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.
Raquel
Spain
The receptionist Cristina was very kind and helpful.
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.
Raymond
United Kingdom
A very enjoyable experience all round. The welcome and introduction to the hotel by the reception staff was brilliant and totally informative. The room was clean, spacious and the beds extremely comfortable.
This hotel with all the charm, character and quality that it offers gave us one of the best experiences we have enjoyed in quite a while.
The only down side for us was that we wish we had stayed for a couple of nights longer such was the enjoyability of The Vila Gale Collection at Elvas!
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.
Ian
Australia
Old world charm and touch of elegance. Opportunity to swim. Also the bath was a bonus. Breakfast was nice.
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....
Jenny
Australia
The staff were very friendly & helpful.
The room & bathroom were spotlessly clean.
The bed and pillows were comfortable.
The hotel was located within a short walk to the "old town."
We found free parking in the street nearby.
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.
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.
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.
I chose the guesthouse as a last minute addition to my journey as I really wanted to return to explore Elvas. The location is ideal as it sits within the city walls and offers the chance to stay within an authentic Portuguese townhouse. The room was more than adequate though I always prefer my own kettle and tea-making facilities in a room whereas the guesthouse offers this in a communal space. Really the location and cost were spot on.
The public rooms were magnificent...exquisite furnishings and decor...the ambient music, the scent. The garden and pool area was very serene and hard to believe you are in the center area or Elvas...easy access to the outside roads...staff was incredibly helpful and gracious. Pedro the concierge helped us with all our needs and Candida made us the perfect breakfast every day. We cannot wait to return!!!
If you are looking 4 star luxury then this place isn't for you, but if you want a self catering clean and comfortable little apartment at a reasonable price this is it.
The apartment is around 4km from Elvas town center, with car parking at the apartment.
There is a supermarket nearby.
Plenty to see and do around Elvas, some stunning old fortifications and a lovely old town.
The hotel is gorgeous and we had a very pleasant stay, though it was short. It's in a renovated monastery with olive tree gardens, the view from our big room was fantastic, and the inner courtyard next to the breakfast room is fabulous (not to mention the breakdast itself). We would definitely come back for a longer stay because there are many nice places to visit.
We regularly stay at this hotel. It is well run, has good staff and is well placed for the centre of the city which is a 10 minutes walk across the Roman Bridge. Also private underground parking which many hotels in the city lack.
Good value.
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.
Really enjoyed my stay with Hotel Rural Monte da Provença. It is situated in a big farm some distance from the main road. Ideal if you already forgot what the night sky is supposed to look like. Quite peaceful, quite nice.
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.
Excellent. Very clean, helpful staff, very new and in a kind design, super kitchen equipment, enough place in the room and also in other areas, perfect location, quite place. Till now the best stay in Portugal for me.
Adelaide is a brilliant host. The hotel is very clean and the location is ideal to relax. Great stay. We had dinner in the hotel, and is like as we were at our grandma's house. And is pet friendl too. Brilliant. .
Nice 2 bedroom apartment, great air conditioning and wifi, great location to walk around Elvas, very friendly host once we found her, quiet at night (very noisy during the day with the laundry rooms next door).
Breakfast was great as was the location of the hotel. Staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome. We decided to have dinner at the restaurant and the food and service was excellent!
Perfect location for us as it led to onward travel, very close Elvas centre which was lovely to walk around.
Breakfast was good and staff extremely helpful and welcoming
The hotel used to be a convent and it has been beautifully renovated with many of the architectural features still intact. Felt like we were staying in someone’s palace!
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.
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