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Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels

4.0 star property
Hotel in Elvas with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Banquet hall
Children's activities
Classic Room (Interior) | Lounge
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 184
AED 195 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Room options

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

Classic Room (Interior)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Historical Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Largo São João de Deus, 1, Elvas, 7350-200

What's nearby

  • Praca da Republica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Amoreira Aqueduct - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elvas Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castelo - 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
  • ‪A Nossa Pastelaria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald’s - Elvas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Adega Regional - ‬3 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), an elevator, and wedding services
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

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 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.

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

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel São João de Deus by RIDAN Hotels on 5 November 2025 start from $53.06, 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?

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.

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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

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 354 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay, check in staff very nice. In a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Surinder

Such a beautiful hidden gem. So happy we stayed here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Roni-Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

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

Hidden Gem

Amazing property, fantastic service, brilliant room. We had a room with a terrace in the second floor which was magical. Views of the fort from the balcony. Bed was super comfortable. Breakfast was top notch (except for the coffee machine although they made up for it with coffees delivered to the table) Hotel had secure parking behind a barrier. Can’t go wrong with a stay here.
Comfy spacious room with big bed
Terrace
Exterior
Historic staircase
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Staff & service

A cheap basic hotel in a good location.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

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

Historic Hotel in Elvas

We were updated to a superior room with balcony - view of garden, country and town. Also received a voucher for a free drink. Elvas is a very historic town inside a fortress. The hotel is very nice and has a garden area with a swimming pool. As it was very hot it was a delight to use. Air conditioning,WiFi and bathroom with bath were all fine. A nice bar and courtyard area. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast outside in the courtyard. Altogether a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

loan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

4/10 Poor

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bajo mantenimiento, desconchones en pared y parquet con lamas sueltas
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rolf Heinrich

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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?!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

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

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Staff & service

Ruidoso

Mucho ruido toda la noche por una boda. Imposible dormir.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Magnus

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

Vale a pena

O hotel é velho num prédio antigo/historico. Por isso, o quarto parece um pouco ‘gasto’ mas confortável. Pelo preço o hotel é ótimo. Se quiser algo mais moderno procure um outro
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Joaquín

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Estancia agradable, con buen servicio y exquisito trato
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne-Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
L’accueil est sans service mais la chambre avec terrasse est très agréable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etablissement au top, notre deuxième séjour toujours aussi bien, place de parking à coté, idéal pour visiter cette magnifique ville d'ELVAS à pied. Personnels très agréables , si vous passez dans le coin il ne faut surtout pas hésiter
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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