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ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata Aquafun
C/ Juegos de Argel s/n, Retamar
7.9
2558 reviews
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This deal includes
- Hotel ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata Aquafun 4* located in El Toyo-Retamar (Almeria).
- Available with Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board or in All-Inclusive (booking 3 nights or more).
- Available in standard room or with partial ocean view.
Travel Dates: until September 18, 2026.
Your perfect stay
ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata Aquafun: sunshine, relaxation and effortless escapes in Almería
ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata Aquafun is the perfect choice for a carefree Mediterranean getaway. With its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, it’s made for travellers looking to unwind while enjoying excellent value.
The hotel boasts large outdoor pools, sunny terraces and charming garden areas, ideal for soaking up the Andalusian sunshine. Its buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of options, while daily entertainment brings fun for all ages.
Located in Retamar, just a short stroll from the beach and close to the breathtaking Cabo de Gata Natural Park, it combines tranquillity with easy access to local attractions and services.
Guests often praise the spacious facilities, impeccable cleanliness and friendly staff, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Let the sunshine set the rhythm… and turn your next escape into something truly unforgettable.
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This deal has 2 types of rooms.
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During the booking process, you can choose between:
- Standard: the most affordable option
- Partial sea view: these are rooms overlooking the pool and facing the sea. Please note that the orientation of each room may vary and, therefore, the sea view may be more or less reduced.
IMPORTANT: on the hotel's website or other online portals, this room is marketed as "sea view room". They are really the same rooms, but we prefer to name them as such to avoid misunderstandings.
Meals & more
Full Board at the hotel: how meals are organised
If you book your stay with Full Board, please note the order of the meals included, so you can plan your stay with complete peace of mind.
- Your stay will begin with lunch on the day of arrival.
- Your stay will end with breakfast on the day of departure.
The hotel specifies that this order cannot be changed, as restaurant capacity is carefully managed to ensure smooth service for all guests.
- Good to know: This only applies to the restaurant service. Please check the key collection and check-out times to organise your stay comfortably.
You can book your ALL-INCLUSIVE stay for a minimum of 2 nights through August 2. For stays beginning on or after August 3, a minimum stay of 3 nights is required
- Want to see what’s included? Click here!
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.
Why this destination is a must-visit
Curiosities of Retamar - El Toyo
Retamar and El Toyo are two areas often mentioned together, yet they reveal distinct personalities. This is one of Almería’s most promising zones, shaped by the fusion of residential tradition and the modern energy of major international events.
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The Mediterranean Games Legacy
El Toyo as you see it today was born from the Almería 2005 Mediterranean Games. The neighborhood was purpose-built to host the Mediterranean Village, welcoming elite athletes from around the world. Many of today’s upscale residential complexes were once home to sporting champions — a legacy that still defines its character. -
A “Garden City” Concept
Unlike the historic center of Almería, El Toyo was designed with a low-density urban vision.-
Green living: Kilometres of bike lanes and wide pedestrian promenades invite you to move freely and enjoy the outdoors.
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Clean skyline: Much of the electricity and telecommunication infrastructure runs underground, creating an uncluttered, modern coastal landscape.
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The Gateway to Cabo de Gata
Retamar stands as the literal entrance to the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. It is the final urban hub before protected nature begins. Stay in a luxury hotel and, within five minutes by car, reach the untouched beauty of Las Amoladeras — an unbeatable strategic location. -
Alborán Golf Course
El Toyo features an 18-hole, par-72 golf course that has become a regional benchmark. Designed with sustainability in mind, it incorporates native plant species and efficient irrigation systems adapted to Almería’s semi-arid climate. -
The Origins of Retamar
While El Toyo represents 21st-century modernity, Retamar began expanding in the 1960s and 1970s. Initially conceived as a summer retreat for Almería’s affluent families seeking distance from the city’s bustle, it is now fully integrated into the metropolitan landscape. -
A Privileged Microclimate
Thanks to its open bay location and surrounding orography, the area typically enjoys slightly warmer winters than the capital and a constant sea breeze that tempers the summer heat — a natural advantage you can feel year-round.
Cabo de Gata: wild beaches, volcanic landscapes and pure nature
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park is one of Spain’s most unique coastal destinations, where volcanic landscapes meet crystal-clear waters and untouched beaches. Located in Almería, this protected natural park offers a more rugged, authentic Mediterranean experience—perfect if you’re looking to disconnect, explore nature, and enjoy some of the most unspoilt coastline in southern Europe.
Make sure you visit:
- Los Genoveses Beach, one of the most iconic and pristine beaches in the park.
- Cabo de Gata Lighthouse, with dramatic cliffs and panoramic sea views.
- The salt flats (Salinas de Cabo de Gata), where you might spot flamingos.
- San José village, a charming base with great restaurants and a relaxed vibe.
- Monsul Beach, famous for its volcanic rock formations and cinematic scenery.
Beaches we think you’ll like:
- Playa de los Genoveses: wide, wild, and surrounded by dunes.
- Playa de Mónsul: unique volcanic formations and shallow waters.
- Cala de Enmedio: secluded, with striking white rock formations.
- Playa de los Muertos: stunning turquoise waters, though access is steep.
- Cala del Plomo: peaceful and less crowded, ideal for a quiet escape.
Family-friendly activities:
- Easy coastal hikes with breathtaking views and plenty of photo spots.
- Snorkelling in crystal-clear waters full of marine life.
- Boat trips along the coast to discover hidden coves.
- Visiting small fishing villages and enjoying local markets.
- Birdwatching at the salt flats, especially fun for curious kids.
Make sure you try these local delicacies:
- Fresh grilled fish, especially red mullet and sea bass.
- Arroz caldoso (brothy rice dish) with seafood.
- “Gurullos”, a traditional stew with pasta and rabbit or seafood.
- Local tapas with Mediterranean flavours.
- Desserts made with almonds, a staple of the region.
Make the most of your visit and go to...
- Níjar (30 min): known for its artisan crafts and pottery.
- Almería city (40 min): for its Alcazaba fortress and historic centre.
- Tabernas Desert (1h): Europe’s only desert, famous for western film sets.
- Carboneras (30 min): a coastal town with great seafood and beaches.
Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts
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Babies aged 0 to 1: the first one stays FREE sharing bed with two adults.
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This option is only available in double and triple rooms.
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Children aged 2 to 11: they travel at a discount depending on the dates and meals you choose:
- Are you travelling on Bed & Breakfast with Half Board or Full Board basis? The 1st and 2nd child travel with a 50% discount, except if travelling from September 8, which stays FREE.
- Have you selected ALL INCLUSIVE? The 1st stays with a 75% discount, or for 9€ per night depending on the dates of your booking, and the 2nd stays with a 50% discount.
- If you book a room with partial sea view, children will have an additional surcharge of approximately 6 € per night.
- 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.
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The maximum capacity of the rooms is 4 people:
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Travelling with children? The maximum capacity is 2 adults + 2 children or babies per room.
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Are you all adults? In this case the maximum occupancy is 4 adults per room.
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The accommodation does not admit a 5th place in the same room, whether adult, child or baby.
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- Do you want to book a single room? The surcharge for a single room is approximately 23€ per night per room. It may vary depending on the dates of the holiday and you will see it applied in 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
- Pets are not allowed in the pool and restaurant areas.
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Release date: 05/13/2026 at 11:00
What our customers are saying about the accommodation
7.9
Very good
Based on 2558 reviews
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Buffetten waren uitgebreid, show cooking had lekkere gerechten gemaakt door sympathieke koks.
Mooie omgeving !
Heel gehorige kamers (kamer met tussendeur).
Heel erg druk omwille van jeugdgroepen die doorheen het hele hotel ongecontroleerd hun gang gingen en vooral in het restaurant enorm veel lawaai en chaos veroorzaakten.
Restaurant erg ongezellig... 'refter' zou een betere omschrijving zijn.
Very good
Lo mejor ha sido la instalación de piscinas con toboganes es perfecto para los niños y sin duda la animación y animadores de 10
The food wasn’t very high quality or well prepared; we stayed here the previous year and it was excellent, but this year it was a bit disappointing.
La comida, no tenia mucha calidad ni mucha elaboración esquisita, estuvimos año anterior y era excelente, este año ha dejado un poco que desear
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Fabulous
La piscina y las actuaciones y servicio en general
Longer bar opening hours
Más horario de bar
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Superb
Toboganes, piscinas , animacion y berri
They need to clean — it's disgustingly dirty: the rooms, the dining room and the pool loungers. What a filthy place; there was hair under the sheets, the desk drawer was dirty as if nobody had wiped it in five days, the dining-room chairs and tables were dirty, the highchairs were dirty — really disgusting. There was a strong bad smell around the pool area. And then the buffet: rice and fideuá every day, very monotonous for such a large hotel. One more thing: the terraces of the rooms open directly onto the car park with no barrier — I was with a baby and they could easily have gone into the car park.
Tienen que limpiar esta asquerosamente sucio, tanto las habitaciones, el comedor y las hamacas de las piscinas. Qué cosa más asquerosa, las camas debajo de la bajeras tenían pelos, el cajón del escritorio sucio ni pasarle un trapo en 5 días, en el comedor las sillas sucias, las mesas sucias, las sillas de bebés sucias, vamos un asco. El mal olor a darro en la zona de piscina. Y luego está el tema del bufé, todos día arroz y fideuá, muy monotono para un hotel tan grande. Otra cosa la terrazas de las habitaciones que están pegando al parking sin una valla, yo iba con un bebé y se iba hacia el parking.
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Disappointing
La animación para adultos y sobretodo el animador Carlos es una gran persona
The reception staff and the cleaners
El personal de recepción y la limpieza
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Very good
Estar relajada, el niño entretenido con las múltiples actividades.
Some products could be of better quality
Algunos productos podrían ser de mejor calidad
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Los animadores infantiles muy bien, las piscinas geniales.
Everything generally fine
Todo en general bien
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Superb
Zona exterior de piscina, toboganes.
Food (little variety and poor quality), dirty rooms and constantly unclean bathrooms in the main areas, the all-inclusive doesn’t include mojitos or piña coladas, poor hygiene at the all-inclusive beach bar (food left uncovered outdoors: full of flies on pastries, burgers... chewy chips, dried-out sandwiches).
There are similar hotels that are cheaper and better.
Comida (poca variedad y calidad), limpieza habitaciones, baños de zonas comunes sucios continuamente, el todo incluido no incluye mojitos ni piña colada, poca higiene en el chiringuito de todo incluido (comida al aire libre, sin tapar: lleno de moscas encima de bollos, hamburguesas...patatas fritas correosas, sándwich resecos).
Hay hoteles similares más baratos y mejores.
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Pleasant
Hemos disfrutado, porque los niños no son conscientes de las carencias y viéndolos disfrutar....
Despite having new water facilities, they are in poor condition. The cleaning service was awful — there were always hairs everywhere. The buffet staff were terrible, and the food... what can I say. Frozen food: they literally took food out still rock-hard and put it on the griddle; the pizzas were either burnt or completely raw. Culinary variety: zero.
A pesar de tener instalaciones acuáticas nuevas, están en mal estado, el servicio de limpieza pésimo, pelos siempre por todos sitios, el personal de buffet, pésimo, y la comida ya... Para que decir... Comida congelada, en la plancha ponían la comida sacada literal hecha piedra de congelada y la ponían a la plancha , las pizzas o achicharradas o crudas por completo, variedad gastronimica 0...
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Pleasant
El. Hotel. Es muy bonito, limpio y bien cuidado. Esta a 5 min de la playa lo que lo hace ideal pero las actividades del hotel están bastante bien y la comida esta muy bien
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Superb
El personal se esfuerza en resolver cualquier cosa que se ofrezca. La limpieza de las habitaciones y zonas comunes del edificio ppal
The food is frozen or low quality...unworthy of a 4*, mostly just pasta, rice and fried food most of the time. The bins should be emptied more often. It's not right that the all-inclusive only runs until 23:00h, but if you pay extra they'll serve you until 00:00. You have to pay a surcharge for certain snacks and drinks.
La comida es congelada o de baja calidad...impropia de un 4* , solo pasta arroz y fritanga en la mayoría de las ocasiones. La limpieza de las papeleras debería hacerse más a menudo. No está bien que el TI solo sea hasta las 23 pero si lo pagas aparte si t sirvan hasta las 00. Hay que pagar suplemento para optar a determinados snacks y bebidas
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Very good
Buen servicio de restauración en general, las instalaciones están en buen estado. El parque acuático está muy bien para los peques, y el snack bar de la piscina es bastante completo. Habitaciones espaciosas aunque la que nos tocó tenía una terraza que literalmente da al parking, las cosas que puedas dejar se podrían robar muy fácilmente
There’s no coffee service at the buffet. You have to wait until the buffet finishes to go to whichever café is open, because they don’t open until the buffet closes. If you eat early you can’t have a coffee until hours later.
No tienen servicio de café en el buffet. Tienes que esperar a que finalice el servicio de buffet para ir a la cafetería que haya abierta que no abre hasta que no cierra el buffet. Si comes a primera hora no puedes tomarte un café hasta horas más tarde.
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Fabulous
Comida en general, cantidad, variedad y calidad correcta. Piscinas con toboganes divertidas y personal muy bueno.
The room. At least the one we were given had a blocked sink and shower. It was also on the ground floor with direct access to the car park and the only thing locking the balcony was a screw... very bad!!!!
La habitación. Al menos la que nos tocó tenia el lavabo y la ducha atrancada. Además era una planta baja con acceso directo al aparcamiento y como único seguro un tornillo para cerrar el balcón...muy mal!!!!
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Fabulous
El personal del hotel super agradables, las instalaciones muy bien, las piscinas muy bien, siempre encontrabas amacas.las habitaciones de la planta baja con su propia terraza.La comida no mucha variedad pero la suficiente y de calidad.nos ha encantado
The cleanliness of the main areas. People in general are a bit piggish and the bins were always overflowing.
La limpieza de las zonas comunes.La gente en general somos un poco marranos y las basuras estaban siempre a tope.
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A nivel de niños animación y las piscinas con toboganes genial.
The cleanliness in the room
La limpieza en la habitación
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Very good
Los toboganes, las habitaciones eran muy bonitas, zona de recepción muy bien cuidada, el mini club muy divertido, los espectáculos también muy entretenidos, muchísimas hamacas,
The bathroom in the rooms, cleanliness, the air conditioning is very old and difficult to operate, the room TV is also very outdated, the buffet, in my opinion, leaves a lot to be desired and the so-called all-inclusive service is not all-inclusive at all.
Los baños de las habitaciones, limpieza, el aire acondicionado muy antiguo y difícil de manejar, televisor de la habitación muy anticuado también, el buffet para mi gusto deja mucho que desear y el servicio de todo incluido que dan no es para nada todo incluido.
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Pleasant
A mejorar la limpieza de cubertería y vajilla.
La comida monótona.
El horario de todo incluido restringido de 11 a 23 horas y sin mucha variedad.
No lo consideraría como un cuatro estrellas
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Pleasant
Hemos viajado con niños y ha sido magnifico. Super encantador con los toboganes, animaciones tanto para niños como adultos desde la mañana hasta la tarde/noche, habituaciones amplías y limpias, el buffet en cada servicio muy bien, variado y rico.
To say something negative, the toilet paper is single-ply, super thin...
And the shower curtain could be a bit bigger, as you have to be careful when showering so water doesn't splash onto the bathroom floor.
Por poner algo negativo, el papel higiénico es de una capa, súper fino…
Y la lámpara de la ducha podría ser un poquito más grande ya que tienes que tener cuidado al ducharte para que no salpique agua al suelo del baño.
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Superb
El descanso y la tranquilidad del lugar
There should be a double bed in every room
Debiera tener una cama de matrimonio en cada habitación
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Fabulous
La tranquilidad!
Longer bar opening hours and both bars open at the same time.
Más horas de bar y que los dos bares estuvieran funcionando simultáneamente.
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ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata Aquafun
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Retamar, Costa de Almería
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