Just 5 km from the fortified town of Elvas, the recently refurbished Varchotel features typical Alentejo architecture. It offers bright rooms with modern décor and satellite flat-screen TVs. All rooms feature stylish decoration and table-lamps. The private bathroom features contrasting black and white colours. A work desk and satellite flat-screen TV are included. The hotel’s Dom Januário Restaurant has a separate area where the daily breakfast buffet is served. In another area, it offers delicacies from the Alentejo region, such as grilled chicken and pork and lamb dishes. Guests can enjoy reading a daily newspaper on the outdoor terrace in the hotel’s garden. Local products such as wines and olive oil are available from the hotel’s own outlet. Varchotel offers 24-hour reception services. Its staff can assist guests with planning their stay, such as visits to wine tastings in the Juromenha region. On-site parking is free.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were lovely Room very nice, easy to access film channel Restaurant was amazing
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to the motorway north & south so ideal for a stop off to / from the Algarve to Santander or Bilbao. Absolutely top class Portuguese restaurant, staff brilliant, breakfast excellent, dog friendly and excellent accommodation at a good price.
  • Inês
    Portugal Portugal
    O restaurante, a área exterior e o staff do hotel eram espetaculares. Recomendo imenso!
  • Ema
    Spain Spain
    Second time staying at this hotel due to overnight travel stop. They have a great pool!
  • Antony
    Spain Spain
    The hotel Is well situated and there are a few choices for food. All food and breakfast is delicious. Rooms are generously sized and being pet friendly makes it a perfect hotel.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient accommodation just outside Elvas. Good location on main road, but our room was not noisy. Very nice breakfast.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for us as it led to onward travel, very close Elvas centre which was lovely to walk around. Breakfast was good and staff extremely helpful and welcoming
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a one night stop off on our route through Spain and Portugal here, nice hotel with friendly helpful staff, decent breakfast.
  • Aline
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff was definitely friendly. They were always super nice and helpful. The hotel is not a new construction, but everything was working well. The pool was nice and the architecture looks a bit Spanish what makes the hotel quite charming....
  • Catarina
    Portugal Portugal
    The room was very comfy, a bit small but quiet and clean. The staff is extremely nice and welcoming, breakfast is very good and the restaurant is a must-go! Delicious food. The swimming pool is absolutely relaxing either during the whole day or...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • D. Januário
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • Grill/BBQ

Facilities of Varchotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Varchotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the baby cot and extra bed are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Please note that the property only accepts small and medium-sized pets. Pets are accepted at an extra charge and are only allowed in the Economy rooms.

License number: 4255

FAQs about Varchotel

  • The prices at Varchotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Varchotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Varchotel is 3 miles from the centre of Elvas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Varchotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Varchotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Varchotel has 1 restaurant:

    • D. Januário

  • Guests staying at Varchotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet