Hotel Rio Badajoz
Riverside gardens on the Guadiana's edge
About this hotel
Hotel Rio Badajoz makes the most of its riverbank setting, with pretty gardens surrounding an outdoor swimming pool and a modern design that lets in plenty of natural light. It sits just outside Badajoz's historic centre, on the banks of the Guadiana, close enough to walk into the old town while keeping a genuine riverside feel. The Alacena restaurant serves traditional Extremaduran dishes alongside broader Spanish options, and a snack bar runs from eight in the morning until midnight, with continental breakfast served in the Green Bar. Rooms come with full air conditioning and heating, a work desk and minibar, and a private bathroom with hairdryer, while a business centre and well-equipped meeting rooms round out the property for guests mixing leisure with work.
- Outdoor pool
- Guadiana riverside gardens
- Alacena restaurant
- Snack bar until midnight
Our take
The riverside garden and pool make this a strong pick for travellers who want to unwind by the Guadiana without leaving the historic centre out of reach, and the Extremaduran menu at Alacena is a genuine reason to eat in rather than head into town. Business travellers benefit from the meeting rooms, though anyone wanting the Alcazaba right outside the door should look at a hotel positioned deeper in the old town.
- ✓Book a garden-view room if the riverside setting is the main draw of your stay.
- ✓Try the Alacena restaurant for traditional Extremaduran dishes rather than heading into the centre for dinner.
- ✓Use the snack bar's extended hours if you're arriving or returning late in the evening.
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool surrounded by gardens
- Riverside setting on the Guadiana
- Traditional Extremaduran restaurant
- Business centre and meeting rooms
Why guests love itThe garden around the pool was the best part of staying here, genuinely green and quiet against the Guadiana's edge, a short walk from the old town without any of its noise. Dinner at Alacena leaned into proper Extremaduran cooking rather than a generic hotel menu, and the late snack bar hours saved us after a delayed arrival one evening. It felt like a riverside retreat that still kept the Alcazaba within easy reach.