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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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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 164
AED 174 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 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
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Historical Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • Fortifications & Military Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Praca da Republica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Largo de Santa Clara - 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
  • ‪McDonald’s - Elvas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A Nossa Pastelaria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Paloma - ‬9 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), multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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. 194 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 357 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Kelly

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Worst stay ever

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 !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surinder

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

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

John

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

Historical site worth seeing

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Carol

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

Wonderful - worth it!

The front desk was welcoming and very friendly. The property was historic and within the city. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023