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Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels

US$74

/ night

Avg. for September

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US$74

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels average US$39 in the cheapest month (January) and US$116 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$39
February	US$43
March	US$47
April	US$60
May	US$65
June	US$79
July	US$67
August	US$116
September	US$74
October	US$55
November	US$50
December	US$52

Most expensive: August (~US$116)

Cheapest: January (~US$39)

About this property

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet ha...

Amenities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.

Business amenities

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Elvas? This hotel has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Location

A stay at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels places you in the heart of Elvas, steps from Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas and 5 minutes by foot from Municipal Garden. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Praca da Republica and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção.

What's nearby

Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas(0.1 Miles)
Municipal Garden(0.3 Miles)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção(0.3 Miles)
Praca da Republica(0.3 Miles)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação(0.3 Miles)
Largo de Santa Clara(0.3 Miles)
Museu Fotográfico João Carpinteiro(0.4 Miles)
Amoreira Aqueduct(0.4 Miles)
Castelo(0.4 Miles)
Elvas Castle(0.5 Miles)
Forte de Santa Luzia(0.7 Miles)
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graça(1.5 Miles)
Feria Badajoz IFEBA(8.7 Miles)
Lusiberia(9 Miles)
Infanta Cristina Hospital(10.3 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Badajoz (BJZ-Talavera La Real)(28.7 Miles)

Location

Largo São João de Deus, 1, Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso, Elvas, Portugal

Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas (0.1 Miles)

Municipal Garden (0.3 Miles)

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (0.3 Miles)

Praca da Republica (0.3 Miles)

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação (0.3 Miles)

Largo de Santa Clara (0.3 Miles)

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Room options

14

Family Triple Room

Room details

1 Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deep Soaking Bathtub

Crib(s) (Free)

13

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

Room details

1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2

Balcony

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deep Soaking Bathtub

Crib(s) (Free)

13

Family Quadruple Room

Room details

1 Double Bed

and

2 Single Beds

Sleeps 4

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deep Soaking Bathtub

Crib(s) (Free)

14

Historical Room

Room details

1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deep Soaking Bathtub

Crib(s) (Free)

9

Superior Double Room

Room details

1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deep Soaking Bathtub

Crib(s) (Free)

8

Classic Room (Interior)

Room details

1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deep Soaking Bathtub

Crib(s) (Free)

Guest reviews of Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels

8.5

Very good

Based on 3,358 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

4%

Couple

61%

Family

18%

Group

12%

Solo

2%

What guests think

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Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels charms with its historic convent setting, central location inside Elvas’ walls, spacious rooms, friendly staff, patios with pool, and free parking, but recurring age-related drawbacks and service inconsistencies temper some stays.

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Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels charms with its historic convent setting, central location inside Elvas’ walls, spacious rooms, friendly staff, patios with pool, and free parking, but recurring age-related drawbacks and service inconsistencies temper some stays.

Guests consistently highlight the building’s unique history and atmospheric common areas. Several reviews cite dated decor, maintenance issues, occasional odors, and limited soundproofing. Room experiences vary: many are large and comfortable, while some interior rooms feel dark, get warm, or face corridors, and air conditioning can struggle in hot weather. Breakfast and dining range from excellent to disappointing, with occasional closures or limited menus; expect historic charm over modern polish.

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Facilities

Historic property with pleasant courtyards, gardens and an outdoor pool; free on-site parking is widely appreciated. Some facilities appear dated or unavailable at times, with reports of a closed bar or restaurant, occasional lift outages, and inconsistent air conditioning.

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8

Philip

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old traditional hotel well looked after. Great place to stay for exploring Elvas , nice outdoor areas and a great view !

Old traditional hotel well looked after. Great place to stay for exploring Elvas , nice outdoor areas and a great view !

10

DANIEL

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Un buen hotel con piscina y buenas instalaciones. Está ubicado en el centro para visitar la ciudad de forma cómoda. Parking gratuito. El personal muy amable

Un buen hotel con piscina y buenas instalaciones. Está ubicado en el centro para visitar la ciudad de forma cómoda. Parking gratuito. El personal muy amable

6

maria virginia andrade

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

O hotel é bem antigo . Era um convento antes da guerra e depois passou a ser um hospital militar. A localização é boa. Os quartos são amplos mas antigos. A cama é de casal e desconfortável. O elevador não estava funcionando. O café da manhã era pago.

O hotel é bem antigo . Era um convento antes da guerra e depois passou a ser um hospital militar. A localização é boa. Os quartos são amplos mas antigos. A cama é de casal e desconfortável. O elevador não estava funcionando. O café da manhã era pago.

8

Sue

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location to the center of town and easy to get to. Interesting history of the building. We were upgraded to a huge room with lots of antique furniture but still a bit sparse. Staff was excellent particularly Daniela. Bar was closed but breakfast was good. The pool was a nice way to spend a hot afternoon after visiting the city.

Perfect location to the center of town and easy to get to. Interesting history of the building. We were upgraded to a huge room with lots of antique furniture but still a bit sparse. Staff was excellent particularly Daniela. Bar was closed but breakfast was good. The pool was a nice way to spend a hot afternoon after visiting the city.

6

Kjell

26 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Ingen restaurang var öppen. Ingen Bar var öppen. Aie conditioner fungerade inte, överlag ingen bra upplevelse.

Ingen restaurang var öppen. Ingen Bar var öppen. Aie conditioner fungerade inte, överlag ingen bra upplevelse.

10

David

8 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay at this hotel. We had a really nice room overlooking the pool, a comfortable bed and a terrace where we sat with a bottle of wine in the evening. We enjoyed sitting and reading by the pool in the afternoon and breakfast the next morning was delicious. We had the option of sitting in their beautiful courtyard with lime trees or inside in the dining area. The hotel was very atmospheric having been a convent, we could feel the history as we wandered around the corridors! The staff were very friendly and helpful, and it was useful being able to park our car in their spacious carpark. A happy stay for us!

We loved our stay at this hotel. We had a really nice room overlooking the pool, a comfortable bed and a terrace where we sat with a bottle of wine in the evening. We enjoyed sitting and reading by the pool in the afternoon and breakfast the next morning was delicious. We had the option of sitting in their beautiful courtyard with lime trees or inside in the dining area. The hotel was very atmospheric having been a convent, we could feel the history as we wandered around the corridors! The staff were very friendly and helpful, and it was useful being able to park our car in their spacious carpark. A happy stay for us!

8

Camille

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Séjour très agréable en famille. Grande chambre familiale pour 4 propose et climatisée. L’hôtel dispose d’un beau patio ombrage et d’une piscine avec une vue magnifique. Je recommande.

Séjour très agréable en famille. Grande chambre familiale pour 4 propose et climatisée. L’hôtel dispose d’un beau patio ombrage et d’une piscine avec une vue magnifique. Je recommande.

10

MISTRAL

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

très bel hôtel sur les remparts de la ville avec une belle piscine très appréciable lors des chaudes journées où nous y avons séjourné . bar agréable ; petit déjeuner excellent chambre historique très confortable

très bel hôtel sur les remparts de la ville avec une belle piscine très appréciable lors des chaudes journées où nous y avons séjourné . bar agréable ; petit déjeuner excellent chambre historique très confortable

10

Rex

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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.

10

FERNANDO LUIS

17 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Todo fenomenal, la habitación impecable, la ubicación inmejorable, con parking propio gratuito y el personal muy amable y atento

Todo fenomenal, la habitación impecable, la ubicación inmejorable, con parking propio gratuito y el personal muy amable y atento

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many found rooms and spaces clean, while others reported odors, damp or mold, pests, and visible wear. Standards appear inconsistent between rooms.

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Roberto

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was equipped with a window that overlooked a corridor. The service provided by the staff was observed to be slow. An unusual odor was present in the lobby and corridors. The breakfast offerings were unsatisfactory. Noise levels were elevated. The doors were fitted with an alarm system that activated when left open for an extended period, which unfortunately triggered during the night as guests exited their rooms.

The room was equipped with a window that overlooked a corridor. The service provided by the staff was observed to be slow. An unusual odor was present in the lobby and corridors. The breakfast offerings were unsatisfactory. Noise levels were elevated. The doors were fitted with an alarm system that activated when left open for an extended period, which unfortunately triggered during the night as guests exited their rooms.

4

Rolf Heinrich

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Zimmer roch sehr muffig. Die Wände hinter dem Bett und neben der Zimmertür waren nass. Der Deckenputz bröckelt. Der Fußboden im Bad hat unzählige Flecken. Die Übergardine ist teilweise abgerissen.Hierhin komme ich niemalswieder. Das hat?!

Das Zimmer roch sehr muffig. Die Wände hinter dem Bett und neben der Zimmertür waren nass. Der Deckenputz bröckelt. Der Fußboden im Bad hat unzählige Flecken. Die Übergardine ist teilweise abgerissen.Hierhin komme ich niemalswieder. Das hat?!

4

Kelly

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mold, ants and extremely hot

Mold, ants and extremely hot

6

kristina

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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.

4

Lorenzo

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bajo mantenimiento, desconchones en pared y parquet con lamas sueltas

Bajo mantenimiento, desconchones en pared y parquet con lamas sueltas

10

Glynda

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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.

8

João

15 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Atendimento impecável, limpeza dos quartos sem nada a apontar, quarto muito confortável, pátio interno muito agradável para descansar debaixo das laranjeiras em flor com todo o seu perfume. Único apontamento, mas que é devido à própria característica da construção é a insonorização dos quartos entre eles e o corredor, pois infelizmente calhou-nos famílias com crianças que independentemente da hora se comportam normalmente como crianças e os pais que os deveriam de orientar/formar melhor, não o fizeram.

Atendimento impecável, limpeza dos quartos sem nada a apontar, quarto muito confortável, pátio interno muito agradável para descansar debaixo das laranjeiras em flor com todo o seu perfume. Único apontamento, mas que é devido à própria característica da construção é a insonorização dos quartos entre eles e o corredor, pois infelizmente calhou-nos famílias com crianças que independentemente da hora se comportam normalmente como crianças e os pais que os deveriam de orientar/formar melhor, não o fizeram.

6

José Luis

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Encontramos una cucaracha en la habitación, la bañera de hidromasaje no funcionaba y además un ruido de motores de unos extractores del propio hotel durante las 24 horas

Encontramos una cucaracha en la habitación, la bañera de hidromasaje no funcionaba y además un ruido de motores de unos extractores del propio hotel durante las 24 horas

10

Thordur

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Veldig vennlig betjening. Renhold på topp frokosten god.

Veldig vennlig betjening. Renhold på topp frokosten god.

10

Henar

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Habitación muy limpia y amplia. Camas muy cómodas. Sitio con encanto. Un acierto.

Habitación muy limpia y amplia. Camas muy cómodas. Sitio con encanto. Un acierto.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, and full of historic character, with some offering terraces or views. However, interior rooms can be dark, warm, or face corridors, soundproofing is limited, and air conditioning or in-room amenities may disappoint.

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James

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay a lot, had a great veiw and spacious room. Staff let us check in early and helped book a taxi into Spain. The breakfast was amazing. We were given 2 single beds instead of the requested double, and we unfortunately had very noisy guests opposite that kept us up late.

We enjoyed our stay a lot, had a great veiw and spacious room. Staff let us check in early and helped book a taxi into Spain. The breakfast was amazing. We were given 2 single beds instead of the requested double, and we unfortunately had very noisy guests opposite that kept us up late.

8

María Fátima

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Depende de las habitaciones. La habitación interior es muy oscura, sensación de claustrofobia. La habitación histórica maravillosa, enorme, con un balcón.

Depende de las habitaciones. La habitación interior es muy oscura, sensación de claustrofobia. La habitación histórica maravillosa, enorme, con un balcón.

6

Jonathan

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very basic not a bit like the one on the website. No bedside tables and nowhere to put things down as there was only one small table. There was only luke warm water to the sink and bath. When we arrived at reception we asked if the restaurant was open that evening and was told that it would be at 7.30pm. We arrived just after 8pm but there were no staff and we were told the bartender would be back in five minutes. 10 minutes later we found him but he said that there were no hot meals that evening and the restaurant was closed but he could make us a sandwich. Definitely Not 4 star.

The rooms were very basic not a bit like the one on the website. No bedside tables and nowhere to put things down as there was only one small table. There was only luke warm water to the sink and bath. When we arrived at reception we asked if the restaurant was open that evening and was told that it would be at 7.30pm. We arrived just after 8pm but there were no staff and we were told the bartender would be back in five minutes. 10 minutes later we found him but he said that there were no hot meals that evening and the restaurant was closed but he could make us a sandwich. Definitely Not 4 star.

8

María Fátima

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cama extra grande y muy cómoda

Cama extra grande y muy cómoda

6

Paulo

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fiquei no 2 andar, quarto com varanda o qual não tem insonorização nenhuma ouve se todo do quarto do lado pois a parede e de Pladur

Fiquei no 2 andar, quarto com varanda o qual não tem insonorização nenhuma ouve se todo do quarto do lado pois a parede e de Pladur

10

Gelson D

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Quarto grande e historico

Quarto grande e historico

8

Luis

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Passámos uns dias em familia agradáveis. Os funcionarios foram simpáticos e prestáveis. O unico inconveniente foi eu ter escolhido 1 quarto interior, sem possibilidade de arejar o mesmo e nao ter luz natural.

Passámos uns dias em familia agradáveis. Os funcionarios foram simpáticos e prestáveis. O unico inconveniente foi eu ter escolhido 1 quarto interior, sem possibilidade de arejar o mesmo e nao ter luz natural.

8

SEBASTIAO ERIVELTO

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Boa experiência. Recomendo evitar quartos voltados para o patio interno pois são mais barulhentos (parece que passam carros no tunel abaixo do hotel)

Boa experiência. Recomendo evitar quartos voltados para o patio interno pois são mais barulhentos (parece que passam carros no tunel abaixo do hotel)

8

Roni-Jean

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The building is excellent. The stay not great. I don't recommend an interior rooms as the temperature was out of our control(hot and stuffy). They kindly gave us a new room when asked. A 4 star rating is to high...ex. paper cups, no chairs on the terrace. Even with a language barrier, the staff could be more friendly.

The building is excellent. The stay not great. I don't recommend an interior rooms as the temperature was out of our control(hot and stuffy). They kindly gave us a new room when asked. A 4 star rating is to high...ex. paper cups, no chairs on the terrace. Even with a language barrier, the staff could be more friendly.

8

Arr

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Me gustó el edificio antiguo, la impresión de habitar en un castillo o casa señorial. No me gustó el ruido que hacía el aire acondicionado de la habitación, seguramente porque debe tener sus años también.

Me gustó el edificio antiguo, la impresión de habitar en un castillo o casa señorial. No me gustó el ruido que hacía el aire acondicionado de la habitación, seguramente porque debe tener sus años también.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with praise for reception and flexibility. A few reviews report slow or unprofessional service and unresolved issues.

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Fernando Jose

20 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Parabéns aos funcionários pela simpatia e dedicação.

Parabéns aos funcionários pela simpatia e dedicação.

10

James

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from the reception staff. The restaurant is excellent. The room was very spacious with a very comfortable bed.

Excellent service from the reception staff. The restaurant is excellent. The room was very spacious with a very comfortable bed.

2

loan

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For dinner I ordered soup and when it came the soup was cold. I had to ask them to heat up the soup, which also tells me the soup was not fresh. Then when the main course spaghetti arrived, it was cold too and that's when I decided that was enough so I spoke to the waiter and he said he wouldn't charge me for the spaghetti since I didn't eat it. This four star hotel is overrated because it should be a one star hotel. Second time of staying at the same hotel I now see the true colors of the staff. Every time I asked a question, the red hair receptionist (forget her name) was always playing /shuffling paperwork as if she was too busy to even print me a receipt upon check-out. Check first to see who the kitchen staff is before you order the food. If it's Ines (the short lady with long hair) do not order and go somewhere else. She's also not friendly and never smiles at us. There are two Ines' in dinning. We gave this hotel a good rating at first but after the second time of staying there, we chaned our minds especially after receiving the cold food. We were blown out of our minds that this could be happening at a four star hotel.

For dinner I ordered soup and when it came the soup was cold. I had to ask them to heat up the soup, which also tells me the soup was not fresh. Then when the main course spaghetti arrived, it was cold too and that's when I decided that was enough so I spoke to the waiter and he said he wouldn't charge me for the spaghetti since I didn't eat it. This four star hotel is overrated because it should be a one star hotel. Second time of staying at the same hotel I now see the true colors of the staff. Every time I asked a question, the red hair receptionist (forget her name) was always playing /shuffling paperwork as if she was too busy to even print me a receipt upon check-out. Check first to see who the kitchen staff is before you order the food. If it's Ines (the short lady with long hair) do not order and go somewhere else. She's also not friendly and never smiles at us. There are two Ines' in dinning. We gave this hotel a good rating at first but after the second time of staying there, we chaned our minds especially after receiving the cold food. We were blown out of our minds that this could be happening at a four star hotel.

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William

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Worst stay ever - air con not working at 40 degrees ! The internet did not work the whole time we were there. Ate in the restaurant and one meal inedible and having a drink before dinner the chef had several shots !!! Reported to manager - end result full refund. Lift not working and the comp breakfast we were offered was withdrawn in the middle of the restaurant and we had to go to reception to sort out - Avoid avoid avoid is all I can say !!!

Worst stay ever - air con not working at 40 degrees ! The internet did not work the whole time we were there. Ate in the restaurant and one meal inedible and having a drink before dinner the chef had several shots !!! Reported to manager - end result full refund. Lift not working and the comp breakfast we were offered was withdrawn in the middle of the restaurant and we had to go to reception to sort out - Avoid avoid avoid is all I can say !!!

10

Jose C

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gostei muito do hotel, bem localizado, o quarto confortavel, o cafe da manhã bom, funcionarios muito gentis e simpaticos.

Gostei muito do hotel, bem localizado, o quarto confortavel, o cafe da manhã bom, funcionarios muito gentis e simpaticos.

10

James

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay.The staff were kind and attentive. The room was comfortable and spacious. The breakfast had a good choice that suited us well seeing that my wife is vegan they provided a plant based milk, fresh fruit and fresh fruit juices. We will return.

We really enjoyed our stay.The staff were kind and attentive. The room was comfortable and spacious. The breakfast had a good choice that suited us well seeing that my wife is vegan they provided a plant based milk, fresh fruit and fresh fruit juices. We will return.

10

Thordur

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Veldig vennlig betjening. Renhold på topp frokosten god.

Veldig vennlig betjening. Renhold på topp frokosten god.

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Alex

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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.

10

Rex

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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.

10

FERNANDO LUIS

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Todo fenomenal, la habitación impecable, la ubicación inmejorable, con parking propio gratuito y el personal muy amable y atento

Todo fenomenal, la habitación impecable, la ubicación inmejorable, con parking propio gratuito y el personal muy amable y atento

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Location

Central inside the city walls and walkable to sights, with great views and easy access for exploring Elvas. On-site parking helps make arrival straightforward.

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Philip

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old traditional hotel well looked after. Great place to stay for exploring Elvas , nice outdoor areas and a great view !

Old traditional hotel well looked after. Great place to stay for exploring Elvas , nice outdoor areas and a great view !

8

Sue

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location to the center of town and easy to get to. Interesting history of the building. We were upgraded to a huge room with lots of antique furniture but still a bit sparse. Staff was excellent particularly Daniela. Bar was closed but breakfast was good. The pool was a nice way to spend a hot afternoon after visiting the city.

Perfect location to the center of town and easy to get to. Interesting history of the building. We were upgraded to a huge room with lots of antique furniture but still a bit sparse. Staff was excellent particularly Daniela. Bar was closed but breakfast was good. The pool was a nice way to spend a hot afternoon after visiting the city.

8

Rocio

4 Nov 2023

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The hotel is beautiful and the location is great. The restoration of the building was made with a lot of care and style.

The hotel is beautiful and the location is great. The restoration of the building was made with a lot of care and style.

10

Sandra

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is very central and has a great deal of character.

It is very central and has a great deal of character.

10

Ricardo

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel precioso dentro de las murallas de la ciudad, con estacionamiento propio, excelentemente mantenido, con mobiliario exquisito y muy confortable

Hotel precioso dentro de las murallas de la ciudad, con estacionamiento propio, excelentemente mantenido, con mobiliario exquisito y muy confortable

10

John

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location

Convenient location

8

KIYOUNG

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

수도원을 개조한 숙소였는데 나름 만족했습니다. 주차장도 넓게 되어 있어서 편리하구요~직원들도 매우 친절했습니다. 엘바스 시내 접근성도 괜찮습니다

수도원을 개조한 숙소였는데 나름 만족했습니다. 주차장도 넓게 되어 있어서 편리하구요~직원들도 매우 친절했습니다. 엘바스 시내 접근성도 괜찮습니다

10

Jose

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal holiday location for those interested in History, walking or just relaxing in a quiet yet vibrant atmosphere. Modern Hotel set in an old tastefully restored building. Friendly and efficient staff complement the setting.

Ideal holiday location for those interested in History, walking or just relaxing in a quiet yet vibrant atmosphere. Modern Hotel set in an old tastefully restored building. Friendly and efficient staff complement the setting.

10

Luís

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Historical building. Perfect location in the city.

Great place to stay. Historical building. Perfect location in the city.

10

FERNANDO LUIS

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Todo fenomenal, la habitación impecable, la ubicación inmejorable, con parking propio gratuito y el personal muy amable y atento

Todo fenomenal, la habitación impecable, la ubicación inmejorable, con parking propio gratuito y el personal muy amable y atento

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining draw mixed reactions: many praise quality and variety, while several report poor or cold dishes, limited menus, or occasional closures. Coffee quality also varies.

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4

Roberto

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was equipped with a window that overlooked a corridor. The service provided by the staff was observed to be slow. An unusual odor was present in the lobby and corridors. The breakfast offerings were unsatisfactory. Noise levels were elevated. The doors were fitted with an alarm system that activated when left open for an extended period, which unfortunately triggered during the night as guests exited their rooms.

The room was equipped with a window that overlooked a corridor. The service provided by the staff was observed to be slow. An unusual odor was present in the lobby and corridors. The breakfast offerings were unsatisfactory. Noise levels were elevated. The doors were fitted with an alarm system that activated when left open for an extended period, which unfortunately triggered during the night as guests exited their rooms.

2

Luis Alonso

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Food was really bad

Food was really bad

6

Jonathan

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very basic not a bit like the one on the website. No bedside tables and nowhere to put things down as there was only one small table. There was only luke warm water to the sink and bath. When we arrived at reception we asked if the restaurant was open that evening and was told that it would be at 7.30pm. We arrived just after 8pm but there were no staff and we were told the bartender would be back in five minutes. 10 minutes later we found him but he said that there were no hot meals that evening and the restaurant was closed but he could make us a sandwich. Definitely Not 4 star.

The rooms were very basic not a bit like the one on the website. No bedside tables and nowhere to put things down as there was only one small table. There was only luke warm water to the sink and bath. When we arrived at reception we asked if the restaurant was open that evening and was told that it would be at 7.30pm. We arrived just after 8pm but there were no staff and we were told the bartender would be back in five minutes. 10 minutes later we found him but he said that there were no hot meals that evening and the restaurant was closed but he could make us a sandwich. Definitely Not 4 star.

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loan

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For dinner I ordered soup and when it came the soup was cold. I had to ask them to heat up the soup, which also tells me the soup was not fresh. Then when the main course spaghetti arrived, it was cold too and that's when I decided that was enough so I spoke to the waiter and he said he wouldn't charge me for the spaghetti since I didn't eat it. This four star hotel is overrated because it should be a one star hotel. Second time of staying at the same hotel I now see the true colors of the staff. Every time I asked a question, the red hair receptionist (forget her name) was always playing /shuffling paperwork as if she was too busy to even print me a receipt upon check-out. Check first to see who the kitchen staff is before you order the food. If it's Ines (the short lady with long hair) do not order and go somewhere else. She's also not friendly and never smiles at us. There are two Ines' in dinning. We gave this hotel a good rating at first but after the second time of staying there, we chaned our minds especially after receiving the cold food. We were blown out of our minds that this could be happening at a four star hotel.

For dinner I ordered soup and when it came the soup was cold. I had to ask them to heat up the soup, which also tells me the soup was not fresh. Then when the main course spaghetti arrived, it was cold too and that's when I decided that was enough so I spoke to the waiter and he said he wouldn't charge me for the spaghetti since I didn't eat it. This four star hotel is overrated because it should be a one star hotel. Second time of staying at the same hotel I now see the true colors of the staff. Every time I asked a question, the red hair receptionist (forget her name) was always playing /shuffling paperwork as if she was too busy to even print me a receipt upon check-out. Check first to see who the kitchen staff is before you order the food. If it's Ines (the short lady with long hair) do not order and go somewhere else. She's also not friendly and never smiles at us. There are two Ines' in dinning. We gave this hotel a good rating at first but after the second time of staying there, we chaned our minds especially after receiving the cold food. We were blown out of our minds that this could be happening at a four star hotel.

10

Elena

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente todo!! Repetiremos seguro! Muy confortable y amplísima la habitación. Un desayuno increíblemente bueno. Precioso todo el hotel. Amables los empleados!! Nos encantó

Excelente todo!! Repetiremos seguro! Muy confortable y amplísima la habitación. Un desayuno increíblemente bueno. Precioso todo el hotel. Amables los empleados!! Nos encantó

8

Tiago

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel com história. Super confortável e com todos os colaboradores muito prestáveis e simpáticos. Pequeno almoço muito bom. Único tema menso bom foi a falta de muitos pratos constantes da carta por falta de ingredientes, o que condicionou um pouco a escolha aos almoços/jantares.

Hotel com história. Super confortável e com todos os colaboradores muito prestáveis e simpáticos. Pequeno almoço muito bom. Único tema menso bom foi a falta de muitos pratos constantes da carta por falta de ingredientes, o que condicionou um pouco a escolha aos almoços/jantares.

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Carol

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was welcoming and very friendly. The property was historic and within the city. Breakfast was amazing!

The front desk was welcoming and very friendly. The property was historic and within the city. Breakfast was amazing!

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MISTRAL

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

très bel hôtel sur les remparts de la ville avec une belle piscine très appréciable lors des chaudes journées où nous y avons séjourné . bar agréable ; petit déjeuner excellent chambre historique très confortable

très bel hôtel sur les remparts de la ville avec une belle piscine très appréciable lors des chaudes journées où nous y avons séjourné . bar agréable ; petit déjeuner excellent chambre historique très confortable

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Alex

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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.

10

JEFFREY

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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

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8

Maria Teresa Rodrigues de

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Hotel, Amazing the transformation from a Convent to a Hotel. Suggestions to put a small Couch and a bigger tv in the room. Great place, I would definetly stay again!

Beautiful Hotel, Amazing the transformation from a Convent to a Hotel. Suggestions to put a small Couch and a bigger tv in the room. Great place, I would definetly stay again!

8

P L

15 Jul 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking and great restaurants nearby

Easy parking and great restaurants nearby

8

Marco

7 Jul 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late at night and there was a musty smell, opened the window and went to sleep, next morning I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. It’s an amazing place and loved the pool, the building itself and the location. Having parking was appreciated and staff was really nice! Will return.

Arrived late at night and there was a musty smell, opened the window and went to sleep, next morning I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. It’s an amazing place and loved the pool, the building itself and the location. Having parking was appreciated and staff was really nice! Will return.

10

DAVID

3 Jun 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, friendly staff

Nice room, friendly staff

10

Edward

28 May 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely ancient historical building. Everything very tasteful. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. There was a problem with my coffee machine and the lady and gentleman who came immediately were great. Breakfast was tasty with a wide choice of hot and cold items and I was able to eat it in the courtyard. Room was great with a large balcony overlooking the city walls. The lovely lady on reception allowed me to park my motorcycle in the secure locked courtyard overnight. Room was super too, with nice cold air conditioning even though it was 37C outside! Best of all were the super friendly helpful staff mentioned already plus the staff at breakfast.

Lovely ancient historical building. Everything very tasteful. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. There was a problem with my coffee machine and the lady and gentleman who came immediately were great. Breakfast was tasty with a wide choice of hot and cold items and I was able to eat it in the courtyard. Room was great with a large balcony overlooking the city walls. The lovely lady on reception allowed me to park my motorcycle in the secure locked courtyard overnight. Room was super too, with nice cold air conditioning even though it was 37C outside! Best of all were the super friendly helpful staff mentioned already plus the staff at breakfast.

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FAQs about Hotel Sao Joao De Deus by RIDAN Hotels

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so it is advisable to contact the property for detailed information.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Elvas, just a 3-minute walk from Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas and 5 minutes from Municipal Garden. It is also within 0.3 miles of Praca da Republica and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from June 10 to October 15, with access from 9 AM to 8 PM.

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