Located 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.
Nicole
United States of America
We had a nice balcony that overlooked the main city and pool. It had a nice large bed.
Located in Elvas, 12 miles from El Corte Ingles, Vila Gale Collection Elvas provides accommodations with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Jane
Portugal
Beautiful property, large rooms. Views of the ancient walls from our room. The courtyard was so peaceful to sit out in and sip a glass of wine. The hot tub was relaxing. It was convenient to see the 2 forts.
The SL Hotel Santa Luzia is sited in the building of the former Pousada de Elvas, which was inaugurated in 1942.
Jennifer
Portugal
The staff is very friendly and the space is very clean. The breakfast is awesome. There were not many people, so we got to chill a bit in the pool. Is also very central, so you can go anywhere walking
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.
Residencial Antonio Mocisso Guesthouse is located in Elvas. Badajoz, in neighboring Spain is 14 mi from the guest house. All air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom, refrigerator and a TV.
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 12 miles of El Corte Ingles and 12 miles of Badajoz Fortress, Cool Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Elvas.
Just 3.1 mi from the fortified town of Elvas, the recently refurbished Varchotel features characteristic 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 of America
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.
A very attractive hotel. The season was only just starting, so the staff on duty were having to work hard to ensure they were able to meet the needs of a growing number of guests. Mariana on reception and Luis in the bar AND restaurant were excellent examples of this level of hard-working service. A nice spa pool and a pleasant courtyard garden all added to the calm feel of the former convent. We would stay here again if we were visiting Elvas again.
The size of the room was perfect for the occasion. Toiletries are available and smell amazing. There was heating available (this was during winter). Staff is friendly and ready to help when asked. The hotel area is really cute - it is an old castle/fortress, so there are plenty of picture worthy spots. Moreover, you're right by the entrance of the city center, which means you can walk everywhere around once you park the car.
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.
Lovely location. Gorgeous house. Super staff. Nice breakfast. Beds sweet, but mattresses not good. Also, someone else’s air conditioner or other machine came on periodically throughout the night. The machine was on the terrace below our window. Periods of peace then periods of noise. A bit annoying. So not a good night. Otherwise, it was a super place to stay.
Exceptional hosts/ owners that care about their establishment and the experience that guests will have of it and of the city. This translates into the quality of the rooms, the common areas and of the breakfast. It also leads to helping guests enjoy Elvas by making relevant individual recommendations and bookings. Highly recommended.
Cool Guest house is the heart of Elvas and the room gives you all you need for a proper rest. Apart from it, you have also some common areas where you can hangout or drink a tea/coffee.
Maria, from staff, was always willing to help you and to make sure everything was ok!
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).
Very quaint and charming hotel. Location was good and staff very helpful and responsive. We appreciated being able to check in a little earlier and easy free car parking in open air hotel car park.
Lovely peaceful hotel located right in the center of Elvas old town. The house is beautiful and big and the pool and garden are really nice. I very much enjoyed the breakfast.
Outstanding! Stunning oasis in the midst of Portugese countryside. A place to relax, unwind, and soak in the beauty of nature. Hosts are gracious and dining was superb!
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.
The location and the surrounding nature.
The swimming pool in the hot days.
The night sky since the place is isolated and there is very little light polution.
excellent place for us on an overnight stay into Portugal. it was so clean and excellent value for the price being charged. only
a short drive into elva.
Very stylish and comfy hotel. I think I found my place to stay in Elvas for the upcoming times! Very friendly staff.
The smell of the bed was remarkable.
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