ALEGRIA Costa Ballena

4.0 star property
Guests lounge by the refreshing pool on comfortable sunbeds beneath shady umbrellas or explore the surrounding area with convenient bicycle rentals nearby

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ALEGRIA Costa Ballena, an upscale eco-certified hotel near the ocean, offers a peaceful sun terrace for relaxation and an onsite spa for rejuvenation. Rooms come with WiFi, while families appreciate the water park, playground, and arcade room for some friendly competition.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

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

Double Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (extra bed 3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (extra bed 2 adults and 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (2 extra beds for 4 adults)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View (extra bed 3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 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

Located in Rota, ALEGRIA Costa Ballena is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballena Beach and Playa Agua Dulce, while Moscatel Museum and Rafael Alberti Foundation are cultural highlights. Visit our Rota travel guide
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

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

  • Upscale family-friendly 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 onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a billiards/pool table
    • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All 200 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other 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 onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

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

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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.

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 18 lbs per pet)

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 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

We should mention

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

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 18 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

ALEGRIA Costa Ballena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 179 reviews

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