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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Rota with spa and free water park

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Tucked away at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena, an upscale eco-certified hotel near the ocean, you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or rejuvenate at the onsite spa. With WiFi in your room and access to a water park, playground and arcade/game room for some friendly competition.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Why we love this property

Dining and drinks
This hotel offers delicious temptations at its restaurant and bar. Mornings start right with a hearty buffet breakfast to fuel the day's adventures.
Splash into paradise
Discover a refreshing outdoor pool, free water park, and a dedicated children's pool. The pool area comes complete with loungers and umbrellas.

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (extra bed 3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (extra bed 2 adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (2 extra beds 2 adults and 2 children)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (2 extra beds 3 adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (2 extra beds for 4 adults)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View (extra bed 3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View (extra bed 2 adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View (2 extra beds 2 adults and 2 children)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Pool View (2 extra beds 3 adults and 1 child)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View (2 extra beds 3 adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View (2 extra beds 4 adults)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida de Juan Carlos I, S/N, Costa Ballena, Rota, Cadiz, 11520

What's nearby

  • Ballena Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa Agua Dulce - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa de las Tres Piedras - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 34 min drive
  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 26 min drive
  • Jerez de la Frontera (YJW-Jerez de la Frontera Train Station) - 29 min drive
  • Puerto Real Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪chinini beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Venta El Pinar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Bóvedas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Venta Pichichi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito El Poniente - ‬9 min walk

About this property

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena

Bring the family when you stay at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena and have fun at the free water park. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 200 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property's seasonal waterpark is open daily from June 6-September 7, 2025, and on Saturday and Sunday from September 8 through the end of the season, subject to weather conditions.
    • In 2026, this property's seasonal waterpark is open daily from April 2-5, on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from May 2-June 4, daily from June 6-September 20, and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from September 21 to end of season. Hours are subject to weather conditions.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 18 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during October, November, December, January, February, and March.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 10 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

The minimum height to use the waterslides at this property's waterpark is 47 inches (120 centimeters) and the maximum weight is 242 pounds (110 kilograms).

This property's waterpark hours are 11 AM - 7 PM

Property Registration Number H/CA/01092

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Frequently asked questions

Is ALEGRIA Costa Ballena currently open?

The property is closed during October, November, December, January, February, and March.

Does ALEGRIA Costa Ballena offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, ALEGRIA Costa Ballena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 18 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena and nearby?

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around ALEGRIA Costa Ballena like?

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena is a short 11-minute walk from Playa de las Tres Piedras and 12 minutes' walk from Ballena Beach.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within a 10-minute walk and the hotel offers a convenient mini bus service to make it easily accessible. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent resort to take the children. The obvious attraction being the aqua park the hotel provides which is big enough and fun. Also the proximity to the beach from the hotel was a bonus. An enjoyable experience all round. Food was great too and of a high standard.
Justin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms are a bit dated and could do with a refurb. Otherwise food was genrally good and waterpark was amazing for the kids.
Jovan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and easy going, the staff help me in anything I need.
Alejandro, 15-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Flojo, tanto el hotel como el aquapark

Si vas con enanos y dispuesto a sonreír con lo que venga, perfecto. Si no, ten en cuenta que le sobra una estrella: comida normal, limpieza y habitación justita, el baño horrible, una piscina enana fuera del Aquapark, animación inexistente, con una lanzadera para ir a la playa... han querido tapar dos sillas con un solo culo, y ni el hotel ni el parque acuático están a la altura de la pasta que cuesta. Porque sale por una pasta la broma.
jose ramon, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair

El personal ha sido bastante desagradable. Deben entender que si pago un “todo incluído” es porque mis niños y yo pretendemos consumir . Daba la impresión que cada vez que íbamos a una barra molestábamos. Se paga un incremento importante por el “todo incluido” para que te hagan sentir poco menos que un indigente, y te lo sirvan con una desgana y un desprecio que no lo he visto en mi vida. Tampoco ha habido animación para los niños ni en la piscina ni por las noches. Después de varios años puedo afirmar sin equivocarme que no vuelvo a pisar ese hotel.
DANIEL, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy buenos días pasamos
Iryna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Todo muy bien, el personal excelente y la comida, la limpieza era perfecta y mucha variedad de comida y recomendable para niños
Tania, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

El hotel está bien, lo destacable por supuesto es la zona aquafun. Por lo demás el hotel es muy corriente.
juan carlos, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy acogedor y personal muy amable y atentos
Marco, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GP MOTO JEREZ

Nous avons sejourné dans cette hotel pour pouvoir participé au Grand Prix Moto de Jerez.
laure, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Estancia en el hotel

Muy buena, hotel muy bonito y buen servicio.
Francisco javier, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was very noisy. Because of the hotels design, the noise from the lounge/resteraunt area travels up into the hallways and rooms. For those of us that like to go to bed before 10pm, it is very hard to get to sleep.
tree, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy bien todo, muy limpio y un personal muy amable. Lo que se podría mejorar es la comunicación con transporte público.
Maria Gracia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Très bon accueil et service +++
Christine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente para familias con niños.

La experiencia en familia ha ido genial. Cerca de la playa, a 10 minutos a pie y frente a un centro comercial. El personal, de 10. Muy amables. Las instalaciones muy buenas, aunque quizá necesitaría una pequeña renovación. El buffet del desayuno, genial. El de la cena, muy bueno, aunque echaba de menos más variedad de comidas para los niños. El miniclub, excelente, un personal muy atento con los niños y niñas. La cama de la habitación, es el unico defecto que veo...es muy dura...
Nuria Maria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Correcto

El hotel está muy bien. Es amplio y está bien localizado. Nos gustó bastante. Para mejorar pondría la revisión de las alcachofas de la ducha. Pero en general no estaba nada mal
SERGIO, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Mal hotel, precio asequible

Le quitaría 3 estrellas, no hay adecuada limpieza y no son pet friendly. No puedes ni comer en una terraza con tu perro. Me grito un empleado en los pasillos por ir con el perro
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nos encantó el hotel, muy limpio,el personal muy amable, la comida muy buena, y las piscinas son lo más 😜
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Todo muy bien y tranquilo
Miguel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nos gustó el trato hacia los animales y el poder alojarte en cualquier habitación con tu mascota. El spa pequeño, para el precio que cobran
Antonio, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Recomendable para niños

A destacar el buffet con muchísima variedad y la amabilidad del personal . El servicio del mini bus, aunque la playa está a 10 minutos , todo un acierto si vas cargado y Juan el conductor un encanto .. Como nota negativa señalaría que las instalaciones son muy básicas, quizás de un hotel de menor categoría y que al ser un hotel donde hay muchísimos niños es muy muy ruidoso y la animación es básicamente para ellos.
Rocío, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ruido cuadro de luz y wifi deficiente.

Ante un lleno total de agosto, no pude optar por nada, ni ampliar un día mas ni horario de salida mas tarde, y la habitación con algún problemilla de mantenimiento, wifi deficiente.
RAFAEL, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

La mejor estancia que hemos tenido.

Todo super genial. Instalaciones perfectas para unas vacaciones inolvidables. Buffett que no le faltaba de nada, con un personal en comedor muy atentos y agradables.. Lo mejor de todo, la implicación del personal en que no nos faltase de nada, en especial de Eva que desde el primer minuto estuvo siempre atenta a cada detalle, todos los días nos ha sorprendido con su admirable dedicación al cliente. Y no quiero olvidar de comentar el restaurante La Arboleda que se encuentra junto a la piscina, con una cocina a la altura de Estrella Michelín pero a un precio,servicio y atención, mejor que lo que te puedas encontrar en los alrededores.. Si tengo que dar una puntuación general de éste hotel sería "Matrícula de Honor." Volveremos muchas veces sin dudarlo..
Victor Manuel, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amplio y con buena ubicacion
Felix gibert, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Todo estupendo

Hemos estado de maravilla, las niñas super contentas. Nos encantó el desayuno, los espectáculos, animación y el aquagym (el chaval baila super bien). Volveremos
ELADA, 1-night trip