Algonquin's Explorers Hotel is one of the most popular family bases around Disneyland Paris, built around a pirate-and-adventure theme with an indoor pool, treasure-hunt corridors and rooms designed for children. Sitting in the Val de France hotel cluster just minutes from the parks, it draws families from all over the world, most of whom land at Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais and need a smooth ride from the terminal to the hotel.
This family transfer guide covers how a private taxi to the Explorers Hotel works, what each airport route costs, and the small touches that make the journey easier when you are travelling with young children. Everything runs door to door, so your first stop after the airport is the hotel reception itself.
Where the Explorers Hotel sits
The hotel is part of the Val de France group of partner hotels on the edge of the resort, close to the Magic Circus Hotel and a short drive from the park entrances. Because it lies just outside the resort security perimeter, a private car can pull right up to reception rather than weaving through the coach lanes. From all three Paris airports the route uses the same motorways that serve the resort, so the approach is direct and clearly signed.
From Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
CDG is the nearest major airport and the most common arrival point. The drive to the Explorers Hotel takes around 45 minutes in normal traffic, and our fixed fare starts at 70 euros. Your driver meets the family inside arrivals holding a name board, helps load the luggage, and has tracked the flight in advance so a delay does not affect the pickup. For the full route, see our CDG to Disneyland Paris taxi page.
From Orly and Beauvais
Orly lies to the south of the city, and the run to the resort takes about an hour with a fixed fare from 90 euros. Beauvais is further out at roughly 150 km and around an hour and fifteen minutes, so that route is quoted on request. Whichever you use, the vehicle, the English-speaking driver and the free child seats are the same, and the price is always confirmed before travel.
Book your Explorers Hotel transfer
Reserve a fixed fare from the airport straight to the Explorers Hotel door, with free child seats, flight tracking and a driver waiting in arrivals. No meter, no surge.
Travelling with young children
Families arriving after a long flight value not having to fight with a train change or a shuttle queue. A private transfer fits the right child seats before you step into the car, keeps everyone together in one vehicle, and delivers the whole party to the Explorers Hotel reception in a single calm leg. With the fare fixed in advance, you also avoid any worry about a meter rising while traffic crawls along the A4 at busy times.
Booking the return and beyond
The same private service runs for the trip home, with a sensible time buffer built in before your flight so you reach the terminal without stress. If you would like to compare how transfers work at the other resort hotels, our Disneyland Paris hotel drop-off guide explains the differences, and our group transfer service covers larger parties travelling together.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Explorers Hotel near Disneyland Paris?
The Explorers Hotel sits in the Val de France hotel cluster on the edge of the resort, only a few minutes from the parks, and is simple to reach by private transfer from CDG, Orly or Beauvais.
How much does a transfer to the Explorers Hotel cost?
A fixed fare from Charles de Gaulle starts at 70 euros and from Orly at 90 euros. Beauvais is priced on request. The price is set before you travel, with no meter and no surge.
Is the Explorers Hotel a good choice for families?
Yes. It is themed around pirates and adventure with a large indoor pool and family rooms, which makes it a favourite for children, and its location near the parks keeps daily travel short.
Are child seats included for the journey?
Yes, child and booster seats are provided free of charge. Share the ages of the children at booking and the correct seats will be fitted before your driver collects you.
Can a large group reach the Explorers Hotel in one vehicle?
Yes. Our minivans carry up to seven or eight passengers with luggage, so an extended family or group of friends can travel together in a single car to the hotel entrance.
