Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels

Hotels
8.2 (5236 reviews)
Largo São João de Deus, 1 , Elvas , pt

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Beautiful historic building
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort concerns
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Several comments about maintenance issues and uncomfortable odors.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.5
Reports of discomfort in room quality, including issues with heating and furnishings.
Amenities
8.03
Amenities were generally satisfactory but had room for improvements.
Value for Money
8.09
Some reviews suggest the experience didn't meet 4-star expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Breakfast and some dining options received mixed reviews, indicating areas for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall positive experiences with some notable criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 06:45

Property Description

Historic Setting
Hotel São João De Deus, located in a converted convent in the World Heritage city of Elvas, offers a unique and historic setting for your stay. The shady gardens and pool overlooking the walled town create a serene atmosphere for guests to relax and unwind.

Comfortable Accommodation
The charming rooms at Hotel São João De Deus provide a comfortable retreat, equipped with free WiFi and a work desk. The 24-hour reception ensures that guests' needs are attended to promptly and efficiently, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated just 12 km from Badajoz in Spain and a short 4-minute drive from the Elvas Bus Station, Hotel São João De Deus offers easy access to nearby attractions. With free private parking available, guests can explore the area with ease and peace of mind.

Book your stay at Hotel São João De Deus for a blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that the pool is only available from 10 of June to 15 of October 2023.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BJZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5236 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Sandra couple nl
8
Pros:

Mooi gebouw, de binnenkant was prachtig. Kamer gigantisch groot.
Grote tuin.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Gama solo_traveller pt
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Stanley solo_traveller pt
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Vicente family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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antonio carlos couple br
6
Não voltarei.
Pros:

Atenção e atendimento do pessoal

Cons:

Pequeno almoço sofrível, Wi-Fi precário, poucas comodidades, etc. peço desculpas mas esse hotel não pode ser considerado 4 estrelas!

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller us
7
Think twice about getting an interior room
Pros:

The location was perfect.very walkable. The outside courtyard nice, plenty of shade and tables. The terrace area was also nice. The breakfast had a good assortment of food.

Cons:

We did not like our room, 307, which is an interior room, no windows. The air-conditioning did not work, it barely produced any cool air!. There is a window but it opens out to the interior hallway, not helpful when you need to get fresh air into the room. Our friends had room 324, also an interior room. They said their air-conditioning worked a little better than ours, but not much. I was told the hotel was full so we couldn't get another room. Luckily we had brought a Fan . Without that fan we would not have been able to stay.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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murielle solo_traveller be
5
Un quatre étoiles...qui en vaut 2!
Pros:

L'emplacement.

Cons:

L'accueil.
Le petit déjeuner était vraiment pauvre. Peu/pas de spécialité locale. Thé/café dans une machine self service dont certaines fonctions ne fonctionnaient pas.
Nous avions une chambre intérieure, dont ma fenêtre donnait sur un salon...habité par un pigeon !
Une couverture suspecte sur le lit...

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Luís Filipe solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

O atendimento 5 estrelas, localização do Hotel e a vista maravilhosa.

Cons:

Nada a registar

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Patrícia solo_traveller pt
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Elisangela couple br
7
Uma boa estadia.
Pros:

Da localização.

Cons:

Como o hotel esta classificado com 4 estrelas, achamos que tudo seria melhor em todos os sentidos.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Phil and Irene solo_traveller gb
10
Elvas overnight stay
Pros:

Quaint hotel in a historic location of this beautiful town

Cons:

Could have done with more power points in the room - also no phone charging points- but hey we managed ok so not a big deal - just a tad inconvenient.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Clara family_with_children pt
9
Boa localização. Espaço historico agradável e espaçoso. Staff simpático e disponível.
Pros:

Bom. Podia ter mais variedade, tendo em conta que é um hotel de 4 estrelas. O espaço interior e exterior é agradável. O staff é simpático.

Cons:

Podia ter mais variedade. Sumos melhores. O pão podia também ser melhor tendo em conta que estão no Alentejo. Algumas compotas locais, também seriam apreciadas.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Jose couple pt
5
Pros:

Razoável

Cons:

Falta de antiderrapante na banheira.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children pt
3
Room was very subpar, stuffy and warm, air-conditioning didn't work
Pros:

Hotel staff were friendly when faced with challenges (see negatives), and tried to help as much as they could. Hotel facilities can be charming, given the old school nature of the building. Hotel is located right by the entrance of the old town.

Cons:

Air conditioning in the rooms was just not working. Very small air output, and the air was room temperature. Nature of the building makes it so that the rooms are warmer than the hallways, so when it's hot outside, the rooms get very stuffy. Talked to the front desk repeatedly, until they switched us to new rooms at 9pm at night. New rooms also didn't have working air conditioning, but at that point we just decided to open the windows and hope for a chill night. Rooms were fairly stuffy and damp, creaky floors, etc. Generally not a place I'd like to have stayed more than the 1 night, and even then it was the least comfortable hotel in our trip.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Covadonga solo_traveller es
8
Agradable estancia en Elvas
Pros:

La ubicación y la amplitud de la habitación y el baño

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Maria Filomena solo_traveller pt
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Julián extended_group es
5
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Lilia solo_traveller bg
10
Pros:

Чудесно място за настаняване! Красиво и интересно!

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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M Carmen solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

Tamaño de las habitaciones

Cons:

Necesita una reforma y cambiar los colchones

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Carlota family_with_children pt
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee