Hotel Zapata
Avenida Faro 72, 12594 Oropesa Del Mar Spain
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#2 of 2 special hotels in Oropesa Del Mar
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Zapata Hotel has 65 rooms, including single, double, triple and quadruple outdoor terrace for up to 135 seats.All rooms have bathroom and are equipped with TV and telephone.The Hotel Zapata is defined as a family of beach with the quality of making guests feel a pleasant stay. One of the main attractions is its privileged location just 50 meters from the beach of La Concha,
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Property amenities
Free parking
Parking
Pool
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Beach
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
24-hour front desk
Room features
Telephone
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Room types
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Budget
Location
Avenida Faro 72, 12594 Oropesa Del Mar Spain
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 78 out of 100
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CastellĂłn de la Plana Airport
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2 Attractions
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This is a basic hotel in a quiet town,we stayed as we were attending benicassim festival and travel to and from was provided on beach front...The hotel is clean and i found the staff friendly enough..Certainly not rude
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed here 5 nights during Benicassim festival, and while a good location in terms of the beach and some nice bars nearby, was dreadful in all other respects. No air con, dated and smelly rooms, no regular maid service, and dreadful customer service from the old dragon who owned the place. Basically, if you weren't Spanish she was just downright rude. Ignored us most of the time, except to shout at us about our keys or to refuse to ring us a taxi because it would cost her money. The only saving grace was the lovely Andreea on reception who had some basic English and was very helpful. Would not recommend to worst enemy.
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â If you are staying, a room at the back is less smelly!
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The hotel itself is an a perfect location especially for FIB which we stayed in the hotel for. On the door strep is a small but lovely beach, plenty of shops,bars, resturants and a supermarket.
Is more of a one star than a two star for the following reasons- rooms smell!, no air con, no hot running water certain times of day, no regular maid service, no water pressure, breakfast very poor stale bread and sweaty cheese/ham.
Even worse than the above was the attitude of the owner who seemed to despise english people and would not provide basic customer service ie ringing a taxi. The rest of the staff were friendly but help was limited due to the owner.
Also not the best place if you do not speak spanish as locally english is not widely spoken
Is more of a one star than a two star for the following reasons- rooms smell!, no air con, no hot running water certain times of day, no regular maid service, no water pressure, breakfast very poor stale bread and sweaty cheese/ham.
Even worse than the above was the attitude of the owner who seemed to despise english people and would not provide basic customer service ie ringing a taxi. The rest of the staff were friendly but help was limited due to the owner.
Also not the best place if you do not speak spanish as locally english is not widely spoken
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Normally I only write reviews when I have something good to say, but this time I'm making an exception so as to warn anyone who thinks it's a good idea to go to this hotel.
From arriving at the hotel you can easily tell that it has been around for more than 50 years and once you've stayed there for a few hours that 50 feels more like 100. When we arrived the bedroom was sparcely furnished, the bathroom was quite literally falling to pieces, the sheets were dirty, the bathroom lacked towels, shampoo etc, we saw that the door to our room couldn't be locked, anyone could literally walk in at anytime and the TV didn't work. My wife, daughter and I didn't really mind that though, as we were not planning to spend much time in the room and would take any and all valuables with us at all times. After mentioning it to the general manager on reception (who made us wait 5 minutes while she finished gossiping with her friend while smoking on the porch) she told us that the mistake must be ours and they had to be there “somewhere”. After an hour or so we got a housekeeper to deliver our towels and change the sheets so we ignored the bad start and tried to enjoy the rest of our stay. The we encountered the rest of the service...
The staff clearly hate customers and seem to resent being forced to work, instead wanting to watch the television, drink beer and smoke cigarettes in the bar (which is actually illegal). When I mentioned that smoking indoors is nasty, illegal and to please not do it around my 2 year old (in Spanish since NO-ONE spoke English) I was given threatening looks and the already abysmal service somehow managed to degrade to the point where I was actually feeling more stressed while on holiday than was worth it. The quality of the food is what you'd expect from a 2 star hotel and to be honest at times it was better but the waiters worked from 8am till 2 am every day and you can tell that they had just stopped caring. One morning I was even served spoilt milk for my daughter's hot chocolate, as well as for my coffee, and I don't think the waiter cared enough to change it unless someone complained first, which the person on the table next to me did before I could.
We somehow managed to stay there for 5 nights without walking out, which when looking back on I still find hard to believe. I am not normally the type of person who rants or complains about little discomforts or mistakes in a hotel but please believe me when I say that this place was a disaster.
Two redeeming qualities. It was next to the beach and it was sunny.
From arriving at the hotel you can easily tell that it has been around for more than 50 years and once you've stayed there for a few hours that 50 feels more like 100. When we arrived the bedroom was sparcely furnished, the bathroom was quite literally falling to pieces, the sheets were dirty, the bathroom lacked towels, shampoo etc, we saw that the door to our room couldn't be locked, anyone could literally walk in at anytime and the TV didn't work. My wife, daughter and I didn't really mind that though, as we were not planning to spend much time in the room and would take any and all valuables with us at all times. After mentioning it to the general manager on reception (who made us wait 5 minutes while she finished gossiping with her friend while smoking on the porch) she told us that the mistake must be ours and they had to be there “somewhere”. After an hour or so we got a housekeeper to deliver our towels and change the sheets so we ignored the bad start and tried to enjoy the rest of our stay. The we encountered the rest of the service...
The staff clearly hate customers and seem to resent being forced to work, instead wanting to watch the television, drink beer and smoke cigarettes in the bar (which is actually illegal). When I mentioned that smoking indoors is nasty, illegal and to please not do it around my 2 year old (in Spanish since NO-ONE spoke English) I was given threatening looks and the already abysmal service somehow managed to degrade to the point where I was actually feeling more stressed while on holiday than was worth it. The quality of the food is what you'd expect from a 2 star hotel and to be honest at times it was better but the waiters worked from 8am till 2 am every day and you can tell that they had just stopped caring. One morning I was even served spoilt milk for my daughter's hot chocolate, as well as for my coffee, and I don't think the waiter cared enough to change it unless someone complained first, which the person on the table next to me did before I could.
We somehow managed to stay there for 5 nights without walking out, which when looking back on I still find hard to believe. I am not normally the type of person who rants or complains about little discomforts or mistakes in a hotel but please believe me when I say that this place was a disaster.
Two redeeming qualities. It was next to the beach and it was sunny.
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Date of stay: July 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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Yo estube en mayo y solo entraba el agua, una noche pedimos vino, y a nosotros no nos gusto
LOCATION
SpainValencian CommunityProvince of CastellonOropesa Del Mar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
65
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Zapata
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Zapata?
Nearby attractions include Torre del Rey (0.3 km) and Discopub Bakano (0.05 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Zapata?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Zapata?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Zapata?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurante Mendiola, Restaurante Puerta del Sol Oropesa, and Gelateria Fiorentina.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Zapata?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Zapata?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Zapata?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Torre del Rey (0.3 km).