Situated in a converted convent in the World Heritage city of Elvas, Hotel São João De Deus features shady gardens and a pool with views of the walled town.
Genta
Portugal
The location is amazing, right by the wall. The gardens outside were gorgeous, a great place to have a drink after a day of wandering around the city. The room itself was spacious and had large windows overlooking the garden area; all in all, quite lovely in this regard.
Located in Elvas, 19 km from El Corte Ingles, Vila Gale Collection Elvas provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Jane
United Kingdom
Great location for stopover in this historic building. Excellent parking. Good food and pleasant garden area to sit in for drinks. Quiet room - conveniently close to the sauna/spa.
Located in the heart of Alto Alentejo and between Elvas and Badajoz, Quinta de Santo António offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool, and a tennis court.
Helen
United Kingdom
Beautiful, romantic place with a quality of faded grandeur. Have stayed before. Excellent for visiting Elvas.
Located in Elvas, Hotel Brasa is surrounded by gardens and is a 7-minute drive from the city centre.
Doncolin
Spain
Great location for trip to either or both fortresses. Very pleasant staff, though not English-speaking. Decent restaurant nearby, if the hotel restaurant is only functioning for breakfast.
Residencial Antonio Mocisso Guesthouse is located in Elvas. Badajoz, in neighbouring Spain is 22 km from the guest house. All air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom, refrigerator and a TV....
Bernt
Norway
A nice room in a very narrow street just behind the city sqare.
Facing the imposing Aqueduct of Amoreira in Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this hotel features spacious guest rooms and a garden with a seasonal swimming pool.
Jorge
Portugal
Nice breakfast, with almost everything we can find on a Hotel breakfast. Nothing was surprizingly good, but nothing was bad. A regular breakfast.
Located within 20 km of El Corte Ingles and 20 km of Badajoz Fortress, Cool Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Elvas.
Sjoerd
Portugal
Comfy guest house, super central location, everything at walking distance.
Just 5 km from the fortified town of Elvas, the recently refurbished Varchotel features typical Alentejo architecture. It offers bright rooms with modern décor and satellite flat-screen TVs.
Antony
Spain
The hotel Is well situated and there are a few choices for food. All food and breakfast is delicious. Rooms are generously sized and being pet friendly makes it a perfect hotel.
The hotel is very well located in the town, it has excellent...
The hotel is very well located in the town, it has excellent parking and great views out over the surrounding countryside.
I found the staff were very helpful in where to go & visit and provided annotated directions on a local map.
During my visit the restaurant wasn't open but there are plenty off options in the town
Stephen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Off the beaten path, on the far East side of Portugal (...
Off the beaten path, on the far East side of Portugal (nearly on the Spanish border). Friendly and interesting people, and interesting history to explore through castles, forts and a marvelous aqueduct.
PamM
Japan
10
Scored 10
Lots to see, so make sure you have comfortable clothing and...
Lots to see, so make sure you have comfortable clothing and shoes.
Like most Portugeus towns, it is very hilly with narrow streets and lots of steps.
Architecture is stunning and historic with plenty of stories of old.
More vegetarian/vegan restaurants would be a bonus.
The whole Alentejo region is a must-see when visiting this beautiful country.
Clare
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Elvas is an historic old city with an amazing Roman aqueduct...
Elvas is an historic old city with an amazing Roman aqueduct. The local restaurants were not catering for tourists and hardly anyone spoke English. We ate in the hotel which was good value in a lovely setting. We visited the British cemetery for the soldiers of the Peninsular War. The old town is is all cobblestone alleys and we kept getting lost but that was part of its charm.
joan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
This is a cool fort town on the Spanish border worth...
This is a cool fort town on the Spanish border worth visiting. Great for practicing my Spanish and Portuguese. The old town is walkable and worth a day. Get a number of a local taxi service to explore the other two forts nearby, pick up groceries etc. Plan ahead of taking a comboio or autoexpresso as it's in a pretty remote location so you can't just catch a train out every 30 minutes like you can in Lisbon.
The region it is in, the Alentejo is also generally quite beautiful and it's worth taking a bus to Estremoz and the Evora if in the area.
Dennis
United States
10
Scored 10
Must see Both Fortes & Aquaduct
Must see Both Fortes & Aquaduct
A great small restaurant recommended by the Hotel was Mercato, is a perfect place to dine. Excellent service and food cooked to order with a lot of attention to quality and flavours.
The property is immaculate and, on the whole, beautifully maintained. It is the home of Marco and Susanne and could easily feature in a home design magazine. The roof terrace is really comfortable and great to be able to dip in and out of the plunge pool while enjoying and beer or glass of wine and the panoramic view across Portugal and Spain.
Everything in the house is perfectly finished from the upcycled furniture to the beautifully painted walls and ceilings.
Lovely place, lovely people. Elvas is a great town with old fashioned hospitality. The restaurants serve traditional Portuguese food in a traditional environment and are great value. The forts are fascinating and interpreted well. All said, you could come just to stay in this Alojamento. It's sparklingly clean, great facilities and shared spaces and very nicely furnished. A great breakfast and super helpful owners and staff
The owner was extremely helpful in recommending and making reservations at the finest restaurant in town. Their assistance significantly enhanced our overall experience during our stay in Elvas. The breakfast provided was truly exceptional. Additionally, the rooftop pool was a highlight - a perfect place to unwind, whether you're enjoying a book in the pool or taking in the breathtaking views of Elvas.
we stayed 5 nights in the apt and we based at this place to disciver Elvas some lovely villages in the Alto Alentejo. thus is a gorgeous place, very nicely renovated, lovely spacious apt, well-runned accommodation, amazing people/staff, fresh home made breakfast. small (8 rooms and 1 apt with 2 rooms) peaceful hotel, a lovely garden with a pool, honesty bar… so many positives reasons to stay here.
The host was here to welcome us and took the time to give us advice about the city and the places to visit, the restaurants, etc. It was very nice to chat with him. The apartment is ideally situated in the center in a beautiful small street, and the view from the terrace is wonderful. There were even a few things in the kitchen for us to cook.
The hotel in overall is simple but it meets the requirements you need to spend a couple of nights on your way.
The staff was very pleasant and nice. Always sure to accommodate you.
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
The breakfast was simple, but the staff was always ensuring that there was always sufficient.
Lovely place in the center of Elvas. Very welcoming and clean. Had a complementary small snack and coffee and additionally, there was a kitchenette guests could use. It seemed also quite recently renovated. All in all, a very comfortable stay.
The hotel was well located on the edge of the old town and had its own private parking which was very convenient. It’s an attractive historic building from the 17th century. The staff were friendly, welcoming and informative.
This hotel was good, the price great value, basic but clean. Breakfast acceptable. Hotel very well situation just on the road bringing you to Spain so very handy for those who are crossing the border to Spain in Elvas.
Everything about this hotel is exceptional. We wish we could have stayed for many days, enjoying the beauty of the property, the graciousness of the hosts, the wonderful food, and the incomparable atmosphere.
Perfection! Paradise! Stay a week. Everything about this hotel pays close attention to every single detail to make the guest feel at home. Great value. Fabulous location. A+++
The location of the old (but recovered) building in the small town of Elvas is excellent.
The service and rhe staff were impecable - thanks for all the kind support.
architectural dream from 1930 … John and Sara were extremely helpful . would go back any time. breakfast is the best and dinner at jail house resto was spectacular.
Hotel management went the extra mile to ensure that my reservation was not lost due to a last minute expected event.
Great location and value for money.
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