many restaurants and bars.
  • Playa del Rompidillo: A quieter beach, ideal for families and those who want to relax away from the crowds.
  • Playa de Punta Candor: A wild and unspoilt beach surrounded by sand dunes and pine forests, perfect for nature lovers.
  • Playa de la Ballena: A quiet, spacious beach close to the Costa Ballena resort, ideal for long walks and water sports.

Family-friendly activities:

  • Rota Aquarium: A small but fascinating aquarium showcasing local marine life, perfect for children.
  • Boat trips to Cádiz: Take the ferry from Rota to Cádiz, a fun and scenic way to visit one of Spain's oldest cities.
  • Playgrounds & Parks: Rota has several parks and beach play areas for children, including Parque Atlántico.

Local gastronomy:

  • Urta a la Roteña: Rota's signature dish - local fish (urta) baked with tomatoes, peppers, onions and white wine. A must try!
  • Pescaíto Frito: Fried fish, including anchovies, calamari and prawns, served fresh from the Atlantic.
  • Tortillitas de Camarones: Crispy prawn fritters, a speciality of Cádiz.
  • Sherry wine from Jerez: Rota's proximity to Jerez de la Frontera makes it a great place to sample fino and manzanilla sherry.
  • Arranque Roteño: A rustic cold tomato and pepper dish, similar to salmorejo, perfect for summer days.

Day Trips & Nearby Attractions:

  • Cádiz: Just a 30-minute ferry ride away, Cádiz is one of Spain's oldest cities, known for its historic centre, stunning coastline and lively squares.
  • Jerez de la Frontera: Visit the sherry bodegas, enjoy an Andalusian horse show or experience a live flamenco performance in this historic city just 25 minutes from Rota.
  • Sanlúcar de Barrameda: Famous for its manzanilla sherry and horse racing on the beach, this charming town is just 40 minutes away.
  • Doñana National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, perfect for birdwatching, jeep safaris and exploring unspoilt nature.
  • El Puerto de Santa María: Known for its beaches, seafood restaurants and lively summer nightlife, just 20 minutes away.

Board Basis

  • You can book your stay with ALL INCLUSIVE as long as you book a minimum of 3 nights.

  • Click here to find out everything you need to know about All Inclusive.

Water parks and pools with slides

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • This will be your experience at AQUAFUN Water Park:

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What our customers say about the accommodation

8.6
Very good
Based on 5556 reviews

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7.6 jpg153 Traveled solo April 2024
No big issues
Odour from toilet (probably a dry sink), curtains (for the nite) very used and damaged.
Good
10 Jesus collantes Travelled with family June 2025 The staff is spectacular, friendly, helpful, and always with a smile, especially the staff at the Aqua Fun park bar have an exquisite treatment and kindness.
El personal espectacular, amable, servicial y siempre con una sonrisa, sobre todo el personal del bar el parque de Aqua fun tiene un trato y un agrado exquisito.
I would improve the schedule in the all-inclusive package, which currently ends at 23:00h, and I would extend it until 00:00.
Mejoraría en el todo incluido el horario, que finaliza a las 23:00 y lo ampliaría hasta las 00:00
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8 Marga Travelled with family June 2025 The hotel in general is good. Quality price recommendable. Family hotel. I would definitely repeat. Water Slides are very good. The only thing is that on the first day a girl pooped and they had to close one of them until the next day, so we couldn't enjoy it that day.
El hotel en general bien. Calidad precio recomendable. Hotel familiar. Sin duda repetiría. Los toboganes muy bien. Lo único que el primer día se hizo caca una niña y tuvieron que cerrar uno de ellos hasta el día siguiente por lo tanto ese día no lo pudimos disfrutar.
I didn't like that they put on the website that you had the room at 14:00. We arrived shortly before and it wasn't ready. They told us it would be ready from 14:00 to 15:00h. At 15:30h we went and it still wasn't ready. In the mornings, they didn't have time to clean the room and they came in the afternoon. I didn't think that was right.
No me gusto que ponga en la página web que a las 14.00 tenias la habitación. Llegamos poco antes y no estaba lista. Nos dijeron que estaría de 14 a 15. A las 15.30 fuimos y aún no estaba lista. Por las mañanas no les daba tiempo a hacer la habitación y venían por la tarde. Cosa que no me pareció bien.
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9.1 Sandra Travelled with family June 2025 Very attentive staff, very comfortable and clean beds, and the pool was great for the kids. Amazing breakfast.
Personal super atento, camas muy cómodas y limpias, y el tema piscina estaba súper bien para los niños. Desayuno increíble
Buffet at meals somewhat weaker than I expected.
Buffet en las comidas algo más flojo de lo que me lo esperaba
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8 Francisco June 2025 In general everything is fine. The food is good. The room is good. The bed is spectacular.
En general todo está bien. La comida bien. La habitación bien. La cama espectacular.
The only negative thing is that the shower faucet was leaking.
Lo único negativo es que el grifo de la ducha perdía agua.
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7.4 Fernando Travelled with couple June 2025 Everything is good except for what is explained below.
Todo bien menos lo explicando abajo,
On arrival at reception, I waited in line for 1 hour. They knew how many people were coming because there were only two, even though there were more than four computers. Later, more staff arrived.
En recepción el día de llegada esperando 1 hora en cola ,si saben cuántas personas entraban porque había solo dos si habían más de cuatro ordenadores ,más tarde llego refuerzo.
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6.9 María José Travelled with couple June 2025 Very nice staff, delicious and varied buffet food, very good atmosphere overall.
Personal muy agradable, la comida del buffet riquísima y mucha variedad, muy bien ambiente en general.
Few hammocks if the park is closed, old and not very clean rooms. And the WORST is the All-Inclusive, it's a scam because it hardly includes anything from the menu, I understand that premium drinks are not included, but what about everything else??? Not even non-alcoholic mojitos, that's a SCAM.
Pocas hamacas si el parque está cerrado, habitaciones antiguas y no muy limpias. Y lo PEOR es el Todo incluido, es una estafa porque no incluye casi nada de la carta, entiendo que las bebidas premiun no, pero y todo lo demás??? No mojitos sin alcohol siquiera eso es una ESTAFA
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7.1 Pablo Miguel Travelled with family May 2025 The Water Slides and the super attentive staff.
Los toboganes y el personal súper atento.
The cleanliness leaves much to be desired, and the hotel needs maintenance everywhere.
La limpieza deja mucho que desear, y el hotel necesita mantenimiento por todas partes.
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8.3 Rafael Travelled with couple May 2025 Location and staff
Ubicación y personal
Noise in the rooms (Communion day). Make the check-in more dynamic and not exactly by the reception staff who were charming.
Ruido en las habitaciones ( día Comunión). Hacer el check-in más dinámico y no precisamente por el personal de recepción que fue encantador.
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10 Maria Cruz Travelled with family May 2025 The friendliness of the staff, who gave us unbeatable treatment from the first moment, and the quality of the food and drinks, which despite being All-Inclusive have a first-class kitchen in terms of quality, quantity, and good preparation. The drinks were well-known. Everything was a 10. We would definitely repeat.
La amabilidad del personal, que nos dió desde el primer momento un trato insuperable y la calidad de la comida y bebida, que para ser Todo incluido tienen una cocina de primera en calidad, cantidad y buena elaboracion. Las bebidas conocidas.Todo de 10. Sin duda repetiríamos.
The Water Slides are independent from the hotel, with different schedules and opening times. Although once open, hotel guests can use them 100%. But they are not the hotel's swimming pools. Lack of animation.
Los toboganes son independientes del hotel, con horarios y aperturas diferentes. Aunque una vez abierto, el cliente del hotel puede hacer su uso al 100%. Pero no son las piscinas del hotel. Falta animación.
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