02/06/2026
🏨 Explorers Hotel Disneyland Paris
If there is one hotel that feels as though it has been designed specifically with children in mind, it is Explorers Hotel. This popular 3-star hotel offers an impressive range of family-friendly facilities and entertainment, making it a destination in its own right rather than simply a place to sleep after a day in the parks.
Located just a few minutes from Disneyland Paris, Explorers operates a complimentary shuttle service. Buses run approximately every 20 minutes in the morning and evening, with a reduced frequency of around every 45 minutes during the middle of the day.
With 390 rooms, Explorers is one of the largest family hotels serving Disneyland Paris and offers accommodation options for families of all sizes.
🎮 Entertainment & Facilities
There is plenty to keep children occupied, even on a non-park day:
✅ Indoor swimming pool and splash play area included in the stay (open 8am–10pm)
✅ Pool closed twice daily for cleaning (approximately 45 minutes each time)
✅ Jungle Adventure indoor soft play area
✅ Indoor entertainment areas for children
✅ Outdoor playground
✅ Games room and sports bar open 6:30pm–midnight serving drinks and snacks
✅ Traditional sweet shop
✅ Outdoor musical concerts during July and August
✅ 10D Cinema (€6 per person) with short five-minute immersive movie experiences
🛏️ Accommodation
Standard Family Rooms can accommodate larger families and groups, with some room types sleeping up to 10 guests.
Room features include:
• Choice of bunk beds or single beds
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Mini fridge
• In-room safe
• Separate bathroom and toilet
• Bedtime story QR codes for children
It is worth noting that standard rooms do not have air conditioning, although suites do benefit from air conditioning.
🏴☠️ Themed Suites
Explorers offers some fantastic themed accommodation options:
🍬 Candy Suites
• Sweet-themed family suites
• Sleep up to 6 guests
⚓ Pirate Suites
• Pirate-themed accommodation
• Sleep up to 6 guests
Guests staying in suites automatically receive American breakfast.
🍽️ Dining
Breakfast is included as standard on a bed and breakfast basis.
Additional dining options include:
🥐 Continental or American buffet breakfast upgrades available (supplement approximately €11 per person per day)
🍕 Marco’s Pizza & Fast Food
Perfect for a quick and easy family meal.
📚 Captain’s Library Restaurant
A la carte dining available between 6:30pm and 10pm.
♿ Accessibility
The hotel offers 10 fully adapted accessible rooms for guests with disabilities.
⭐ Shaun’s Verdict
Explorers is ideal for families whose children enjoy swimming, soft play and themed experiences. The indoor water play area alone can provide hours of entertainment, whilst the themed suites, playgrounds and family-focused facilities make it one of the best value family hotels around Disneyland Paris.
For families looking to maximise the fun both inside and outside the parks, Explorers is definitely worth consider