Situated in a converted convent in the World Heritage city of Elvas, Hotel São João De Deus features shady gardens and a pool with views of the walled town.
Raquel
Spain
The receptionist Cristina was very kind and helpful.
Located in Elvas, 19 km from El Corte Ingles, Vila Gale Collection Elvas provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Raymond
United Kingdom
A very enjoyable experience all round. The welcome and introduction to the hotel by the reception staff was brilliant and totally informative. The room was clean, spacious and the beds extremely comfortable.
This hotel with all the charm, character and quality that it offers gave us one of the best experiences we have enjoyed in quite a while.
The only down side for us was that we wish we had stayed for a couple of nights longer such was the enjoyability of The Vila Gale Collection at Elvas!
Located in the heart of Alto Alentejo and between Elvas and Badajoz, Quinta de Santo António offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool, and a tennis court.
Ian
Australia
Old world charm and touch of elegance. Opportunity to swim. Also the bath was a bonus. Breakfast was nice.
Located in Elvas, Hotel Brasa is surrounded by gardens and is a 7-minute drive from the city centre.
Doncolin
Spain
Great location for trip to either or both fortresses. Very pleasant staff, though not English-speaking. Decent restaurant nearby, if the hotel restaurant is only functioning for breakfast.
Residencial Antonio Mocisso Guesthouse is located in Elvas. Badajoz, in neighbouring Spain is 22 km from the guest house. All air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom, refrigerator and a TV....
Jenny
Australia
The staff were very friendly & helpful.
The room & bathroom were spotlessly clean.
The bed and pillows were comfortable.
The hotel was located within a short walk to the "old town."
We found free parking in the street nearby.
Facing the imposing Aqueduct of Amoreira in Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this hotel features spacious guest rooms and a garden with a seasonal swimming pool.
Located within 20 km of El Corte Ingles and 20 km of Badajoz Fortress, Cool Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Elvas.
Sjoerd
Portugal
Comfy guest house, super central location, everything at walking distance.
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.
The hotel is very well located in the town, it has excellent...
The hotel is very well located in the town, it has excellent parking and great views out over the surrounding countryside.
I found the staff were very helpful in where to go & visit and provided annotated directions on a local map.
During my visit the restaurant wasn't open but there are plenty off options in the town
Stephen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Off the beaten path, on the far East side of Portugal (...
Off the beaten path, on the far East side of Portugal (nearly on the Spanish border). Friendly and interesting people, and interesting history to explore through castles, forts and a marvelous aqueduct.
PamM
Japan
10
Scored 10
Lots to see, so make sure you have comfortable clothing and...
Lots to see, so make sure you have comfortable clothing and shoes.
Like most Portugeus towns, it is very hilly with narrow streets and lots of steps.
Architecture is stunning and historic with plenty of stories of old.
More vegetarian/vegan restaurants would be a bonus.
The whole Alentejo region is a must-see when visiting this beautiful country.
Clare
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Elvas is an historic old city with an amazing Roman aqueduct...
Elvas is an historic old city with an amazing Roman aqueduct. The local restaurants were not catering for tourists and hardly anyone spoke English. We ate in the hotel which was good value in a lovely setting. We visited the British cemetery for the soldiers of the Peninsular War. The old town is is all cobblestone alleys and we kept getting lost but that was part of its charm.
joan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
This is a cool fort town on the Spanish border worth...
This is a cool fort town on the Spanish border worth visiting. Great for practicing my Spanish and Portuguese. The old town is walkable and worth a day. Get a number of a local taxi service to explore the other two forts nearby, pick up groceries etc. Plan ahead of taking a comboio or autoexpresso as it's in a pretty remote location so you can't just catch a train out every 30 minutes like you can in Lisbon.
The region it is in, the Alentejo is also generally quite beautiful and it's worth taking a bus to Estremoz and the Evora if in the area.
Dennis
United States
10
Scored 10
Must see Both Fortes & Aquaduct
Must see Both Fortes & Aquaduct
A great small restaurant recommended by the Hotel was Mercato, is a perfect place to dine. Excellent service and food cooked to order with a lot of attention to quality and flavours.
Giant suite with a livingroom (fireplace, 4m+ room height, comfortable couches), kitchenette, dressing room, bedroom and bathroom. All built and furnished with great taste. Car port right next to the door of the suite out back. Private verandah with dining table and lounging area. Public areas of the hotel are furnished with style that goes with the old portuguese farm house feel. The hotel is located in the middle of very nice garden on a hill side and has great views of the surrounding countryside.
The hotel is beautifully located directly at the inside of the city walls . We really liked the old halls and the atmosphere inside the hotel; it was once a monastery. Our room had a big balcony with a great view to the garden and outside the city. The garden is very beautiful, full of olive, lemon and orange trees and a nice pool. Also the breakfast was very nice. We would fully recommend this hotel and we are just sad that we only could stay one night here in Elvas.
The house and its sorroundings are charming. An old house converted into a hotel, the façade is original, decorated inside in accordance with the location and origin. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. If traveling in the summer, the pool is big and surrounded by beautiful trees. The owners were lovely and paid attention to every detail, 100% personalised service. The breakfast was served with good local products. Would definitely stay again.
The public rooms were magnificent...exquisite furnishings and decor...the ambient music, the scent. The garden and pool area was very serene and hard to believe you are in the center area or Elvas...easy access to the outside roads...staff was incredibly helpful and gracious. Pedro the concierge helped us with all our needs and Candida made us the perfect breakfast every day. We cannot wait to return!!!
Lovely place, breakfast is amazing fresh orange juice, croissants, fruit.. all lovingly prepared. We sat on the terrace with a nice view to the countryside. Dog friendly - bring along your pet :-) If you are tired from your journey you can ask what is on for dinner and sample some fine local cooking right there... we had stewed beef one night and fish the next, highly recommended, thanks very much!
The hotel is gorgeous and we had a very pleasant stay, though it was short. It's in a renovated monastery with olive tree gardens, the view from our big room was fantastic, and the inner courtyard next to the breakfast room is fabulous (not to mention the breakdast itself). We would definitely come back for a longer stay because there are many nice places to visit.
Hotel is an old estate house restored by the owners. Apart from the main building It has many little cute houses with apartments. The views and countryside around are beautiful. There are many walking options nearby. The owner is very helpful and informative. Breakfast was excellent. We stayed for a dinner, but we found it too rich.
Super friendly staff, beautiful place, good restaurant, nice location, the bed was comfortable, and overall I feel any of the wrong aspects I could have talked with the hotel but I was only staying for a night so it wasn't that much of a deal.
Great location, super clean, this small boutique hotel has very spacious nicely decorated rooms and great common spaces that make it very confortable. Staff very helpful and gave us good recomendations
Beautiful place, located very conveniently not far from a motorway. Old villa turned into a hotel. There is even a chapel on the premises. Great breakfast which is included into the price.
The location and the surrounding nature.
The swimming pool in the hot days.
The night sky since the place is isolated and there is very little light polution.
Very stylish and comfy hotel. I think I found my place to stay in Elvas for the upcoming times! Very friendly staff.
The smell of the bed was remarkable.
A lovely traditional guest house just inside the walls of the incredible fortified city of Elvas. The room was very comfortable and I had all I needed!
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