4-Sterne Erlebnishotel El Andaluz, Europa-Park Freizeitpark & Erlebnis-Resort
Europa-Park-Str. 4+6 | 77977 Rust, Germany
Overview
The 4-star El Andaluz Hotel is located on the grounds of Europe's largest theme park, Europa Park. It is the oldest hotel in the park. Following the refurbishment, it now shares an inner courtyard, lobby and reception area with the neighbouring Spanish-style Castillo Alcazar Hotel, and guests have access to new services.
The Andalusian castle-style rooms all have a Spanish flair, in perfect harmony with the double-decker children's beds and themed rooms typical of Europa-Park hotels. Sun blinds on the windows ensure that babies' naps are not disturbed, and double doors guarantee peace and quiet in the room.
Dining options at El Andaluz Europa-Park Hotel are limited to two restaurants. However, the proximity of the Colosseo and Castillo Alcazar hotels, as well as the park's cafés and restaurants, make it easy to eat out throughout the day. And the buffet (free vouchers given to guests at check-in) is no different from a typical breakfast in a European four-star hotel. The park's mascot, Euromyshonoka, is sure to make an appearance to check how diligently the children are eating their morning portions.
Of course, the main attraction at El Andaluz is Europa Park. The entertainment starts with a merry-go-round on the doorstep, continues in the play area and on the park's paths, and culminates in an evening children's disco with a real DJ. Those who get too hot for the rides can cool off on the waterslides in the shared courtyard of the Castillo Alcazar. The main thing is not to get too carried away with the evening's entertainment. You'll need to get up early the next morning to take advantage of early access to the rides for guests staying in the park's hotel area.
Why We Love It
- Location on the site of Europe's largest amusement park
- Separate entrance to the park from the hotel, tickets available at reception
- Access to some attractions 30-60 minutes before the park opens
- Free admission to the park one hour before closing time on day of arrival
- Double doors and blinds on room windows
- Shared courtyard with Castillo Alcazar and access to the entertainment at Castillo Alcazar
- Walking distance from Aldi supermarket
- Breakfast buffet included in room price
Things to Know
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Baby cots for a fee
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Amenities for kids
Rides
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Kids pool
Play area
Crib
Family room
Facilities
- Fitness centre for children over 16
- Children's disco with Euromouse (outdoors in summer, in winter at the hotel)
- Children's pool
- Waterslide pool (shared patio with Castillo Alcazar)
- Breakfast time with Europa-Park characters (in summer from 7:45 to 8:45, in winter from 8:30 to 10:00)
- Entrance to some Europa-Park attractions before the park opens (30 minutes in summer, 60 minutes in winter)
- Children's play corner
- Garden with pond and fountains on the patio
Room and Food
- Free breakfast vouchers
- Vegetarian menu
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Cereals, pastries, yoghurt, meat dishes, cheeses, egg dishes, dried fruit, jam, cream, breakfast juices
- Breakfast to go
- Vending machines with drinks and snacks
- Drinking water in room (except Standard and Comfort rooms)
- Original bunk beds
- Accommodation for children under 4 years old without an extra bed — free of charge
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Hotel info
| Country: | Germany |
| Region: | Munich |
| Category: | Amusement parks |
| Airport: | 174 km |
| Address: | Europa-Park-Str. 4+6 | 77977 Rust, Germany |
| Phone: | +49 7822 860-5679 |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
Directions
El Andaluz Europa-Park Hotel is located in the hotel zone of Europe's largest amusement park Europa Park near Rust, Germany. The hotel is 174 km from Stuttgart International Airport and 238 km from Frankfurt International Airport. The journey by car from either airport takes no more than 2-3 hours.
By train: From Frankfurt to Rust, take the Offenburg-Ringsheim route; from Stuttgart take the Mannheim-Offenburg-Ringsheim route, with connections to another train in Mannheim and Offenburg. From Munich you can get to Ringsheim via Stuttgard.
Ringsheim itself is only 5 km away from Europa Park. There is a regular bus service from its train station towards the amusement park, which runs past the hotel area, including El Andaluz Europa-Park Hotel.
Amenities
- Wi-fi
- Pool
- Gym
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Laundry/Dry cleaning
- Iron
- Elevator
- Parking
- Car rental
- Transfer
- Open pool
More
- 24 hour reception
- Outdoor pool (07:00 - 22:00, summer)
- Pool towels (at reception)
- New England Fitness Centre (07:00 - 22:00, for children over 16 years)
- Marrakesh Sauna (Summer 16:00 - 22:00, Winter 18:00 - 22:00, ages 18 and over, closed off season)
- Spa complex Santa Isabel (09:00 - 21:00, weekend 10:00 - 21:00)
- Hotel parking (free of charge)
- Wi-Fi (free of charge)
- Restaurants and bars
- Car hire
- Hotel shuttle
- Laundry/dry cleaning/ironing/shoe shine
- Currency Exchange
- ATMs
- Souvenir shops
- Non Smoking Rooms
- Smoking areas
- Heating
- Accommodation with pets (on request)
Accommodation details
Located within Europa Park, the hotel is built in the Andalusian style, with long galleries, a terracotta façade and a tropical courtyard garden. The 192 rooms continue the Spanish theme with hand-painted murals on the walls and terracotta tiles:
Standard 24-26 sqm, with stepped Spanish style balconies and bunk beds for children. The room has a king-size bed, desk and dining table with chairs, flat-screen TV. Bathroom with shower cubicle. Sun blinds on the balcony. Maximum occupancy 4 people.
Comfort 24-26 sqm, with furnished balcony and minibar. In the room — large double bed, seating, tea table. Bathroom with shower cabin. Maximum occupancy is 3 persons.
Deluxe 42-44 sqm, with separate bedroom and living room. The bedroom has hand-painted walls, a large double bed and bedside tables. The living room has a sofa and a bunk bed, a desk, armchairs and a tea table in the sitting area. The floor in the sitting area is carpeted. The bathroom has a bath. Maximum occupancy is 5 persons.
Junior suite 31 sqm, with a balcony overlooking the carousel in front of the hotel. The room features a large double bed and a sofa bed, armchairs and a tea table, a truismo and a wardrobe. The balcony has sun blinds. The bathroom has shower and bathtub. Daily newspapers are available. Maximum occupancy is 2 guests.
Themed suite 43-55 sqm, themed in 6 different styles, with balconies, separate bedroom and living room. The bedroom contains a double spring bed and lounge furniture. The living room has a sofa, upholstered furniture and a bunk bed. There are two TV sets, a safe, a bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and room style bathroom furniture. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.
The Royal suite is 55 sqm with a large furnished balcony accessible from the bedroom and spacious living room and two TVs. The bedroom has a double spring bed and the living room has a sofa with armchairs, a bunk bed and a desk. The bathroom has a bathtub and an additional separate toilet. On the balcony — a tea table with chairs, another table — near the bench sofa. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.
Room amenities
- Bathroom with bath and/or shower
- Hairdryer
- Cosmetic mirror, bathrobes (except Standard and Comfort rooms)
- Flat screen TV
- Sofa or sofa bed
- Overhead lights and nightlights (including one beside each cot)
- Air conditioning
- Work desk
- Mini-bar (except in Standard rooms)
- Safe box (in Themed suite and Royal suite)
- iHome dock (except Standard and Comfort rooms)
- Tiled floor
- Heating
- Internet Wi-Fi (free)
Food and Drink
There is a restaurant and bar on site which is only open during the park season. Guests are given complimentary vouchers on arrival for breakfast, which is served in the on-site restaurant until 10am.
The morning buffet is typical of European 4-star hotels, with the obligatory cereals, dried fruit, jams, pastries, yoghurt, cheese spreads and meat dishes.
As lunch approaches, Don Quichotte's a la carte service begins, offering variations of international and Spanish cuisine, from classic paella and tortilla to exquisite king prawns in oil. Diet meals and vegetarian menu are available.
In the evening, Don Quichotte's baton is taken up by El Circo bar, whose name is more than just a reference to the circus. The interior makes you wonder if you are in the bar or backstage. Light snacks and cocktails are the perfect way to end a long day at the park.
What the hotel lacks in food and beverage options, it makes up for in its location. Firstly, there are two other Europa Park hotels, Colosseo and Castillo Alcazar, just a stone's throw away from El Andaluz. Secondly, there are all sorts of restaurants and cafes scattered around the park itself, a full list of which can be found on the park's website (http://europapark.de/en/park/food-and-beverage-europa-park). Food and drinks are available at the nearby Aldi supermarket, which sells food and drink at lower prices than inside the park.
On arrival, guests receive a welcome basket of fruit and a bottle of water from the hotel. For anniversaries, guests receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and fruit bowl.
There are restaurants and bars in the hotel:
- Don Quichotte Restaurant (11:00 - 22:00). International and Spanish cuisine, à la carte service.
Open during park season only
- El Circo Bar (21:00 - last call). Drinks, cocktails, snacks
Open during park season only
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