ALEGRIA Costa Ballena (Rota, ESP): Reviews & Deals

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Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free water park access

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

All-inclusive

Bar

Pet-friendly

Pool

Spa

Parking available

Explore the area

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

Playa Agua Dulce
10 min walk
Playa de las Tres Piedras
11 min walk
Ballena Beach
12 min walk
Rota (ROZ-Naval Station Rota)
21 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

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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Pool

All-inclusive

Spa

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About the area

Rota

A family-friendly stay in Rota awaits you at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Playa Agua Dulce and Playa de las Tres Piedras. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a free water park and a restaurant. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Rota hotel you'll find Naval Station Rota.

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

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free water park access

Some rates at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena offers its guests a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly ALEGRIA Costa Ballena. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Rota hotel is smoke free.

200 guestrooms or units

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Games room or arcade

Pool or billiards table

Terrace

Garden

Television in lobby

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena offers 200 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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

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

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: EUR 10 per pet, per night
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 18 lb per pet)
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number H/CA/01092

We should mention

On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yep, ALEGRIA Costa Ballena has a self car park for EUR 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yep, ALEGRIA Costa Ballena is a short 12-minute walk from Ballena Beach.

Is there a spa on site at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena.

Does ALEGRIA Costa Ballena have a pool?

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is ALEGRIA Costa Ballena family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that ALEGRIA Costa Ballena is a hit with families.

Does ALEGRIA Costa Ballena serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

No, ALEGRIA Costa Ballena does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at ALEGRIA Costa Ballena?

There isn't one on site, but Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Justin, Gibraltar

Travelled with family

28 June 2024

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

30 June 2023

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

6 June 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children

18 June 2021

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

1 June 2021

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Marcus

10 July 2020

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

13 Oct 2019

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

3 Aug 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 July 2019

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

3 Oct 2018

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

11 Sept 2018

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

21 Aug 2018

Very pleasing

Great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chad

5 Aug 2018

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

12 July 2018

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 July 2018

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

18 June 2018

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

15 May 2018

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

18 Apr 2018

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

14 Apr 2018

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

5 Apr 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Mar 2018

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

15 Oct 2017

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

Maria Gracia

8 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

María Dolores

5 May 2024

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

28 Apr 2024

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

Très bon accueil et service +++

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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