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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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €41
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

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Room options

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Classic Room (Interior)

Classic Room (Interior)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Historical Room

Historical Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Elvas, Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels is in the city centre. 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.
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Map
Largo São João de Deus, 1, Elvas, 7350-200

What's nearby

  • Municipal Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Praca da Republica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Amoreira Aqueduct - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elvas Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Elvas Station - 5 min walk
  • Badajoz (BJZ-Talavera La Real) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Tif Taf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Lemon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Adega Regional - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Paloma - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A Nossa Pastelaria - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels

Upscale hotel in the city centre
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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, smoke-free property and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 7524
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 10 June to 15 October
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 to 8 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels on 18 Jan 2026 start from €41.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels?

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?

Checkout 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.

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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. 198 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beti

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Americo

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

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

6/10 Okay

olga

Liked: Cleanliness
Normal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley Ramos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, unique and with a Portuguese vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold, ants and extremely hot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025