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Illa Fantasia · Spain

Hotels in Illa Fantasia

Illa Fantasia is one of Catalonia's biggest open-air water parks, set in the Maresme hills above the coast between Mataró and Barcelona. Families base themselves in the nearby Maresme and Vallès towns for a slides-packed day trip or a longer summer stay.

Illa Fantasia sits above the Maresme coast, roughly halfway between Barcelona and Mataró, and draws families from across Catalonia for a full open-air day of slides, a wave pool and a lazy river. Most visitors don't sleep inside the park itself: they base themselves in the coastal towns of Mataró, Vilassar de Mar or Premià de Mar, or inland around Granollers and the Vallès, and drive or taxi in for the day. That gives you two real strategic choices. Stay on the coast and you get Rodalies trains into Barcelona plus a beach for the evening after the slides close; stay inland near Granollers or the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and you're closer to the park gates but further from the sea. Either way, Illa Fantasia is a summer-season, open-air park, so a heated or covered pool at your hotel is what saves a cooler morning or a changeable Catalan spring evening, not the park's own water.

Illa Fantasia in numbers

18
hotels
116€
median price per night
8.6/10
average guest rating
22 367
traveler reviews
24% cheaper than PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park
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B&B PremiumFree Parking

B&B Premium

4.846
Free ParkingA simple guesthouse with the basics covered
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L'Hostalet de CabrilsFree Parking

L'Hostalet de Cabrils

4.88
Free ParkingA quiet village stay with a kitchen of your own
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Cal Music B&BBudget

Cal Music B&B

4.8121
BudgetA budget garden stay with sea views included
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Hostal de la Plaça - Hotel BoutiqueBreakfast Included

Hostal de la Plaça - Hotel Boutique

4.749
Breakfast IncludedA boutique village stay with breakfast sorted
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Mas Salagros EcoResortLuxury

Mas Salagros EcoResort

4.51,657
Multiple outdoor pools across a countryside eco-resortAn organic countryside retreat for a longer, slower stay
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Hostal de la PlaçaBreakfast Included

Hostal de la Plaça

4.51,539
Breakfast IncludedA reliable village base with breakfast and parking sorted
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Can CasadellaFree Parking

Can Casadella

4.5130
Free ParkingA 16th-century inn with gardens and a pool
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Hotel Atenea PortSpa & Wellness

Hotel Atenea Port

4.32,941
Waterfront property with direct beach accessPort views and beach access on the Maresme coast
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Hotel Augusta VallèsFree Parking

Hotel Augusta Vallès

4.31,741
Free ParkingInland comfort near the racing circuit, free parking included
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Aparthotel Atenea VallesFamily Suites

Aparthotel Atenea Valles

4.21,471
Family SuitesApartment-style family suites near the racing circuit
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Hotel Arrey AlellaPet-Friendly

Hotel Arrey Alella

4.21,116
Pet-FriendlyA 19th-century garden hotel with room for the dog to stretch
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Hotel Sorli EmocionsLuxury

Hotel Sorli Emocions

4.21,763
Short drive from the Maresme coast to Illa FantasiaCoastal comfort with a spa for the day after the slides
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New Hotel ColónSpa & Wellness

New Hotel Colón

4.21,155
Short walk to Platja del Varador beachA short walk from the beach at Platja del Varador
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B&B HOTEL MataróBudget

B&B HOTEL Mataró

4.12,253
9-minute taxi ride to Illa FantasiaA nine-minute taxi ride to the water park, budget rate
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Hotel Ciutat de GranollersSpa & Wellness

Hotel Ciutat de Granollers

4.12,447
Spa & WellnessIndoor and outdoor pools whatever the weather
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Hotel Golden BarcelonaSpa & Wellness

Hotel Golden Barcelona

4.0912
Spa & WellnessSpa and hot tub for the evening after a slides day
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Holiday Inn Express Barcelona - Montmelo by IHGBreakfast Included

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona - Montmelo by IHG

4.01,302
Breakfast IncludedA predictable chain base near the racing circuit
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URH Ciutat de MataróSpa & Wellness

URH Ciutat de Mataró

3.51,716
8-minute taxi ride to Illa FantasiaAn eight-minute taxi ride to the water park
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What to expect

  • Open-air wave pool and lazy river for a full slides day
  • Coastal bases in Mataró and Vilassar de Mar with Rodalies rail links to Barcelona
  • Inland bases near Granollers and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
  • Confirmed short taxi runs from Mataró hotels straight to the park gates
  • Beach towns nearby for an evening swim once the slides close
  • A mix of spa resorts, budget B&Bs and family aparthotels across the catchment

Local tips

  • Book a coastal base in Mataró or Vilassar de Mar if you want a Rodalies train into Barcelona on a rest day.
  • Choose an inland stay near Granollers if getting to the park gates first matters more than the beach.
  • A hotel with an outdoor pool doubles as a warm-up before the park and a wind-down after a long slides day.
  • Ask at check-in about the fastest local road route to Illa Fantasia; taxi times from the closest Maresme towns run under ten minutes.
  • Pack wet-swimsuit bags for the drive or taxi back, since most bases sit a short ride from the park rather than inside it.
  • Reserve early for July and August: Catalan and wider European school holidays fill the closest Maresme hotels first.

Where to stay

FAQ

Is there a hotel inside Illa Fantasia itself?

No on-site lodging is tagged at the park: families base themselves in the surrounding Maresme coast towns like Mataró and Vilassar de Mar, or inland toward Granollers, and reach the gates by car or a short taxi ride.

How far is Mataró from Illa Fantasia?

Hotels in Mataró that flag the connection put the taxi ride at around eight minutes, making the coastal city one of the closest practical bases for a family doing repeat park days.

Is Illa Fantasia open all year?

It runs as a Catalan summer season, open-air park, so plan the visit for the warm months and treat any hotel pool as a separate, year-round amenity rather than a stand-in for the park's own water.

Should we stay on the coast or inland near Illa Fantasia?

Coastal towns like Mataró and Vilassar de Mar add a beach and Rodalies trains into Barcelona for rest days, while inland bases near Granollers sit closer to the park gates and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Are there budget options near Illa Fantasia for families?

Yes: the Maresme catchment mixes simple two-star B&Bs with mid-range aparthotels and full spa resorts, so a family can pick a no-frills base and still reach the park within a short drive.

Do hotels near Illa Fantasia offer free parking?

Several of the area's family hotels and aparthotels tag free on-site parking, which matters here since most families reach the park by car rather than on foot from their base.