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Parador de Zafra

4.0 star property
Travelers step back in time at this historic Zafra castle-turned-hotel, where poolside cocktails complement easy walks to the town's impressive Plaza Grande

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Parador de Zafra in central Zafra offers a rooftop terrace with town views. The seasonal outdoor pool and bar are perfect after exploring the nearby Convent of Santa Clara. The historic property’s multilingual staff and welcoming café earn consistent praise from guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is ฿2,690
฿2,959 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room (3 adults, with extra bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room (2 adults +1 child,with extra bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Lagoon view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Zafra, Parador de Zafra is in the city centre. Zafra Castle and Convent of Santa Clara are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Bodega Medina. Plaza Grande and Church of the Candelaria are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Zafra travel guide
Map
Plaza Corazón de María, 7, Zafra, Badajoz, 6300

What's nearby

  • Zafra Castle
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Convent of Santa Clara
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Candelaria
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza Grande
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puerta de Jerez
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Zafra Station
    8 min drive
  • Badajoz (BJZ-Talavera La Real)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Rogelio
    6 min walk
  • La Chamba
    3 min walk
  • Salón Romero
    2 min walk
  • La Tertulia
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Chino Pekín
    5 min walk

About this property

Parador de Zafra

Upscale historic hotel near Zafra Castle
Located close to Convent of Santa Clara and Plaza Grande, Parador de Zafra provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Ecostars – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 4.90 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 700 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1437
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 November and 14 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 4.90 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number H-CC-00536

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Parador Hotel Zafra
Parador Zafra
Parador De Hotel Zafra
Parador De Zafra Hotel Zafra
Parador Zafra Hotel
Parador De Hotel Zafra
Parador de Zafra Hotel
Parador de Zafra Zafra
Parador de Zafra Hotel Zafra

Frequently asked questions

Does Parador de Zafra have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from November 4 until December 14.

How much does it cost to stay at Parador de Zafra?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parador de Zafra on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,690, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Parador de Zafra pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Parador de Zafra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Parador de Zafra?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Parador de Zafra located?

Located in Zafra Old Town, this historic hotel is steps away from Zafra Castle and Convent of Santa Clara. Convento de Santa Catalina and Town Hall are also within 5 minutes. Zafra Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Parador de Zafra Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place, with very good breakfast, and great people serving us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

Front desk staff and breakfast clerk most helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Zafra as the first stop of our tour of Extremadura and were very happy with this hotel - historic building ( old castle and pretty courtyard ), lovely room , friendly helpful staff and had a good lunch from the cafe sitting in sunny courtyard ( including delicious vegan option for my wife ).Only a couple of minutes walk to the main square and cheap parking available just outside the hotel .Would stay here again - not too far from Seville airport , so very convenient after flight. .

2/10 Terrible

Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No outdoor space. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

M J

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not as good as last time I stayed here!

The room I was given (206) had a faulty safe, the shower had black mould inside, and the bathroom door did not shut. I complained and was then given a better room. The air conditioning was all switched off by the hotel, and the swimming pool was closed. Good restaurant and breakfast, and of course the interior courtyard area is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic building with beautiful courtyard. Unfortunately we had ground floor bedrooms opposite a very busy bar/nightclub. Admittedly it was a Saturday night before Christmas however the revelers used the castle wall outside our bedroom window as a urinal. This lessened the vibe! Breakfast was good. The rooms were clean but could use an update. The town has nice energy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

The inner courtyard is lovely. We had popped in for a drink when previously in Zafra so this time decided to stay. The beds were very comfortable and everywhere was clean. The breakfast was very good and we stayed for dinner, mostly due to the lovely surroundings. The service was very good and the food was fine though not outstanding. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. My only complaint relates to the water. We were on the third floor and we had to waste a considerable amount of water before we could get a hot shower. This is very bad in a region with severe water shortages.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How cool to sleep in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, probably the best Parador
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't learn about the pool until I was checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

basilio

Liked: Cleanliness
O like the loclization. O did not like the room.To small and dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful facility but we were disappointed at our dinner there. Too much sauce. Mediocre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cool castle stay!

Staying in a castle was quite impressive! Our room was clean and modern and very comfortable, but still retained all the character of the castle. We had the surprise perk of being able to explore the castle walls included in our stay - how incredible! The pool is also nice - very refreshing for the summer! But it does get shady early… Beautiful courtyard to have breakfast, but breakfast was a bit expensive for what is offered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at this Parador 4 times now but have never been welcomed back by check in staff. Also the room this time was small and a bit shabby. Still I like the old elegance of the place its just a shame the staff don't act as if they are glad to see returning guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place, but needs some org. improvements

- Great staff, but hey stressed terribly during breakfast (why?) which was quite disturbing. - Please hire staff that can some English, at least to describe wine and food - Time slot for breakfast does not seem adequate as it is a buffet. Skip it! It gives a feeling of old Sovjet. - Great spacious room, but miss a linen towel which you always get in Italy. - the kitchen needs some inspiration. The dinner we had was rather plain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This four star hotel advertises "Parking Available" but it is street parking without privilege. The neighborhood is filled with bars and restaurants, cars are parked everywhere including sidewalks and illegal places. The front desk has no information on additional parking and told me to "figure it out myself." I didn't expect this attitude at a four star luxury hotel. I ended up parking 1km away in a very dark neighborhood hoping the car would not be broken into or stolen. In short, if you are traveling by car, do not choose this hotel.
Parking situation around Parador de Zafra. Brick building in far distance is the hotel complex
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
étape parfaite endroit magnifique personnel très agréable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Imprescindible alojarse en este parador.

Habitaciones amplias y limpias.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oddvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meget fornøyd
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Manoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima

Hotel bem localizado é muito agradável, uma excelente escolha
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MANUEL

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BONITO POR EDIFICIO PERO INCOMODO ACCESO

Muchas escaleras para subir con Maleta ya que viajo toda la semana por trabajo Ni agua de cortesía no le pega a una compañía como Paradores. En definitiva no han mirado perfiles de Cloe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Sin cargadores eléctricos

El parador es muy bonito y confortable. No tiene cargadores de coche eléctrico
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JUAN MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estuvimos solo una noche y no nos dio tiempo a mucho. Está un poco antiguo, pero es cómodo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024