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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun & Spa
Av. Juan Carlos I s/n, 11520 Rota, Cádiz
8.6
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This deal includes
- Hotel ALEGRIA Costa Ballena AquaFUN 4*, in Costa Ballena (Rota, Cadiz).
- Available on a Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board with Full Board (drinks not included) and all-inclusive basis.
Travel Dates: until October 18, 2026.
Water parks and pools with slides
AquaFun Costa Ballena: splash-filled fun for the whole family
AquaFun Costa Ballena is the true heart of the hotel, a compact yet vibrant water park where excitement, laughter and refreshing fun are always guaranteed.
Enjoy the water slides for every taste: orange, blue, green and the spectacular white slide designed for double inflatables, perfect for sharing the experience together. Younger guests will love the Waterplay area, packed with water jets and games in a safe and entertaining environment.
Feeling hungry between slides and splashes? The park also features its own Snack Bar, so you can recharge without missing a second of the fun.
Key information
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Opening dates:
- From May 2 to June 4, open on Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting.
- From June 4 to September 20, open every day.
- From September 21 until the end of the season, open again only on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Opening is always subject to favourable weather conditions.
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Slide opening hours: from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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Conditions of use:
- Minimum height: 1.20 m
- Maximum weight: 110 kg
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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun: Easy Family Fun
At ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun, holidays are meant to be enjoyed to the fullest. A hotel designed for families looking for space, comfort and effortless fun on the Costa de la Luz.
Stay in bright, spacious rooms, from cosy doubles to one-bedroom suites and large quadruple rooms, ideal for travelling with children. Many offer pool views, perfect for planning the first splash of the day.
The Aquafun area is the heart of the hotel, joined by outdoor pools and leisure spaces that turn every day into a new plan for all ages. All this in a quiet setting close to the beach, ideal for relaxed family time.
The hotel also features unique details: a 100-year-old original piece, once used in Asia to process wheat, adds a historical touch among the slides and water fun. And with its naval-inspired, ship-shaped architecture, you’ll feel like you’re on a cruise — firmly on dry land.
A varied buffet and a warm, lively atmosphere, highly rated by guests, complete the experience. A comfortable and reliable choice for memorable family holidays.
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.
Full Board: make the most of every meal
If you choose Full Board, here’s how your dining experience is organised so you can plan ahead with ease:
- Your stay begins with lunch on the day of arrival.
- It ends with breakfast on your departure day.
Would you like to change the order? Simply contact the hotel before arrival and they will confirm if it’s possible. You’ll find the contact number on your booking confirmation, the team will be happy to assist you.
- Please note, this applies to catering only. Be sure to check the official check-in and check-out times to organise your stay smoothly.
Why this destination is a must-visit
Curiosities of Costa Ballena and Rota
Costa Ballena and Rota hide stories and traditions that make the destination even more special.
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Why is it called Costa Ballena? Local legend says that an old whale travelled the world looking for the most beautiful place to rest… and chose this very coastline.
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Nearby, in Chipiona, nature takes centre stage. This area is one of the few remaining habitats of the common chameleon in Spain, earning it the nickname of the chameleon’s kingdom.
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Rota is also known for its strong agricultural roots. Its inhabitants, called mayetos, are famous for their vegetable gardens. Don’t leave without tasting the Arranque Roteño, a local dish related to salmorejo, or sampling the well-known Moscatel wine.
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When the tide goes out, you can spot the impressive fishing corrals, ancient stone structures of Roman and medieval origin used for natural fishing. Today, they are recognised as a Natural Monument.
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And finally, the sunsets. Many say that the golden-sand sunsets of this part of Cádiz are among the most spectacular in the entire peninsula.
Cádiz: history, sea and Andalusian flavour in every corner
Cádiz is often referred to as the oldest city in Western Europe, and it certainly feels like a living history book by the sea. With its charming old town, golden beaches and relaxed pace, Cádiz is a great choice for both families and couples looking to explore a more authentic side of Andalusia.
Make sure you visit:
- The Cathedral of Cádiz and climb its tower for amazing panoramic views.
- The old town, full of narrow cobbled streets, lively plazas, and local shops.
- La Caleta Beach at sunset, an iconic spot where locals gather.
- Torre Tavira with its camera obscura experience for unique city views.
Beaches we think you’ll like:
- Playa de la Victoria: wide, clean and perfect for families.
- Playa de la Caleta: small, charming and right next to the city centre.
- Playa de Cortadura: more natural and quiet, ideal for those who enjoy space and peace.
- Playa Santa María del Mar: a favourite among locals for bodyboarding.
Family-Friendly activities:
- A boat trip around the Bay of Cádiz.
- A day at Genovés Park: green, shady, and great for a picnic.
- Visit the Puppet Museum, fun and unexpected.
- Explore the Castle of San Sebastián via the scenic coastal walk.
Make sure you try these local delicacies:
- Fried fish platters (“pescaíto frito”), especially in local freidurías.
- “Tortillitas de camarones” (crispy shrimp fritters).
- Local cheeses and sherry from nearby Jerez.
- Artisan ice cream from historic heladerías in the old town.
Make the most of your visit and go to ...
- El Puerto de Santa María (20 km): great for wine tasting and riverside dining.
- San Fernando (15 km): a town rich in naval history.
- Vejer de la Frontera (55 km): a whitewashed hilltop village full of charm.
- Jerez de la Frontera (35 km): famous for its sherry, horses, and flamenco.
Key info you should have
Travelling in a group? We make it easy for you
Planning a group holiday? Here’s what you need to know. This accommodation does not accept bookings for more than 8 people. We’ve got you covered!
Get in touch with us through Contact Us and tell us what kind of trip you’re organizing. We’ll guide you step by step to secure your booking the right way, so you can enjoy your holiday without stress or surprises.
Please note: if multiple individual bookings are made with the intention of traveling together, the accommodation may refuse them. Start off right and guarantee your group getaway without complications.
Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts
- Babies aged 0 to 1: the first child stays for free sharing bed with 2 adults.
- In case you want to travel with 2 babies in the same room, please contact us here.
- Children aged 2 to 11:
- 1st stays at 75% discount and 2nd stays at 50% discount.
- From 06-13-2025 to 09-09-2025, both will have a 50% discount.
- Good to know: Discounts for children apply as long as they sleep in the same room as 2 adults or 2 people paying adult rate.
- If you book a room with pool view, children from 2 to 11 years old travel with the above discounts, but pay an additional surcharge:
- 1st child pays a surcharge of approx. 3€ per night and 2nd child pays a surcharge of approx. 5€ per night.
- If you travel from 06/13/2025 to 09/09/2025, the 2 children pay a surcharge of approx. 5€ per night.
- If your stay falls within a period with different discounts, the most restrictive (i.e. the lowest discount) applies. For example: If you travel from June 12 to June 18, the 1st child from 2 to 11 years old will receive a 50% discount instead of 75%.
- The maximum occupancy of the rooms is 4 people. The accommodation does not allow a 5th person in the same room whether adults or children.
- Do you want to book a single room? The surcharge for a single room is approximately 30% of the price of a person staying in a double room. It may vary according to the dates of the holiday and will be applied to the final price of your booking.
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.
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Release date: 08/24/2026 at 19:00
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No big issues
Odour from toilet (probably a dry sink), curtains (for the nite) very used and damaged.
Very good
Hotel familiar orientando totalmente a los de distintas edades. En general está bastante bien. Habitaciones amplias, el buffet aceptable y el aquafun asociado es una ventaja añadida. Completamente lleno y no hubo esperas en ninguno de los procesos de atención. Personal muy bien. Animación adecuada al tipo de clientes.
As the car park was full, we parked in the Aquafun car park. It cost 10 euros per day and the only security was when the water park closed, as the car park was then locked. Not great in this respect. One of the beds wasn’t very stable (1440).
Al estar el parking completo, aparcamos en el parking del aquafun. 10 euros diarios y la vigilancia de la explanada conclusiva al cerrar el parque acuático. Regular en este sentido. Alguna de las camas no estaba muy estable (1440).
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Lo mejor que tiene es el parque acuático
The food is limited, it's always the same, and at the snack bar there's hardly anything. Breakfast finishes at half past ten, and you can't get any food until midday. After eleven at night, you can't order anything else, even though the show starts at ten. It doesn't make sense.
La comida es escasa siempre lo mismo y en los snack no tienes casi nada es mas el desayuno termina a las 10 y media y hasta las 12 no puedes pedir comida y a partir de las 23 no te sirven mas nada cuando el espectáculo empieza a las 22 no se entiende
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La primera vez que íbamos a este Hotel, la habitación estaba muy bien con sus 3 camas más la cuna para el bebé. Buen trato del personal, muy bueno el trato por Juan el conductor encargado de bajar y subir a la gente de la playa pocos hoteles tienen este servicio.
On the negative side, there’s only one bar serving snacks when there should be more, and there aren’t enough car park spaces. There were ants in the bathroom. The buffet at lunchtime wasn’t very varied, with repeated dishes—they could have offered more variety and made better use of the spacious dining hall. I also don’t think it’s right that you pay to enjoy the hotel, the pool, etc., and then find that the pool with Water Slides is full of people from outside who pay as if it were a public pool. In my view, that’s just trying to cash in, especially when we, the hotel guests, are already paying for that service. So what happens is you end up with no free sun loungers, lots of people, queues for the Water Slides—it’s either a hotel service or a public service, but it can’t be both. The pool closing time in summer wasn’t great. The entertainment shows had the music turned up way too loud for the small lounge, and even though we paid for all-inclusive, they made us leave a deposit for the wristbands, which I thought was excessive—I’ve never seen that before.
Como nota negativa, solo hay 1 bar sirviendo nacks deberia haber más, luego no tienen plazas suficientes de parking, había hormigas en el baño, el buffet en la comida poco variado repitiendo platos podría haber más variedad y aprovechar la amplitud del salón, veo mal que pagues un dinero para disfrutar del hotel piscina etc te encuentres que la parte de la piscina con toboganes entre gente de la calle pagando como si fuera una piscina pública, desde mi punto de vista es un querer aprovecharse, cuando los que ya estamos en el hotel pagamos por ese servicio, así pasa te encuentras sin hamacas libres mucha gente, colas para los toboganes o es un servicio del hotel o es un servicio público pero ambos.... el horario de cierre de la piscina en verano, las actuaciones la musica muy elevada para el salón algo pequeño, pagando un todo incluido tengas que dejar una fianza por las pulseras lo veo excesivo nunca lo visto antes
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Very good
Las piscinas espectaculares para ir con niños
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Lo mejor el personal muy amable y las comidas, aunque algún día no entiendo como se acaban las comidas del buffet pronto y no reponen ( por ejemplo: el codillo, ternera,etc)
The all-inclusive is a rip-off. To order at the bar by the Water Slides, you have to wait in endless queues. If people from outside are allowed into the water park, it would only be fair to have one queue for hotel guests and another for the people coming in off the street to order at the bar.
Another thing is the room cleaning, which honestly, for a four-star hotel, leaves a lot to be desired.
In summary, I won’t be coming back to this hotel. I've stayed in three-star hotels that were much better than this one.
Really poor value for money — quite expensive.
El todo incluido es un timo, para pedir en el bar de los toboganes hay que esperar colas interminables, si entra gente de la calle en el parque acuático, lo justo sería una cola para las personas del hotel y otra para la persona de la calle para pedir en el bar
Otra cosa la limpieza de las habitaciones, la verdad que para ser un 4 estrellas, deja mucho que desear
En resumen no volveré al hotel, he estado en hoteles incluso de 3 estrellas bastante mejor que este
Calidad-precio bastante caro
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Disappointing
La comida espectacular y el parque acuático tambien
The cleanliness of the rooms leaves a lot to be desired. €1,780 to sleep on a sofa bed for 3 nights was awful. I won’t be coming back.
Limpieza en la habitaciones deja mucho que desear, 1.780€ para dormir en un sofá cama 3 noches de lo peor, no pienso volver
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Instalaciones en buen estado y parque acuático divertido para las ocasiones en que no te acercas a la playa que está algo apartada
The buffet isn’t bad, but it could be improved if they didn’t cook so much of the food on the griddle. The juice machines in the mornings often didn’t work properly, and the juices were artificial.
El buffet no es malo pero es mejorable si no se hiciesen los productos a la plancha tanto. Las maquinas de zumo de las mañanas en diversas ocasiones no funcionaban convenientemente además de ser zumos artificiales
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Very good
El parque acuático espectacular para los niños, a pesar de no ser exclusivo para el hotel no hay que esperar apenas colas. El buffet variado y rico sin mucha espera tampoco, por mis experiencias en otros sitios. El equipo de animación se lo "curra" bastante con shows diferentes cada vez y que la playa (espectacular como todas las de Cádiz) esté al lado a nosotros no nos ha supuesto un problema, hay transporte a la misma cada 10/15 minutos pero que ni hemos utilizado porque hay un paseo bastante agradable de 10 minutos andando.
If I had to say something, the opening hours of the water park could be longer, until 8:00pm for example... In theory it’s open until 7:00pm, but by 6:45pm they’re already telling you to leave.
Por decir algo, el horario del parque acuático podía ser más amplio, hasta las 20:00 por ejemplo...., en teoría es hasta las 19:00 horas aunque a las 18:45 ya te están "largando"
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Superb
El tema de limpieza en la habitación fue genial, instalaciones, piscinas, comedor, pero en la zona de la terraza de la habitación, en el mobiliario de butacas estaban sucios, con telarañas, pelusas.
Extend the All-Inclusive hours, and extend the closing time of the amusement park.
Ampliar los horarios de todo incluido, ampliar el horario de cierre del parque de atracciones.
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Fabulous
Todo muy bien como siempre.
I called reception because the TV wasn't working, there was no signal and they didn't fix it because the maintenance person was no longer there. I had to figure it out myself by looking at the cables and realised one of them wasn't connected.
Llamé a recepción porque no sé veía la tele, no había señal y no me lo solucionaron porque el de mantenimiento ya no estaba, tuve yo que averiguar mirando los cables que faltaba uno por conectar.
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Me encanta este hotel, voy todos los años, no tengo nada malo que decir, al contrario, encuentro todo lo que necesito en este hotel para poder disfrutar de unas auténticas vacaciones. Buena comida, buen trato, buenas instalaciones, diversión a tope para pequeños y no tan pequeños jejeje. Como novedad de este año, quiero compartir la fantástica iniciativa de nuestra anfitriona Andrea que, después de dejarnos la habitación impecable, esas notas en el espejo era imposible no sonreír, gracias Andrea. Ahh y los animadores de este año, brutal, destacando el concurso 1,2,3.
Una auténtica maravilla. Antes del retorno, no hay nada como disfrutar del spa, buen servicio y precios económicos, todo un lujo.
Do the machines in the games room break down a lot?
Las máquinas de la sala de juegos, se estropean mucho 😅
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Ha bajado la calidad de la comida.
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La amabilidad del personal de recepción de limpieza y del comedor
The all-inclusive service in the water park area
El servicio de todo incluido en la zona del parque acuático
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La comida estaba buenísima y muy variada. Muy bien ubicado, cerca de la playa y un servicio de autobús para llevarte a la playa maravilloso. El personal muy amable en especial al servicio de limpieza, muy amables y serviciales. El parque acuático les encanto a mis hijos.
There were a few ants in my children's room, but we reported it to the cleaning staff and they resolved it immediately.
En la habitación de mis hijos había hormiguitas pero se lo comunicamos al personal de limpieza y lo solucionaron enseguida.
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Lo mejor del hotel la comida estaba muy buena y tiene transporte con un chofer muy agradable que te lleva y trae a la playa
I would improve the All-Inclusive because there are time restrictions and there is a lack of control over room cleaning. We had to complain three times to get our room cleaned, as they went two days without cleaning it.
Mejoraría el todo incluido porque tiene restricciones de hora y hay descontrol con el tema de la limpieza de habitaciones,tuvimos q reclamar 3veces que nos limpiaran la habitación, porq se llevaron dos días sin limpiarla
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El hotel está muy bien en base a:
- Esta ubicado en un buen sitio no en primera línea de playa pero el bus te lleva (muy amable el conductor) y la playa es espectacular.
- El comedor está muy bien porque es grande y no está saturado, hay una terraza estupenda y siempre hay sitio. Camareros simpáticos. La comida para ser un hotel de TI está muy decente con barbacoa por las noches.
- Habitaciones amplias y muy limpias.
- El parque temático es lo mejor. Al estar separado del hotel no hay ruido en el hotel si te apetece estar tranquilo. Siempre hay tumbonas y flotadores disponibles. El snack de allí tiene comidas, nada del otro mundo pero bien para un día. El día de salida nos dejaron disfrutar del parque también todo el día.
Excessive prices at the drinks bar for those of us without drinks included.
Excesivo precio en el bar de bebidas para los que no las llevamos incluidas.
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Superb
Llegamos antes de la hora de entrada pero sin problema disfrutamos de las instalaciones mientras nuestra habitación estaba lista. La habitación muy bien, grande y espaciosa (familia de 4 miembros), necesitábamos una silla de plástico para la ducha y rápidamente nos la proporcionaron. La limpieza de la habitación muy bien, además del personal muy amable. Las piscinas y parque acuático bien y sin mucha espera en toboganes. Siempre que hemos ido hemos encontrado hamacas disponibles. La playa está cerca andando pero sino quieres puedes ir en furgoneta, que la pone el hotel, además que podrás disfrutar de la compañía y gracia que tiene Juan, su chófer, un hombre encantador. La comida bastante buena y completa, me gustó lo de la barbacoa por la noche.
I liked everything a lot, but if I had to suggest one improvement it would be the entertainment. It’s very good but limited. The kids’ room is great for children, but for those who are a bit older — not yet teens — there isn’t much for them.
Me ha gustado todo mucho pero si tuviera que mejorar algo sería la animación. Que esta muy bien pero es escasa. Para los más pequeño está muy bien la sala pero si son un poco más grandes pero aún no llegan a "teen" hay poca cosa.
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Fabulous
Lo mejor la comida sin duda , mucha variedad
The opening hours — that the water park closes at 19:30h and that from 20:00 you no longer have access to the pools — this is the first time this has happened to us.
Los horarios , que a las 19 cierre el parque acuático y que a partir de las 20 no tengas acceso a las piscinas es la primera vez que nos pasa
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Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable, la he disfrutado en una familia de 23 personas y no podríamos pedir mas
In my opinion, there should be a deep pool
Para mi gusto debería haber una piscina profunda
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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Aquafun & Spa
8.6
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