Parador de MAZAGÓN

This Parador is geared toward one thing and excels at that one things; that being the beach. While not a private beach it does sit in a prime location with easy access to the beach and no other hotels nearby to compete with. Also, its proximity to the city of Huelva and other places in the Huelva province is good and makes it a great launching point for much of Huelva.

Stayed here for 2 nights on a visit to Huelva, The sea view rooms are excellent. The hotel is well maintained with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast very good, Bikes are a bonus. The main issue is the location which is remote and 30 km from centre of Huleva. OK if you want to go out in the day and eat at the hotel

We were surprised to have to pay for parking at this isolated Parador. We can understand a charge in city centres but it’s really ridiculous to charge when you are in the middle of nowhere. Our room was spacious with a large terrace with a view over the pool to the sea. The lovely golden sands are not too far down steps and there was hardly anybody on the beach. This is a lovely spot if you just want to swim and sunbathe. The food in the restaurant was good. We visited El Rocio, sandy Wild West town on dried up river, on the way and enjoyed Rábida Monastery on a wet day.

More local food in the restaurant - will encourage the local chef. Todays menu is too much Parador std menu. Wounderful location. Loved the beach.

wonderful time in a very nice hotel with a very good and friendly staff. beautiful garden swimming pool and beach.

We had a repeated stay in Parador Mazagon as we like the beach and surroundings so much. Unfortunately the service in the Parador is getting worse every year, especially concerning the breakfast buffet. While in previous years at least a a piece of tortilla was available at the chef’s cooking station, every few days great large french croissants were served and tomatoes or even salad was an option, none of the above is available now. There are very limited options especially for vegetarians (contrary for instance e to wonderful Parador Cadiz). Ok, there are fruits. But it is up to the clients to pick the strawberries or kiwis that are not yet partly rotten. While for dinner great dark bread is served, for breakfast only cheap mostly white bread is available. Pastries and biscuits must be weeks old. The only highlight is the almond tarte, which however is not an invention of Parador Mazagon, but is served in all Paradors across Spain. The indoor pool is closed even when the outdoor cool ist still much too cold for swimming. In the fitness studio no water or towels are available. There are no side tables to the sunbeds to be found anymore. The grass around the pool area is partly brown and you you will be stitched by thorns if you walk barefoot. I also don’t understand why at the top of the (certainly necessary) fence around the premises a barbed wire is required - somewhat constraining the wonderful view. Some of the staff is are really friendly and efficient, especially the cleaning ladies or the chief breakfast waitress. All in all, Parador Mazagon however seems to be managed as a hotel designed for visitors staying just one or two nights and for receptions at weekends. Then it is certainly a perfect place to stay. For longer stays we will probably look for other places in the future. At some time we will however return due to the wonderful surroundings redeeming any deficiencies of the Parador.