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Hotel or apartment near Disneyland Paris: why choose a short-term rental
For a stay at Disneyland Paris, many families hesitate between a hotel and a short-term rental apartment. Both have their advantages, but as soon as you travel as a group, for more than two nights or with young children, the apartment often wins hands down. Here is our honest comparison, our tips for choosing well and an introduction to our six apartments around the parks.
1. Room for everyone
A hotel room is often a single space for the whole family: the children fall asleep at 8 pm and the parents spend the evening whispering in the dark. An apartment means a bedroom for the parents, one for the children, a living room and sometimes a garden or terrace.
After a 15-kilometre day in the parks, being able to spread out, shower without queuing and enjoy a quiet drink while the children sleep completely changes the stay.
2. A kitchen to save money
Breakfasts, snacks, dinners: with a fitted kitchen you eat as you do at home and make real savings on food, often the second-biggest expense after tickets. A simple example: for a family of four, hotel breakfast can cost several tens of euros a day; at the apartment, a few euros of groceries is enough.
The Val d’Europe supermarkets, including a large hypermarket, are minutes away. You can also prepare a picnic for the day in the parks, where it is allowed.
3. The extra luxury: a private spa
Some of our apartments have a private hot tub, and our Suite & Spa XL even has a sauna. The best way to recover after kilometres of walking, with no booking slots and no other guests around you.
4. No nasty surprises on price
At 123HOME, cleaning is included, so are sheets and towels, and there is never a cleaning fee added at the end. Booking direct on our website gets you the best available price, with no platform commission.
Hotel or apartment: the comparison
| Criterion | Hotel | 123HOME apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Space | One room, sometimes two | Several rooms, living room, sometimes garden or terrace |
| Meals | Restaurant or paid breakfast | Fitted kitchen, shops nearby |
| Relaxation | Shared pool or spa depending on the hotel | Private spa in several apartments |
| Arrival | Reception desk, sometimes with a wait | Self check-in from 4 pm, codes sent on the day |
| Price | Often per room and per person | Per apartment, cleaning included, no hidden fees |
| Ideal for | One or two nights, couples | Families, groups, multi-night stays |
Disney hotels have one advantage: some allow earlier entry to the parks, and you walk back. But for a family of four or five over three nights, an apartment a few minutes away usually costs far less, with much more space.
Our six apartments around Disneyland Paris
Guesthouse
In Montévrain’s historic centre. A warm guesthouse, ideal for couples and small families.
Park Side
In Chessy, sleeps up to 5. Disneyland Paris about ten minutes by bus.
Outlet
In Serris, sleeps up to 5. Disneyland about fifteen minutes on foot, La Vallée Village close by.
Loft & Spa
In Montévrain, with a spa, near RER A and the Val d’Europe centre.
Garden & Spa
In Serris: hot tub in the bedroom, private garden and terrace.
Suite & Spa XL
In Montévrain: hot tub, sauna and private terrace. Our most luxurious apartment.
Garden & Spa: a garden minutes from the parks
In Serris, our Garden & Spa combines a hot tub in the bedroom with a private garden and terrace. Breakfast outdoors on sunny days, a hot soak in the evening after the show: the perfect combination for couples or families.
How to choose the right apartment
- Count the beds, not just the people: check the sleeping arrangements so everyone sleeps well.
- Look at access to the parks: on foot, by bus or by RER, depending on whether you have a car.
- Think about parking if you come by car: several of our apartments have a space.
- Choose the spa if you are staying more than two nights: your legs will thank you.
- Book direct on our website: best price and direct contact with our team.
Self check-in, responsive team
Arrive whenever you like from 4 pm, with your access codes sent on the day: no appointment, no waiting, even if your train is late. And our team answers fast, 7 days a week, for any question during your stay.
In the evening, when the children are asleep in their own room and you are enjoying the spa, you will know you made the right choice.
What you find when you arrive
We are often asked what to bring. The answer is simple: your personal belongings, and that is about it. In our apartments you will find:
Linen
Sheets on, beds made, bath towels for every guest. No need to fill your suitcase with linen.
A fitted kitchen
Hob, oven or microwave, fridge, crockery, pans, coffee maker: enough to cook a real meal, not just heat one up.
Comfort
Wi-Fi, TV, heating, and in several apartments a private hot tub or sauna.
Little extras
The basics to start your stay, and a team on hand if anything is missing.
Exact amenities vary from one apartment to another: each apartment’s page on our website lists them one by one, with photos. If in doubt, ask us before booking.
A typical day from a 123HOME apartment
7:30 am: breakfast at home
Everyone eats at their own pace, in pyjamas, with what they like. Meanwhile, you make sandwiches and fill water bottles for the day.
8:45 am: off to the parks
A few minutes by bus, RER or on foot depending on the apartment, and you are at the gates before opening, when queues are shortest.
1 pm: the break that saves the day
With young children, going back for a quiet nap is a real luxury. The little ones head out again full of energy for the afternoon and the evening show.
6 pm: shopping at Val d’Europe
A stop at the hypermarket for dinner and the next day’s breakfast, at normal prices, far from park prices.
11 pm: the spa after the show
The children are asleep in their room. You sink into the hot tub and replay the day. It is often the parents’ favourite memory.
Preparing your stay
- Book early for school holidays: Christmas, Halloween and the spring holidays go fast.
- Let us know your approximate arrival time: it is not required, but it helps us reply faster if needed.
- Buy park tickets in advance: the most popular dates often sell out.
- Bring a shopping bag: handy for the first supermarket trip.
- Read our guide to getting to Disneyland Paris and our 20 tips for your visit.
Frequently asked questions
What time can we arrive and leave?
Check-in is from 4 pm, fully self-service, with your codes sent on the day. Check-out time is shown in your booking confirmation.
Are there cleaning fees?
No, never. Cleaning, sheets and towels are included in the displayed price.
Is there parking?
Several of our apartments have a parking space. This is shown on each apartment’s page.
Why book direct rather than on a platform?
Because you get the best available price, with no commission, and direct contact with the team that actually manages your apartment.
Are the apartments suitable for babies?
Yes, many families come with very young children. Tell us what you need before arrival and we will let you know what is available in the apartment you chose.
Book your apartment
Discover all our apartments with photos, amenities and availability, and book direct at the best price. To prepare your trip, read our 20 tips for visiting Disneyland Paris and our guide to getting to Disneyland Paris.
Staying near Disneyland Paris?
Apartments and spa suites minutes from the parks. Cleaning included, self check-in, best price when you book direct.
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