- City view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
About this property
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 center of the village so take a stroll through the delightful historic center and visit the shops, authentic bars and characteristic restaurants. The property is 47 mi away from Badajoz while Merida is 40 mi away. Seville Airport is 93 mi away from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
Sustainability
Ecostars
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Susie
United States“The hotel offered an incredible, palace-like ambiance, with crisp, freshly ironed bed linens, spacious room and courteous staff.” - Gordon
Canada“We had a superior room and it was very spacious and comfortable. The building is magnificent, a walled fortress and you can walk around the ramparts. Parking is easy at the entrance for about 5 euros per 24 hours.” 
Vincent United States“Nice bar and restaurant and comfortable room. The parador is in the historic center of Zafra which although small is charming with a lively plaza with additional cafes and restaurants to explore.”- Lisa United States“This is an old castle from the 1400s converted into a hotel. Very good breakfast. Comfortable rooms. It is situated within a short walk to many sites, shops, and restaurants. Reasonably priced parking right next to the hotel. Do not use the...”
- Schmidt United States“Very cool venue, nicely re-imagined as hotel. Wonderful staff, delicious breakfast buffet.”
Claudia8801 United States“They gave us a better room when requested. I honestly believe one gets miserable rooms when booking with Bookings. The new room was lovely. The breakfast was extremely good, and the hotel atmosphere is great.”- Jennifer Canada“Amazing experience staying in this beautiful historic building. Lovely large comfortable room and very quiet. Good breakfast in a very nice space and we enjoyed having a drink each night in the little bar.”
- Jennifer Canada“A beautiful 15th castle with a stunning open courtyard and all the rooms above. Our room was very spacious and comfortably furnished. Lovely small bar & breakfast room/restaurant below. Excellent breakfast with lots of options including...”
- Kara
Australia“Upgraded to the Principal Suite, what a lovely surprise. The restaurant was beautiful, great food, great service.” - Chong
Taiwan“Historical building 600+ years old. Friendly staff. Good dinner. Great value”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurante Parador de Zafra
- CuisineSpanish • Local
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Parador de Zafra
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Inner courtyard view
- City view
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 4.90 per day.
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- 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 poolFree!
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
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
