Parador de MAZAGÓN

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.

I do not enjoy writing negative reviews, but we were quite disappointed with our stay. So, to avoid being too personal, just the simple facts . We were not informed that the pools were closed and there was no information prior to arrival about renovation and construction work on the side. Of course, it's good to renovate and improve, but inform your guests! Our room was fine recently renovated and restyled. Dinner was a great disappointment. The lady was very impatient with us. We felt not being treated very well. We just wanted some time to overlook the menu and then decide. Not being rushed. Food quality soso. Breakfast is very disappointing. Sliced fruit old and dried out. Yesterday's left over! Hot items to be ordered separately from the cooking station, the chef not to be found. When finally he apparently prepared our eggs, he walked back to the kitchen and pointed out the eggs were ready and waiting. Why not bring them when passing by our table? In total, 8 guests in the restaurant for breakfast . So it was very possible for him to show some effort. Evening/night time, horrible industry smell outside on balcony from nearby gas and oil station next to harbour area. To end and conclude. We felt very disappointed and upset. Beach beautiful, though.

Nice hotel in a lovely secluded spot next to a national park. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming and very patient with our basic Spanish and poor accents! The room was nice with a large balcony overlooking the pool and gardens and the bed was large and very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the food as very good, but there is also a decent menu in the bar where we ate on the second night. Beware the gin and tonics if you are looking to stay clear headed! The beach is spectacular - goes on for miles and in April was virtually deserted. We added a couple of nights here at the last minute on our trip to Seville (about 90 minutes drive on the non motorway route) and so glad we did. Would definitely go back out of season, not sure what it would be like in the height of summer.

QUE NO OS PASE LO QUE A MÍ: Casi nunca escribo pero espero evitar que a alguien le pase como a mí. Suciedad, deterioro, comida malísima, buffff NO MERECE SER PARTE DE PARADORES: LAs vistas y la ubicación son idídlicas, si sólo buscas eso... vete.

This Parador is in one of the best locations, beautiful scenery, beautiful gardens and a lovely swimming pool. You can also walk down to the beach from the gardens. Staff are excellent throughout as well as the restaurant.

Great quiet remote location next to empty beach. Lovely swimming pool which was open in October (hooray!). Restaurants were good, rooms very clean and quiet and comfortable. Friendly helpful staff. All in all, great value for a lovely hotel.

This hotel has a fantastic location abobe an absolutely beautiful beach. Late October is apparently off season already, so we were able to walk along the beach for miles without seining a soul. As with the Paradores in general, Mazagon didn’t disappoint. Landmark location, beautiful hotel with impressive service rooms and facilities. The staff was great again. They even managed to listen to my Duolingo Spanish with a straight face. Breakfast selection is borderline ridiculous, so be prepared to spend some time. I enrolled in their Amigo program. Pretty good benefits. Would definitely recommend if you travel around Spain.

A verry nice hotel, beautiful located. Near the beach and a verry good swimming pool. The employees at the reception verry helpful. For the hotel we will come again! Service restaurant to unpersonal. Quick, quick.

This Paradore is very very dated in its decor and furniture. The pool area is not looked after with dead grass in many places on the lawn through non watering. The chairs and tables on its outside terrace were of very low quality as were the sun beds around the pool. There were obviously not enough staff on duty with long delays waiting to be served at the bar. The breakfast serving was very chaotic with no hot buffet and long waits for the chef to arrive to cook hot dishes. We won’t visit this hotel again and can’t recommend it to others.