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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pauladams
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel is a gem, fabulous building and lovely facilities. The pool was a highlight. The location was great and the rooms provided were excellent for our family.
  • Pauladams
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is a converted castle and is truly stunning. The staff were friendly and helpful, they provided us with two rooms connected to each other which was great as we were travelling with three kids. The swimming pool was a great size and deep...
  • Wittamore
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    it was a very pleasant surprise to arive in a 15th century castle, it felt very grand and staff were very welcoming.

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, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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 room.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Parador de Zafra accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

  • The prices at Parador de Zafra may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Parador de Zafra is 250 yards from the centre of Zafra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Parador de Zafra can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Parador de Zafra is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Parador de Zafra include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Parador de Zafra offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Pub crawls
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Parador de Zafra has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante Parador de Zafra