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Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels

4.0 star property
Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels offers a peaceful city center sanctuary with beautiful gardens where travelers can relax or venture out to explore

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In the city center, Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels offers a unique retreat. Explore the garden, indulge in a coffee at the café, and unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services. With free WiFi and sun loungers by the outdoor pool area, guests have praised this hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Room (Interior) | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (Interior)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Historical Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Historical Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Elvas, Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Plaza de Espana and Albufeira da Barragem do Caia, while Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas and Museu Fotográfico João Carpinteiro are cultural highlights. Municipal Garden and Lusiberia are also worth visiting. Visit our Elvas travel guide
Map
Largo São João de Deus, 1, Elvas, 7350-200

What's nearby

  • Fortifications & Military Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Praca da Republica
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Amoreira Aqueduct
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Elvas Castle
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Elvas Station
    5 min walk
  • Badajoz (BJZ-Talavera La Real)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Tif Taf
    8 min walk
  • McDonald’s - Elvas
    18 min walk
  • A Nossa Pastelaria
    8 min walk
  • Pastelaria Paloma
    9 min walk
  • Sweet Lemon
    15 min walk

About this property

Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels

Upscale hotel in the city center
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and EUR 12.5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - PT508814324
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 7524

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 10 to October 15
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Deus Hotel
Hotel São João de Deus
Hotel São João de Deus Elvas
São João de Deus Elvas
Hotel São João Deus Elvas
Hotel São João Deus
São João Deus Elvas
Hotel São João de Deus
Sao Joao Deus By Ridan Hotels
Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels Hotel
Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels Elvas
Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels Hotel Elvas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–8 PM.

Is Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels located?

Located in the heart of Elvas, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas, Municipal Garden, and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Praca da Republica and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação are also within 10 minutes. Elvas Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 378 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room and whole hotel is beautiful and comfortable full of historic art and furnishings. Restaurant and breakfast buffet were both great. Easy free parking. Elva’s is a wonderful place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay in this quaint hotel located in a 1645 historic building - a former monestery and military hospital- within and part of the city walls. Our room with terrace overlooked the garden, swimming pool and the historic city walls as well as the beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed the sunsets there. This hotel is close to the city center, has free parking and breakfast was delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved that they have several quiet reading/sitting areas. Prices are reasonable. We noticed that several rooms were getting updated. There is also a beautiful courtyard with orange trees. And the restaurant has a huge (cooking?) fireplace. This hotel is a great base to not only visit Elvas, but also Evora, Badajoz and Merida. We look forward to our next stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love starting here … very friendly staff and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the reception staff. The restaurant is excellent. The room was very spacious with a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Nice hotel even if it is a bit tired looking. Nice garden area with plenty of shade if wanted. Lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luís

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Historical building. Perfect location in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Very nice older hotel with good atmosphere and very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a unique property. We love staying places with history and character and this certainly delivered. Great continental type breakfast, quiet and clean. Great area of Elvas as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the location is great. The restoration of the building was made with a lot of care and style.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, it’s huge with lots of common areas. Great staff; let me move rooms as mine was interior and too hot. Easy parking and walking to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique, a bit quirky and special experience. Lovely place and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

kristina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were nice. Place has a weird old smell. But it is an old building. Decor is dated and bedding feels meh. Bathroom shower head had someone else’s hair wrapped around it. For the price it’s kinda what I expected. North American motel vibes in castle like building. View was nice. Parking easy. Neighbour was annoying and started playing music at around 2am. Had to put my AirPods in to sleep but still slept terrible. The noise and the beds a bit hard for me. That’s not the hotels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elvas stop

Beautiful old monastry. Excellent room large with comfy bed. Useful mini bar fridge. Excellent breakfast Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place - was an old convent then a military hospital. The building was constructed in the 1600's so it just radiates with character. We loved the worn marble stairs and the winding passage ways. It also has sitting areas throughout the hotel where you can sit and read or gather to talk or check emails. The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

loan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever we needed new towels, the housekeeping staff would drop everything to accommodate us immediately. They would even shorten their lunch hour to meet our needs. The housekeeping employees work hard, they provide high quality care and services, they are dedicated to their job, and they go above and beyond 100 percent. Thank you to Dalila, Monica, Teresa, and Vera for their professionalism, warm greetings and big smiles everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous hotel!!! It is in a several hundred years old monastery and there are signs of old wood and marble from the days of old. Each room held a monk and the ceilings are vaulted and wooden. So beautiful. Request room 301, open the windows and look straight down for a nice surprise!!!! This property was a five minute walk from all kinds of restaurants and shopping. Eat at Restaurante Luís Cobra one block away. You wont regret it!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex

Mixed feelings but overall disappointing

They did not provide us with the VIP treatment (welcome drinks) promised in my Hotels.com reservation. 3 euros for a beer at the hotel bar is crazy expensive for a small Portuguese town. On top of that, the two waiters were serving cocktails to themselves and drinking them in front of us. Surreal, I have never seen such thing in my life. I have been visiting hotels at least twice a month for business in more than 50 countries Hot water was not available in my room. Dinner was good at a decent price. The building is beautiful but should be taken care of better. Breakfast buffet is not a 4 star one. Far from it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a lovely hotel and is similar in standard to a pousada
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old traditional hotel well looked after. Great place to stay for exploring Elvas , nice outdoor areas and a great view !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spelled very musky. Staff was not very helpful. Poor communication. Breakfast was OK. But you could see they were running out of things. I really hate to write a bad review and I always give the benefit of the doubt and maybe they were just having a bad time except the room did smell bad. There was no hot water in the morning and when my wife tried to take a shower, she was never able to get the hot water working the night before. Location was great, but as for the rest, if you stay here in this town, don’t pick this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Americo

The history behind the hotel was very interesting to learn, it was a convent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very central and has a great deal of character.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have breakfast this time as worked out too expensive but many places round the area for coffee and toast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025