Transformed from a 15th-century castle, this enchanting hotel has a noble past and beautiful features including a central courtyard and grand restaurant. Swim in the seasonal pool set in pretty gardens. Transport yourself back in history when you stay at the Parador Zafra which dates from 1437 and was once the home of the Dukes of Feria. The property has a majestic lounge with an open fireplace, as well as the former chapel with its Gothic-Mudéjar turret. The spectacular façade of the Parador Zafra displays 9 towers linked by robust, stone walls topped with turrets. Interiors are beautifully maintained with wrought-iron detailing, high ceilings and furnishings fit for a palace. Enjoy an exquisite meal in the elegant restaurant before relaxing with a night cap in the charming bar. The Parador de Zafra is located in the centre of the village so take a stroll through the delightful historic centre and visit the shops, authentic bars and typical restaurants. The property is 75 km away from Badajoz while Merida is 64 km away. Seville Airport is 150 km away from the property.

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Paradores de Turismo
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Ecostars

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very large. The hotel itself was old with lots of character. The staff were very helpful. Parking outside the hotel was very good. It was in a quiet part of town.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and the architecture of the castle is wonderful and very historic
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic building with lovely covered courtyard. Good breakfast options
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked the large size of the room and very comfortable bed. The traditional character of the Parador and the excellent food and service from all the staff we met.
  • Michelle
    Malta Malta
    The building is fascinating and it feels like you’re stepping back in time. Lovely room and nice courtyard to relax in. We were able to park and charge our bikes in the courtyard. A bit of affordable luxury whilst cycling the Via de La Plata !
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, excellent parking, good food. Very helpful staff. Lots of history, plenty to see and do.
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional variety and quality of breakfast buffet with the option of hot dishes. Service was friendly and attentive.
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place ! Delightful staff, mega breakfast and the most stunning and beautiful building we have ever stayed in. Some would consider the corridors / rooms a little dated but all part of its charm. We loved it and it was a privilege to stay...
  • Stephan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception staff could be better Once again coffee not v good Laundry too expensive No fresh orange juice
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous building. Friendly staff, very good breakfast, good location. Did I mention the fabulous building?

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante Parador de Zafra
    • Cuisine
      Spanish • Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Parador de Zafra
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 4.90 per day.

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Parador de Zafra takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that drinks are not included in the Half Board and Full Board rates.

Please note that the pool is open from 01 June until 30 September.

License number: H-BA-00536

FAQs about Parador de Zafra