Nothing can beat staying in a real castle! We used this zafra stay as our one night stay over on our drive to Portugal. The location is perfect, right next to the old town center. We walked into the town center and enjoyed one of the best meals of this trip in a restaurant called Meraki. The local do not have dinner until 8pm. The town center is beautifully decorated with lights. Rooms are warm and basic with beds, a desk and a bathtub. Parking is easy in the parking lot next to the hotel, and you can buy 24 hour ticket in reception. The staff is helpful by answering questions in time online. We didn’t have breakfast there but there seems to be a breakfast buffet. Checking in and out is easy. The keys are really fancy!

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Beautiful building with a lot of history Very good breakfast Comfortable room but the bed was rather hard for our liking The hotel is certainly worth exploring.There is a door and staircase on the top floor up to the battlements and towers for amazing views across the town.

The minibar fridge was not working when arrived and it took more than one request to get it fixed. There was a wedding reception taking place in the courtyard and you had to walk through it to access the bar, pool and reception which was rather awkward. There was a notice in English in the room advertising a guided tour of the building and its history which we booked at reception. However neither the notice nor the receptionist told us it would only be in Spanish. A disappointment but as it was free anyway nothing was lost.

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 and had a lovely aspect looking onto the castle walls. The hotel is in a great location, being only a few minutes walk from the Plaza Mayor.

Parking was open to peope walking past but seemed safe enough. Could have benefited from a kettle in the room but it did have a fridge.

This was an unexpected stay of only one night and we were given a room in a tower which was not only quirky but very comfortable. We had a separate walk-in shower and a huge round jacuzzi bathtub. The whole building is lovely with lots of public places to sit and relax - both in the courtyard and inside the building. Taking the stairs instead of the lift was no hardship as the staircase is monumental - fit for the castle this once was. The staff were friendly and spoke good English, organising a taxi to the station for us when we had to leave early in the morning.

We would have liked to stay longer......

What can be better than staying in a former castle! The overall parador is outstanding, of course, though the individual rooms are not much better than any high-end hotel. The restaurant is superb, which is a general feature of the Spanish paradores.

I do not understand why so many hotels prepare beds so that to get in you must destroy all the layers and then put it back together again in a sensible way. It would certainly help if they used fitted bottom sheets but even still there has to be a better way.

Good position, air conditioning, good, parking, user friendly safe. Breakfast buffet and lunch was good.

Lot of confusion in restaurant, evening meal one course (ravioli) returned twice for being undercooked. Chef appeared to argue that the fresh pasta was correctly presented inferring that we did not know how to cook pasta (we make our own pasta from fresh at least one a week). Restaurant bill arrived with incorrect item on it, which was re priced. Generally over priced meal. Fries at lunch time 5 euros, evening 14 euros ?? One bedroom the french doors did not shut. One bedroom the bathroom had a strong drain smell.

Location excellent. Parking was immediately outside entrance and at 5 euros for 24 hours an excellent price. Character of parador as good as expected. Helpful and welcoming reception. . As with most paradors we loved the character and sense of history. Excellent room The courtyard coffee area was lovely.

Dining experience was difficult for my vegetarian wife. We wished we had eaten in the bar but did not realise that was an.option until we were already seated in the restaurant

Loved the historical building with the beautiful internal patio. The food from the cafeteria was very good and service with a smile. We got parking outside the door for only €4.50 for 24 hours with a coupon from the hotel. Great proximity to the centre of Zafra.

The bed was not very comfortable. Creaking every time you moved. Furnishing needs an upgrade along with paintwork on wardrobes . It would benefit from tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

Beautiful castle with friendly helpful staff. Free parking and in the centre of town so you can walk everywhere. There are lots of amenities in the rooms like a fridge and little extras like shower essentials and a bidet. The beds are comfortable and the sheets and towels or so fresh and clean.

It was Saturday night when we stayed and there is a bar outside the castle with loud music and loud patrons. We put in our earplugs and closed the window and we’re fine. The music went until 3:30 am.

Wonderfully warm and smiling welcome at reception who offered 24 hour street paking pass for just 4 Euros. Our room (303) was enchanting, rich in character, spacious and very comfortable. Great bar and restaurant in this magnificant castle which hosted guided tours every Sunday morning! Sadly the weather wasn't really warm enough to dine in the magnificant courtyard but I cant wait to return to experience that on a warm summer's evening. One of the best Paradors I have stayed in.

Leaving this lovely building the next day!