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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free water park access
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Lobby
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Room options

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

Double Room (extra bed 2 adults and 1 child)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room (extra bed 3 adults)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room (2 extra beds for 4 adults)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Pool View (extra bed 3 adults)

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

Double Room, Pool View (extra bed 3 adults)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Ballena Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Regla - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Chipiona Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Naval Station Rota - 31 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto de Santa María Station - 26 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trinity Irish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Venta el Pinar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Gato - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Abacería - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Ajedrez - ‬6 min drive

About this property

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena

Upscale eco-certified hotel
Consider a stay at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena and take advantage of free water park access, a terrace and a garden. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 200 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

All-inclusive details

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

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property's waterpark is open seasonally from June 6th to September 7th (daily), from September 8th to end of season (Saturday and Sunday), subject to weather conditions.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 17 October and 8 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 8 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
The minimum height to use the waterslides at this property's waterpark is 47 inches (120 cm).
The maximum weight to use the waterslides at this property's waterpark is 242 pounds (110 kg).
This property's waterpark hours are 11 AM - 7 PM
Property Registration Number H/CA/01092

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does ALEGRIA Costa Ballena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is ALEGRIA Costa Ballena pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 8 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is ALEGRIA Costa Ballena located?

This family-friendly Rota hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Playa Agua Dulce, Playa de las Tres Piedras and Ballena Beach. Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club and El Camaleon Chipiona are also within 3 miles (5 km).

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 168 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

tree

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Justin, Gibraltar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and easy going, the staff help me in anything I need.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Neringa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place for families, especially with younger children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Morten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
It was very noisy. Music was load until 12:30 due to concert at the hotel. People were running around with their kids in the hallway until 1:20 am. We had two rooms and non of us had any sleep. We had to travel 6 hrs next day. They must reimburse me for my stay!!! Never seen anything like this very irresponsible from hotel management. They were not any help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was very nice but the water park was not operational which was why we booked the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Spotbot1, Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't ask cos you won't get.
First let me qualify by saying we enjoyed the Hotel and had a lovely holiday. The room was well appointed, the breakfast excellent (I just wish someone would show staff how to fry eggs as 90% were always broken yolks), Alvaro & David on reception were excellent and professional as well as friendly. This is mainly a Spanish visitors hotel & weekends were full, the rest of the time it was very quiet and the Animation team entertained a very few. The entertainment area was very large and included the bar, most guest are All Inclusive and as there are very few eateries close by I can understand that, we traveled to Rota most nights to eat. The down side here is the pool is tiny for the Hotel size, infact I thought it was the childrens pool, however there is a free shuttle bus to the beach. The bath room was tightly packed and almost impossible to reach the bin past the bidet and if you were on the loo and someone tried opening the door you'd get nicely bruise knees or worse still lose a couple of toes it was that close to the loo, however the shower was excellent and tiling nice. Although the room was nice we had numerous problems, Aircon not working properly on arrival, safety deposit box error locking itself 3 times & worst off all as we were leaving for airport, toilet valve sticking and constantly running water, I couldn't even be bothered to report this, mending myself when it happened daily but worst was the fact that the patio door would not close properly or lock and t
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

jørgen

Child frindly
Great place to stay with kids Breakfast fantastik Great bar staff Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Very pleasing
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Naval Station
Here on business with the Naval Station. Excellent place to stay; well within driving distance
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
The only issue was the bed was to hard for me. Other then that very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jose Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
not helpful when someone dies
The hotel was perfect but unfortunately a close relative died somewhere else and we had to leave the hotel. They did not reimburse the money and were not very helpful at all. Terrible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob, san jose, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel did not have my reservation when I arrived. I had to forward a copy of the email I received from Orbitz. Meanwhile, Orbitz states on the email confirmation i received that I do not have to do any such thing, that the hotel should have my reservation by the time I arrive, yadayadayada
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

bob, Silicon Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A happy place indeed.
The hotel has been renovated recently, displaying very modern common areas. The rooms however, show some wear and tear, but are in a very respectably good condition. The bar/restaurant where shows may be viewed is huge, and very comfortable. The shows themselves are very impressive, featuring singers and awesome flamenco dancers. The breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet dining facility is also huge, well staffed and very well - stocked with an excellent selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The best part of my stay at the Alegria hotels is the excellent and professional customer care from every hotel staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

bob, Silicn Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, very nice area, near the beach.
Very nice hotel, in an excellent location, and with easy access to and from downtown, beaches and points in between. The hotel has been recently renovated, the rooms are spacious, with very nice furnishings, and is evident everywhere. Wifi signal is reasonably good, and there are lots of good tv channels. Unfortunately there are no American or English channels to watch on the fairly large flatscreen TV. The hotel has a medium - sized pool with no fitness center to speak of. There are however very nice walk-ways and running paths right outsie the hotel, to help burn off those extra calories from the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very upscale and modern hotel, not far from the beach and bus stop. Great restaurant, with a wonderful breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

hernando, virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel location is very good close to the beach
The breakfast and the diner buffet were excellent .the variety of foods Is great.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Gracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien todo, muy limpio y un personal muy amable. Lo que se podría mejorar es la comunicación con transporte público.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024